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New Cheltenham, VIC, 3192

1991 Bentley Continental Auto

$139,777

Odometer 67,814 km

Body type Convertible

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Automatic

Vehicle Overview

1991 Bentley Continental Auto.

This 1991 Bentley Continental is a particularly rare expression of Bentley’s grand touring tradition, presented as a two-door convertible with a 6.8-litre petrol engine, automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. Its imposing proportions and formal detailing give it a sense of occasion that is increasingly uncommon, while the open body style adds a more relaxed dimension to the substantial Continental formula.

The car is finished in Balmoral Green, complemented by Beige Connolly hide piped in Green. The coordinated presentation continues through the Green Everflex roof, Green top roll and Conifer carpets, creating an interior and exterior specification with a distinctly bespoke character. Special-order Birdseye Maple woodwork adds warmth to the cabin, while veneered picnic tables and cocktail requisites integrated into each door underline the model’s focus on traditional luxury and long-distance comfort.

This Continental belongs to the Series III specification. The model was produced between 1984 and 1995, with only 456 examples built overall; the Series III accounted for 180 of those cars. Most were left-hand drive, and none were originally sold new in Australia because the model was not complied for the local market. This example was originally sold to Japan, giving it an unusual place in the small number of these cars that have subsequently reached Australia.

Its mechanical specification is rooted in Bentley’s large-displacement touring philosophy. The naturally aspirated 6.8-litre engine produces 158.2kW and 460Nm, with power delivered through a three-speed automatic transmission. The combination is suited to the car’s elegant, unhurried character rather than a focus on outright acceleration, allowing the Continental’s substantial dimensions and richly appointed cabin to remain central to the experience.

The vehicle is described as being in first-class condition and has recently received a major service, with a thorough inspection carried out from front to back. The stated 67,814-kilometre odometer reading is considered consistent with the vehicle’s condition, although records from its time in Japan are not available. That provenance and documentation point should form part of any prospective buyer’s independent assessment.

1991 Bentley Continental Series III convertible
6.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine
Automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive
Balmoral Green exterior with Beige Connolly hide interior
Green Everflex roof and Conifer carpets
Birdseye Maple woodwork with veneered picnic tables
15-inch alloy wheels and ABS
Two doors and four seats

With its limited production numbers, distinctive colour combination and highly individual interior appointments, this Continental offers a notably rare interpretation of classic Bentley luxury. It is best understood as a carefully specified grand tourer with considerable historical interest, rather than simply an older convertible.

Other highlights include Condition: Used; Odometer: 67,814 km; Drive train: Rear Wheel Drive; Engine or motor: Petrol Aspirated, 6.8L.