The SC was released to the public in September 1998. The SC stands for Sedanca Coupé, a format Bentley had done from as early as pre-war cars of the ’30s. These are now highly desirable in the world of Bentley, a trend that continues to their last SC of 1998, which is featured here.

The car was released as part of the two-door family of cars that Bentley made in the mid to late ’90s, creating a more sporting image. Together with the Continental R, T & Azure, this was the final incarnation with its removable glass roof panels above the driver & passenger, a style arching back to the early years but now with modern technology & immense power, with their red badges to show it.

Although no ‘Limited’ numbers were originally given on its release, it was never going to be a mass-produced car and was built as required. At a starting price of £245,000 they were never going to sell in large numbers either, add a few specialist options and they could be nearer £275k! Two Styles of Dashboard we’re available, in Turned aluminium & Traditional Walnut. Both a Personal Choice. A full range of Mulliner options was available too.

The original Press Release emphasises the essence of the Style & Performance of this new model. And was issued featuring the other cars in the two-door family within its pages. The car was first seen publicly at the British Motor Show that year, and by the end of the first year, it was said around 35 had been ordered. Bentley had been really struggling sales-wise up to that time, this was quite an achievement. The brand is now owned by the VW group.

Here is the Original Brochure, Price Guide & Handbook Pack…

Total Sales for the Model from start to finish were:

Total Worldwide sales: 73

LHD Sales: 48

4 from 1998 / 41 from 1999 + 5 Mulliner / 4 for 2000 + 1 Mulliner

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RHD Sales: 25    UK Sales: 23

2 RHD in 1998 / 23 RHD in 1999 / No RHD Mulliner Versions. 6 Mulliner Cars in Total.

1 RHD Car in Australia (from the 1998 quota of RHD cars)

I have all the UK cars and their colours, just need to put them together. I have all the VIN numbers so it’s a case of colours to VINs

A FULL REPORT WILL BE ADDED SOON….. with all the colours and old adverts

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