Bentley T1

This is a 4-door full-size luxury sedan, produced from 1965 to 1976. It was the first model produced by the company to featured unitary construction instead of the traditional separate chassis, improving the weight and handling of the cars. The T-Type is now commonly referred to as the T1 to distinguish it from the later T2 model. The T1 is effectively a rebadged Silver Shadow and mechanically and other features are virtually identical save the grille and badges, and bonnet/hood design to accommodate the new grille shape.

Total Production: 1,703 units Features Include: Twin SU carburetors | 6.25 litre or 6.75 litre V8 engine | Aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder head | 4-speed Hydramatic automatic gearbox (1965-1968) or 3 speed GM400 automatic gearbox (1968-1976) | Independent suspension with front and rear coil springs | Hydraulic self-levelling height control front and rear (from 1969 deleted on front) - Disc/rotor brakes front and rear | Wheelbase 3,035 mm (119.5 in) (from 1969 long wheelbase version 3,136.9 mm (123.5 in) optional, from 1971 wheelbase 3,041.6 mm (119 3/4 in), from 1974 wheelbase 3,048 mm or long wheelbase 3,149.6 mm (120 in or 124 in)) | Tyre sizes 8.45 x 15 cross-ply, 205VR15 radial, 235/70HR15 radial