This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, Online Auction - 15th January on Thursday the 15th of January, Online. Background:Introduced in the early 1970s as the Bentley counterpart to the Rolls-Royce Corniche, the Bentley Corniche Fixed Head Coupé was a luxurious and powerful two-door grand tourer, hand-built to the highest standards by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward. Sharing the same 6.75-litre V8 and GM-sourced automatic transmission as its Rolls-Royce sibling, the Bentley variant distinguished itself with more discreet styling and a sporting edge that appealed to a discerning clientele. With only 63 examples believed to have been built in total, the Bentley Corniche FHC has always been a rare sight and is now regarded as one of the marque’s most exclusive post-war production models. The Car:First registered in 1973, this exceptionally rare Bentley Corniche Fixed Head Coupé is finished in Highland Green with a matching Green leather interior. Understood to be one of just four cars completed that year, it represents a unique opportunity to acquire a particularly scarce model from Bentley’s coachbuilt era. The car has had just four previous keepers and is accompanied by a comprehensive service history that charts its maintenance over the years. The leather upholstery and interior appointments present well, and the exterior retains its distinctive and elegant presence. Highly usable and comfortable, the Corniche offers refined performance from its V8 engine and is well suited to long-distance touring. With values of these rare Bentley Coupés continuing to appreciate, this example combines long-term collectability with genuine practicality. Location: HampshireSeller: Trade