Bentley Mulsanne Turbo by Hooper & Co.
Take a look at this brochure extract.
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Yes it is for the new Bentley Mulsanne Turbo by Hooper & Co.
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This car was one of the first Hooper Mulsanne Turbos and was most likely that car displayed at the UK Motorshow in October 1982.
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Notice the AUS sticker for Australia on the back. Why?
Well it is because this Aussie's business card was attached to the brochure.
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Yep, Colin Hyams bought Hooper & Co. in 1981 and transformed the company.
If you want to check our these Hoopers spotted on the street in the 1980's take a look here.
Here is a sneak peek.
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Thanks Andy for the pictures from the brochure.
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