Bentley Turbo R - 1990
Introduced in 1985, the Turbo R continued the modern 'Blower Bentley' theme that had commenced three years previously with the Mulsanne Turbo, but with the added refinement of suspension better suited to the car's increased performance. Outwardly, the R differed by virtue of its cast-alloy wheels shod with low-profile Pirelli tyres, while inside there was a revised fascia with tachometer included amongst the comprehensive instrumentation. In a break with tradition, power figures were made public, revealing that the engine produced a maximum of 320 bhp and a staggering 475 lb/ft of torque. Few cars were - or are - better suited to fast long-distance touring.
This particular Turbo R was delivered new to Achilli Motors SPA in Milan, Italy in March 1990. Circa 1992, the Bentley was exported to Japan, returning to the UK in 2007. It was serviced on arrival by Peter Jarvis at 67.000 km (December 2007) and again at 70.000 km (June 2015). Bentley Edinburgh serviced the car in June 2016 (at 70.801 km) since when it has only been driven some 4.000 kilometres. This collectible modern Bentley is offered with its service booklet, owner's handbook, sundry invoices for parts, UK V5C registration documents, and some expired MoT certificates.
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Sold for € 17.250
Estimated : € 20.000 - 30.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2017
Bentley Turbo R - 1990
Introduced in 1985, the Turbo R continued the modern 'Blower Bentley' theme that had commenced three years previously with the Mulsanne Turbo, but with the added refinement of suspension better suited to the car's increased performance. Outwardly, the R differed by virtue of its cast-alloy wheels shod with low-profile Pirelli tyres, while inside there was a revised fascia with tachometer included amongst the comprehensive instrumentation. In a break with tradition, power figures were made public, revealing that the engine produced a maximum of 320 bhp and a staggering 475 lb/ft of torque. Few cars were - or are - better suited to fast long-distance touring.
This particular Turbo R was delivered new to Achilli Motors SPA in Milan, Italy in March 1990. Circa 1992, the Bentley was exported to Japan, returning to the UK in 2007. It was serviced on arrival by Peter Jarvis at 67.000 km (December 2007) and again at 70.000 km (June 2015). Bentley Edinburgh serviced the car in June 2016 (at 70.801 km) since when it has only been driven some 4.000 kilometres. This collectible modern Bentley is offered with its service booklet, owner's handbook, sundry invoices for parts, UK V5C registration documents, and some expired MoT certificates.
Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Sold for € 17.250
Estimated : € 20.000 - 30.000
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2017