Lot details

Year: 1996
Make: Bentley
Model: Turbo R
Registration: N1 HMF
Chassis No: SCBZR15C5TCH57992
Engine No: 86366L410M/T1T
Mileage: 63,322
(a): Excellent service history
(b): Fully maintained regardless of cost

The Bentley Turbo R was a high-performance model produced from 1985 to 1997 with a total of 7,230 built in the 12 year production period. The 'R' stood for 'Roadholding', to set it apart from its predecessor, the Mulsanne and also sported a revised suspension with wider tyres on alloy wheels; a first for a Bentley. The suspension changes, although seemingly subtle, transformed the soft and less than well-controlled ride of the Mulsanne into that of a real performer. This was achieved by increasing the anti-roll bar rates in the front and rear and by increasing the damping. A Panhard rod to anchor the rear suspension was also introduced, reducing side-to-side movement in corners. The Turbo R was sold alongside the Mulsanne Turbo for a short time although the Mulsanne was taken out of production in 1985. For the 1987 model year, the Turbo R received anti-lock brakes and Bosch fuel injection replacing the Solex carburettors.

This excellent 1996 Bentley Turbo R with wing and bonnet vents has only covered 63,300 miles from new and has been fully maintained regardless of cost. The car has an extensive service history with marque specialists Royce Engineering taking care of service and maintenance between 2008 until 2018, then being looked after by Chelsea Workshop, who in 2023 checked the head gaskets when they changed the Ram induction rubbers. Other work carried out included fitting an upgraded stereo system with rear view camera. This superb Bentley is finished in Peacock Blue with sandstone, piped in Royal Blue leather interior and is supplied with a V5 registration document, an MoT test certificate which expires in March 2025, handbook pack and a file containing service history and invoices. These magnificent machines were one of the finest ever manufactured at Crewe and very good examples such as with this one, are fast becoming recognised as such. Consigned by John Tomlin.