1989 Bentley Turbo R

Highlights


• Owned by HRH Ahmad Shah Sultan of Pahang and king of Malaysia
• Fantastic condition throughout
• Finished in gorgeous burgundy


The Background 

The Bentley Turbo R was the successor to the Mulsanne Turbo. The R stood for “roadholding” to help differentiate it from the Mulsanne which had a somewhat relaxed ride. 

The Turbo R featured a raft of changes and upgrades that transformed handling on the road. This 89’ version includes fuel injection and anti lock brakes. The Turbo R was also the first Bently to feature alloy wheels and proved immensely popular.

The History 

Owned by HRH Ahmad Shah Sultan of  Pahang (and later King of Malaysia) this car is a chance to own a Bentley Turbo R truly fit for a king. The Sultan purchased the car used in 1992 from a Mr Trevor Cock and kept it in the country as his personal run-around for when he visited. 

It has had a few owners since and is now available once again for someone seeking some luxury motoring with a royal connection.

The Paperwork

There is some history available including invoices for servicing up to 77k that verify the mileage, alongside the original owners manual and a copy of the V5 showing Sultan Ahmad Shah's ownership.

The Interior 

As with the interior of all Bentleys it is finished to an exceptional standard with leather seats in very good condition and full walnut trim. 

The interior comfort and style is designed to match the performance that the Turbo R offered and provides a level of luxury fit for a king. In fantastic condition throughout with little wear visible this really is an exceptional car. 

The Exterior 

Finished in a luxurious burgundy  this Turbo R really makes an impression. The bodywork and paint is all in good condition and the underside is clean for the age. 

With alloy wheels (the Turbo R was the first Bentley to feature alloy wheels) this Bentley looks as good on the outside as it does inside. 

The stripe stripe on the side could do with some attention as shown in the images and there are a couple of spots where there is evidence of someone having polished a little too enthusiastically, however we feel that this doesn’t detract from the overall fantastic presentation of this car which looks great and still makes an impression.

The Mechanics 

This car has been very well looked after and it really shows. The car sounds beautiful starting up and with the exception of the cruise control everything works as it should. 

With a rumble from the 6.75L V8 the car springs to life and it really goes for a car of this size and weight. With four new tires, new front discs and pads and a recent full service this car is ready for the road. 

The current owner is a passionate car enthusiast and has stopped at nothing to ensure this car is mechanically as good as it gets.

The Appeal 

All Bentleys are special, and the Turbo R is held in high regard, yet this car offers more even than that. A piece of history, coming from royalty, this Turbo R really is unique. Of course even without the exceptional history it offers unparalleled levels of comfort, all while being pushed forward at breakneck speed by the massive 6.75L V8 Turbo. 

And the fun doesn’t stop there, with fully redesigned suspension and brakes, the Turbo R can handle the corners in a way that no other Bently could at the time. So don’t hesitate, bid now for your chance to own something truly special.



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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1989
  • Make Bentley
  • Model Turbo R
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 82,209 Miles
  • Engine size 6750
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Wellington
  • Location Somerset
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
24 bids
  • NP•••• £13,250 10/01/22
  • Md•••• £13,000 10/01/22
  • Md•••• £12,750 10/01/22
  • NP•••• £12,500 10/01/22
  • Md•••• £12,250 10/01/22
  • NP•••• £12,000 09/01/22
  • I•••• £11,750 09/01/22
  • NP•••• £11,500 09/01/22
  • I•••• £11,250 09/01/22
  • NP•••• £11,000 09/01/22
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