1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB

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Highlights

Warranted 53,604 miles
Freshly serviced and reportedly “on the button”
Highly specified from the factory

The Appeal

The Turbo R LWB was the best of the best from the Crew outfit at the time of production. The 6750cc turbocharged V8 was tuned up to produce an immense 750Nm of torque and fitted with a Bosch fuel-injection system giving 355BHP. Performance, predictably, was very impressive.

This being a later car with the floor-mounted gear change also has the upgraded four-speed automatic gearbox making it more fuel efficient on long journeys and generally more comfortable to drive. Supplied new by Jack Barclay Ltd, it was optioned new to have the much more attractive mesh radiator grill, badge bar, rear quarter badges and leather-bound seat controls. This car has been in long-term storage for the past decade, always kept indoors and on charge.

Since re-emerging, it has covered around 300 miles in the last month driving without fault through all this. The bodywork has been treated to a three-stage dry cut, wet polish and ceramic coating giving the paint a mirror finish. Most recently, the Bentley flew through its MOT without fault on 29th May 2024 and has received an oil and filter service in readiness for its next owner.

The History & Paperwork

Advisory-free MOT valid until 28th May 2025
Full detailed record of mileage kept since production
53,604 miles
Freshly serviced in readiness for its next owner
Numerous invoices present
2 sets of keys with central locking controls
Original handbook & service manual

The Condition

Underside all in very good order
Bodywork and paint in good condition with some minor blemishing and stone chips
Wheels are all in good condition, left front and right rear each have one very minor scuff
All interior lights & dash backlights for night-time driving working well
Leather upholstery all in very nice condition with some minor wear showing
Wood veneers all in good condition with some wear showing on front door cappings
Carpets all in very nice condition but driver’s footwell heal pad is very worn
All badging present and correct

The Mechanics

6,750 cc turbocharged V8
Four-speed automatic gearbox
All gauges working well and showing ideal pressures, temperatures and charging rates
Just had new battery fitted
The engine and gearbox changes are reportedly very smooth and are both very smooth
Excellent road holding tracking straight and true
Suspension is exceedingly smooth
Fresh from oil and filter service
Driving well with no issues to note
The left rear window and central locking do not work from the driver's door

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