Highlights
- Classically finished in BRG over cream
- Desirable fuel injected Turbo R model
- Long MOT to October 2024 with no advisories
- Full Bentley service history
- Good history file with recent investment
The Appeal
When Crewe opened to give Bentley back its mojo in the mid 80s the solution was as simple as it was ingenious: bolt on a big fat turbo. There were some suspension modifications but essentially that forced induction was enough to turn the Turbo R into a genuine addition to the fine line of brutal Bentley racers.
And it was quick, contemporary reviewers expressing surprise at just how sprightly these big saloons were. They cornered too, thanks to those underbody alterations. The Turbo R was the first step in the firm’s renaissance and without it there would likely be no modern day Bentley.
This 1990 model is classically finished in British Racing Green over cream and is one of the later cars with fuel injection rather than carburettor feed. A low mileage car with excellent service history, it has been sparingly used and comes with long, advisory free MOT to October 2024. There are some bodywork points to note but this is a great opportunity to acquire a well presented example.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered on 3rd January 1990
- DVLA and MOT records are on registration plate B9EHB
- The car will be sold on G398EJB as shown in the photographs
- Full set of factory handbooks and leather wallet all in excellent condition
- Service book shows 14 stamps from Bentley main dealers and specialists
- Most recently serviced on 25th April 2018 by main dealer at 79,601 miles
- March 2021 repairs to auxiliary belts, wiper motor and alternator totalling £1,678.72
- Transmission leak rectified in July 2023 at cost of £318.87
- Old invoices dating back to 00s
- Old MOTs support low mileage
- MOT to 22nd October 2024 with no advisories
- MOT history is very respectable and shows regular, sparing use
The Condition
- Smartly finished in appropriate British Racing Green metallic over cream
- Generally presentable bodywork with very good interior
- The condition reflects the low mileage and obvious care of the owners
- Exterior shows some areas to note but none are structural as MOT confirms
- Three of the arches show bubbling and paint repairs
- Area of poor paint repair around offside corner of the rear window into wing
- Quality Bridgestone 15in tyres fitted all round in good condition with plenty of tread
- Factory correct alloy wheels in good, undamaged or kerbed condition
- Glasswork presents well with no visible scratches, chips or misting
- Lights well kept with clear lenses and no visible cracks
- Chromework in good condition being complete, untarnished and undamaged
- Interior presents very well with smart cream front sports seats
- Rear seats appear virtually unused while fronts show only light age creasing
- Beige carpets are well kept with no visible wear or staining through cabin and boot
- Sheepskin over rugs in similar condition with no issues to report
- Matching spare wheel as shown in photographs
- Black leather dash top with cream knee roll
- Top shows some marks that may respond to professional attention
- Light wood veneers well maintained with light marquetry on door cappings
- Dashboard veneers show light airline cracks around the dials but only visible up close
- Aftermarket quality Pioneer Bluetooth head unit
- Three spoke black, leather-rimmed Bentley steering wheel showing only light sheen
- Interior chromework complete, undamaged and appears to work correctly
- We have no reports of malfunctions or other issues with the operation of the car
- Electric front seats with memory function and heating
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc V8 engine with turbocharger delivering 290bhp
- 3spd automatic gearbox with column shift
- Sports suspension
- Fuel injected engine with improved torque over earlier models
- Full Bentley service history
- Recent maintenance to transmission and electrical systems
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