Description
1994 Bentley Continental R - Garage Find | Single Long-Term Ownership | Striking Red Pearl over Black Hide
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Originally registered on 27th April 1994, chassis CH52221 is a fine example of the iconic Bentley Continental R, with coachwork by Mulliner Park Ward. Finished in the rare and desirable factory combination of Red Pearl over black leather hide, this hand-built grand tourer has had just four former keepers - including 24 years with its current custodian - and has been cherished rather than passed around.
Dry-stored indoors on a heated floor and under cover, the car remains in very good cosmetic and mechanical condition throughout. With modest mileage and careful long-term ownership, it presents as a strong, honest example of Bentley’s commanding 1990s flagship.
71, 000 miles from new
In current ownership since 23rd April 2001, acquired from Broughtons of Birmingham
MOT valid until May 2026
Just 10, 000 miles covered since 2006
The original service book contains 11 stamps, with early maintenance carried out by respected marque specialists including Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd (Pyms Lane), Ron Stratton & Co. (Knutsford), Broughtons of Wolverhampton, and more recently Silver Lady Services. While servicing has been less frequent in later years, the car has continued to receive attention, with fresh MOTs regularly maintained.
Over the past decade, CH52221 has seen exceptionally light use, remaining carefully preserved under cover and on a heated floor. Though not actively driven during this time, it would now benefit from light recommissioning before returning to the kind of settings it was made for - the gravel at Royal Ascot, gliding down St. James’s Street to a private members’ club, or heading to the Royal Opera House on a Friday night. It remains a solid, unspoilt example, offering excellent potential for sympathetic use.
Having spent over two decades with its current owner in the historic port town of Harwich, this Continental R has been a valued part of a private collection - used sparingly and kept more as a treasured possession than daily transport.
Now offered for sale, this is a great opportunity to acquire an honest example of one of Bentley’s most charismatic modern classics. With timeless styling, impressive presence, and exceptional build quality, the Continental R remains a standout icon from a golden era of British grand touring.
Whether you’re seeking a refined addition to a private collection or a rewarding high-pedigree recommissioning project, this elegant motorcar offers genuine provenance, originality, and presence.
