Highlights
- Low mileage car in smart blue over magnolia colour scheme
- Specialist engine and mechanical overhaul in 2022 costing £8,000
- Complete service history with stamps from Rolls-Royce/Bentley specialists
- Large history file including build sheets
- Recently completed a 4,000-mile European tour without issues
- £4,000 spent in 2025 on preparation for European travel
- Current MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The R in the Turbo R’s name stood for ‘roadholding’, and it signifies the extensive ride and handling improvements that make these cars the SZ-type Bentleys to buy. They were well regarded by contemporary reviewers, too, who were surprised by how agile a two-tonne saloon could be.
This car is from the final year of LWB production when the longer chassis was the standard Turbo R option. It was first acquired by a well known marque enthusiast and its subsequent four keepers have amassed just 75,000 miles. The current keeper acquired the car in 2024, intending to use it for a 4,000-mile European trip, which he has just completed. In preparation for this trip, he expended £4,000 on checks, servicing and maintenance using a well-known marque specialist.
The car also received £8,000 of engine and mechanical work by the same specialist when he acquired the car. The vendor tells us that the car has full service history from new by main dealers and specialists.
Classically finished in dark blue metallic with a two-tone magnolia and blue leather cabin, this is a very well preserved Turbo R LWB. That it performed faultlessly on that recent continental trip is perhaps no surprise. The MOT valid to February 2026 with no advisories adds further transparency and reassurance.
The vendor says:
“This is a magnificent car that drives beautifully and carries passengers in supreme comfort. Despite its size it is fast and nimble to handle. It easily holds its own on unrestricted autobahns, but is equally at home navigating the narrow streets of Oslo or Ghent. The new owner will not be disappointed.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th March 1997
- Originally purchased by Ron Stratton, a Bentley enthusiast from Cheshire
- 4 former registered keepers
- Fourth keeper retained car from 2006 to 2022
- Acquired by current keeper in February 2024 from specialist Ranmore
- Valid MOT until 14th February 2026 with no advisories
- 70,702 miles showing on test and 75,423 miles showing in photos
- Independent evaluation in 2022 rated the car as "above average for its age"
- Full service history with stamps from Rolls Royce/Bentley specialists
- Complete invoice trail with no gaps we are told
- Comprehensive engine and mechanical overhaul by Ranmore Service and Engineering Ltd in 2022 costing £8,000
- Additional £4,000 spent in 2024 to prepare for European trip
- Comprehensive documentation including internal Crewe build sheets for every construction stage
- Car thoroughly checked after European tour return with no faults found
- European tour details included in glove box
- Factory handbooks and hardback folder
The Condition
- Dark blue metallic paintwork in very good condition with few indications of age
- All panels in good condition, opening and closing properly we are told
- Minor past damage to nearside front door has been fully repaired
- No rust evident on any panel according to the seller with bodywork presenting well
- Vendor reports that car has no chips or scratches to the paintwork
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on MOT
- Turbo R factory alloy wheels in very good condition as shown
- Michelin tyres fitted, showing good remaining tread
- Magnolia hide upholstery with blue piping appears in smart condition for its age
- Two-tone magnolia and blue leather dashboard with extensive walnut fittings
- Rear seats show minimal use according to the seller
- Front seats show very slight age-related creasing but not unsightly
- Lambswool carpets recently dry-cleaned
- Original toolkit, jack, spare wheel and additional items included in boot
- Only one headlamp bulb and one fuse needed replacement during a 4,000-mile European tour
The Mechanics
- 6.75-litre V8 turbocharged engine
- 3spd automatic transmission
- Engine and mechanical overhaul by Ranmore in 2022, costing £8,000
- Head gasket replaced in 2022 at 69,000 miles
- Drives well with good passenger comfort, we are told
- £4,000 of checks and servicing by Ranmore in 2024
- Large history file with vendor reporting full service history
- 4,000-mile trip to Europe in 2025 performed without issues
- No advisories on current MOT
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