Highlights

One of only 252 Bentley Turbo RTs produced
Only 41,800 miles from new
Comprehensive service history
Recent £8,355 service and overhaul in 2021
Black Emerald exterior with Magnolia leather interior
Sold with a fresh 12 months MOT

The Appeal

Sometimes the best comes to those who wait. So it was with Bentley’s Turbo RT, the final and unquestionably the best of the ‘SZ’ saloons. Built to tempt buyers out of Ferraris and Mercedes limousines, the RT, with its Continental T powertrain, was both supercar and super saloon rolled into one.

The RT handled with startling alacrity for a 2,450kg car and, with 400bhp on tap, progressed in a manner that would have excited even those unflustered Bentley Boys. The idea and the car was so good that Bentley never needed to market it. All 252 were sold without any effort. 202 were built in RHD and this 1998 Model Year example is surely one of the best.

Finished in the fetching combination of Black Emerald metallic with a Magnolia interior piped and accented in Bottle Green, this car has covered less than 42,000 miles. The condition, as you might therefore expect, is impressive. The clues to the care of its keepers lie in the high-traffic areas, such as the barely aged driver’s seat bolster. Elsewhere, the bodywork is presented at a high level.

The car received a £8,355 service and general overhaul in 2021. The vendor tells us that there is a complete service history and it will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT. Both collectable and thoroughly usable, this is a great example of one of the last classically hand-built Bentley saloons.

History and Paperwork

First registered 27th October 1997
Chassis number indicates this car is a 1998MY RT
Nine registered keepers
Comprehensive service history
Recent thorough service and overhaul in 2021 costing £8,355
Sold with 12 months MOT
Stereo handbook
V5C in current keeper’s name

Service history:

20/4/98 - 4421 Miles - Broughtons - Authorised Bentley Dealer
30/01/00 - 11971 Miles - Broughtons
31/0101 - 16760 Miles - Broughtons
08/02/02 - 19039 Miles - Broughtons
22/02/03 - 21137 Miles - Broughtons
27/05/05 - 24180 Miles - Balmoral Specialist
15/11/06 - 26331 Miles - Balmoral
19/02/08 - 28241 miles - Balmoral
24/03/09 - 29153 miles - Balmoral
09/02/11 - 30999 miles - Balmoral
03/05/12 - 32518 - Colbrook Specialist
Unknown - 33700 - Chris Lees Specialist
13/04/16 - 35885 - Leader Motors
22/02/17 - 36396 - Leader Motors
12/09/21 - 38654 Miles - DEW Services - Specialist

The Condition

Metallic Black Emerald paintwork presents well with few indications of age or use
There are some minor points to note which are picked up in the photos
These include light stone chips to front and paint mark on the nearside front wing
Bodywork is well kept with arches, sills and panel edges in good order as shown
Underside is equally well kept with no structural advisories on 2024 MOT
Factory 17-inch five-spoke alloys in very good order with only very light marks
Matching spare wheel as shown
255/55WR17 matching Michelin tyres showing good sidewall condition and tread
Exterior fittings, including bumpers, chromework and lighting all well kept as shown
Magnolia hide interior with contrast Bottle Green piping and dash top as shown
Seats, door inserts, and headlining in smart condition with barely any wear
High traffic areas such as the driver’s bolster and squab in good order
If we are being picky, there is very slight wear to the driver’s seat piping
Burr walnut dashboard and door cappings look in very good order
Wilton carpets with bottle green lambs rugs are in fine fettle through the cabin and boot
Equipped with cruise control and dual-level air conditioning
Electric front seats with heating and memory
Alpine cassette audio system with 6 CD autochanger
Electrically adjustable steering column with memory function
We understand that everything works correctly

The Mechanics

6,750cc ‘Continental T’ specification V8 engine with Garret T04 turbocharger
Factory standard car with 400bhp and 583lb/ft of torque
0-60 mph in 6 seconds
Twin calliper front brakes with ABS
Recent service and overhaul in 2021 costing £8,355
Vendor reports that the car has a comprehensive service history
No reported running or driving faults
Car will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT

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