Highlights

Only one owner from new
Excellent Black Emerald paintwork
Beautifully preserved leather upholstery

The Appeal

This sleek Turbo R is finished in a deep shade of Black Emerald paintwork, with a smart Sandstone leather interior providing the comfort and opulence any Bentley driver will rightly expect.

The car is distinguished by the fact that it has so far only ever had one owner. The vendor ordered the car back in 1997 and there is handwritten correspondence on file discussing their chosen specifications.

So this is a very rare opportunity to purchase a one owner Bentley Turbo R, in long wheelbase specification, which is presented in excellent condition inside and out. The next owner of this Turbo R will be able to enjoy being only the second custodian of this magnificent motorcar.

The History and Paperwork

Owned by the vendor since new
Handwritten original correspondence discussing the order specification
Last serviced in October 2022 at a cost of £800
Invoice for £3,134 in servicing carried out in 2019
Serviced by Bentley dealers and the Haynes International Motor Museum
Other substantial invoices
MOT Valid to February 2023
Historic MOTs
Leather case bound folder

The Interior

The ‘Sandstone’ leather upholstery is in excellent condition throughout
Contrasting green piping on seats
Carpets clean and tidy
Deep lambswool overmats front and rear
Heated rear seats
Picnic trays
Remote-controlled audio-visual system
Deeply polished burr walnut veneer on dashboard and centre console
Stereo discreetly hidden behind walnut panel
Chrome switches and dashboard fittings
Headlining clean and secure
All features said to function without fault
Original toolkit included

The Exterior

‘Black Emerald’ paintwork very smart and presentable
Colour matched radiator grille
External fittings, badges and chrome all well preserved
No notable scratches, marks or blemishes
No reported damage or welding
The body appears nice and straight, with good panel gaps
Alloy wheels in excellent condition, with no notable damage
Tyres said to retain good tread
Lamp lenses clear and bright
Underneath there is some light surface corrosion, but no reported damage

The Mechanics

6¾ litre turbocharged V8 engine
Four speed automatic transmission
‘Minor Service’ carried out in October 2022, including an oil change
Engine bay in good clean condition
Said to drive well and accelerate strongly
Changes gear smoothly and brakes in a straight line
No reported leaks or smoke

Summary

This one-owner Turbo R has clearly been very well cared for since it was new. The servicing invoices on file indicate that good attention has been paid to its mechanical condition. And the magnificent state in which we find the interior and the paintwork implies that this car has been treated very carefully.

And you wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to be only the second keeper of this powerful, luxurious Bentley.

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