Highlights

Rare and imposing Bentley Continental R grand touring coupé
Handsome and understated colour combination
Well-documented service record
Powered by the marque’s legendary L Series 6.75-litre V8 in turbocharged form
Well-appointed specification includes heated and electrically adjustable front seats, and cruise control
MOT valid until 14 April 2027

The Appeal

The Bentley Continental R marked an important moment for the Crewe marque. Introduced in the early 1990s, it was the first Bentley for many years to feature bodywork not shared with a Rolls-Royce, giving it a distinct identity and helping to reassert Bentley’s sporting-luxury character after decades in the shadow of its sister marque.

Powered by Bentley’s turbocharged 6.75-litre V8, the Continental R offered serious performance in a traditionally luxurious package. It was large, imposing and hand-built, with the kind of richly trimmed interior and effortless long-distance ability associated with a flagship Crewe coupé.

This 1994 example is finished in Diamond Blue Silver over a Silverstone leather-trimmed interior, a restrained combination that suits the car particularly well. The specification is suitably generous, including heated and electrically adjustable front seats with memory, cruise control and Bentley’s traditional ‘Town’ and ‘Country’ horns.

More than three decades after its introduction, the Continental R remains a genuinely special car to spend time with, possessing a sense of occasion that few modern grand tourers can quite replicate. Whether kept for club events or occasional weekend use, it is sure to deliver many more miles of enjoyable motoring at the hands of its new custodian.

Key Information

Mileage: 104,739 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 14 April 2027, pass with advisories for damaged, cracked or perishing tyres
Technical specs: 6.75-litre turbocharged V8, four-speed automatic gearbox
Paperwork: Service book, various invoices and MOT certificates
Notice to bidders: private registration ‘E2 PLC’ excluded from the sale

Service history:

03/19 – 104,310 miles – unknown
05/14 – 103,292 miles – Guy Salmon Specialist Cars
04/11 – 101,971 miles – Guy Salmon Specialist Cars
07/07 – 99,888 miles – Medway Specialist Cars
09/05 – 97,919 miles – Medway Specialist Cars
02/03 – 95,801 miles – Medway Specialist Cars
08/21 – 93,405 miles – Dutton Forshaw
06/99 – 91,208 miles – Dutton Forshaw
12/97 – 89,800 miles – Hanwell Car Centre
04/97 – 81,709 miles - Dutton Forshaw
Unknown – 59,744 miles – Dutton Forshaw
12/95 – 39,755 miles – Hessing Service Centre
04/95 – 24,912 miles – Hessing Service Centre
10/94 – 13,562 kilometres – Merz & Pabst Automobile
07/94 – 7,938 miles – P and A Wood
03/94 – 1,051 miles – P and A Wood

The Detail

Finished in Diamond Blue Silver over a Silverstone leather-trimmed cabin with burr walnut inlays
17-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels fitted with Avon tyres
Specification includes air conditioning, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with four-position memory, cruise control and ‘Town’ and ‘Country’ horns
Minor lacquer peel visible on the left-hand door mirror casing
Small scuff to the front left corner
Minor paintwork bubbling around the front wheel arches
A few small stone chips noted on the front end
Wear visible on the driver’s seat bolster and front seat piping
New nearside front power steering pipe fitted between the cooler and steering rack in April 2026, along with replacement cooler hoses
New front and rear brake pads, handbrake pads, spark plugs, engine oil, oil filter, air filter, bonnet ram struts and rear suspension gas springs fitted in March 2019 at 104,310 miles
Air conditioning system re-gassed in March 2019

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