Highlights

Full professional restoration during late 2025 / early 2026 by SAS Automotive Specialists, Sabden Lancashire – 1,500 miles ago
Complete engine re-build including cylinder head gasket change, new engine mounts, major service items (1,000 miles ago) - £12k
Electrical upgrades, and refurbishment of major connectors, wiring repairs - £4k
Major re-spray and body protection – perfect Peacock Blue paint and bodywork - photos available - £12k
New Bentley and Mulliner badges throughout
Modern Bluetooth audio system fitted
New and rare special order polished Bentley wheels with new Continental tyres - £7k
Desirable 1997MY car with 385bhp and other improvements
One of the rare Mulliner-enhanced Continental R models
Previous owners 18 years – significant service history file prior to new ownership in 2025
Comprehensive main dealer and specialist service history
Elegant Royal Blue metallic with Sandstone leather interior
Low mileage car with 78,618 miles and servicing to 75,716 miles
MOT until June 2027 – note the vehicle has only done 11,294 miles in the past 10 years

The Appeal

In the mid 1990s if you wanted a GT car and you wanted the very best of everything, then you wanted Bentley’s Continental R. It was the fastest and most powerful car that the firm had ever built. That it was also the most expensive production car in the world tells you something about how rarified it was.

Just 544 were built in RHD, and the one you really want is a post-1997 model year car like this one. The only real giveaway is the 17in alloy wheels, indicating that these cars got a massive power hike to 385bhp - from 330bhp - plus improvements to the interior, intercooler and ECU.

The current owner has spent in excess of £35,000 restoring this car to show standards. The car was purchased in June 2025 from a long time lady owner who acquired the car in 2026. The car is beautiful in every way and has been thoroughly restored and enhanced to the highest standards.

The history file backs up this impression, showing regular maintenance by main dealers and respected marque specialists. There are copies of recent invoices and spend supplied with the vehicle and extensive photographs documenting the renovation by SAS Automotive. Rare and brutally capable, the Continental R is one of the last cars from the ‘proper’ hand-crafted Bentley era. You will not find a better example at this price point.

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History and Paperwork

First registered on 1st April 1996
7 former registered keepers
Previous lady keeper since December 2006
Used sparingly during current 18-year ownership (11,294 documented miles in 10 years)
Comprehensive service history and extensive photos of major renovation
Maintained by Bentley dealers and marque specialists
Complete with all service and owner handbooks
Two sets of keys provided
Large history file including all old MOT certificates
Mileage of 81,106 supported by documented history
Major renovation and upgrades during late 2025 / early 2026
MOT until June 2027
Private plate not included (availabe by separate negotiation)

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The Condition

Perfect Peacock Blue metallic paintwork throughout – fully detailed and immaculate throughout
Interior fully treated and in perfect condition including leather headlining
Rare special order polished Bentley wheels (20 years old, still boxed and never used) – see photographs
New Continental tyres fitted
All new Bentley badging throughout including bonnet, boot and wing badges
Exterior fittings including lights and all chromework immaculate
Extensive wood veneers presented in perfect condition across car
Mulliner bespoke features including wood-rimmed steering wheel and badging
Upgraded audio including BlueTooth functionality
Blue carpets complement the interior colour scheme and in excellent order throughout
Boot area is immaculate, new battery, car cover, full tools and branded umbrellas

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The Mechanics

6.75-litre turbocharged V8 engine with 1997MY 385bhp output
4spd GM automatic transmission
Full engine major refurbishment including replacement of head gaskets, engine mounts and other key items. See detailed invoice for full scope of works
Maintained by main Bentley dealers and marque specialists throughout its life
Regular servicing documented in the comprehensive history file
The vendor states all mechanical systems are functioning correctly
Sold with trickle charger and external magnet connection
Chassis and suspension components in good working order
No advisories on last MOT in June 2027

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