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Description

Early Bentley Turbo R's fitted with the electronic fuel injection and ABS and rather appealing to us

They fit in nicely with the earlier carburettor versions which suffer from fuel vaporisation and the latter cars from 1990 model year onwards with increased ECU for various systems

Subtle alloy wheels which carry super enormous tyres, (255 / 65 R 15) specially developed by Avon for the huge performance the Turbo R achieved whilst carrying a serious amount of weight as well, so that unless you know, or saw the badge, you could think it was a normal Bentley Mulsanne S or Eight

Understated is the true mode of these Turbo R's

Zero to sixty miles an hour is a whisker over 6 seconds and over 140mph as your top speed, these cars were super at home on the autobahn or in the streets of Paris, Now York or London

In period there was a hefty waiting list when they first arrived for 1987 model year, and by 1990 that list extended to over 3 years!!

This particular example is supreme, and hasn't been updated with bigger wheels or exhausts, happily

She does have the updated twin headlamps, which we prefer plus the 1992 model high level stop lamp

From the factory she has mud flaps, rear quarter badges her original lambswool over rugs still in almost unused condition

Her veneers are similarly looking remarkable, as is the hide interior, under carpets, engine bay, boot area and paintwork

When we first saw her, it was a motorcar we just had to buy

The previous owner, a salesman for a Bentley dealership in the eighties, so he would know a good Bentley when he saw one, kept her for 6 years and always had her serviced with a renowned specialist close to his home

In fact the service history is complete and full - all original books are included in the large history folder, including the service booklet

Both large and small tools are included too

There is also a brochure from period, which of course, shows the new Turbo R finished in the same colours as this example as well

She was serviced in June this year, although we have checked her over and fitted a new air conditioning compressor and expansion valve

We have travelled 1.500 miles in the last month, including a trip to Scotland, and not a hitch was noticed - whilst other road users were more than surprised when we whisked past so quickly !!!

A very rare opportunity and one Bentley, of which, we are very happy to be the custodians

NB
Cherished number shown on a few photo's will be retained upon sale
Speedometer was changed by Bentley at 21.788 miles - hence true mileage is 36.750 (this may increase as the car is used, albeit sparingly)

Condition & Registration

Condition category: Original
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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: Bentley
Model name: Turbo R
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1988
Mileage (read): 36,750 mi
Chassis number: SCBZS0TA3JCH22882
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp): 235/320
Cubic capacity (cm³): 6750
Cylinders: 8
Doors: 4
Steering: Right (RHD)
Gearbox: Automatic
Gears: 3
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Red
Manufacturer color name: -
Interior color: Beige

Interior material: Leather
Air conditioning: Yes

Optional equipment

Rechtslenker
Klimaanlage

Servolenkung

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1988 | Bentley Turbo R