1989 BENTLEY TURBO R

KEY FACTS

• An elegant and refined luxury saloon, which is ready to enjoy on the road.
• Under the bonnet is the 6.75-litre turbocharged V8, coupled to the three-speed 'Turbo Hydramatic 400' automatic transmission.
• It benefits from a good service history, being driven regularly and maintained accordingly throughout its life.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in dark blue paintwork over a blue leather interior, along with blue carpets, matching sheepskin rugs and smart walnut burr inlays.
• Factory equipment includes air-conditioning, cruise control, electrically adjustable seats, electric mirrors, electric windows and a cocktail cabinet between the rear seats, with four crystal tumblers and two flasks.
• An aftermarket JVC stereo has been installed.
• Its original handbook and service book will be included, plus a substantial record of maintenance invoices and MOT certificates. There is also the original manual on tape and a tape cleaner, which comes boxed as shown in the gallery.
• The original tool kit is also present.
• The car was seen by a Hagerty inspector at the January 2020 Bicester Scramble, when it was recorded as being in 3+ condition with an agreed value of £12,000.

CONDITION

• The nearside rear arch and rear quarter panel show some early signs of rust.
• Its partially resprayed blue paintwork is in good shape overall, with some stone chips and scratches to the bonnet and both bumpers, which would benefit from refurbishment in due course.
• A few small imperfections can be seen on the wing mirrors and door edges.
• Its blue leather upholstery is presentable, with some surface creases, and a very small hole in the lower outer bolster on the driver’s seat, but with no heavy wear.
• A few scratches are visible on the metal centre console switches.
• The cruise control system is currently inoperative, and the fault has not been diagnosed.
• The driver’s electric window is slow to operate, which is thought to be due to an unlubricated seal.
• The most recent MOT test was on 12 April 2021 at 110,447 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in November 2019 at 110,071 miles, where Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Shadow Motorcars in Sittingbourne performed a 6,000-mile service, replacing both oil cooler pipes, the mounting bushes, both rocker cover gaskets, both brake accumulator spheres, the radiator bleed screw, the coolant and the rear tyres.
• A new battery was fitted in November 2019.

Other recent maintenance:

• 02/2017 - 99,960 miles - Tim Revett Prestige and Performance (Steering rack)
• 09/2017 - 101,524 miles - Tim Revett Prestige and Performance (Rear brake pads)
• 12/2017 - Tim Revett Prestige and Performance (Spark plugs, coil pack)
• 12/2018 - 107,813 miles - Tim Revett Prestige and Performance (Oil cooler)
• 09/2019 - 109,852 miles - CD Friend & Sons (Brake pads, discs, repaired corroded spring mounts)

SUMMARY

This 1989 Bentley Turbo R is a sound example of the model, which has undergone some notable recent maintenance and is presented in good order for its age and mileage. While these cars need specialist care to keep them at their best, they are great value to buy and rewarding modern classics to own, and this example is ready for weekend jaunts or longer road trips alike.

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