Maintained by dealers and Bentley specialists since new
Only three previous owners
Fresh MOT, valid until November 2024
Always garaged securely
The Appeal
Bentley's 1980s resurgence had hitherto relied exclusively on models whose basic architecture was shared with other Rolls-Royce products, but on display at Geneva in 1985 was 'Project 90': a mocked-up coupé styled by Messrs John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, which was intended to gauge public response to the idea of a high-performance car unique to Bentley.
When the real thing - the Bentley Continental R - was unveiled six years later, the waiting crowd burst into spontaneous applause. Again the work of Heffernan and Greenley, the Continental R benefited from computer-aided design and wind tunnel testing in the devising of its sleekly streamlined shape. Despite the need to incorporate non-traditional features such as doors recessed into the roof, the result looked every bit a Bentley, albeit one restated for the 1990s.
Also new was the gearbox, a four-speed automatic with 'overdrive' top ratio, but the main focus of interest was the newcomer's performance. Needless to say, this was outstanding, the combination of the Turbo R engine in the new wind-cheating shape cutting the 0-60mph time to 6.2 seconds and boosting top speed to in excess of 150mph. Costing nearly £200,000 when new, the Bentley Continental R was the world's most expensive production car at that time.
History and Paperwork
Manufactured in 1992
Three previous owners
Maintained by dealers and Bentley specialists since new
Purchased in late 2020
Currently indicates 71,522 miles
Fresh MOT, valid until November 2024
Regularly serviced by a Bentley specialist
Driven to the Continent multiple times
The Condition
No clear signs of corrosion
The Maroon paintwork has been well-kept with only minimal wear
Minor marks on the bumper
The car is sat on its original monogrammed alloys
These are shod in Avon tyres
Highly distinguished interior in burgundy and cream
Original leather and woodwork in good condition
Some light wear to the driver's seat
No significant cuts, tears, or scrapes
Lambswool mats have been replaced
All instruments are reportedly in good working order
The Mechanics
6.75 L Turbocharged Bentley V8
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine bay is in excellent order
Runs smoothly with no unusual issues
We've no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
Ultimately, this looks like a spectacular luxury car
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