1993 Bentley Turbo R

Highlights

Just one former registered keeper
65,712 miles
Comprehensively recommissioned following twelve years in storage
Striking Tudor Red exterior with Buttermilk/red interior
Enthusiast owned: enjoyed for two summers by a RREC member and serial classic RR/Bentley owner

The Appeal

Having played second fiddle to Rolls-Royce for far too long, Bentley was determined to turn a page under Vickers ownership. Harking back to the hallowed Cricklewood days, the Turbo R was finally another Bentley aimed at owner-drivers. It recaptured the roguish spirit of the 'Bentley Boys' and a subsequent hike in sales likely saved the brand, bolstering Bentley's appeal to its next parent company, Volkswagen.

This 1993 example has covered very few miles and the vendor acquired it from the original owner. In around 2009, the Bentley was put into storage as the owner intended to spend more of their time in Barbados. It would remain in dry storage for twelve years and it was in this state that the vendor bought the car in march 2023. After significant recommissioning with the aid of a classic car consultant, it's now in very good driving order in readiness for its next custodian.

The Turbo R has been enjoyed for two summers by its current owner, a member of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club and serial classic Bentley buyer. With an impressive service record before and after its period of storage, and copious recent work to ensure its mechanical integrity, this low mileage, two-keeper Bentley Bentley offers a compelling opportunity.

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History and Paperwork

Please note that the car is offered with the registration 'LI64 JKO'
MOT until 9th April 2025
65,712 miles
Supplied new to the previous owner by Jack Barclay Limited of Berkeley Square, London in August 1993
Maintained by Jack Barclay Limited
Laid up around 2009 when the original owner began spending time in Barbados
Retrieved from storage in March 2023 by the second and current owner, a RREC member and serial period RR/Bentley owner
Excellent service record before and after the twelve-year storage period
Well-documented recommissioning work
Brought back into commission with the aid of a classic car consultant
Enjoyed for two summers, now offered for sale as the vendor moves on to another project

Paperwork includes:

Original correspondence and sales invoice from Jack Barclay Ltd
V5C
Recent recommissioning invoices
Collection of old MOT certificates
Numerous parts invoices from various leading specialists
Copious servicing invoices from supplying dealer Jack Barclay Ltd and Bentley Service Centre

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The Condition

Original 'Tudor Red' with 'Buttermilk' hide
Original colour well-preserved
Patina of 30+ year-old paintwork evident at close quarters
Smart original brightwork with no obvious issues
The vendor is very knowledgeable on these cars and informs us the basecoat/clearcoat on this model does not respond well to excessive polishing
The bodywork looks very straight down both sides and the doors appear well-fitting
OEM-correct Avon Turbospeed tyres fitted to the original alloy wheels
Comes with a purpose-made fitted car cover
Slight blemish to the veneer of the nearside rear door cap
Wood veneers in remarkably good condition
Leather seats present very well with red piping complementing the exterior
Original deep pile carpets are all present and free from heavy wear in line with the low mileage
Rear foot-rests fitted
The rear seats appear to have been used very little
Original car audio replaced with a retro-styled Blaupunkt unit with modern capabilities (Bluetooth, etc.)
Original audio unit retained and supplied with the car
Original unit not tested; the modern unit is not designed to operate the original electric aerial
The vendor points out that it is not as noise-free in the cabin as a modern luxury car, with some age-commensurate squeaks/rattles, but nothing noteworthy to report

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The Mechanics

6,750cc turbocharged V8
Automatic transmission with 3 gears
All presents smartly under the bonnet
Reportedly running and driving very well indeed with ample performance available, especially in 'Sport' setting

Recommissioning included:

New fuel pumps and washer pump
Engine Control Unit replaced
Nearside front seat electronic control unit replaced
New brake pads (foot and hand brake)
Calliper seals and offside front brake calliper changed
Front tyres renewed
New battery
Air conditioning compressor replaced
All oil and hydraulic fluids drained and replaced
New filters fitted
Wheels re-aligned

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