1995 Bentley Turbo S
Highlights
- One of only 60 Turbo S cars built
- Upgraded to 402bhp plus bespoke features
- Impeccable FSH to 74,777 miles with 30 books stamps
- £43,866 invested since 2018 using specialists
- Classic BRG with cream leather interior
- Low mileage of only 76,434 miles
The Appeal
A simple switch from ‘R’ to ‘S’ does much to disguise what is different and special about this car. Except from the eagle-eyed enthusiasts, of course. They will spot the red ‘Turbo S’ badges, which show that this is one of only 60 factory 402bhp cars and the most powerful of the long run of SZ Bentleys. Of these, just 29 were RHD examples like this one.
The engine plaque indicates that this is car 52, but Bentley did not build in sequence and it appears to carry the final chassis number for Turbo S models. Classically finished in BRG with cream leather cabin, it retains its Turbo S features and is a very low mileage car.
Beyond the rarity and specification, the history file is hugely impressive. There are 30 service stamps from new, by Bentley main dealers and specialists, up to 74,777 miles when it visited Bentley Glasgow in July 2022. It is now on 76,434 miles.
Over the last six years nearly £45,000 has been invested in the car via Phantom Motor Company. This work covered routine servicing - irrespective of mileage - plus attention to the transmission fluids, fuel pump, washer pump, ECU, brakes and suspension.
The Turbo S is the Holy Grail of SZ enthusiasts and this one must be amongst the best. Whether you’re here for that rarity or the visceral thrill of a 400bhp executive express, this is one not to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th January 1995
- 10 registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since May 2023
- Engine plaque notes car number 52 of claimed 75 built
- Only 60 Turbo S cars were built and this is chassis number 58
- Last MOT expired on 16th May 2024 with no advisories
- 75,792 miles showing on last test and now on 76,434 miles
- Full set of factory handbooks and radio manuals plus hard back cases
- ‘Bentley Turbo S’ appropriate M111BTS plate included
- 30 service stamps by main dealers and well regarded specialists
- Last serviced by Bentley Glasgow on 16th July 2022 at 74,777 miles
- £43,866 spent with Phantom Motor Company (PMC) since September 2018 summarised below
- These invoices are shown in photographs
- January 2018 inspection by PMC shown in photographs and very positive
- Car details registered on central RRSilverSpirit website database
PMC invoices summary:
- 25/01/18: £22,102 (inc £10,732 on parts) on inspection, brakes, suspension and service
- 11/09/18: £12,744 on servicing and associated work
- 29/07/20: £5,731 on servicing and associated work
- 20/07/21: £3,289 on servicing including fuel pump, transmission fluid, washer pump and ECU
The Turbo S was a byproduct of the ‘Blackpool project; to build a series of very high performance engines (producing over 500bhp) for the Sultan of Brunei. The knowledge gleaned from this work resulted in the Turbo S. Conceived as a very high performance version of the Turbo R, the S would also help tweak sales at a time when customers were proving in short supply.
The new car got a bigger Garrett turbo plus fuel injection and ECU tweaks to push power over the 400bhp barrier. Heady stuff for a V8 engine conceived in the 1960s. There would be other 400bhp SZ Bentleys but the Turbo S was the most powerful production version.
It was only available for the 1995 model year, with cars built between September 1994 and January 1995. Each car got bespoke badging, ‘B’ inlays in the door midrails, numbered engine plaques, revised sports seats, 17in alloys, higher front bumper, smaller radiator grille and MkIV rear bumpers. 100 cars were planned but only 60 were sold.
The engine plaque states that this is car 52 (of a factory-claimed 75). Bentley did not allocate chassis numbers in order so by chassis number this is car 58 of those 60, first registered in January 1995. The subsequent chassis numbers were Turbo S engines fitted to Turbo Rs, so this car appears to have the final chassis number of the Turbo S models.
The appeal of these cars is unquestionable, but it is the history and maintenance of this one that really sets it apart. The records are extensive and impeccable, including a run of 30 services by main dealers and specialists. It was last serviced by Bentley Glasgow under 2,000 miles ago.
The car has recently been in the care of well regarded specialist Phantom Motor Company (PMC). Since September 2018 there are invoices totalling close to £45,000 and covering almost every area of the car. Highlights include regular servicing irrespective of mileage plus a long list of replacement parts. You can inspect these details in the photographs. We have also included the full independent inspection by PMC conducted in 2018.
The Condition
- Well kept British Racing Green paintwork with few signs of age and use
- The indications of age are minor and shown in photographs
- These include light scuffs to bumpers and stone chips, all likely easily rectified
- The paintwork is generally good but with small area of orange peel visible in photo
- Bodywork generally kept with only minor signs of deterioration as shown
- There is a small bubble at the base of the rear screen and on one arch
- The underside presents well with no advisories on last MOT test
- Retains its Turbo S factory features as detailed above
- Seven spoke 17in factory alloy wheels in very good condition #
- Quality Michelin tyres in good condition
- Matching factory spare wheel
- Well preserved cream leather interior with green piping and reverse finish carpets
- Dark green leather dash top to match carpets, paintwork and piping
- Cabin is very well kept with few signs of age and use
- High quality veneers in good order with correct ‘B’ inlays to door midrails
- Original factory Blaupunkt Bremen radio with CD multichanger in boot
- Green lambswool over mats in good order with little fade showing
The Mechanics
- Uprated factory Turbo S with 402bhp
- 6.75L V8 with larger Garrett turbo
- Numbered engine plaque
- Specification independently verified by RRSilverSpirit website
- Thick history file showing 30 service stamps
- Nearly £45,000 spent on maintenance at PMC detailed above and in photos
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1995
- Make Bentley
- Model 6 1/2 Litre
- Colour Green
- Odometer 76,434 Miles
- Engine size 6750
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Moreton-in-Marsh
- Location Gloucestershire
- Country United Kingdom
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