Fabulous colour combination: British Racing Green over Spruce Green and Champagne hides with Conifer Green lambswool rugs
One of just 1,236 Continental Rs built
Advisory-free MOT valid until 29th October 2024
Just four registered keepers in 27 years: current owner for last 10 years who now wants to buy a (Bentley) convertible
Major service conducted only 4,000 miles ago by a Bentley specialist
The Appeal
Since 1965, every Bentley had shared its body with Rolls-Royce, but all that was about to change when in 1991, they launched the beautiful Continental R. With pronounced muscular haunches and svelte lines, the Continental R set the blueprint for the marque's future design language and marks the peak of their hand-built era.
The innovation didn't stop at the looks either. Its turbocharged V8 was so reliable that Bentley continued to use it until 2010, and by 1997, power had increased from 325 to 385 bhp following the installation of a Zytek engine management system. The front seats are the same as those fitted in the Azure with integrated seat belts, it incorporates small mesh vents below the headlights and a laser-cut diamond matrix radiator grille with revised alloy wheels and minor rounded bumper changes. All in all, a very pretty car indeed.
At the time, there was no doubting the prestigious nature of the Continental R. It was the most expensive production car on the market, it was the fastest car Bentley had ever built, and such was its exclusivity that only 1,854 were ever built.
This particular example has been cherished by its current owner since 2014. It comes to us in a very fetching shade of British Racing Green, complemented by sumptuous Spruce Green and Champagne hides and Conifer Green lambswool rugs. The car has been regularly used and well-maintained, with a major service conducted at 150,000 miles by a Bentley specialist. The advisory-free MOT runs until 29th October 2024, so this car is ready to be enjoyed.Z5wA9AcgL7tEUndVGlZyt62003rnBa8qI7EH3ITf.jpg842.68 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered 11th September 1997
Chassis number 63049
Four registered keepers from new - current owner since May 2014
Regularly serviced and maintained by Bentley specialists; Oslo Court Garage in St. John's Wood, Nigel Sandell in Isleworth and Hanwells of London W7
New battery and alarm control unit fitted in 2022
Major service completed 4,000 miles ago.
New starter motor fitted in 2023
Full complement of service documentation from 2008 onwards
We understand the car to be driving perfectly with no issues
The vendor comments that it drives beautifully and regularly makes the journey from London out into the countryside and abroad - hence mileage of 154,000
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Auction Details
Year1997
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental R
Colour
Green
Odometer
154,283 Miles
Engine size6750
Seller TypePrivate
CountyLondon
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
18 Bids
nick64••••£26,00029/02/24
dmc.lov••••£25,75029/02/24
nick64••••£25,50029/02/24
dmc.lov••••£25,25029/02/24
John Ma••••£25,00027/02/24
rick-ha••••£24,50026/02/24
MrSJD••••£24,00026/02/24
John Ma••••£23,00026/02/24
MrSJD••••£22,00025/02/24
stevefe••••£21,50025/02/24
MrSJD••••£21,00025/02/24
dmc.lov••••£19,50025/02/24
MrSJD••••£19,00025/02/24
Woodson••••£18,75024/02/24
MrSJD••••£18,50024/02/24
stevefe••••£18,00023/02/24
rick-ha••••£16,00022/02/24
MrSJD••••£15,00022/02/24
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