Highlights

Previously owned by the legendary Sir David Frost
Regularly serviced by Bentley specialists
Classic Midnight Blue exterior with Sandstone interior
Features a luxurious rear cocktail cabinet
MOT valid until March 2025

The Appeal

The Bentley Turbo R was very much a development of the Mulsanne before it - but the changes it made were substantial enough to really reinvigorate the company's image. While the Mulsanne felt a little weedy and floaty, the Turbo R felt powerful, determined and capable. The press of the era loudly proclaimed the Turbo R to be the best of the company's offerings in decades.

This 1997 car was previously owned by the legendary David Frost, for whom it was often chauffeur-driven. As you'd expect, it was kept in excellent order, something that seems to have been kept up throughout its later life. Having spent the past 14 years with its current keeper, the car has been regularly serviced and used sparingly. It comes complete with an enviable cocktail cabinet inside the cabin and a valid MOT until March 2025.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1997
The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
Previously owned by Sir David Frost and his company
During this tenure it was a chauffeur-driven car
In current ownership since 18/06/2010
Vehicle was supplied by Jack Berkley and serviced every 6 months by the previous owner
Regularly maintained by Shadow Motors, Bentley specialists
Always garaged and used sparingly but regularly
Has had number plate changes - will go back to a non-personalised plate upon sale
MOT valid until March 2025

The Condition

Impressive and very distinguished livery
Some isolated spots of corrosion
Bodywork and paint both in very good order
There is slight damage on the wing mirror
Brightwork is nicely presented
Original alloys
Underside appears solid
Internally, the car is at a very high standard
Leather is in good condition with no rips, tears or splits
Woodwork is clean and nicely presented
The car has a cocktail cabinet in the rear armrest with 2 bottles and 2 cut-glass glasses
The car has a radio, CD player, and phone

The Mechanics

6,750cc turbocharged V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in very good order
The car is kept to original factory spec
We understand it to be in fine mechanical order
We've no reports of any issues

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