Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1990 Bentley Turbo R
Estimate
£7, 000 - £9, 000
Registration No: A15 FGM
Chassis No: SCBZR04A1LCH31772
MOT: June 2025
Just over 94, 000 miles from new and well-maintained during the current ownership.
Finished in Brooklands Green Metallic with contrasting Parchment hide (piped Green) and lambswool over rugs
Offered with a comprehensive service history
Introduced at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show, the Mulsanne Turbo signalled a revival in the winged 'B's fortunes. Somewhat raffish when compared to its Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sibling, the Turbo breathed new life into Bentley sales. Indeed, in some ways, this glorious automotive wolf in (large) sheep's clothing can be credited with inspiring Bentley's victorious return to Le Mans. With some 300bhp courtesy of its force-fed 6. 75 litre V8, the Mulsanne Turbo was reputedly capable of an easy 135mph and 0-60mph in under seven seconds. Although, for those not wishing to indulge in such prodigious performance, its smooth automatic transmission and supple independent suspension also allowed for more dignified progress. Debuting in March 1985, the evolutionary Turbo R provided an altogether more focused driving experience. Benefiting from an uprated torque converter, more horsepower, stiffer anti-roll bars and firmer damping, its handling drew considerable praise from the contemporary motoring press.
First registered on the 1st January 1990 as ‘G185 UYP’, the current registration number is ‘A15 FGM’. During current ownership, the vendor, an enthusiast and member of several motoring clubs, has spent time on maintenance and has ensured the following works have been carried out to maintain and benefit the car. They include a new battery, a new rear spring, replacement of both rear suspension spheres, new filters, a thermostat, the idle control valve has been serviced, a refurbishment of the windscreen wiper motor and a new windscreen washer pump fitted. All the electric windows have been serviced with new drive couplings. It should be noted that both the seat ECUs will need replacing. The sealed beam headlights have been replaced with halogen units.
Inside, a new digital radio with Bluetooth connectivity has been added as a more modern upgrade of the system, however, the original Blaupunkt radio is included in the sale. The air-conditioning could be updated with an R134 compressor included with the car, which is not currently fitted. The most recent oil and filter change was at 89, 417 miles. There is an amount of old MOT history present, along with some old tax discs. The Turbo R is also being offered with a current V5C, two keys, the book pack, invoices and the V5C. The vendor has now decided to let a new custodian enjoy the car.
