Description
This car is Lot 174 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 174
1998 Bentley Turbo RT
Registration no.
Chassis no. SCBZP26C0WCX66708
One owner from new
Unique specification
One of only 39 left-hand drive examples
Circa 71, 000 kilometres from new
Extensive service history
Monaco registration document
Capitalizing on its image as a bespoke automobile manufacturer, the Rolls-Royce group launched a series of limited-edition variations around the "Modern Blower Bentley" theme in the 1990s. One of its most remarkable creations based on the Turbo R saloon was the Turbo RT Mulliner, unveiled in July 1997. Built on the long-wheelbase chassis of the Turbo RL (previously optional), the Turbo RT featured the 400 bhp engine from the Continental T coupe. It was distinguished by a mesh grille and wraparound body-colored bumpers with mesh inserts.
The Mulliner version, even rarer and more expensive, was designed exclusively to special order. It boasted 420 bhp, a widened body, and an almost limitless range of options. Produced only in 1997 and 1998, the Turbo RT Mulliner was limited to just 55 units, 39 of which were left-hand drive, like the model presented here.
This particular example's bespoke specification includes a dark green exterior, beige leather upholstery, black carpets with matching lambswool rugs, a walnut burr dashboard and trim, and rear wooden picnic tables. Other distinctive features include a speedometer mounted at the rear of the central console and functional air vents on the hood and front wings.
Originally delivered in Switzerland and a one-owner vehicle, this example is in exceptional condition with only 71, 450 km on the odometer. It comes with an extensive service history.
Please note this lot will be subject to additional VAT on the hammer price.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
