1995 Bentley Turbo S
Highlights
- Ultimate 409bhp version of the classic ‘SZ’ Bentley
- Only 61 built and just 29 with RHD
- Handsome Peacock Blue, light blue Everflex roof and Parchment leather
- Well maintained car with comprehensive service history
- Recent service, brake pads, tyres and DIP unit
- Regularly used for long UK and European trips and always reliable
- Will be provided with 12 months MOT
The Appeal
When it came to the long-lived SZ series of hand-built Bentleys, the firm saved the very best until last. With the Arnage imminent and sales a little shaky, the firm developed the simply named Turbo S. That understatement hid what buyers got - a full fat, 409bhp two tonne beast that despatched the 60 dash in under 6secs. Each one also got bespoke paintwork, trim and other features.
There were plans for 75, all built in 1995, but these were tough economic times and this was a very expensive car, so just 61 left the works. This is car 24, one of only 29 RHD models and finished in arguably the best colour - Peacock Blue metallic. It is accented with a smart light blue Everflex roof and Parchment interior.
The car is well known to the Bentley Register and has had just a handful of keepers in its 30 years. They have looked after it well, ensuring regular maintenance via specialists like Broughtons of Birmingham, Hillier Hill and Bentley Hampshire. There are some big invoices in the file, indicating nothing has been skimped.
The current keeper acquired the car in early 2021 and has used and enjoyed it, including for trips to the Dordogne and around the UK. He says it has been ‘100% reliable,’ no doubt helped by the regular servicing and preventative maintenance that he has commissioned.
This is a lovely, exceptionally rare Bentley. The Turbo S feels like a future collector car - that is a tantalising prospect for the buyer, whilst in the meantime you get to enjoy one of the firm’s greats.
The vendor writes:
“I've owned this car since 2020, and have had it continuously on the road since I bought it. I have been to the Dordogne in France twice in the last two years, travelled to London, the North-East, Midlands with no problems.
“I would not bat an eyelid about going anywhere in it at the drop of a hat. It never uses any oil, and more importantly, not a drop of coolant. It has been 100% reliable, and with these cars, that is a hell of a statement. As you are probably aware, these are cars that NEED to be used; they don't like standing around for any great length of time. This car gets used.
“This car is in an amazing colour combination of Peacock Blue with light blue Everflex roof, and lovely piped Parchment hides. With the ability to just get in and go, this car really is an easy way into the top end of SZ motoring. Lots of service history also back up the reasonable mileage.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th January 1995
- Eight registered keepers from new
- Current keeper since January 2021
- Regularly maintained by specialists including SP Broughton, Broughtons of Birmingham, Hillier Hill
- Large history file as shown in photos
- Invoice for head gaskets present
- Factory handbooks as shown
- Recorded on Bentley Registry
- 1 set of keys
- Regularly used by current keeper for trips to Dordogne and around UK
- Recently serviced with extra work detailed below
- Will be provided with 12 months MOT
- 162,514 miles showing on MOT test and 166,047 miles in photos
- Serviced three times since 2021
Recent work advised by seller:
- Serviced using Mobil 1 0w/40 oil
- Bentley oil filter
- Air filter
- New brake pads
- DIP unit rebuilt by GBE Engineering
- Turbo vacuum actuators
- Two new front tyres
- New windscreen
The Condition
- SWB SZ Bentley in handsome Peacock Blue metallic with light blue Everflex roof
- Turbo S cars were lightly modified with updated bumpers and smaller grille
- Paintwork presents well with some ageing to note in photos
- This includes delamination of bonnet that would benefit from repainting
- There are minor stone chips and marks around car but none are unsightly
- Everflex roof appears to be in good order throughout across roof and pillars
- Bodywork presents well with good panel fit and straight sides with no significant damage
- Bodywork shows some localised deterioration to front and rear arches as shown
- Fitted with privacy glass as shown
- Continental-style 17in alloy wheels in good order with light edge kerbing
- Wheel centre caps show light bubbling as shown
- Fitted with Michelin tyres with front added recently
- Exterior chromework, lights and badging all present well with no issues reported
- Smart Turbo S Parchment leather interior with blue piping to seats
- Retains factory enhancements including sports seats and inlaid logos to waist rails and
- Interior shows only the lightest signs of wear to usual areas such as to driver’s seat
- Dark burr walnut wood veneers in very good condition across doors, dashboard and console
- Carpets with reverse colour scheme in dark blue with parchment piping and in good order through cabin and boot
- Dark blue dash top with beige knee roll in good order
- Fitted with high end Kenwood stereo with boot CD multichanger and remote control
- We are told that the air conditioning runs cold
- Vendor reports that the electrics and switchgear all function correctly except as noted below
Points to note advised by seller:
- Passenger seat electrics work except fore/aft functions
- Electric aerial does not raise or lower
- Central locking does not work from remote
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc V8 engine
- 409bhp Turbo S specification
- 4spd automatic gearbox with centre console shifter
- LSD
- Revised factory Zytec ECU
- Reported not to use or oil or coolant
- Regularly serviced through life including recent attention
- Additional work detailed above
- Factory tool kit included as shown
- No reported running or driving issues
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1995
- Make Bentley
- Model Turbo R
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 166,047 Miles
- Engine size 6750
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Mold
- Location Wales
- Country United Kingdom
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