• Year of manufacture 
    1994
  • Mileage 
    24 500 mi / 39 429 km
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    116
  • Reference number 
    127099_127700
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic

Description

"Since 1921, the Bentley name has remained synonymous with prestige, performance and luxury. The 'Continental' designation recalls the Bentley Continental of the post-war period. The 'R' resonates to the R-Type Bentleys from the 1950s as well as the Turbo R of the 1980s. Bentley's 1980s resurgence relied exclusively on models whose basic architecture was shared with other Rolls-Royce models however; the Bentley Continental R was unique to the Bentley marque. Despite the need to incorporate non-traditional features such as doors recessed into the roof, the result looked every bit a Bentley, albeit one restated for the 1990s. Needless to say, the performance was outstanding, the combination of the Turbo R engine in the new wind-cheating shape cutting the 0-60mph time to under six seconds and boosting a top speed in excess of 150mph.
This regal Bentley example is offered in Mica Red with Sandstone leather and the cockpit of this Continental R is an area of beauty with walnut wood and gauges featuring highly. Boasting just five owners from new, the first two were brothers and the car was reportedly driven mostly by a family chauffer. The previous owner bought this exquisite example in 2006 and described the car as part of the family and the present owner has kept it in dry store and cherished it, only using it sparingly. Originally registered on 23rd March 1994, this Continental R has been cared for by Bentley and Rolls-Royce specialists, the comprehensively stamped service booklet shows a very good level of maintenance performed by all previous keepers, this is combined with every MoT test certificate which can be accounted for. 
Supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until November 2023 together with a comprehensive service history including 20 service stamps which is practically a service being carried out every 1,000 miles! These Bentley’s are magnificent vehicles to drive and this example offers outstanding value for such a low mileage example in wonderful condition."


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