1994 | Bentley Continental R

24,055

• Lovely condition throughout
• Extensive history file
• Speedo head replaced at 96,000 miles

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 very good Bentley Continental R was supplied new on 2nd August 1994 by Lancaster Europa Ltd in Sheffield. Since delivery it has been fully maintained with 26 service stamps in the two record books, the last service was carried out less than 5,000 miles ago. The true mileage is about 120,000 miles from new with the speedo head being replaced in 2006 reading approximately 96,000 miles, since then the car has covered a mere 24,000 miles. Finished in Sherwood Green with Magnolia hide piped in Spruce, the car has a Spruce dashboard top and green stitched Bentley winged B on the steering wheel. This Bentley Continental R is supplied with a V5 registration document, the original handbooks, two keys and a comprehensive file of invoices and original build sheets. To drive a Continental R is a memorable experience and this car represents an opportunity to acquire an extremely fine example of a superb motorcar. Consigned by John Tomlin