Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 218
1991 Bentley Turbo R Sports Saloon VIN. SCBZR03D6MCX33978
Sold for US$9,200 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 218
1991 Bentley Turbo R Sports Saloon
1991 Bentley Turbo R Sports Saloon
VIN. SCBZR03D6MCX33978
VIN. SCBZR03D6MCX33978
6,750cc OHV Turbocharged V8 Engine
Bosch MK-Motronic Fuel Injection
Approximately 320bhp at 4,500rpm
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Sold new in Texas
*Elegantly finished in Royal Blue over Black hides
*Powerful, hand-built Sports Sedan
*Offered with CARFAX report
*Requires Recommissioning
THE BENTLEY TURBO R
Introduced at Geneva in 1985, the Turbo R continued the modern 'Blower Bentley' theme initiated by the Mulsanne Turbo but with the added refinement of suspension better suited to the car's increased performance. Outwardly the R differed from the preceding Mulsanne Turbo by virtue of its cast-alloy wheels, while inside there was a revised fascia with rev-counter included amongst the comprehensive instrumentation. In a break with tradition, power figures were made public for the first time, revealing that the engine produced 320bhp and a staggering 475lb/ft of torque, which on the road translated into a 0-60mph time of around 7 seconds and a top speed of 143mph. Described by Autocar as "an outrageous concoction of sledgehammer performance and sybaritic luxury", the Turbo R remains as formidable now as when it debuted.
THE CAR OFFERED
This 1991 Turbo R saloon offered from the Barry Taylor Estate shows Mr. Taylor's appreciation for high-performance luxury automobiles extended beyond the borders of Germany. This car hails from approximately the middle of the production run, and benefits from the myriad refinements which Bentley incorporated throughout the Turbo R's tenure, notably the preferred Bosch fuel injection system, as well as ABS brakes. Finished in an appealing shade of Royal Blue over a black cabin, it is in generally good cosmetic condition aside from some 'shelf wear' accrued through extended storage. The accompanying Carfax shows ownership history in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and New Mexico, with the last reported mileage being 47,325 when the car was sold in 2006. It has been in storage while in the Taylor collection, its mechanical condition is unknown, and it will require recommissioning before it can be driven.
Footnotes
Note, due to California emissions laws, this vehicle may only be sold to an out-of-state resident for use outside the state of California or to a licensed automotive dealer.
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