1990 Bentley Turbo R

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Offered between 1985 and 1997, the Bentley Turbo R was a long-lived and powerful Bentley sedan known for all of the sumptuous features one would expect from the most storied English luxury automotive manufacturers. The "R" stood for "Roadholding," with the new Turbo R sporting retuned suspension and wider tires on aluminum alloy wheels. While on offer around the world since 1985, it wasn't until 1989 that the Turbo R would make its debut in the United States. By that time, the Turbo R saw significant updates including anti-lock brakes and new Bosch MK-Motronic fuel injection along with slimmer sport seats, twin round headlights, and a larger front spoiler. Listed with an MSRP of $167,400 —  the equivalent of $366,330 today — the 6.75-liter turbo V8 had the performance to back its prodigious price with Motor Trend estimating its power output at 296 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque. Naturally, Bentley outfitted the interior in all manner of appropriate materials befitting the luxury manufacturer. The electronically heated front sports-style seats were covered in Connolly leather, the lower areas in Wilton wool carpeting. The cockpit-like dash featured a rich burl walnut veneer with a full suite of instrumentation. Perhaps Bentley’s own marketing materials put it best by saying, “Its supremacy is worn with consummate modesty.”

Highlights

• Over $15,000 of recent (July 2023) comprehensive servicing at 71,020 miles by Eclectic Motor Company of New Windsor, Maryland in preparation for listing including:

  • A coolant leak repair

  • A brake caliper rebuild with new pistons, seals, dust boots, and pads

  • A brake system bleed including the calipers, accumulators, and switches

  • A suspension system bleed with new rear accumulators

  • A new passenger side window motor coupler

  • New ignition caps, rotors, spark plugs

  • A steam clean of the engine bay and wheels

  • A cut, buff, and polish of the exterior paintwork

  • Repack front wheel bearings with new grease

  • Four fresh Hankook Kinergy ST tires

  • Air-conditioning system leak fix and recharge with R134 refrigerant

• Finished in non-metallic Black (J Mason - 9500701)

• Interior optioned with Tan Connolly leather (A4178) with Black piping (FG PAC3726) and black Wilton wool carpeting and lambswool rugs with tan leather binding

• Optioned from new with marque badges the rear quarter panels and radio telephone trim installation

• 6.75-liter turbocharged V8 engine producing 296 horsepower and 487 lb-ft of torque

• Automatic air conditioning with independent upper and lower systems

• Automatic variable ride control and anti-roll bars front and rear “tuned for more spirited driving”

• Offered with 71,873 miles, approximately 2,178 miles traveled per year

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Painted radiator shell, plated vanes

• Burl walnut veneer instrument panel

• Burl walnut door capping rails

• Two front seats with memory, lumbar support and heating elements

• Three rear seats

• Light alloy wheels: 7 ½ x 15 inches

• Luggage trunk capacity: 12.3 cubic feet

• Ventilated front disc brakes, standard disc rear with ABS

• Power-assisted, rack and pinion steering

• Digital Bosch MK-Motronic fuel injection

Known Imperfections

• The airbag light is illuminated on the dashboard

• Knicks in the drivers door cap walnut trim likely from the seat belt buckle

• Stress cracks in the front air dam

• Various small rock chips, dings, and scratches in the paint

• Evidence of spiderweb cracks in paint finish as shown in photography

• Scrape in the passenger side front air dam

Included

• Owner’s manuals

• Original window sticker

• Road tools

• Jack and jack handle

• Tire changing gloves

Ownership History

According to the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and original window sticker, this 1990 Bentley Turbo R was first purchased from Euro Motorcars Inc. in 1992. With an MSRP of $167,737, this 1990 Bentley Turbo R remained in the Mid-Atlantic region throughout all three of its owners, most recently being acquired by the consignor in March of 2023.

Additional Notes

Please note: Title in transit

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Harrison Platz Phone: 610.304.4525 email: harrison.platz@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,325. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.