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The Bentley Turbo R was introduced at Geneva in 1985 and continued the modern 'Blower Bentley' theme. It came with additional refinement to the vehicle's suspension making it more suitable to the vehicle's increased performance. This vehicle was instrumental in the resurgence of the legendary Bentley name. It was hard to imagine that during the close of the 1970s, the Bentley name was on the verge of extinction, as it accounted for just 3% of Rolls-Royce Motor Car's production. However, this tragedy was avoided by re-establishing the company's credentials as the purveyor of high-performance luxury cars. Part of the company's strategy was to evoke memories of their glorious past achievements at Le Mans. When Rolls-Royce introduced their Silver Spirit, the Bentley counterpart was named 'Mulsanne' in honor of its accomplishments at LeMans. It was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1982 and was immediately successful. It was hailed by the motoring press as the return of the 'Blower Bentley.'
On the exterior, the Turbo R differed from the preceding Mulsanne Turbo by virtue of its cast-alloy wheels and low-profile Pirelli tires. Inside, there was a revised fascia with rev-counter included amongst the comprehensive instrumentation. The engine offered an impressive 320 bhp and 475 lb./ft. of torque.
This Bentley Turbo R is finished in Rosewood with maroon-piped Soft Tan leather interior. It is a long-wheelbase Turbo R that dates from the final year of production. It was given all the many chassis improvements and styling/equipment upgrades. These final generation Turbo Rs were newly introduced for the 1996 model year and came equipped with a Cosworth-developed Zytec engine management system which helped boost power to 385BHP.
This car was delivered by British Motor Car Distributors Ltd. to its first owner in California and optioned with a black leather steering wheel and veneered picnic tables. The current owner acquired the car in 2012 from its original owner. Currently, the car shows just 6,913 miles on the odometer.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $21,850 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
On the exterior, the Turbo R differed from the preceding Mulsanne Turbo by virtue of its cast-alloy wheels and low-profile Pirelli tires. Inside, there was a revised fascia with rev-counter included amongst the comprehensive instrumentation. The engine offered an impressive 320 bhp and 475 lb./ft. of torque.
This Bentley Turbo R is finished in Rosewood with maroon-piped Soft Tan leather interior. It is a long-wheelbase Turbo R that dates from the final year of production. It was given all the many chassis improvements and styling/equipment upgrades. These final generation Turbo Rs were newly introduced for the 1996 model year and came equipped with a Cosworth-developed Zytec engine management system which helped boost power to 385BHP.
This car was delivered by British Motor Car Distributors Ltd. to its first owner in California and optioned with a black leather steering wheel and veneered picnic tables. The current owner acquired the car in 2012 from its original owner. Currently, the car shows just 6,913 miles on the odometer.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at Bonhams Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $21,850 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction
Sale Price :
USD $21,850
1997 Bentley Turbo R Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Turbo R
(Data based on Model Year 1997 sales)
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R – LONG WHEEL BASE VERSION Sold for USD$10,688 2019 Coys - True Greats 2019 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Chassis#: SCBZP1556VCH59802 Sold for USD$7,358 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1997 Bentley Turbo RT LWB Chassis#: SCBZP23C6WCH66140 Sold for USD$19,062 2019 Silverstone - The Sale of British Marques | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB Chassis#: SCBZP14C7VCX59475 Sold for USD$48,400 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1997 Bentley Turbo RT Chassis#: SCBZP23CXWCH66349 Sold for USD$42,291 2019 H & H Classics - Imperial War Museum, Duxford | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R Sold for USD$14,505 2019 Coy's - London Classic | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R – LONG WHEEL BASE VERSION Sold for USD$18,132 2019 Coy's - London Classic | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R Sold for USD$11,732 2018 Coys - Syon Park, London | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Chassis#: SCBZP15C5VCH60108 Sold for USD$19,230 2018 Historics @ Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB Chassis#: SCBZP15C5VCH59683 Sold for USD$12,262 2018 H & H Auctions - Duxford Motor Car Auction | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB Chassis#: SCBZP15C1VCH59487 Sold for USD$59,722 2017 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R LONG WHEELBASE SPORTS SALOON Chassis#: SCBZP15C8VCH60202 Sold for USD$25,898 2016 Bonhams - Goodwood Members' Meeting | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R (Long Wheelbase) Chassis#: SCBZP15COVCH59853 Sold for USD$13,890 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R RED LABEL Sold for USD$29,400 2015 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 58 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB Saloon Chassis#: SCBZP14C3VCX59442 Sold for USD$21,850 2013 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Long-Wheelbase Sports Saloon Chassis#: SCBZP15C5VCH59878 Sold for USD$27,986 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R 400 SEDAN Sold for USD$55,000 2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Long-Wheelbase Saloon Chassis#: SCBZP15C2VCH60258 Sold for USD$26,520 2009 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Bentley Turbo Rs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1997 Bentley Turbo R's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB | SCBZP15C6VCX59255 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads May | $45,000 | $60,000 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Long Wheelbase | SCBZP15C1VCH59487 | 2020 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | $30,000 | $36,000 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo R Long Wheelbase *WITHDRAWN* | SCBZP15C0VCH59383 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | $14,000 | $17,000 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo RL | SCBZP15C5VCH59668 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | |||
1997 Bentley Turbo RL | SCBZP15C9VCH60273 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | |||
1997 Bentley Turbo R | SCB2P15C1VCH59912 | 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Buxton | $10,000 | $12,000 | |
1997 Bentley Turbo RT | SCBZP23COWCH66246 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse | |||
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R SEDAN | 2018 McCormick's # 65 | $14,500 | |||
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB | SCBZP15C5VCCH59878 | 2017 Anglia Auction | |||
1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB | SCBZP15C5VCH59878 | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
1997 Bentley Turbo R Long-Wheelbase Saloon | SCBZP15C2VCH60258 | 2009 RollsRoyce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1997 BENTLEY TURBO R SEDAN | 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $69,000 |
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