1997 Bentley Turbo R LWB

Registration No: P846 LJH
Chassis No: SCBZP15C8VCH60202
MOT: January 2025

• Just 1 of 823 LWB examples produced
• Just 42,100 miles from new and in current ownership for the last 8 years
• Finished in Metallic Wildberry, Cream leather interior with Maroon piped seats
• Offered with an extensive service history

Introduced at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show, the Mulsanne Turbo signalled a revival in the winged 'B's fortunes. Somewhat raffish when compared to its Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit sibling, the Turbo breathed new life into Bentley sales. Indeed, in some ways, this glorious automotive wolf in (large) sheep's clothing can be credited with inspiring Bentley's victorious return to Le Mans. With some 300bhp courtesy of its force-fed 6.75 litre V8, the Mulsanne Turbo was reputedly capable of an easy 135mph and 0-60mph in under seven seconds. Although, for those not wishing to indulge in such prodigious performance, its smooth automatic transmission and supple independent suspension also allowed for more dignified progress. Debuting in March 1985, the evolutionary Turbo R provided an altogether more focused driving experience. Benefiting from an uprated torque converter, more horsepower, stiffer anti-roll bars and firmer damping, its handling drew considerable praise from the contemporary motoring press.

First registered on 9th May 1997, 'P846 LJH' is said to be 1 of 823 LWB examples built. Finished in the attractive combination of Metallic Wildberry and Cream leather with Maroon piping and complementing Maroon carpets with lambswool over-rugs, it has resided in current ownership since 2016. After 8 years of current ownership, the odometer still displays a modest mileage of just c.42,100 miles. There is an extensive service history held within a comprehensive history file, evidencing over £16,000 pounds of expenditure over the last 8 years, in the hands of the current keeper, with specialists including well-known Michael Hibberd Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists. In June 2023, the following work was carried out by them: The re-seal of the brake pumps, bleeding of the brakes, new brake hoses, new front pads, anti-roll bar links, a new water pump, new plugs, throttle linkages, engine drive-belt set, air-conditioning belt, door seals, rear engine mountings, the Waxoyling of the underside, a check of the AC system and the replacement of the seat ECU module and knock sensors. Offered with a current V5C, MOT paperwork and invoices provided in a comprehensive file, this LWB Turbo R is ready for the next custodian to enjoy.

For more information, please contact:
Baljit Atwal
baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk
07943 584762