1994 Bentley Turbo RL

Registration No: A6 LWL
Chassis No: SCBZP03C6SCH55105
MOT: May 2025

• 1 of just 1,211 TL examples reputedly produced
• Modest mileage of 81,000 miles from new
• Attractive colour scheme of Red Pearl (Mica) with complementary Sandstone hide with St James Red piping
• Benefitting from some £19,500 worth of expenditure since 2020

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. Enjoying greater rear legroom, the long wheelbase RL variant is thought to have accounted for some 1,211 sales before the second generation Turbo R / RL arrived in 1994.

Supplied new by Lancaster Europa Rolls-Royce and Bentley, being delivered on 15th August 1994, this Turbo RL was factory finished in the attractive colour scheme of Red Pearl (Mica) with complementary Sandstone hide with St James Red piping. Understood to have been used as transport between British and Belgian homes by a previous owner, the long wheelbase Turbo is now offered having covered a modest c.81,700 miles from new with just five former keepers. Benefitting from a significant expenditure to the sum of over £19,500 since 2020, the Turbo RL has received a top-end engine overhaul; skimmed cylinder heads; new head gaskets, renewal of the cooling equipment and reconditioning of the radiator; a new lower steering column; new front brake discs and pads; new front springs and shock absorbers; a new brake accumulator; and servicing amongst further improvement with much of the work completed by specialists Prestige Services. Offered with the original owner’s handbook, stamped service book, the recent and older invoices, collection of MOT certificates, no advisory MOT certificate until May 2025, and a current V5C document. In regular use with the vendor, the Turbo RL is due to be driven some eighty miles to the sale.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452