1997 Bentley Turbo RL
A potential concours contender and just 29,000 miles

Registration No: P866 MFS
Chassis No: SCBZP15CXVCH60248
MOT: September 2026

• A truly exceptional example that must be among the best on the market
• Part of a collection of low mileage, exemplary Rolls-Royce and Bentley motorcars which were treasured by their late owner
• Warranted 29,000 miles from new (less than 1,100 miles per annum on average)
• Supplied new by JCT600 and formerly registered as 'BJ 1'

Often referred to as the “New” Turbo R, the version of Bentley’s flagship performance saloon which debuted for the 1995 model year boasted a host of mechanical, stylistic and interior improvements. Chief among these was the adoption of Zytek’s sophisticated EMS3 management system for its turbocharged 6750cc V8 engine. Quoted as developing 385bhp/553lbft and reputedly capable of a towering 155mph, a mere 823 "New" Turbo RLs are thought to have been made before production ceased in 1997.

Supplied new via JCT600 of Leeds on May 21^st 1997 and previously road registered as ‘BJ 1’, chassis CH60248 was factory finished in the stunning combination of Atlantic Blue Metallic with Cirrus Grey leather upholstery. Extending to the headlining, rear parcel shelf, knee roll and centre console, the latter was contrasted by Slate Blue piping and a Slate Blue dash top. Further specified with a telephone, burnt walnut veneers and Granite Grey carpets, the long wheelbase four-seater is understood to have effectively had just two owners from new being acquired by its last registered keeper back in 1999. Forming part of a select Rolls-Royce and Bentley collection since then, maintenance has been exclusively entrusted to David Wilkes Esq of marque specialist Silver Chalice Services Ltd. Although his company was based in Sheffield, Mr Wilkes journeyed to the Isle of Man - where the Turbo R was domiciled for most of its life – to attend to the collection on an annual basis. Serviced no fewer than eleven times despite having covered a mere 29,000 or so miles from new (an average of less than 1,100 per annum), the Bentley is deemed by the seller to be a potential concours contender. Highly original, ‘P866 MFS’ boasts an interior that looks as if it has barely been sat in and must surely be among the very best examples on the market? Celebrating its 40^th Anniversary this year, the Turbo R was a landmark model for Bentley. However, few survivors will be as much of a credit to the marque as ‘P866 MFS’.

PLEASE NOTE: This lot possesses a MOT certificate valid until September 2nd 2026 and passed its test with 'no advisories'.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737