Turbo R by Hooper

[andyh68]

Flying B - thanks for your post and congratulations on your purchase! I've recently found this photo which I suspect must be your car:



Andy

[andyh68]

This car seems to be the one used in Hooper brochures of the time:



UK registered but LHD - anyone know where it is now?

[Jordan.]

Gday all,

FlyingB top work on obtaining SCBZR03B7KCX25450.

It certainly looks impressive. I wrote about your car when it was for sale here: http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/11/bentley-hoo...
I managed to get into contact with an ex-Hooper & Co. employee for more info, and also obtained a photograph of your car when it was being built!

This red one, SCBZRO4A5LCH33427 was sold for £28,750 inclusive of Buyer's Premium. Ian from Montague & Company who repaired and updated the Hooper sent me some hi res photos of the car that can be viewed here: http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009/12/bentley-hoo...

I have managed to write a number of posts about the 2 door Hooper & Co. cars, and collect a selection of photographs.

Here is a select list:
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/03/hooper-2-do...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/05/hooper-enha...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/06/bentley-hoo...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/08/bentley-hoo...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/08/modernised-...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2007/12/hooper-coac...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/01/bentley-tur...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/01/bentley-hoo...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/05/bentley-tur...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/08/baadest-bla...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2008/12/bentley-hoo...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009/03/rolls-royce...
http://www.bentleyspotting.com/2009/08/bentley-tur...

If any one has any other photos or info and the like, please post it! I am quite keen in watching the Top Gear episode where Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Hooper 2 door Turbo R.

Jordan.

[andyh68]

Barons have just auctioned a Hooper Turbo R 4-door:

"...here is a rare example of the fabulous Turbo R with special Hooper coachwork and special order St. James red hide interior. One of very few and offering outstanding value, when you consider that the car cost £165,000 when new"

[atomicpunk]

andyh68 said:

Barons have just auctioned a Hooper Turbo R 4-door:

"...here is a rare example of the fabulous Turbo R with special Hooper coachwork and special order St. James red hide interior. One of very few and offering outstanding value, when you consider that the car cost £165,000 when new"

I was at the auction and had a good look at the car in question. It went for just over £9K, I believe. However, the history was patchy (nothing post 2006 that I could see) and the car needed a LOT of bodywork putting right.

[andyh68]

Barons offered the same car for auction in 2007 but it failed to sell at that time. Unfortunately it sounds like it's received little care and attention since then...

[andyh68]

Hooper Mulsanne Turbo currently for sale on ebay:

[andyh68]

A few Hooper Rolls-Royces being offered at RM's Automobiles of London auction next month:

[basman007]

The ones included in the RM auction are spectacular!!

[MR RR]

Does anybody have any additional photo's or information on the 1980 Rolls Royce Hooper Corniche Coupe?
I understand two were built one right hand drive and the above left hand drive automobile. Anymore....THANK YOU!!

[andyh68]

andyh68 said:

I've seen this Silver Spirit 2-door parked in Belgravia...

Recently sold by Bonhams at the RREC Annual Rally: http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19284/lot/325/

[atomicpunk]

The 'Pretty Boy Shaw' Turbo R is up for sale again at the Bonhams Goodwood Revival sale - http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19289/lot/239/


They also have an Empress in the catalogue! - http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19289/lot/240/

[atomicpunk]

The Turbo R was a no-sale.

The Empress was sold for a total of £49,900, including premium.

[andyh68]

Christies auctioned the same Empress II for GBP37,600 in April 2005 - increase may just about cover running costs for the past six years.

Andy

[CONTI T]

DID THE RED 2DR GENERATE ANY BIDS ?????????

[Rushmore]

I remember that car from 2003, living in south Belgravia.

andyh68 said:

I've seen this Silver Spirit 2-door parked in Belgravia - I think it's even rarer than the Turbo R version...

Edited by andyh68 on Saturday 28th November 09:52