Bentley Turbo R Long Wheel Base - 20th Birthday

[RESSE]

Our Turbo R long wheel base is 20 years old this week and after a drive this afternoon mileage is approaching 166,000 - car is a delight to drive and is as good now as it was in 1992.

Wafting pleasure

[jdwoodbury]

Very nice, has it been in the family 20yrs?

[RESSE]

jdwoodbury said:

Very nice, has it been in the family 20yrs?

"Yes".

[The Nur]

There is definitely something about these big Bentleys. I would love to have a go in one, preferably sat in the back for a few hours with a book and the possibility of a nap whilst my driver crosses country.

[hoppo4.2]

would be interesting to see how much fuel its been through in 20 years.

[v8will]

I could have bought one of these about 6 months ago for a very small amount. It did need a little work to bring it upto scratch as it hadn't had the TLC that it really needed and that quite frankly terrified me when I researched these cars a little (didn't have the correct Avon tyres fitted either)

Absolute monster of a car and my LS400 looked like a toy parked beside it.

More pictures of your car if you don't mind?

[Balmoral]

Happy Birthday!

Mine's 22 years old and on 120K now I think, not many miles really.

Wonderful cars, worthless yet priceless at the same time

[snotrag]

Presumably somebody paid wuite a lot for this back in 1992, but...

RESSE said:

jdwoodbury said:

Very nice, has it been in the family 20yrs?

"Yes".

Thats cracking value for all the wonderfully quiet travel, really, isnt it?!

[RESSE]

v8will said:

I could have bought one of these about 6 months ago for a very small amount. It did need a little work to bring it upto scratch as it hadn't had the TLC that it really needed and that quite frankly terrified me when I researched these cars a little (didn't have the correct Avon tyres fitted either)

Absolute monster of a car and my LS400 looked like a toy parked beside it.

More pictures of your car if you don't mind?

One more from today - few bits of paint needed on front valance and chrome strip on the rear bumber has faded -probably caused by exhaust gases:



This taken after a weekend of washing/waxing:



This arrived last year, but there is something wonderful about a Turbo R and I get more pleasure from driving it than the "newcomer":





Hope I don't come across as a show off, but I am a fan of Bentley Motor Cars.

[DS3R]

You didn't scrub out your plate in all the pics,

Which v much suits it btw

[6750cc]

RESSE said:

Our Turbo R long wheel base is 20 years old this week and after a drive this afternoon mileage is approaching 166,000 - car is a delight to drive and is as good now as it was in 1992.

Wafting pleasure

Looks wonderful, and its great that you still enjoy it so much.

Cheers,

Andy

[tali1]

The Black big B on the hub - was that factory extra or done after ? - not seen many like that

[Howitzer]

There is a 400r in Stamford which is lovely, they have something very special about them.

Dave!

[RESSE]

tali1 said:

The Black big B on the hub - was that factory extra or done after ? - not seen many like that

tali1

The black hubs were on the car when we took delivery (second owners) - the previous/first owner specified the following:
Long wheel base.
Brewster green.
Parchment hide.
Top roll in Spruce hide.
Conifer green carpets. and matching lambswool rugs.
Parchment headlining.
Padded picnic tables.

We bought it in February 1994 and the car was showing 22,000 miles.

In the 144,000 miles in our ownership it has been superb with only minor "tweeks" and services - some fine detailing is required to make it perfect but the interior has a wonderful patina.

1995 factory recall notice in 1995 for an issue with the gear selector actuator.

[550Anniv]

REESE.
Happy birthday to your Bentley from Broughtons. Your car really is
a lovely example and in superb condition.

[tali1]

RESSE said:

tali1 said:

The Black big B on the hub - was that factory extra or done after ? - not seen many like that

tali1

The black hubs were on the car when we took delivery (second owners) - the previous/first owner specified the following:
Long wheel base.
Brewster green.
Parchment hide.
Top roll in Spruce hide.
Conifer green carpets. and matching lambswool rugs.
Parchment headlining.
Padded picnic tables.

We bought it in February 1994 and the car was showing 22,000 miles.

In the 144,000 miles in our ownership it has been superb with only minor "tweeks" and services - some fine detailing is required to make it perfect but the interior has a wonderful patina.

1995 factory recall notice in 1995 for an issue with the gear selector actuator.

I'm impressed that you have remembered 20th anniversary - don't think many owners of any car do at all.
Have you got any cost per mile/annual costs ? ( no i am not in any postion to afford or justify one btw!)

[RESSE]

tali1 said:

I'm impressed that you have remembered 20th anniversary - don't think many owners of any car do at all.
Have you got any cost per mile/annual costs ? ( no i am not in any postion to afford or justify one btw!)

tali1

I have a file 6 inches think of paperwork/receipts.

One of these days I will work out what you have asked for.

[Six Fiend]

RESSE said:

Our Turbo R long wheel base is 20 years old this week and after a drive this afternoon mileage is approaching 166,000 - car is a delight to drive and is as good now as it was in 1992.

Glorious car and long may it be enjoyed Happy Birthday Turbo R