1997 Bentley

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 24000 - 28000 Registration No: T.B.A Chassis No: SCBZP23CXWCH66268 MOT: August 2025 � 1 of only 252 Turbo RTs manufactured during the 1997-1998 production run � Offered with a collection of invoices totaling over �60,000 in current ownership � 83,000 miles (at the time of consignment), with 5 former keepers � In current ownership since December 2014 Introduced for the 1995 model year, the 'new' Bentley Turbo R was little changed outwardly, however, its turbocharged 6,750cc V8 engine employed a more sophisticated Zytek EMS3 management system. Developing 385bhp and 553lbft of torque, the unit was somewhat tamed by the adoption of ETAS (Electronic Traction Assistance System) in 1996. Available from autumn 1997 onwards, the 1998 model-year RT borrowed various mechanical features from its Continental T sibling and could thus boast 400bhp and a maximum torque of 590 lb-ft. Visually distinguished by a mesh grille and mesh inserts to its colour-coded bumpers, the turbocharged Bentley could accelerate from 0-60mph in six seconds and attain 155mph flat out. The RT models were fitted with an active ride suspension system, 'easy-entry' tilt steering wheel, and galvanised zinc coating to the underside. 1 of only 252 Turbo RTs manufactured during the 1997-1998 production run this example was supplied new by Wyndham of Cardiff and is finished in Wildberry Mica with Sandstone hide. Originally it was the property of Ian Maxwell (son of tycoon Robert), who retained it until 1999. Passing through a couple of short-term owners it was then acquired by Paul Zetter of Zetter football pools fame before changing hands again and being purchased by the vendor in 2014. Boasting a full Bentley service history to 2011 it has been maintained in current ownership by RR&B Garages of Hanbury and is offered with a collection of invoices totalling over �60,000 of expenditure in the vendor�s hands.. Registering some 83,000 miles and with a current MoT to August 2025, this fine Bentley is offered with a very large collection of invoices covering the works carried out, thus the history file is worthy of close inspection. PLEASE NOTE: The registration number in the photographs is not included in the sale.