Lot details Registration No: 633 BTR Chassis No: SCBZSOTOGGCH16052 Mot Expiry: Feb 2010
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 1985, the evolutionary Turbo R variant provided an altogether more focused driving experience. Benefiting from an uprated torque converter, stiffer anti-roll bars and firmer damping, its handling drew considerable praise from the contemporary motoring press.
Finished in green with biscuit leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment and bodywork. While, he rates the paintwork as "fair" and notes that the wood veneers to the interior are "flaking in places". Reportedly showing some 106,000 miles to its odometer, the Bentley is understood to possess "service history to 70,000 miles stamped in the book" and to have been treated to "a recent service 3,000 miles ago". Sporting the cherished registration number '633 BTR' (B-entley T-urbo R?) and whitewall tyres, the luxury sports saloon is said to "run and drive well". Currently taxed and MOT tested, this early Turbo R will be driven to the sale from Hertfordshire.
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