Bentley Turbo R James Young

THIS IS A LATE ENTRY AND WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE PRINTED CATALOGUE

This Bentley Turbo R is one of only around seven such vehicles made in 1996-97 at the behest of HR Owen to celebrate their purchase of the name of the James Young coachbuilding firm. The cars had many special features including vented front wings and bonnet, a smaller limousine-style rear windscreen for additional privacy and a glass panel in the roof. A bespoke exhaust system was also fitted along with specially designed split-rim alloy wheels.

Inside the cars had modified sports seats in two-tone leather with additional side bolsters. The traditional interior woodwork was replaced by carbon fibre trim to match the exterior paintwork. The dash instruments and foot pedals were also revised for a more sporting look and an engine start button and turbo boost gauge fitted. Stainless steel tread-plates engraved with the James Young logo were also fitted and the sound system upgraded.

Mechanically the cars had a sports gearbox and the latest version of the 6,750cc engine with upgraded engine management systems that reputedly pushed the power output up to almost 400bhp. Naturally all these upgrades and special features did not come cheap and the cars cost over £187,000 when new.

Dating from 1997, this particular example has had just two owners from new and has only covered some 30,300 miles to date. Finished in black with a black and yellow interior, it is reputed to have cost its first owner some £208,000. Said to be in excellent condition throughout and to drive superbly, it has recently been fitted with four new tyres and has an MOT until May 2012. In 2007 the car was subject to a Category C insurance claim (damaged, repairable) but has since been professionally repaired and has passed a VOSA inspection. It looks huge value at the modest guide price suggested today.
 

Please note the private number shown is not included and will be replaced by the number ANC 190A prior to the sale.