Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and
exceptional example of this extraordinarily low production and
gorgeous late model 1995 Bentley Turbo S sporting sedan with only
73,718 km (45,806 original miles) and in this very striking and
stunning classic racing Bentley color combination! Reported to be
one of just 60 examples built, 75 were purportedly intended for
production This particular example is serial no. 4; the only known
example in the United States6.75L Bentley V-8 engine with larger
Garrett AirResearch turbocharger and intercoolerFinished in
Sherwood Mica with a Sandstone pinstripe amp; interiorOriginal
radio unit has since been upgraded with a Panasonic CN-HX3000D head
unitCopy of its Bentley vehicle specification reportBolstered seats
trimmed in Sandstone hides with Sandstone pipingConifer carpet with
Spruce bindingWalnut dashboard with green dash padWalnut waist
rails with a Bentley motifVanities in the C-pillars as well as
reading lightsContinental R wheels shod in Michelin Latitude Sport
3 tiresTurbo S Red badging on the fenders and trunkColor-matched
mirrorsCar was delivered new to Bentley of Munich in Germany, and
was subsequently imported to JapanPrevious ownership purchased the
car out of Japan in 2020 and imported it to the United States the
same yearEngine produced just over 400 horsepower, and the Turbo S
was capable of a top speed of 175 mphOne-year model destined only
for European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets.For the 1995 model
year Bentley planned to offer a limited run of 75 examples of the
Turbo S, but reportedly only some 60 models were eventually built
and registered, all 60 being special-edition cars and built
exclusively only for select clients based in European, Middle
Eastern, and Asian markets. Of the cars built, 29 were RHD amp; 31
were LHD. All of the cars were built on the short wheelbase body,
except for the first car, #1, which was reportedly accidentally
built on a long wheelbase body as noticed by the M.D. of legendary
'Jack Barclay Rolls Royce/Bentley' dealership of London, England at
the official unveiling event! Outwardly, the Turbo S looked very
similar to the car it was based on, the Turbo R. Under the bonnet
however, the 6.75-litre Bentley V-8 benefited from a larger Garrett
AirResearch turbocharger and water-air intercooled engine that
exceeded over 400 horsepower, and the Turbo S was capable of a top
speed of 175 mph. Each special Turbo S engine was numbered with a
plaque depicting its serial number out of 75. Externally the cars
featured a higher front bumper with integral air dam and shorter
radiator shell and the Continental R's 17 inch aluminum alloy
wheels. There were Red Turbo S badging to the wings and trunk lid.
Despite the exclusive production and impressive performance
figures, it its believed Bentley produced just 60 examples of the
Turbo S, making it one of the rarest models ever manufactured by
the company. There is a registry of the 60 cars built which
obviously includes this particular example, #4, which will be
included in the sale. This 1995 Bentley Turbo S is finished in
Sherwood Mica with a Sandstone pinstripe. Its engine proudly
displays plaque number four. The car was delivered new to Bentley
of Munich in Germany, and was subsequently imported to Japan, where
it is believed to have resided for most of its life. Current
ownership purchased the car out of Japan in 2020 and imported it to
the United States the same year. Exterior features on the car
include color-matched mirrors, Continental R wheels shod in
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tires, and Turbo S badging on the fenders
and trunk. The interior features bolstered seats trimmed in
Sandstone Connolly hides with Sandstone piping, Conifer carpet with
Spruce binding, a walnut dashboard with green dash pad, and walnut
waist rails with a Bentley motif; additionally, the rear passengers
benefit from vanities in the C-pillars as well as reading lights.
The original radio unit has since been upgraded with a Panasonic
CN-HX3000D head unit. The car is accompanied by a copy of its
Bentley vehicle specification report.The original paint still
reflects like glass and all the chrome work including the front
grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding. The leather seats,
dashboard and headliner show virtually no signs of any wear
whatsoever. Obviously always garaged with no accident history and
obviously owned by only very careful and meticulous drivers since
new - never abused with a clean Carfax!The car drives exactly like
such a well maintained and serviced and low mileage late model
Bentley Turbo should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and
seen to be believed! Reportedly always primarily serviced only at
Rolls Royce/Bentley dealerships or specialized independent service
stations with a recent full service since we acquired the car at
our renown independent Rolls Royce/Bentley specialists 'Independent
Rolls Royce' of Los Angeles, CA where the car has now received a
clean bill of health prior to sale. This particular model drives
exactly as it must have when it left the showroom floor almost
thirty years ago; you could not possible tell the difference! All
the options are working as they should including the ice-cold
A/C.Bentley's history is associated with luxury and grace but
another attribute is of course high performance. Until 1982, the
company, along with Rolls Royce, had been more concerned with
building the best car money could buy .... and then it
turbo-charged the Mulsanne. The car was a phenomenal performer for
such a heavyweight and the Turbo R continued that tradition with a
completely reworked chassis with upgraded steering and brakes and
was aimed at the owner who preferred to drive themselves rather
then be driven!To make such a large luxurious and heavy car go so
fast (Bentley and Rolls Royce traditionally never published
official figures but the output was conservatively estimated at
0-60 in 6.7 seconds with a top speed in excess of 170 mph) a V8
with a single in block cam and two overhead valves per cylinder
displacing close to 427ci (7 liters) and breathed by a Garret turbo
gave the Turbo R the pace of a low-slung supercar! This gave the
car dramatic acceleration and earned it a following amongst
enthusiastic and obviously well-heeled driver/owners! (original
MSRP cost of the regular Turbo R car was over $200K in 1997 which
is over $348K when adjusted for inflation according the CPi
inflation calculator). The Turbo S was obviously even more
expensive.Unrestricted versions, with low profile tires have been
tested at speeds in excess of 170 mph proving the turbo-charger
turned the already potent engine into a powerhouse! Stiff
suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and electronically
(computer) controlled variable rate self-leveling shocks for any
driving condition kept the ride smooth despite the beefed up
suspension and the road handling was absolutely world class
exceptional too! Big 18" rims went against tradition but run on
265/45 ZR tires in the turbo R's sporting theme. This Turbo S
should prove the most collectible of it's generation being the
quickest and most distinctive Bentley since the S-Type Continental
with the Turbo R itself having the edge in esteem thanks to it's
more capable handling.In 1995, the "New" Turbo R was introduced,
and this car differed from the previous model by having updated
body-color cladding and mirrors as well as a sport button on the
automatic gear shift that stiffened the suspension and changed the
gearbox shift points. In all 5,196 short wheelbase and only 2,034
long-wheelbase Turbo Rs and new Turbo Rs were built between 1985
and 1997. In 1996 production of the short wheelbase Turbo R ended,
leaving only the model hitherto sold ...for more information please
contact the seller.