Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely stunning and
exceptional example of this gorgeous 1993 Bentley Continental R
Coupe with coachwork by 'Mulliner Park Ward' with only 26K original
miles in it's original 'Magnolia' factory color (Code 9520093)
paint with 'Tan' Connolly (A4178) leather hides piped in 'Magnolia'
with 'Fawn' carpeting.This beautiful example has it's original
factory 'Magnolia' color exterior paint, original Bentley chrome
alloy wheels with matching 'Magnolia' Bentley center caps and a
gorgeous 'Tan' Connolly leather hides interior with matching
'Magnolia' piping and 'Fawn' carpeting and which is in simply
beautiful condition throughout. All the chrome work including the
front grille and bumpers is absolutely outstanding and the leather
seats and dashboard show very little signs of any wear. Obviously
always garaged with no history of any accidents and owned by only
two obviously very careful and meticulous drivers since new - never
abused!Bentley's history is associated with luxury and grace but
another attribute is of course high performance and this car drives
exactly like a well maintained and serviced Bentley Continental R
Coupe should and must be driven to be fully appreciated and seen to
be believed! The engine is extremely strong and powerful and the
transmission is very smooth with Rolls Royce/Bentley's legendary
almost imperceptible shift and the engine temperature always
remains cool. The Bentley Continental R Coupe was a large, ultra
exclusive, luxury coupe made by Bentley from 1991 to 2002 with only
some 1,236 Continental R cars built during its 11 years production
run. It was the first Bentley to feature a body not shared with a
Rolls-Royce model since the S3 model of 1965 and the fastest, most
expensive, and most powerful Bentley of its day. It also of note
that it was the most expensive production car in the world at
launch. A convertible derivative was launched in 1995 named the
Azure.The concept which later became the Continental R was
displayed in Geneva in 1984 as Rolls-Royce's 'Project 90' concept
car, a mock-up of a future Bentley coup. An enthusiastic reception
led the company to develop the vehicle for production as the
Continental R. Based on the Turbo R platform, an aerodynamically
shaped coup body had been styled. The Continental R was launched in
Geneva in 1991 and was greeted by the onlooking crowd with
spontaneous applause with the Sultan of Brunei purchasing the show
car on-site. The 'Continental' designation recalls the Bentley
Continental of the post-war period. The 'R' was meant to recall the
R Type Bentleys from the 1950s as well as the Turbo R of the 1980s
and 90's where the 'R' refers to 'Roadholding'.The shape of the car
was very different from the four door Rolls-Royce and Bentley
sedans of the time. The Continental R featured roof-cut door
frames, a necessity to allow easier access into the car which had a
lower roof line than its 4 door contemporaries. A subtle spoiler
effect was also a feature of the rear. The finished car is widely
acknowledged as a very cleverly styled vehicle, disguising it's
huge dimensions. The Continental R is a very well proportioned and
extremely attractive car. Power output of 325 hp and torque of 450
lbft was estimated, as, at that time, Rolls-Royce still had a
policy of not supplying official figures, preferring to describe
simply as 'adequate' or 'sufficient'. At launch, top speed was 145
mph (233 km/h), and a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.6 seconds. The
Continental R was priced at $271,780 in 1992. ($445,260 adjusted in
2014 dollars!)For those who are unfamiliar, Rolls Royce and Bentley
no longer exist as they had for over one hundred years - this is
one of the last in the original line of cars built in the legendary
Rolls Royce/Bentley factory in Crewe, England with a quality and
craftsmanship that far surpasses that of today's mass produced
models with many BMW parts - this is a rare opportunity to own a
piece of automobile history, from a time when Rolls Royce and
Bentley were truly building the world's finest motor cars.This
increasingly collectible model is becoming harder to find in such
exemplary condition with only very limited numbers ever built - so
bid with confidence, this will no doubt prove a fabulous investment
for the Rolls Royce or Bentley enthusiast or collector or simply a
great daily driver or weekend toy for the discerning luxury classic
car owner! You will surely look long and hard to find a finer
example with only 26K miles anywhere else!