1993 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R MULLINER PARK WARD TWO DOOR COUPE

Description for Bentley Other 1993

TWO DOOR COUPE

The Bentley Continental R is a large, ltra exclusive, uxury coupe with only 1,236 units made by Bentley from 1991 to 2003.  It was the first Bentley to feature a body not shared with a Rolls-Royce model since the S3 of 1965, he first to use the GM 4L80-E automatic transmission and the fastest, ost expensive, nd most powerful Bentley of its day. It was also the most expensive production car in the world at launch costing over $268,000, hey quickly went up to over $300,000. The hand crafted body came from Italy and the hand crafted interior came from Crew England. These cars took over four months to build and were in high demand. A convertible derivative, he Bentley Azure was launched in 1995.

The concept car that later became the Continental R was displayed at the 1984 Geneva Motor Show as Rolls-Royce's "Project 90" concept car, mock-up of a future Bentley coupé.  An enthusiastic reception led the company to develop the vehicle for production as the Continental R.  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".  Based on the Bentley Turbo R platform, n aerodynamically shaped coupé body had been styled. The finished car is widely acknowledged as a very cleverly styled vehicle, isguising its huge dimensions (The Continental R is around 4" longer than a 2013 long wheelbase Mercedes S Class) and a very well proportioned, xtremely attractive car.  The Continental R was launched at the 1991 Geneva Motor Show and was greeted by the onlooking crowd with spontaneous applause.  The Sultan of Brunei purchased the show car on-site.

The 6.75 L Garrett-Turbocharged engine from the Bentley Turbo R was chosen for use in the Continental R.  Power output of 325 hp and torque of 450 ft lb was estimated, s at that time Rolls-Royce still had a policy of not supplying official figures, referring to describe power simply as "adequate" or "sufficient".

The car used the new 4-speed GM 4L80-E automatic transmission and featured self-leveling hydraulic suspension (adaptive ride/Automatic Ride Control), nd power front and solid rear disc brakes.  Engine management was via the MK-Motronic digital fuel injection with fully mapped ignition control system.  At launch, op speed was an impressive 145 mph (233 km/h) and it had a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.6 seconds.

The example offered here is a three-owner, ow-mile Texas/Nevada car that has always been garaged, currently housed in California it is rust and accident-free, nd is in excellent mechanical condition.  The paintwork is in excellent condition with no obvious marks, hips or scratches. The interior is only showing the slightest of wear on the driver's seat, he rest of the Connolly leather seats, eadliner, oor panels, rm rests, nd dash are in perfect condition.  The burled walnut dash, oor trim, nd center accents all show a high gloss with no chipping.  The interior and trunk compartment carpeting are as-new with no signs of wear or stains.  All interior and exterior bright work are in perfect condition.  Original tools and owner's manuals included.

I recently purchased this Bentley for a client of long standing who asked me to correct any problems, hose are listed below, e flew in from France and drove the car for a few weeks in the Santa Barbara area, nd then decided that the car was too nice to be subjected to the rigors of daily driving in Paris, o he asked me to sell it on his behalf.

Recent work includes new rack and pinion, igh pressure hoses, ew rear suspension spheres (gas shocks), ebuilt front brake calipers.

These cars are rare and are getting harder to find, his one is finished in Burgundy with magnolia hides. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire this beautiful classic Bentley at around 10% of it's original cost, t can only appreciate in value as time goes by....

This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, nd to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Any inspection invited prior to close of auction.

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International Classic Cars Inc Westlake Village California.