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1996 Bentley Continental R

SOLD

1996 Bentley Continental R

Sold new by P & A Wood in 1996 for £204,000 . These rare cars where the most expensive production cars in the world when launched in 1992 . The last hand built Bentley before VW took over in 2003 with only some 1200 examples produced

Nicknamed the Crewe's Missile due to its almost inappropriate performance for such a large car approx 400bhp and 0-60 in 6 seconds

Please note the private plate is not included and will be removed upon sale

Finished in peacock blue with cream leather interior with blue piping the best colour combination , furnished with all the usual refinements to many to list here .

Purchased by myself 3 years ago as a weekend toy I had the leather treated by Leicester Auto trim and seeking reliability a compehensive service carried out by Starmans Bentley . This included a full brake overhaul and head gaskets with new radiator and a variety of other items invoices totalling £9462 .

A set of RT alloys with new tyres are currently fitted however I do have the riginal R rims to switch if you prefer them .

Mileage is 114k this car has been used , driven and enjoyed as intended .

They offer a truly phenomenal driving experience and road presence to match .

Only selling to fund some vintage GN and Bentley projects

Service history as follows

Bentley Manchester 23/09/1996 @ 7621 miles

Bentley Manchester 24/03/1997 @ 14981 miles

P&A Wood 7/12/1998 @ 29058 miles

P&A Wood 27/9/1999 @ 38011 miles

Kingsmill Workshop Ltd ind Bentley Rolls Specialists 16/10/03 @ 59777 miles

Kingsmill Workshop Ltd ind Bentley Rolls Specialists 7/08/2004 @ 66009 miles

Kingsmill Workshop Ltd ind Bentley Rolls Specialists 1/12/2005 @ 85199 miles

Kingsmill Workshop Ltd ind Bentley Rolls Specialists19/08/2006 @ 92526 miles

Now showing 114k miles and drives very well .

Some paint blemishes commensurate with age and mileage

Ideal as a daily driver or for high days and holidays whilst not a cosseted princess still attracts admiring glances wherever it is driven . A good entry level pleasure into the exclusive club and surely set to appreciate in value over time .

To be sold with a fresh MOT , happy to delivery anywhere in the UK at cost , export enquiries welcome

Interesting part exchange considered please call or whats app Matt with any questions 07957 338503

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