Everything Wrong With Our Bentley Turbo R - Money Pit or Miracle...?

[@kennethwood9025]

Excellent! I have a 96 and have owned it for 10 years and it's never let me down once. Recently completed a 2,650 miles journey over 4 days west coast to east and it never missed a beat. Averaged 21mpg. Love my old Bentley!

[@terryatkinson899]

It's nice when you find someone who knows their stuff and isn't a gouger looking to rip you off.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Indeed, Nigel knows his stuff!

[@byteme9718]

2:48 They're not camber bushes, they're compliant rod mounts and provide adjustment for caster. The camber bushes are in the top arm. The spare wheel flap had little to do with the spare wheel, it was fitted to match the line of the rear wing extensions only the Turbo R had.

[@michaelcampbell4503]

As a owner of a 1990 Turbo R its interesting to see the pressure testing on the hydraulic sphere system.

[@sthildas4857]

They need constant care if stored they cause issue keep starting or those globes will fail...

[@mongo4511]

Wow, heart beating quite fast when you took the beauty in! Very happy chap when you left. Great buy especially as it was unseen when purchased.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

We seem to have struck lucky with this one!

[@AndrewClark4MarkRacing]

A ‘tidal wave on wheels’ - #Car mag said in GBU years ago & so true 👌

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

Very pleasantly surprised by the verdict on your Turbo R . If I were to get one, I’d go to the man in your video. Thanks for posting I did enjoy it.

[@billrea66]

I bought my '89 Turbo R 3 years ago. Had issues with AC hose leaks . So far into it for $ 1,800.00 . In shop now for AC work that needs the hoses replaced but almost impossible to find. I am the 13th owner and it has 78,000 kms on it .I'm shopping for an '89 Spur now ...

[@brianbickle7395]

Contact the specialist in this video!!!

[@wholeNwon]

78000 km??

[@davidthompson6806]

Wow did I spy a Camargue in the air behind you on that ramp in the last few minutes of the video? One of my all time favourite Rolls Royce's along with the 30's Silver Wraith and the Phantom 2 Sedanca (plus any of the Springfield ghosts) - nice Turbo R too and the evaluation seemed good.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

You did indeed, well spotted! We were pleased to see the Camargue and with the assessment

[@hythesailor]

Well, for a 31 year-old car, that's very good indeed!

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

We'd agree!

[@smoothmicra]

Nice, that old girl has been looked after. So few issues for a big old luxury motor suggests lots of money has been spent in the past. A really usable luxury classic.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

You have to be very brave indeed to buy a cheap (ish) Bentley sight unseen over the interwebs. Seems to have paid off though. Not really my cup of tea, but I will concede that it is rather glorious. Bet you have some fun driving around in this during summer.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Being waiting for this for a while, delighted the Bentley is in good shape, beautiful car 👌

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

So are we! Thanks for watching :D

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

The 'Turbo R' is a marvelous car, an almost stealthy luxury now, that requires your attention and some resources. Sadly, they were largely purchased new by people that did not maintain them. All things of quality, a fine motorcar to a good pair of shoes, need the attention of the owner. This is why some of us make these investment in quality.

[@wayne59]

Been looking forward to this just great love these Bentley's.

[@maverick_motors_]

Thanks for the free magazine guys. Another great episode. Still super jealous of this.

[@eldontyrell4361]

Lovely old car. I do prefer the Rolls Royce SZ cars to the Turbo R these days though.

[@jlight1965]

It's funny how everyone like different things. The same body shape but very different cars. I have an '81 Spirit and a '93 Turbo R but will choose to drive the Bentley 9 times out of 10. My wife however, prefers to go (be driven) out in the Rolls - because it's red.

[@pip333333]

An interesting video -- if that makes sense!!

[@raypurchase801]

I'd love one of these cars but I'm frightened to buy one. Just in case.

[@ravipeiris4388]

From California: Thank you for the video. I wanted to know what the overall cost was based on the work needed as described on the video. I drive a 2011 Maybach 57s, take care,

[@lutomson3496]

Money pit..had one, fix one problem another, brakes suspension, wiring, the list goes on and on

[@jlight1965]

Would have to disagree. I've owned a '93 Turbo R for 7 years. I changed the accumulators when they were due, but apart from that (hydraulic wise) I've had a new self-levelling valve which was about £150 and 2 brake hoses. 1 seat ecu had to be repaired due to a leaking back up battery which was around £200. the only other electrical problem was a starter relay which cost £10. Apart from that anything else has been servicing/brake pads. Buy one that has been neglected and it's true you can inherit a black hole of expense. However, get one that has been looked after and you will have a fantastic piece of motoring luxury.

[@robertsemple299]

@@jlight1965 yes, yes, very interesting. But how much did it cost you to go anywhere?

[@jlight1965]

@@robertsemple299 Well unless you cover very few miles in a year you don't really have a Turbo R as an everyday drive. They are are a weekend/ high days and holidays car. If your concern is economy, this is not tge car for you.

[@charliejohnson4037]

How much to sort all the issues?

[@jamespoyntz7876]

Excellent watch. 😊

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

Thanks James!

[@benfel9403]

Brilliant news!

[@richards9407]

Good vid. (If that makes sense)

[@paulpalmtree9295]

I do just wonder how much it actually cost to rectify all the problems and issues, on this particular Bentley Turbo R. ?.

[@ClassicsWorldUK]

The thick end of four figures...

[@paulpalmtree9295]

@@ClassicsWorldUKSo its really the case, that you’re paying for other peoples neglect.

[@DavidTYoung]

Great video

[@dee106ful]

Dodged a bullet......a few bits going bad but common for all cars. Main issue is the rust.

[@derekstocker6661]

Electrics can be a big headache too, can need specialist attention and not cheap.

[@brit-in-czech]

Yep, that makes sense

[@Leezeo]

Love it

[@robindow1061]

Message for Paul. Any thoughts about Classics World running a Audi 80 Citroen GS or VW 1600 variant ? Memories of the past.

[@sthildas4857]

Found one for 9999 Turbo R nice car, they sold it...

[@EchoSigma6]

Though not as prestigious or fancy, I would think you may have better longevity luck with a Lexus LS, just saying…

[@nealeburgess6756]

Nice car.

[@robfalcon3404]

That makes sense

[@RosendoDominguez-vc8kr]

T the andlas money pits .💰💰💰😵‍💫

[@markscars1069]

I need to have one of these in my life at some point.

[@jlight1965]

I have a '93 Turbo R and would say to anyone that if they can run one they definitely should. The two provisos would be firstly, buy the right one as the wrong one can prove incredibly expensive and disheartening. secondly, if you do get one, don't skimp on the maintenance. Parts availability and online technical support is great, particularly the RR&B Forum.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

@@jlight1965 I believe, finding the right one, is the most difficult bit.

[@jlight1965]

@@paulpalmtree9295 That is very true Paul. Owner neglect is usually the biggest issue with these cars. A good look around can often give you a good 'feel' for how overall maintenance has been. These are old cars now and you can't expect them to be perfect but simple things like do the tyres all match, does the aircon work, do the electric seats/mirrors operate properly. Too many 'little' issues and it;s usually best to wealk away.

[@wholeNwon]

Believe in purgatory, do you?

[@philippbretzler7687]

At the end it's not only a legend but a car. Rust is a no go. Have a look to a 30 year old Audi. Fully galvanized.

[@byteme9718]

But it's just a boring Audi.

[@philippbretzler7687]

@@byteme9718Boring? And rust is sexy? Come on...

[@byteme9718]

@@philippbretzler7687 Yes, a boring mass produced spam can and I see very few around 30 years of age. It was Rolls-Royce/Bentley who pioneered the use of galvanised panels in the '60s. These make up 65% of the underfloor.

[@philippbretzler7687]

What a stupid discussion. The Video shows a Audi. Well build and - a mass product. A Bentley was never build to transport the masses. It was a manufacture curiousity with excellent leather - but average technic.

[@byteme9718]

@@philippbretzler7687 "What a stupid discussion." I agree, you haven't made a single sensible comment.

[@Exemplifiera]

I found one fault, your windscreen wipers are on continuously

[@xtianosickboy]

Does that make sense?

[@hlk5887]

It seemed to make sense to me......

[@jhunt823]

A 97k car with 47k on the clock and it's not fairing up very well

[@bathfun]

Phew the car is a goodun

[@johnpro2847]

The interiors usually look great ..the mechanics usually look bad.,,,

[@kennethmoxon7337]

Hmm best to them sorted before long otherwise the list will get longer and longer. the its undrivable

[@rickyrich9282]

Rot boxes can't see any quality anywhere

[@byteme9718]

How many 30 years old cars are still around?

[@neilwalsh4058]

RR Specialists simple mathematical formula.... Failure rate + shoddy build quality = Loads of money

[@byteme9718]

What part is "shoddy"? They go wrong usually because of years of neglect.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

@@byteme9718Absolutely true. The condition of the car all depends on how its been treated, or indeed miss treated. In my experience with Rolls Royce and Bentley Motor Cars, they are fabulously hand built, and wonderfully engineered cars. Don’t blame the car, if its been thrashed, used and abused, with little care and maintenance.

[@dlwst44]

Sounds like a total sieve, all those leaks

[@jlight1965]

If you own a Rolls Royce or Bentley and don't have a few pools on the garage floor then you need to check your levels.

[@paulpalmtree9295]

@@jlight1965 You’re reply made me laugh, good one sir.

[@wholeNwon]

Makes one question the British concept of "best".

[@rdmountford3132]

But does that make sense?