Faults:

Mainly electrics, as in central locking.

Head gasket replacement around 60k, but this is to be expected and is not the fault of the car, but the fault in change of gasket sealant being used; to be in line with EU rules probably. Many head gaskets on cars in the last decades, it's all change now, especially if you keep the car for a long time and it was manufactured in last 40 years or so.

The central locking on these cars is a known problem, but usually sorted by competent independent.

General Comments:

The 1997 Turbo R was one of the last hand built Bentleys, and is not to be confused with the later VW built Bentley models, which seem to be on the aftermarket in huge numbers.

This is a classic automobile, and although a bit to handle financially, the reward of owning and driving such a classic eclipses the downtime.

Keeping the car well maintained is a must; plenty of stamps in the book, and prices are slowly rising for the best examples, and believe me, these are a whole lot of car for the asking price.

Every driver should have a drive in one of these; they are akin to driving around in a sitting room, and have the ability to get a superb amount of acceleration for such a large vehicle that can really surprise.

As one owner said, when someone is driving at 100 miles an hour and a Bentley Turbo R passes them, it does tend to make one sit up and think!

Faults:

Leaking rear suspension spheres, alarm control board rebuilt/renewed, and the cruise control stopped working.

General Comments:

My car is in a beautiful colour "Aurora" (pale green metallic) with cream hide and very light burr walnut wood. It's a Le Mans anniversary (green badges) 1993 model. It has achieved 21 miles per gallon on a 130 mile journey not going over 80mph.

Tyres are stupidly expensive if you buy the correct ones - around £400 each!

Faults:

Tyre replacement all round.

ECU electrical box failed.

Steering rack fault.

General Comments:

The car is an absolute joy to own and drive.

Wonderful acceleration for such a large car, and it wafts you along in almost complete silence until you wind it up a little, and then it has a very acceptable sound track.

Looks great either stationary or in motion; superb lines and a "classic" look and feel to it.

The last of the hand-built cars from Crewe.

Faults:

The Right hand head gasket blew at 49600 miles.

General Comments:

This car is by far the best I have driven or owned.

It goes beyond all my high expectations on performance.

It transports you safely in the richest comfort while having the capability of evolving to perform like a high performance sports car in a split second!

Faults:

Interior light fault when purchased.

General Comments:

A superb piece of (old) engineering that never ceases to please when driving.

It is without doubt the finest car I have owned and driven.

It is the first car I have ever got out of after a non stop 375 mile journey to have no issues with back problems.

Would thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants something special - but be aware of maintenance costs - it is NOT a Ford!

Faults:

The heater's effectiveness seems to be in inverse proportion to speed.

The cruise control is a bit variable - I am interested to read of others' experience on this point.

General Comments:

I'm not looking forward to unleashing all that torque on Winter roads, but in general it's a rapid stealth machine.

In general terms, it redefines handling and performance and seems to shrink around the driver - unfortunately country roads don't expand to suit!