British bruiser lurks in our reader classifieds section.
Back in the day, a 1991 Bentley Turbo R would set you back the equivalent of $332,000 or so in today's dollars (around $170,000 at the time). And yet, while some cars have appreciated beyond their as-new sale prices, this Turbo R is listed for just $12,995. The difference from new is staggering, but perhaps not unexpected.
The Turbo R was a different sort of monster. A monster in a pinstriped suit, with exquisite tastes and a quiet, menacing air. Despite weighing more than 5,000 pounds, its turbocharged six-and-three-quarter-liter V8 made 325 horsepower and 450 lb-ft when new. Car and Driver tested one when new, and it hit 60 mph in 7.7 seconds – legitimately quick for the time. Like any Bentley, it'll ride that torque wave like a classic steam locomotive cruising across a European valley.
That is, if it's running right. There's no denying that these hand-built and complex cars require specialized and expensive attention. While the purchase price is less than a new subcompact, the car is still more than 25 years old — and parts, well, they haven't depreciated along with the rest of the car.
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