1994 · Bentley · RHD · Luxury Saloon
1994 Bentley Turbo RL — ex-Prince Charles
Formerly the personal car of His Majesty King Charles III — a royal Bentley with unrepeatable provenance.
The story
Very few motor cars can claim royal provenance; this long-wheelbase Turbo RL was supplied new to His Majesty King Charles III, then Prince of Wales. Built to bespoke royal specification, it retains its period fittings including the original in-car telephone, rear privacy curtains and courtesy lights for official duties.
Beneath the stately coachwork sits the 6.75-litre Garrett-turbocharged V8, good for around 300–325 bhp and effortless 225 km/h cruising. As a documented piece of royal history, it represents an exceptional opportunity for the Bentley collector.
Highlights
- Formerly owned by HM King Charles III (as Prince of Wales)
- Bespoke royal specification — period telephone, privacy curtains
- Long-wheelbase RL body, 6.75 L turbocharged V8
- Documented royal provenance with strong collector value
- Connolly hide interior trimmed for the Royal Household
Specification
- Provenance
- Ex-HM King Charles III
- Engine
- 6.75 L turbo V8 (6,750 cc), Garrett turbo
- Power
- Approx. 300–325 bhp
- Torque
- Approx. 610 Nm @ 2,200 rpm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic (GM 4L80-E)
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Top speed
- Approx. 225 km/h (140 mph)
- 0–100 km/h
- Approx. 6.9 s
- Wheelbase
- 3.16 m (long-wheelbase RL)
- Interior
- Connolly hide, burr walnut, royal fittings
- Weight
- Approx. 2,450 kg
