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Chance encounter as past meets present

12/27/2012

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The true test of a newly purchased classic is its first long run. Hundreds of miles on a journey taking in the UK’s busy roads are likely to show up any faults or flaws that might need attention or sow the seeds of regret.

Attending a friend’s wedding in Kent seemed to be an ideal opportunity for the Turbo R to stretch its legs as well as lend a sense of occasion to the trip – although it wouldn’t be deployed as a wedding car.

While the bulk of the mileage would be completed on motorways there would be a fair share of sweeping A-roads and country lanes.


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Giving the Turbo R the 'Max Power' treatment

12/1/2012

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When you think of aftermarket car accessories and tuning, the first vehicles that come to mind are probably Corsas, Saxos, Fiestas and so on.

A Bentley Turbo R might not necessarily be among those vehicles, but this car is surprisingly upgradeable.

It had already shed its original 15-inch wheels in favour of a set of 1990s 17-inch Bentley alloys, as well as had twin headlamp units retro-fitted (a job that cost the thick end of £1,000 in the early 1990s, according to the receipts that came with the car) and there was more to come.


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