Bentley Continental R 400 (1997)

A 1997 Bentley Continental R 400 is for sale in Ocean Mica with a beige leather interior (Sandstone Hide).

Highlights:

• Special edition "Japan Specification" model – 1 of 6 worldwide
• Continental T engine with 6.75 l V8 turbo and approx. 400 hp
• Handcrafted by Mulliner Park Ward
• Very low mileage, extremely good condition
• Partially repainted according to paint thickness measurement
• Extensive service history with various investments (approx. €9,400)
• New rear windows, new tires, rearview camera, interior & exterior refurbishment
• Note: The rear windows will be tinted to match the rear window. The small triangles on the windows will also be color-matched
• Features include:
• Sports seats (Continental R sports seats)
• Electrically adjustable front seats with headrests
• Two individual rear seats
• Sandstone Hide leather interior with Spruce accents
• Burr Oak burl wood veneer with chrome instrument rings
• Steering wheel in Sandstone/Spruce (two-tone, Continental T)
• Wooden gear knob
• Acoustic parking aid
• Air conditioning
• Central locking
• Power steering
• Cruise control
• Electrically adjustable, painted, and foldable exterior mirrors
• Radio/cassette/CD (Pioneer AVH-Z7200 DAB)
• Rearview camera (Pioneer)
• DAB and FM windscreen antennas
• Door panels completely in leather
• High-temperature seat fabric
• Anti-theft system
• Steering wheel controls
• Speedometer up to 270 km/h, display in km/h
• Temperature display in °C
• Sundym front and rear windows (green tinted)
• Headlight cleaning system
• Door edge entry lights
• 18" Continental T wheels with 255 tires
• Stainless steel wheel arch and sill moldings
• Viscous limited-slip differential
• High-quality Portland Stone overmats
• Embroidered Bentley logos in the headrests
• Special sill plates and emblems: "Specially Commissioned for Cornes and Co Ltd – Coachbuilt by Mulliner Park Ward," "400" badge

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• First registration: Japan, 1998
• Location: 70736 Fellbach, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 2 according to owner
• Customs cleared: yes (imported vehicle from Japan)
• Accident-free under current ownership
• TÜV until 06/2027
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

The Bentley Continental R was the first independent Bentley coupé since the R-Type from the 1950s – without a technical Rolls-Royce counterpart. Built between 1991 and 2002, it was considered the most powerful and most expensive production Bentley of its time. With a 6.75-liter displacement, turbocharging, and exclusive handcrafting, the Continental R embodied British luxury at the highest level. Only a few examples were produced in limited editions such as the "Japan Specification" with Continental T engine – today they are among the most sought-after models in the series.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Ocean Mica
• Interior with beige leather (Sandstone Hide), accents in Spruce
• Burr oak wood trim
• Repainting: according to paint thickness measurement, partially repainted on both sides, but also much original paint present (paint measurement results in µm: hood 153, roof 200, trunk lid 161)

Engine and transmission:

• 6.75-liter V8 turbo engine with 408 hp (300 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 32,212 km
• Mileage verifiable: yes
• Service history: available, but not complete

Documentation:

• Japanese vehicle documents
• Shaiken reports
• Invoices

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: like new (Dunlop Sportmaxx GT, 2025)
• Brakes: discs very good, pads over 50%
• Bodywork: good condition with minor signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no rust holes known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Only a few minor signs of wear, which are described very transparently by the seller:
• Right fender: two small stone chips
• Hood: one stone chip
• Trunk strip: painted, slight bubbling
• Rear window: minimal bubbling, color difference on the triangles (repair announced)
• Passenger side mirror: visibly unclean paintwork
• Passenger A-pillar: leather with slight abrasion (not in the field of vision)
• Outside temperature sensor defective (currently not available)
• Makeup mirror film slightly detached
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Summary:

For sale is an exclusive 1997 Bentley Continental R 400 in the special "Japan Specification" edition, of which only six were produced worldwide. The vehicle was individually equipped by Mulliner Park Ward and features the more powerful Continental T engine with 408 hp. Its condition is underscored by a low mileage of around 32,000 km and numerous maintenance works and investments made in recent years. Visually and technically well maintained, the vehicle shows only slight signs of wear. A collector's item with a genuine guarantee of rarity – for connoisseurs of British grand tourers.