[{"id": 3935483, "authorName": "twistedcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistedcarguy/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by twistedcarguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576027040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3935495, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Underbody photos are not present as the copy indicates.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576027313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935510, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FXRcR1 - Thank you for the catch. Fixed!\r\n\r\n-BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576027695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935531, "authorName": "Tripledigit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripledigit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$228k in 1998 - whoa! Great to see that this was enjoyed and well cared for. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576028284, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935538, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cannot abide this color combo. It\u2019s like it was painted to match a diesel pusher RV!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576028418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935549, "authorName": "henryr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/henryr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tire in pic 22 missing a chunk out of it ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576028669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935556, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, the last of a breed. Replaced by the Arnage in 1999 and I'm told they were much less reliable than the Turbo R.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576028790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935542, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this magnificent beast has been for sale for quite some time in Hemmings. Regardless of what other European makers offered at the time these still are special and in many ways the engineers at Bentley created a higher performing vehicle on a very limited R&D budget. Mostly funded by what was gathered performing the Sultan of Brunei\u2019 previous extravagant creations. Some of those efforts became reality for the rest of the world. The RT is so rare stateside. \n\nThere were several versions of a motor very similar to this one built for his cars, yet thay had no emissions controls and put out ridiculous power. There was several available as complete engine blocks for sale a couple years ago in some British car magazine.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1576028897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935585, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the airbag split open?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576029592, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935632, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 a while back I was looking at buying a very nice TurboRL for sale on a different site. I contacted the owner and to make a long story short he provided sufficient evidence such that I am confident he is a big collector of this era Rolls/Bentley and very knowledgeable about these cars. In our conversations he told me he was familiar with this specific car (listed on Hemmings at the time) and that the two-tone exterior treatment was not original. i.e. The lower half in the darker brown was not factory.\r\n\r\nI don't like bringing this up since I cannot prove it to be true. However, given that the build sheet seems to agree with this in listing only Silica as the singular exterior color, it may be factual.\r\n\r\nEither way, it's an absurdly rare and nice example that I still drool over. Glad to see it made it's way here. I might end up bidding anyways.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576030963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935637, "authorName": "Harv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adequate power plus 30%", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576031156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935643, "authorName": "FXRcR1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fxrcr1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 I don't like bringing this up since I don't know it to be true, but a big collector of these cars told me the two-tone treatment was not factory on this specific car. The build sheet seems to agree with that in listing only Silica as the singular exterior color.\r\n\r\nPersonally I think it looks much better this way and it should not be viewed as a negative assuming it was a quality job. These cars are ridiculously rare and beggars can't be choosers, I am definitely a beggar!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576031317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935676, "authorName": "twistedcarguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twistedcarguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44, I tend to agree with you that the two toning is a bit strong here. While the sides and rear come off well enough, the front end two toning just doesn't come together as well and doesn't really look like something Bentley might have done. It's still an attractive car, but I am not convinced it wouldn't look better in the single color as originally delivered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576032164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935704, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are many more exotic and multi-colored Bentleys of this series in Europe. Look at some that are for sale. \n\nAnother thought - Just a few more years and our 25 year import regs will make these eligible and brits will be donating them to us Patriots over hear - especially as the EU drinks more of the GREEN kook-aid and legislators make beasts like this harder to own and operate.\n\nI\u2019d love me a RHD Turbo RT!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1576033020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935706, "authorName": "Poppyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poppyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold my \u201893 Turbo R on BaT, likely for too little. Black w/tan. It was a magnificent automobile with a presence unlike anything on the road.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576033107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3935733, "authorName": "harryclark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harryclark/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by harryclark", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576033744, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3936216, "authorName": "Ltd783", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ltd783/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have also never seen a two-tone Bentley of this generation. It does appear to 100% follow all the same lines Rolls Royce used (e.g. filler panel around the headlights is the upper color) on nearly identical two-tone Spurs, so they did a good job making it look factory if it's not.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576069816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936390, "authorName": "mykrubix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mykrubix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@henryr yes that is a gigantic chunk out of the drivers front tire. Can be seen in pic #1 as well. @nicgilardi regardless of how this auction goes, you need to get that tire replaced asap. Sidewall chunks like that are a ticking time bomb...\r\n\r\nBeautiful ride nonetheless, and GLWTA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576074321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936552, "authorName": "PSCC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Everyone! thank you all for your interest. And yes there is a chunk out of the drivers tire, easy fix! This car was previously owned by a Bentley \"guru\" who has owned many of these cars and other Bentley models. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576077016, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936594, "authorName": "linderpat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linderpat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't be afraid to post some more pictures seller - the camera is your friend! This car deserves the best presentation possible! Top and bottom.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576077932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936623, "authorName": "PSCC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will post more photos today, weather is finally sunny !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576078680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3936693, "authorName": "ClassicCoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccoupe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Imposing vehicle and definitely of its time.\r\n\r\nThe dash wood has lots of cracks, presumably from the Florida sun exposure. Could be viewed as \"character\", but my OCD would not tolerate it for long.\r\n\r\nWhoever hacked that \"hands-free\" microphone into the dash should be taken out.\r\n\r\nGLWTA.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1576080094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3942554, "authorName": "ND4SPD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nd4spd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interesting color combo. Not my personal favorite but it works well on the car.\n\nThe dash can be refinished by a place like Madeira Concepts. I haven't used them and have no affiliation.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576183213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3943769, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are a lot of car for the money, nothing drives like a Rolls or it's Brother \"Bentley\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576193657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3943770, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by captfunhog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576193666, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3944815, "authorName": "Amaury", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amaury/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nicgilardi suspension systems and brakes sytems cost a fortune to refurbish, as these Bentleys are extremely heavy. Moreover, thoses Benlteys need to be driven at least every 2 weeks, for the same reason (weight and huropneumatic system). But this bentley seems to have been parked for a very long time. Any leak on the shok absorbers ? Have the brakes and brake system been changed within the last 10 years ?\r\nThank you for your reply", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576245445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3945567, "authorName": "BentleyGuy73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bentleyguy73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Along with the hydraulics, don't forget the electrics. All of the modules (alarm, transmission, seats) have corrosive batteries that leak and destroy unobtanium circuit boards. Can we get a rundown of what has been done here in the last 10 years ? I know it's taken 10 years to go through mine and get it all right. If the new owner is starting down this path \"from scratch\", well they had better have some scratch to see it through :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576259551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946393, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional photos of the exterior and interior details have been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576267463, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3946895, "authorName": "LuckysDad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckysdad/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by LuckysDad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576271084, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3947718, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My buddy had this exact car, he drove the wheels off of it, sometimes I thought he would blow the turbo, never did, when he sold it in 2017 with well over 100K it still ran very well. he had a few issues with fluid leads but that was about it. super nice well built rides for the money.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576276525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3947720, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by captfunhog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576276532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3948167, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The individual pages of the available service and maintenance history have been uploaded to the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576283970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3948499, "authorName": "JBFla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbfla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the new uploaded records may have solved the two tone mystery. It appears the record that says repair rust and two tone may have been when the car had the paint job done. \n\nAlso notice on the records several services to the alarm system. This is a big plus as this can be a troublesome system. I had many issues sorted on the alarm system on my 97 silver spur.\n\nIt's clear the car needs some TLC and some of the things done on the records were a while ago and most likely need to be done again due to time elapsed but at least the prior owners were diligent with service.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1576293499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3950986, "authorName": "Hamm333", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hamm333/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Hamm333", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576448307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3951159, "authorName": "MrMulliner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrmulliner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JBFla Your comment reminded me the alarm and air bag system issues on my '98 Continental... \r\nThere are many independent owned shops in the Miami/Ft Lauderdale/Palm Beach area that have the technicians, knowledge and old school computers to service this vehicles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576458950, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3951731, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by mikeammain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576509763, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3954352, "authorName": "mikevettese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikevettese/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by mikevettese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576544138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3955342, "authorName": "PSCC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Forgot to mention, I put a new battery in the car about a week ago.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576593741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3955892, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by captfunhog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576603703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3955907, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by mikeammain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576603884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3955947, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by captfunhog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576604517, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3955977, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "really wondering why some bidders never ever bought a single car but had hundrets of bids on different auctions. Is this a funny game? Anyone an idea what's going on?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576604986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3956182, "authorName": "mx5madness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mx5madness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm just guessing as to Mike's query, but I'm thinking that a bunch of people throw out low ball bids, looking for steals.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576608259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3956831, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a lot of good quality vehicles on here that if you have your game day cap on sometimes can buy them below market. Sometimes they bring more than I am willing to pay, or I am close on another auction so I stay below what I believe to be the real value. I have bought and sold a number of my vehicles over the years on other auction sights. These on BAT seem to be a notch or two better. I have helped several friends get great buys on BAT. In my opinion BAT is top notch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576613277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3956945, "authorName": "PSCC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With only 252 Turbo RT's being made (97-98), it wouldn't surprise me if these start becoming harder and harder to find, especially a clean one like this. If anyone has any last minute questions feel free to ask!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1576614188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3957258, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mx5madness I am from Germany. A 1998 Turboe RL which is basicly similar is 19k...\r\nSo a bid of 18500 is no low ball for me", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576616544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3957270, "authorName": "mikeammain", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikeammain/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by mikeammain", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576616601, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3957522, "authorName": "mikevettese", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikevettese/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by mikevettese", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576618083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3957658, "authorName": "TomSalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomsalter/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by TomSalter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576618660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3957651, "authorName": "PSCC (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pscc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for your interest in this Auction! I hope I answered all questions everyone had and good luck to all bidders.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576618733, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3957677, "authorName": "TomSalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomsalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/17/19 for $21,250 to TomSalter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1576618801, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3957678, "authorName": "Mojave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mojave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @ TomSalter!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1576618805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3957698, "authorName": "captfunhog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/captfunhog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tom purchase a lot of vehicle for $21,250!! Well done guys!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1576618993, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3957860, "authorName": "GilbertVehiceServices", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gilbertvehiceservices/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to Tom! I saw an ad for this car a few months ago; it\u2019s color combination is quite elegant. Best of luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576620609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3963084, "authorName": "RantWhenParked", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rantwhenparked/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I still can't wrap my head around the elegance of this car and the $200k depreciation - hmm, do I want a used Kia, or a used Bentley, hmmm. Wait, A BENTLEY???!!!! What a great buy, and such an amazing car - @TomSalter! I know I'm talking to an empty room, but still...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576721912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3963219, "authorName": "TomSalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomsalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh I\u2019m quite excited for this. Such an incredible amount of car for the money. Thanks everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1576725424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8383453, "authorName": "Poli1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poli1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello tom, would you sell this one?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650339931, "type": "comment"}]