Masochistic Tendencies: 1990 Bentley Turbo R

The Bentley Turbo R wasn't just ahead of its time (with features like dual climate zone control in the 80s) it was also so ruthlessly complicated that ownership 30 years later requires an undeniable amount of pedigree or masochistic tendencies. Power in the Bentley came from a Rolls Royce 6.75 liter turbocharged V8 that pushed something in the realm of 300 horsepower and 485 ft-lbs of torque (Rolls never released official power output figures in a coy "gentlemen don't tell" sorta manner) into a GM turbohydramtic slushbox.  Expect even the smallest repairs to cost serious coin if you take it to a Bentley expert..but ownership shouldn't be that bad if you are handy with a multi-meter and a wrench. Find this 1990 Bentley Turbo R offered for $14,900 in San Antonio, TX via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Estate Sale: 1960 Bentley S2

The Bentley S2 was only built in low volume, something less than 2000 ever left the factory between 1958 and 1962...so it seems mildly implausible to find one offered for less than $10k..but it is offered from an estate sale and the car does need considerable work...so maybe it isn't a scammer? Seems like money well spent if you ask me. Find this 1960 Bentley S2 offered for $8000 in Naples, FL via craigslist.  Tip from Dascpcu.

Baller Status Achieved: 1997 Bentley Turbo R

Here we've got a car that is really a story all by itself...because what do you suppose the total costs have been on a Bentley Turbo R for the past 126,000 miles?  Let's start with depreciation, with a base price of $203,500 plus $12,000 in options  in 1997, this thing lost $200,000 in value over the years (or $1.68/mile)...plus the 12,600 gallons of premium this thing consumed at a conservative 10mpg for $37,800 at $3/gal average fuel cost.  Add in the cost of consumables like $275 headlights and you've got at LEAST $5000/year for the past 21 years for $105,000.  Plus $1200 per year for license/insurance/registration for $25,200...so total WAG for cost to run is $368,000 or $2.92 dollars per mile..which is about $1/mile MORE than taking uber.  Find this 1997 Bentley Turbo R offered for $15,000 in Pocatello, ID. Tip from FuelTruck.

Auction Watch: 1991 Bentley Turbo R

Take a look at this 1991 Bentley Turbo R bidding here on eBay for $4,650 with auction ending on Saturday.

Accelerate Your Face-Off: V12 MB S600 vs W12 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Another day, another insane DT special edition face-off, where the penalties get called before the puck hits the ice.  Today we've got a couple of heavyweight contenders, ready to accelerate your face into a pile of goo with 12-cylinder turbocharged power -- each with an asking price around $20k.  What do you get?  The 2006 Mercedes-Benz S600 or the crashed 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?

Nutter Face-Off: 1988 Bentley Mulsanne 675hp V8 vs 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Spyder Kit Car

Another face-off so soon? Didn't DT just do a face-off?  Yes, but those were cars that were remotely affordable and possibly a good deal -- but this next face-off is firmly in the realm of the insane.  With that in mind, what If you had $40k to spend on a used car with a Chevy V8 engine, would you get -- a 1988 Bentley Mulsanne 675 horsepower Supercharged V8 for $39,900...or this 1962 Ferrari GTO kit car offered for $29,900 buy-it-now here on eBay with a few hours to go.

100k Mile Club: 2003 AMG CL55, 2003 Audi RS6, 1997 Bentley Brooklands, 2004 VW Touareg V10 TDI

If you are ever in the community of Chantilly located in the western portion of Fairfax County, VA with a few hours to spend there is a small dealer you might want to visit.  The name Triple Z Motors does not sound impressive, but these guys have the market cornered on high powered, righteously depreciated, luxury sleds.  In their inventory they have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz AMG CL55, 2003 Audi RS6, 1997 Bentley Brooklands & 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI all between $12-$20k.  Let's take a closer look.

15k: Phantom Menace: 1991 Bentley Turbo R Custom

Bentley Motors Limited was founded in 1919 by two brothers and later sold to Rolls Royce when luxury car sales dipped during the great depression.  During the 1980s the Rolls and Bentley names were owned by Vickers, which put a considerable effort into reviving the Bentley brand including the development of the Turbo R, a performance "Roadholding" sedan with gigantic size and aspirations.  Find this 1991 Bentley Turbo R Custom for sale in Santa Ana, CA for $12,995 via craigslist.  Tip from Mike M.