That Wild Green Bentley Turbo R From Top Gear Is Going to Auction

If the words Matt LeBlanc and Top Gear take you back to some wonderfully chaotic episodes, you might just remember this striking green Bentley Turbo R. Yep, the very same one that tore around the track in Series 26, Episode 4—with Joey from Friends behind the wheel. Now, believe it or not, you can actually buy it.

This big, bold Brit is a 1988 Bentley Turbo R, packing a 6.75-liter turbocharged V8 that originally pushed out somewhere around 300 horsepower. Emphasis on “originally”—with 107,099 miles on the clock, it’s hard to say how many horses are still galloping under that hood. Still, this car was never really about lap times—it was about presence. And drama, lots of drama.

This Bentley Turbo R had a bit of a rough ride. Before its TV makeover, it had already seen better days. Then it went through a no-hands drag race, lost some coolant in an urban challenge, and was generally treated like the elegant, old-school sledgehammer it is—not a garage queen.

The car still wears its race-prepped battle scars proudly. You’ll find a front splitter, rear diffuser, lowered stance, and a completely gutted interior—all part of its “track spec” look. The listing over at Car & Classic calls its condition “good overall.” 

The Bentley Turbo R has had 13 different owners over the years and is now located in Farnham. The car goes under the hammer on March 14, but there’s one small catch. Car & Classic can’t confirm if it’s still road legal thanks to all the mods. So if you're dreaming of cruising to Sunday brunch in this thing… you might want to double-check your local laws first.