One of the more famous Bentleys to come out of the late ’90s is this exclusive and highly optioned 1999 Bentley Turbo RT long-wheelbase sedan. Affixed to the bottom of the door seal is a plaque stating that this is the last example to be delivered to North America, which is also documented by records from Bentley. Ordered through Braman Motors Inc. of Miami, FL, this Bentley was originally purchased by world-renowned singer Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees. Best known for their songs “Stayin’ Alive” and “How Deep is Your Love,” the Bee Gees were a group comprised of three brothers that dominated the charts in the late ’60s and early ’70s.
Barry Gibb’s personal vehicle for his lavish Miami home, this Turbo RT LWB left the Crewe factory finished in the color of Black Waterbase over lavish Cotswold hides with black piping upholstery, which still presents quite well today, only showing slight signs of road enjoyment. Accessories can be found throughout this Bentley, which include veneered door panels, veneered waist rails, veneered picnic tables on the back of the front seats, Bentley logos embroidered on the headrests, an MPW sports-style steering wheel, and color-keyed door mirrors, to name a few. The most expensive option on this rare Bentley, which comes as no surprise considering the musician who special-ordered it, is the $3,561 uprated amplification with Mission speaker package, ensuring the best of the Bee Gees can be heard at all times.
Documented by a large file of service records during Barry Gibb’s ownership, as well as of the second owner, this Turbo RT LWB has most recently been serviced by JB Automotive Imports in Saint Petersburg, FL, in December 2023, which the accompanying clean CARFAX will attest to. Other important documentation includes the spec and window stickers in a custom frame from Crewe, correspondence between Barry Gibb and the Bentley factory, the official Bentley Certificate, the owner’s manual and various other correspondence.
