Bentley Turbo R by Hooper
Take a look at this view. It is special. It is coach building. It's not from the factory at Crewe.
The rear window. It is a little different. It is known as a privacy, or a discrete rear window and was made by that famous coachbuilder Hooper and Co. in the 1980's and 1990's.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SC08cEqthaI/AAAAAAAADlo/PIwhM0OZ8GI/s400/Hooper.rear.jpg)
The window was designed to restrict the view inside the cabin from those peering in from the rear. Very much a don't read over my shoulder moment.
Also the impact is that the interior feels more homely and cosy, as the occupants are not as exposed, and it gives a greater sense of security in the cabin.
As to not make the interior claustrophobic, sometimes a rear sunroof was added to open up the light. Architects will tell you light is the only free thing in this world.
Here is a seemingly naughty peek inside the State of Qatar rear cabin of a Hooper and Co installed rear privacy window. Certainly nice and cosy.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SC08cUqthbI/AAAAAAAADlw/SmD8-aMq5UU/s400/Hooper.seat.jpg)
For those into engineering, take a look at this amazing picture. It is the privacy window mid construction at Hooper and Co. It is not something you see everyday on the internet.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SC08cUqthcI/AAAAAAAADl4/gFCzZSLAiRc/s400/Hooper.construction.jpg)
If you want one you are not alone. And they are sometimes a little hard to find. But they are out there.
Here is an example. Currently for sale by O'Loughlin Motors in the UK is this beauty.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbfUqthZI/AAAAAAAADlg/aDNXkoiLdJk/s400/3.jpg)
It is a 1989 Bentley Turbo R by Hooper in Brewster green.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbfEqthYI/AAAAAAAADlY/eRyOgGyXcu0/s400/2.jpg)
The rear window is certainly the attractive feature of the car.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbDEqthSI/AAAAAAAADko/HQApgISiM_Q/s400/4.jpg)
It really sets it apart from a standard Turbo R.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbDkqthTI/AAAAAAAADkw/-ZEi00z2Ers/s400/5.jpg)
The Hooper interior is also impressive. It has St. James red leather, and also has a leather leadliner and rear back parcel shelf.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbD0qthUI/AAAAAAAADk4/DG65Ci7iOJY/s400/6.jpg)
It has all wood veneers courtesy of Hooper, and comes with rugs and footrests.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbEEqthVI/AAAAAAAADlA/-bQ72340It4/s400/7.jpg)
The asking price is £13,995.
![Bentley Turbo R by Hooper](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_6QDgIabT-gQ/SCmbEEqthWI/AAAAAAAADlI/qghDQqXLsJI/s400/8.jpg)
Pictures courtesy (Hooper, O'Loughlin Motors)
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