1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's
Amelia Island, FloridaManual
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Summary
This 1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon, chassis number BC14LA, features a 178 bhp, 4,887 cc OHV inline six-cylinder engine with twin SU carburetors and a four-speed manual transmission. As the fastest and most expensive four-seat production car of its era, with only 207 units made, this example boasts exceptional provenance, having been originally ordered by William A. M.
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Burden, Jr. , a prominent connoisseur and descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Mar 12, '17
Listing history
1 appearance- 3/12/2017RM Sotheby'sSold· this listing$1.3M
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$1.3M
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