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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

RM Sotheby's
Monterey, CaliforniaManual
SoldAug 16, 2015
Sold for$1,210,000
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Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon, body style 7277, features a 153 bhp 4,566 cc inline six-cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission. One of only 207 Continentals built, with 193 bodied by H. J.
More details
Mulliner, it uniquely combined the swiftness of a Ferrari, the agility of an Alfa Romeo, and the luxury of a Rolls-Royce. This elite, built-to-order package was a 'must-have' for the jet set, including figures like Aristotle Onassis.
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30 (33%)
Aug 15, 2026
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57 (62%)
Oct 31, 2026
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Listing history

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  • Aug 16, 2015
    RM Sotheby's
    Sold· this listing
    $1.2M
Sold for
$1.2M
#2 of R-Type Continentals in 2015
Top 10% of all listings in 2015
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