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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon

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Listed byQuilty
Pasadena, California 91107Manual
SoldJan 29, 2021
Sold for$40,000

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Summary
This right-hand-drive 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon features a rebuilt 4.6-liter inline-six engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. It is finished in black over brown leather with burled wood trim, and includes rear picnic trays and a sliding roof. Over $20k in recent service records are included, detailing refurbishment of the cooling system, ignition, and suspension.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
272 (54%)
10/31/2026
Color
Black
9 (2%)
3/20/2026
Transmission
303 (61%)
8/15/2026
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Listing history

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  • 1/29/2021
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    $40k
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Top Comments
brakeservo @Rasisk - Ok, this is not my car (anymore) and certainly not my auction - but - I know these cars well (have had ... View more
brakeservo I owned this car at one time. It was one of the best R-Types I have had the pleasure of driving.
brakeservo @VegasJeff - the ownership experience with these is not at all as with a Jaguar. While a Jag is a beautiful, ... View more
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