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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed

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Madison, Wisconsin 5371361,000 milesManual
SoldAug 3, 2026
Sold for$37,000

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Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type is one of 2,320 produced, originally delivered to Charles Follett Ltd in London. It was exported to New York in the 1960s and refurbished in the 1980s, including a repaint from Tudor Grey to two-tone Scottish Pine Green and Butterfly Yellow. The car shows approximately 60,500 miles and is powered by a 4.6-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, featuring a sliding sunroof, trafficators, and rear-hinged front doors.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
274 (54%)
10/31/2026
Color
Scottish Pine Green & Butterfly Yellow
1 (<1%)
8/3/2026
Transmission
305 (61%)
8/15/2026
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  • 8/3/2026
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    $37k
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Edelweiss_Autowerks @brakeservo Just got back from a test drive to confirm oil pressure. As noted in the photos, here are the ... View more
Edelweiss_Autowerks @johnam the previous owner notes in the comments section of the previous auction: "These were actually ... View more
70_duster I love the two tone! GLWTA
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