1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's
London, United KingdomManual
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Summary
This rare 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental, one of only 207 ever made, was the fastest and most expensive four-seat production car of its era. This 'D' series model features the powerful 4. 9-litre engine, a manual gearbox, and lightweight seats, with a glamorous Silver Chalice finish and a lovely interior patina.
More details
It has been well-maintained with power steering installed, a rebuilt engine, electronic ignition, and comes with original build records and a valuable Continental Touring Spares kit.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Sep 6, '17
Listing history
1 appearance- 9/6/2017RM Sotheby'sSold· this listing$1.1M
Sold for
$1.1M
#3 of R Types in 2017
Top 10% of all listings in 2017
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