1957 Bentley R-Type Le Mans Type Special
Car & Classic
Ifold, West Sussex, United Kingdom5,618 milesManual
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Summary
Hand-built recreation of the 1929 Le Mans-winning Bentley, constructed over 25 years from original factory drawings using a 1957 R-Type donor; hand-fabricated chassis and replica coachwork. Later completed by John Brown Vintage Cars and fitted with period-correct details by Roy Lawrence including 1929-style Lucas headlamps, engine-turned dashboard, and genuine Bentley parts. Resprayed at least once; paint cracks on nearside front wing, panel right of steering wheel, and bonnet scuttle; black hood lacks side screens; two spare tyres need replacement.
More details
Photo album documenting the build and Haynes manual included.
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1 appearance- 11/10/2026Car & ClassicLive· this listing$20k
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