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Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1953 Bentley R-Type An enduring icon of British motoring
United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026 • Lot 130
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type, an evolution of the MkVI, features a 4,566cc straight-six engine and manual transmission. It's finished in Black over Cream with Cream leather interior, has had 6 former keepers, and displays 77,679 miles; however, the clock and horn are inoperative, and the vendor describes it as in 'good' condition.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the general appearance as 'good'. The car was driven to the auction venue, but the interior clock and horn are inoperative, suggesting some mechanical issues. There's mention of previous work carried out, implying some reconditioning has been done or was needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B568TN
Odometer:
77,679 miles
Reg Number:
LAS 810
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Under the bonnet sat a ‘big bore’ 4,566cc straight-six engine with an inlet-over-exhaust configuration, paired with either a four-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Despite its stately presence, the R-Type delivered impressive performance, comfortably exceeding 100mph.
Contemporary motoring journalists praised its high-speed stability and luxurious interior appointments.
Remaining in production until 1955, Bentley built approximately 2,017 examples of the Standard Steel Saloon.
Finished in Black over Cream with complementing Cream leather, chassis B568TN was first registered on 23rd September 1953 as ‘RUM 839’, a distinctive plate that was held for some 48 years and registered with a further plate as ‘LAS 810’ in 2002.
In current ownership since 2021 there are a mere 6 former keepers recorded with the DVLA.
Displaying an odometer reading of 77,679 miles, chassis B484T’s general appearance is described by the vendor as ‘good’.
The interior clock is currently inoperative, as ...
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£2,401
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,328
Median Price (Since 2020)
£148,833
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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