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£57,134

1953 BENTLEY R-TYPE

United States • 22 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Bentley R-Type is a left-hand-drive 'Big Boot' model, originally a trials car for Rolls-Royce Canada. It features a light green metallic finish, tan leather interior, sunroof, automatic transmission, and has undergone a comprehensive restoration, increasing its value.

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Condition 

8

The car received a comprehensive restoration, the engine bay is refinished, and the chrome is restored. The listing states it is beautifully trimmed and accompanied by toolkits and handbooks, suggesting minimal cosmetic imperfections and very well-maintained.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

B80LTN

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

This 1953 Bentley R-Type is powered by its correct 4.3-liter inline-6 engine paired with its factory automatic transmission.

This left-hand-drive Big-Boot model was originally built as a trials car for Rolls-Royce Motors of Canada.

It remained with long-term Canadian owners before receiving a comprehensive restoration.

Finished in light green metallic over a beautifully trimmed tan leather interior.

Highlights include a refinished engine bay and restored chrome.

Factory options include the sunroof and automatic transmission.

The car is accompanied by its full small and large factory toolkits, owner's handbook and AM radio.

Points of note

£2,401

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£21,328

Median Price (Since 2020)

£148,833

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