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185 — Factory left-hand drive and center gear shift, one of two fastbacks by Franay 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental 'Fastback' Sports Saloon Coachwork by Franay
United States • 16 Jan 2014
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AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental 'Fastback' Sports Saloon is a rare find, one of only two fastbacks bodied by Franay and the only left-hand drive version. It boasts a factory center gear shift, a complete mechanical overhaul with $85,000 in receipts, and a well-documented ownership history, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has had a recent mechanical overhaul, the engine and transmission were rebuilt. The car was shown at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours. It is nicely finished inside and out, has Connolly leather trim and French burl walnut trim. The listing says the car started effortlessly and shifted smoothly. The car is accompanied by its books, jack, tools, exceptionally rare Continental Overseas Touring Spares Kit, and recent service records.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BC51LC
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
GKJ-8868
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis no.
BC51LC Engine no.
BCC50 4,887cc SOHC Inline Six-Cylinder Engine 2 SU Carburetors 178bhp 4-Speed Manual Transmission with Center Change Front Independent Wishbone Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only five Continentals bodied by Franay, two of which were fastbacks, only one of which was left-hand drive *One of 208 Continentals built, only 43 of which were left-hand drive *Factory center gear shift *Excellent, known ownership history *$85,000 in receipts for recent, complete mechanical overhaul The R-Type Continental Described by The Autocar as, "a new stage in the evolution of the post-war Bentley," the magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction in 1952 on the R-Type chassis.
Of all-welded construction, the latter enabled the incorporation of a much-needed improvement to Rolls-Royce's standard bodywork in the shape of an enlarged bo...
Points of note
£572,075
Lowest Price (All Time)
£690,822
Median Price (All Time)
£809,569
Highest Price (All Time)
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