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£333,132
The ex-Count Bernadotte of Sweden; present ownership since 1985 1954 Bentley R-Type 4.9-litre Continental Sports Saloon
Belgium • 6 Oct 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Bentley Continental is a rare example, one of only 208 produced, with its original engine and automatic transmission. Having been under present ownership since 1985, it boasts a known history, a Driver's Trophy from the model's 50th Anniversary, and recent servicing, making it a well-maintained and historically significant vehicle, though a respray 10 years ago and patinated interior indicate some age.
Condition
7
The car is described as having exceptionally straight panels and matching shut lines, indicating good body condition. The interior is described as gently and charmingly patinated, with excellent woodwork, which suggests a well-maintained interior. The paintwork presents very well, having benefited from a respray 10 years ago. Mechanically, the car handled very well, with good temperature readings, precise steering, good brakes and balance, and smooth gear change. The car has always been well maintained, with extensive servicing and a gearbox overhaul by marque specialists. Overall, the description suggests the car is in very good condition with minor wear visible in certain areas, but it is well-maintained and mechanically sound.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
BC39D
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
PYP 254
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• One of only 208 examples produced • Original engine • Automatic transmission • Known ownership history • Present ownership since 1985 • Winner of the Driver's Trophy at the model's 50th Anniversary Celebration at Silverstone in August 2002 • Swedish registration document "The vocabulary of motoring being a lame and limited thing, it is difficult to put into words the gulf that separates a Continental from the average car in all the qualities that have a bearing on safety at speed.
In acceleration, in braking, in cornering power, in roadholding, in responsiveness to the controls, this Bentley is the equal of modern racing cars, and superior to some." – Raymond Mays, The Autocar, 2nd October 1953.
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.
The Continental raised this alrea...
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£333,132
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£641,250
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£2,219,923
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