£55,637
1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Aug 2024
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Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£55,637
1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward
US • 16 Aug 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward is a right-hand-drive vehicle that was refurbished in the early 2000s. It features a two-tone cream and light green finish, a black leather interior, and a 4.6-liter inline-six engine. Noted issues include rust, transmission linkage issues, and the removal of the radio.
Condition
6
The car has undergone refurbishment work, including a repaint, and has had some mechanical work done recently. Rust is noted on the inner rocker panels, and the seller mentions a loose transmission linkage and slipping in reverse gear. The interior has replacement carpets, and the radio has been removed.
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22,000 miles
B137SP
1953
Auction
Manual
RHD
United States
£55,637
1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward
Bring A Trailer • US • 16 Aug 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 4.6-Liter Inline-Six Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted Two-Tone Cream & Light Green Black Leather Upholstery Power-Operated Convertible Top 16" Steel Wheels Driving Lamps Trafficators Power Front Windows Copies of Factory Documents This 1953 Bentley R-Type is a right-hand-drive Park Ward–bodied drophead coupe that was delivered new in the UK.
The car is said to have been imported to the US in the 1970s before being acquired by the current owner’s father in the late 1970s.
It underwent refurbishment work in the early 2000s including a repaint in its current two-tone cream and light green finish.
Power is provided by a 4.6-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and the interior is trimmed in black leather upholstery.
Equipment consists of dual SU carburetors, 16″ wheels, a power-operated convertible top, driving lamps, trafficators, and power front windows.
Service completed in December 2023 is noted to have involved replacing t...
Price Analysis vs Other R Type Park Wards
£11,881
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£46,381
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£75,300
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