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£4,778
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed Project
United States • 20 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #234255
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon is a non-running project car with significant cosmetic and mechanical issues, including corrosion, stripped bodywork, and a non-operational engine. While it features some aftermarket upgrades and spare parts, it requires extensive restoration.
Condition
2
This vehicle is listed as a 'Non-Running Project' and requires substantial reconditioning, has corrosion and flaking metal, partially stripped bodywork, worn-out wood trim, uncovered floors, and a headliner that needs replacement. The engine does not run.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B8TN
Odometer:
56,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
RHD
4.6L Inline-Six Borla East Dual Exhaust System Albers Manifolds Four-Speed Manual Transmission Paint Partially Stripped Leather Upholstery 16" Steel Wheels w/Painted Covers
This Bentley R-Type is a right-hand-drive, four-door saloon that was delivered new in May 1953 to H.G.
Barlow of Allied Leather Industries in London, England.
Following its import into the US at some point under prior ownership, the car spent years in New Jersey and was purchased by the current owner as a project .
Refurbishment work did not materialize, and the car is now in non-running condition.
Equipped with a 4.6-liter inline-six and a four-speed manual transmission, the car features partially stripped bodywork, a Borla East dual exhaust system, Albers manifolds, whitewall tires, and leather upholstery.
This R-Type saloon project is now offered by the selling dealer, , on consignment at no reserve with spare parts and a clean Pennsylvania title that lists the car as a 1955 model.
The body has been part...
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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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