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1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed
United States • 3 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon, finished in a two-tone Scottish Pine Green and Butterfly Yellow with green leather interior, underwent a refurbishment in the 1980s. While it features a sliding sunroof, dual SU carburetors, and a four-speed manual transmission, the inspection report highlights several cosmetic flaws like bubbling and cracked paint, as well as mechanical concerns such as fluid leaks and a cracked accessory belt, indicating it needs moderate reconditioning.
Condition
5
The car has undergone refurbishment and repainting in the 1980s, and recent work includes replacing tires and an air-intake hose. However, the inspection report notes evidence of prior bodywork/filler, cracked paint above the left-front wheel arch, bubbling paint in the quarter panels and along the bottom edge of the right-rear door, a softer lower radiator hose, a cracked accessory belt, and fluid leakage from the oil pan and transmission bellhousing. Additionally, the rear window shade cord requires replacement and the rear-window defogger connection is broken. These issues indicate noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear, requiring moderate reconditioning.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B157TO
Odometer:
60,500 miles
Reg Number:
NXB 678
RHD/LHD:
RHD
4.6-Liter Inline-Six Dual SU Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Scottish Pine Green & Butterfly Yellow Paint Sliding Sunroof Steel 16" Wheels w/Painted Covers Green Leather Upholstery Wood Interior Trim Rear Tray Tables Copy of Build Record Manufacturer's Literature Pre-Sale Inspection Report
This 1953 Bentley R-Type is a right-hand-drive saloon that initially was delivered to the Charles Follett Ltd dealership of London, England, in May 1953 for use as a display model.
The car was later exported to New York in the mid-1960s, and in the 1980s it was refurbished in Ohio.
The current owner purchased the Bentley .
One of 2,320 R-Types produced between 1952 and 1955, the vehicle is powered by a 4.6-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in two-tone Scottish Pine Green and Butterfly Yellow over green leather upholstery.
Equipment includes painted wheel covers, dual SU carburetors, a sliding sunroof, a driving light, trafficators, rear-hin...
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£2,401
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£21,328
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£148,833
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