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Not Sold (Est: £681,777 - £909,036)
1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
United States • 16 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental is one of only 207 built, with coachwork by H.J. Mulliner. It was originally delivered to William Kemble Carpenter and has been maintained in private East Coast collections for the past 25 years, featuring a manual gearbox and lightweight seats.
Condition
8
The car has been well-maintained by knowledgeable collectors and has undergone a complete restoration. It is described as being in good, serviceable condition, suggesting that it may have some minor cosmetic imperfections but is overall in excellent shape. The car's history and provenance also support a high condition rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BC2LC
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Coachwork by H.J.
Mulliner
Chassis: BC2LC
Engine: BCC2
Elegant, Tastefully Restored Example of an Iconic Bentley Mode
One of Only 207 R-Type Continentals Built; Just 43 in Left-Hand Drive
Factory Equipped with Lightweight Seats, Manual Gearbox, and Radio
Delivered New to DuPont Heir William Kemble Carpenter
Provenance Includes Dr.
Samuel L.
Scher and John Seward Johnson II
Maintained in Private East Coast Collections for the Past 25 Years
4,566 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
Estimated 153 BHP
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
With all the accolades given to vintage Bentleys, one postwar model – the R-Type Continental Fastback – stands apart as a true masterpiece.
Unveiled at the 1951 Paris and London motor shows, the “Continental Sports Saloon” was hailed as the fastest, true four-seater in the world an...
Points of note
£333,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£641,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,219,923
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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