£129.4k
1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 8 Dec 2004
Market Position:
World Record
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£129,375
1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe
UK • 8 Dec 2004
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe is one of only 25 bodied in this style and has undergone a superb three-year rebuild by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. It boasts numerous awards, a fully overhauled engine and transmission, and comes with extensive documentation, making it a rare opportunity to own a meticulously restored classic.
Condition
9
The car underwent a three-year rebuild by Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. It won first-in-class prizes at the 2003 National Concours competitions run by the RREC and the Bentley Drivers Club. The mileage is guaranteed to be correct since the rebuild. The condition of the bodywork, paint, interior, engine, and electrical equipment is reported to be like new.
/ 10
2,300 miles
B339SP
1953
Auction
Manual
NYK 292
United Kingdom
£129.4k
1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 8 Dec 2004
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other R Type Park Wards
£11,881
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£46,381
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,300
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
This vehicle has set a new record for the R Type Park Ward
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Previous R Type Park Ward Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 15th Mar 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
2,531 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Mar 2010, 2,531 miles
Passed
On 16th Mar 2009, 2,459 miles
Passed
On 27th Mar 2008, 2,325 miles
Passed
On 19th Apr 2007, 2,283 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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