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1953 Bentley R-Type James Young Saloon Warranted 18,000 miles from new
United Kingdom • 27 May 2020
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AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type James Young Saloon is a remarkably well-preserved example with a warranted 18,000 miles from new. Having been stored for over 50 years, it has been sympathetically recommissioned while retaining its original interior and heavy-duty overcarpet up front. With excellent ratings for its engine, electrical equipment, gearbox, and interior trim, this Bentley presents a unique opportunity for collectors seeking a true time warp.

Condition
8
Based on the vendor's condition ratings, the car appears to be in very good to excellent condition overall. The engine, electrical equipment, gearbox, and interior trim are rated as 'Excellent,' suggesting they are in top-notch condition. The bodywork is rated as 'Very Good,' indicating minor wear or imperfections, while the paintwork is rated as 'Good,' suggesting some wear but still presentable. The description also mentions that the car has been sympathetically recommissioned, with attention paid to various systems and components. The low mileage and originality of the interior further support a high condition rating.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
B372SR
Odometer:
18,000 miles
Reg Number:
229 XVB
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Supplied new to Mrs Tottie Cooper of La Haute, Jersey and retained by her family on the island until 2017 Off the road and dry stored from 1966 to 2018 when it was UK road registered as '229 XVB' Circa 900 miles since being extensively and sympathetically recommissioned Totally original interior complete with heavy duty over carpet up front Listed in Rodney Steel's book, 'The Cars from Crewe' (p.191) A true time warp, go find another!
Points of note
£7,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,580
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,160
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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