£37,125
1954 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe 1 of just 9 R-Type chassis clothed to Design 552
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£37,125
1954 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe 1 of just 9 R-Type chassis clothed to Design 552
UK • 24 Apr 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe is a rare, coachbuilt example, one of only nine with this Park Ward design. It boasts a known history with notable previous owners and film appearances, but requires mechanical and cosmetic reconditioning, including a repaint.
Condition
5
The car is described as running and driving but in need of further mechanical recommissioning and a repaint. Cosmetically, the leather, wood, and soft-top are in good order, but the plating on the radiator grille is worn, and the paintwork is heavily microblistered.
/ 10
71,000 miles
B24WH
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
FCH 880
1954
Auction
£37,125
1954 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe 1 of just 9 R-Type chassis clothed to Design 552
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 24 Apr 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
An obvious evolution of its MKVI predecessor, the Bentley R-Type was introduced at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show.
Switching from riveted to welded frame construction at chassis B349TO, the newcomer featured independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes (hydraulic front / rod rear).
Powered by a 'big bore' 4566cc straight-six inlet-over-exhaust engine allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, the R-type was a surprisingly strong performer, able to reach more than 100mph.
Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its high-speed handling and well-appointed interior, the model remained in production until 1955 by which time some 2,320 are thought to have been made (though, only 303 of those bore coachbuilt bodies).
A decidedly rare motorcar, ‘FCH 880’ is understood to be one of just nine Bentley R-Type chassis to be clothed by Park Ward to its Design Number 552.
A handsome four-seater...
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)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Jan 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
70,768 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jan 2012, 70,768 miles
Passed
On 5th Aug 2010, 70,715 miles
Passed
On 1st Jun 2009, 70,585 miles
Passed
On 8th May 2008, 70,418 miles
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