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1953 Bentley R-Type Two-Door Saloon by James Young
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 83
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Bentley R-Type, chassis B391SP, is one of only 11 coachbuilt by James Young with Design No. C18. Having been stored for over 30 years, it presents as a worthwhile restoration project with potentially saveable upholstery and interior woodwork.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, worthwhile project
/ 10
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B391SP
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Odometer:
61,071 miles
NYT 233
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RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
No Reserve – Entered from the Alyth Collection.
Registration No: Un-RegisteredChassis No: B391SPMOT: Exempt
Entered from the Alyth Collection, a collection of motor cars stood in storage in Scotland for over 30 years
Supplied new to Adhesive Tapes Ltd.
as one of only 11 with James Young's Design C18 coachwork
A worthwhile and seemingly complete project
An obvious evolution of its Mk.
VI 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 and rod rear).
Powered by a 'big bore' 4,566cc 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-spee...
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£26,160
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£26,160
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£26,160
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