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Not Sold (Est: £26,000 - £32,000)
1953 Bentley R-Type by James Young
United Kingdom • 15 May 2021 • Lot 137
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is an extremely rare, two-door 1953 Bentley R-Type with coachwork by James Young, believed to be a one-off design. It features a striking Deep Red over ivory color scheme and has been owned by a collector for 26 years, with documented maintenance and a comprehensive history file including the original invoice and a feature in a 1953 Autocar magazine.
Condition
7
The car is described as presenting well, with a striking color combination and beautiful magnolia trim. It was purchased 26 years ago needing some attention, but all required works were undertaken. Preparation for sale included servicing, some remedial works, and detailing. However, without a detailed inspection report or specific condition grading from the seller, a definitive rating is challenging. Considering the remedial work and detailing, it suggests the car was not in pristine condition but has been improved.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
B125 SP
Odometer:
29,216 miles
Reg Number:
KLF 247
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The R-Type is the second series of post-war Bentley motorcars and replaced the Mk.
VI.
Essentially a larger-boot version of the Mk.
VI, the R-Type is regarded by some as a stop-gap before the introduction of the S-series cars in 1955.
As with its predecessor, a standard body was available as well as coachbuilt versions by firms including H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward, Harold Radford, Freestone and Webb and others.
Even by this date, there was little difference, other than the radiator grilles and the carburetion, between the standard Bentley R-Type and the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn, though Bentley was still the more popular sporting marque.
Indeed, the vast majority of cars produced were Bentleys with some 2,500 units manufactured during the R-Type's run.
During development, it was referred to as the Bentley Mk.
VII; even the chassis cards for these cars describe them as Bentley 7's.
The R-Type name, which is now usually applied, stems from chassis series RT.
The front of the saloon ...
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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