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£1,428,785

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

United States • 20 Aug 2016

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This 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner, chassis BC66LC, is a rare left-hand drive, U.S.-delivery example, one of only nine equipped with an automatic transmission. Recently underwent a fresh, exhaustive, body-off restoration by marque specialists, finished in its wonderful original color combination and retaining its matching-numbers original engine, accompanied by its factory original handbook, tools, and rare Continental Spares Touring Kit.

Driven by a succession of prominent owners, including Nicolas Cage, the car now stands ready to become the finest R-Type Continental on the show circuit. The sale price was $1,870,000 USD.

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Condition 

9

The car underwent a body-off, frame-up restoration contracted out to Bentley and Rolls-Royce experts. Every single component was removed, cleaned, stripped, and then correctly plated, painted, or repaired. The body was stripped to bare metal, revealing the original Silver Blue paint color, which has been faithfully and flawlessly reproduced. Original Connolly hide color numbers were researched, allowing the Light Blue interior to be recreated, along with the correct carpeting, headliner, and trim. The woodwork, instruments, and interior hardware were restored and refitted by a Bentley Works-trained specialist. A Pebble Beach Bentley team judge was retained to act as consulting supervisor during restoration to warrant authenticity and accuracy of detail.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

BC66LC

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LHD

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£1,013,886

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£1,013,886

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£1,013,886

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