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Not Sold (Est: £400,000 - £450,000)
1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental, with only two previous owners, is a rare find, retaining its original Northern Irish registration, matching-numbers engine, and factory color scheme. Offered after 50 years of single ownership and accompanied by factory documentation, it represents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car presents in its factory color scheme and retains its matching-numbers engine. It is offered from 50 years of ownership, suggesting careful maintenance. The description indicates minimal cosmetic imperfections and no mention of significant damage, suggesting a rating of 'Excellent'.
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Chassis No:
BC16B
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A remarkable opportunity to become only the third owner of this R-Type Continental Delivered new in August 1953 to carpet magnate Cyril Lord of Northern Ireland Offered from 50 years of ownership; acquired by the vendor in July 1975 Presents in its factory colour scheme of Pacific Green over Light Beige hide; wears its original Northern Irish registration number “IJ1” Retains its matching-numbers engine Accompanied by factory build card copies, Bentley Continental Sports Saloon register assigned to this chassis number, instruction manuals, and R-Type design sketches
Points of note
£333,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£641,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,219,923
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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