
Est: £420,000 - £460,000
1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
United Kingdom • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 141
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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Woodcote Park Auction event, 8 July 2026.
£420,000 - £460,000 GBP Offered from single, enthusiast ownership since 2002A desirable, very late-production E-series R-Type ContinentalSought-after factory OPWAS modification performed in 1962Well-known history, including ownership by noted enthusiast Peter SachsSplendid condition and presentation throughout The Bentley R-Type Continental is universally regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
Built on the same chassis and running gear as the standard R-Type, the Continental’s stunning aluminium bodywork—most often the fastback sports saloon by H.J.
Mulliner—gave it an edge in performance and driving dynamics, being lighter in weight and with superior aerodynamics.
With a top speed of 120 mph, it was the fastest four-seat production car in the world at the time.Offered here is a sought-after, very late-production E-series model.
Chassis number BC8E is equipped with all of the...
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