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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6L

VIN: BC2LC

$750,000

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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6L

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BC2LC

  • Body style

    Sedan

  • Odometer

    81409 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    140

  • Interior Color

    Green vinyl

  • Exterior Color

    Burgundy

  • Generation

    1952-1955 Bentley R-Type Continental

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

LHD. 4566cc, column shift 4-speed, hub caps, Goodyear wide whitewalls, Flying B mascot, Lucas fog lights, fender skirts, Panasonic radio.

Condition

#3 Good

Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.

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One of 43 built in LHD. Delivered new to DuPont heir William Kemble Carpenter. Restored from 1999-2001. Decent older chrome. Several flaws in the paint, including blisters and scratches below the grille, some light scratching and chips on the hood. Light scratches and chips on the doors and rear fenders, and cracks on the tail. Some cracks in the wood dash and mildly worn leather. An inherently beautiful car, even in brown, but this is an older restoration showing its age and use.

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