1953 Bentley R-Type Continental 4.6L

VIN: BC2LC

$77,300

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Christie's

  • Location

    Monterey, CA; US

  • Event date

    Aug 16 - Aug 17, 1998

  • Lot

    113

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    BC2LC

  • Body style

    Sedan

  • 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

Driving lights, 8 track, A C, M B Tex vinyl interior. 1963 restoration that has been neglected for years and needs everything, plus the uncertainty of what lies under the crazing paint and woodwork.

Market commentary

One of the most desirable postwar touring cars, and the only Crewe built car that suggests what W.O. Bentley intended. A good restored R Type Continental is worth over $125K restored so this price is pretty safe; a value if the surprises are good ones.

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