2021 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20211952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
Estimate
$1,000,000 - $1,250,000
Chassis
BC8LA
Engine
BCA8
Car Highlights
The First of Only 43 Left-Hand-Drive R-Type Continentals Built
Delivered New to Rolls-Royce and Bentley Connoisseur Howard W. Kizer
Originally Finished in Silver Blue with Two-Tone Blue Upholstery
Well-Documented Provenance with Single Family Ownership for Five Decades
Original Coachwork and Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Records
Featured in the Authoritative Book Bentley Continental Sports Saloon Register
Technical Specs
4,566 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
Estimated 153 BHP
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes
Front Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs