2015 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20151953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
Estimate
$1,400,000 - $1,800,000
Chassis
BC10LB
Engine
BCB10
Car Highlights
The Most Significant Bentley Discovery in Recent Memory
Desirably Equipped with Left-Hand Drive, Manual Gearbox, and Lightweight Seats
Exceptional Provenance with Ties to James Bond Creator Ian Fleming
California Black-Plate Car Retaining Original Interior and Matching-Numbers Engine
An Ideal Restoration Candidate
Never Before Offered for Public Sale
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
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs