Lot 181

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner

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Estimate

$550,000 - $650,000

Chassis

BC36C

Engine

BCC35

Car Highlights

Bentley’s Most Significant Postwar Offering

One of Only 208 Continental R-Types Built

A Right-Hand-Drive, C-Series Chassis

Iconic, Lightweight H.J. Mulliner Fastback Coachwork

The Very Definition of Grand Touring

Technical Specs

4,566 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine

Twin SU H6 Carburetors

153 BHP at 4,500 RPM

4-Speed Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

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