2013 |
Pebble Beach Auctions 20131954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
SOLD $1,980,000
Estimate
$1,750,000 - $2,250,000
Chassis
BC5LD
Engine
BCD5 Body No. 5711
Car Highlights
The Ultimate Post-war Bentley
One of Only Seven 4.9-Litre, Left- Hand-Drive, Center-Shift Continentals
Well-Documented Provenance with Single-Family Ownership for 30 Years
Genuine Example with Original Chassis, Engine, and Body
Exceptional Vantage Motorworks Restoration to Original Specification
First in Class at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, and Meadow Brook
Complete with Original Owner’s Manual and Mulliner Instruction Book
Accompanied by Rare Touring Spares Kit , Tools, and Revelation Luggage
Arguably the Finest Example in Existence
Technical Specs
4,887 CC Type B61 OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
172 BHP
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs