2026 |
Amelia Island Auctions1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner
Estimate
$800,000 - $900,000
Chassis
BC42LC
Engine
BCC41
Car Highlights
Acknowledged as One of the All-Time Great Sporting Cars
Original US-Delivery, Desirable Left-Hand-Drive, Bucket-Seat Example
Bespoke Interior with Crocodile-Pattern Accents
Uprated to Manual Center-Shift Specification by Experts P & A Wood
Formerly Shown at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® and Featured in Prominent Magazine Articles
Technical Specs
4,566 CC OHV 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 Coil-Spring Suspension
Rear Live Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
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