Among the Most Important Postwar Bentleys Extant
The First Production Bentley R-Type Continental – Chassis BC1A
Delivered to Paris in June 1952 via Franco-Britannic Automobiles
Retains Original H.J. Mulliner Coachwork and Matching-Numbers Engine
Complete, Unbroken Provenance with One Private Owner for over 45 Years
Never Before Restored, Shown, or Offered for Public Sale
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
Among the Most Important Postwar Bentleys Extant
The First Production Bentley R-Type Continental – Chassis BC1A
Delivered to Paris in June 1952 via Franco-Britannic Automobiles
Retains Original H.J. Mulliner Coachwork and Matching-Numbers Engine
Complete, Unbroken Provenance with One Private Owner for over 45 Years
Never Before Restored, Shown, or Offered for Public Sale
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