• Baujahr 
    1955
  • Automobiltyp 
    Limousine
  • Lenkung 
    Lenkung rechts
  • Zustand 
    Gebraucht
  • Markenfarbe außen 
    Grey
  • Innenfarbe 
    Sonstige
  • Innenausstattung 
    Leather
  • Standort
    Australien
  • Außenfarbe 
    Sonstige
  • Getriebe 
    Automatisch
  • Antrieb 
    2wd
  • Kraftstoff 
    Petrol

Beschreibung

Lot No: 320
The ex-1955 Geneva Motor Show & in the current ownership for 40 years
1955 Bentley R-Type Continental
Coachwork by H.J.Mulliner
Chassis no. BC72D
Engine no. BCD71
Described by The Autocar as, 'A new stage in the evolution of the post-war Bentley,' the magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction in 1952 on the R-Type chassis. Of all-welded construction, the latter enabled the incorporation of a much-needed improvement to Rolls-Royce's standard bodywork in the shape of an enlarged boot together with associated changes to rear wings and suspension. The R-Type and its Rolls-Royce sister car, the 'E' Series Silver Dawn, were notable as the first Rolls-Royce products available with automatic transmission, the company having opted for General Motors' Hydra-Matic, a state-of-the-art four-speed unit permitting manual selection. The standard R-Type was a lively performer, achieving 106mph in

Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars & Motorcycles, Sydney 25 June 2011
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Sydney
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