• Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
  • Bentley R Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner 1955
RM Auctions, 'Quintessentially English' at Salon Privé 23 June 2011

Lot sold

USD 448 428 - 586 406

GBP 325 000 - 425 000 (listed)

Estimate

USD 448 428 - 586 406

GBP 325 000 - 425 000 (listed)

 
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1955 1955 Bentley R Type Continental - Fastback by H.J. Mulliner

Fastback by H.J. Mulliner
RM Auctions, 'Quintessentially English' at Salon Privé 23 J |

Summary

  • Year of manufacture 
    1955
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Exterior brand colour 
    Midnight Blue
  • Interior colour 
    Other
  • Location
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Other

Description

To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RMs Salon Prive event, June 23, 2011 Chassis No. BC7E Estimate: £325,000 - £425,000 158 bhp, 4,566 cc inline six-cylinder engine, dual SU H-6 carburettors, four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with wishbones, coil springs and an anti-roll bar, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 120 . For further information or to view additional photos, click here