1955 | Bentley R-Type Continental
Description
1955 Bentley R type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis number: BC8E
Body Number: 5824
Registration number: 981GLN
Rare & Beautiful. A late R type continetal Fastback fitted with the later larger bore engine of 94.62 mm (3.7 in), giving a total displacement of 4.9 L (4887 cc/298 in³).
This car is in impeccable condition having been maintained without regard to cost by the current long term onwer. A massive history file comes with the car which we will be photographing after its arrival with us in a couple of weeks.
The car is in first rate condition thoughout finished in lovely Maroon paintwork to the exterior & unmarked Tan leather to the interior. Ths car drives absolutely as well as it looks & is in simply lovely order thoughout.
In addition to this car we also have an unrestored example in green & a brand new freshly restored example in Black in mint condition. Please call for details on either car.
Call Richard Biddulph. Mobile ++44 (0) 7967 260673
Simone Della Corte Mobile ++44 (0) 7377070943
Sales & Valuations
Vintage & Prestige of Northampton Ltd.
richard@vandp.net
www.vandp.net
Showroom:
2 Ryehill Ct, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton NN5 7UA
Service & Trim:Unit 29, Globe Industrial Estate. Grays Essex, RM176ST
Viewings & Visits Strictly by appointment only please. We have on site long term storage for over 200 cars with 24 hour security & covered trailer delivery to customers anywhere in Europe.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Bentley
- Model series
- R-Type
- Model name
- R-Type Continental
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1955
- Mileage (read)
- 1 km
- Chassis number
- BC8E
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- No
- Previous owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Coupe
- Power (kW/hp)
- 120/163
- Cubic capacity (ccm)
- 4887
- Cylinders
- 6
- Doors
- Not provided
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Others
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Others
Optional equipment
- Rechtslenker
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
Vintage & Prestige Fine Motor Cars
Richard Biddulph
Globe Industrial Estate 9
RM17 6ST Grays
🇬🇧 United Kingdom