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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 owner. 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 Dark green & another in dark blue 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.

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Technical 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)
Chassis number: BC8E
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Coupe
Power (kW/hp): 120/163
Cubic capacity (cm³): 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

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1955 | Bentley R-Type Continental