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1953 | Bentley R-Type

Barn Find - Low Miles - Rewarding Project

£8,000
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Dealer

Description

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This particular R-Type was first registered in 1953 and has clocked up 41,383 miles since new and has also been with the vendor’s family since it was first registered, being passed from generation to generation. We are informed that the vehicle was used sporadically throughout the years and hardly, if ever, left its local haunt.

How it came to be in such a predicament is somewhat of a mystery, as is the case with most barn finds. We are informed that there was a mechanical issue somewhere along the way and it was rolled into the garage to be fixed; what happened after is a tale that may have been lost over generations.

Unfortunately, the mystery continues as there seems to be no paperwork, service history or any other paper assets to accompany the vehicle. What we do know is that the car rolled into the garage many decades ago and that is where it has since stayed.

This vehicle is currently with the vendor in Coltishall, Norfolk; if you would like more information or to arrange a viewing please get in touch with us directly. We run online classic car auctions every weekday, every week of the year 24/7/365. Please sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with what is coming soon.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Bentley
Model name
R-Type
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1953
Mileage (read)
41,383 mls
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Saloon (4-doors)
Power (kW/hp)
101/137
Cubic capacity (cm³)
4566
Cylinders
6
Doors
4
Steering
Right (RHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Grey
Interior color
Red
Interior material
Part leather

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

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