1953 | Bentley R-Type
Barn Find - Low Miles - Rewarding Project
Barn Find - Low Miles - Rewarding Project
Barn Find - Low Miles - Rewarding Project
Description
This is an online-only auction by Bonhams|Cars Online (www.bonhamscarsonline.com). The price shown is the lower estimate. To see more details, read the full description and see 200+ photographs & video please visit our website. It is free to Register an account and bid. There is no Buy it Now or part-exchange. Here is a brief excerpt taken from the auction description:
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
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
Bonhams|Cars Online
Bonhams|Cars Online
38a Innovation Drive, Milton Park
OX14 4RT Oxfordshire
🇬🇧 United Kingdom