1952-1955 Bentley R-Type Continental
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The Low Down
In the context of its time this, surely, was the most expensive, finest all round touring car in the world, the ultimate in transcontinental land travel for the super-rich owner-driver. Not just beautiful to look at and beautif...
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Simon Says
“In its day, an astonishingly rapid, refined and reassuringly exclusive car for the world’s Who’s Who. No less desirable now – particularly in LHD – ownership of an R-Type Continental opens the door to a 'private club’ that once counted Niarchos, Guinness, The Shah of Iran, Agnelli and Rockefeller as members”
Information
| Years built: | 1952-1955 |
| Make: | Bentley |
| Model: | R-Type Continental |
| Coachbuilder: | H.J. Mulliner |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Engine Size: | 4887cc straight-six |
| Bhp: | 153 |
| 0-60 secs: | 12.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 120 mph |
| Category: | Grand Touring |
| Event Eligibility: | Colorado Grand | Marque Events | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
The prototype, Corniche II, was joined by six R-Type Continentals at the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours acting as Safety and Support Cars, an early example of product placement. Millionaire American sp...
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