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For Sale at Auction: 1953 Bentley R Type in Palm Springs, California

Vehicle Description

"1953 R-Type Saloon. Lightweight 4-door RHD saloon by HJ Mulliner on chassis B-350-SR. In fine running condition and has been well maintained throughout its history. The leather is original and is in very good condition. This rare find is one of only six R-Type Bentleys built with this Mulliner aluminum body. This body style was seen at several motor shows in the early 1950s and was said to be the principal inspiration behind the shaping of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud which followed. Total mileage is less than 130,000, with just 20,000 accumulated in the last twenty years. It sports a manual, 4-speed gearbox: the R-Type remains the last car by Bentley to be sold with a manual transmission. Complete ownership record from original Mulliner work order to present. Used by HRH Princess Margaret for her personal transport while on engagements in Sussex."

Vehicle Details

  • 1953 Bentley R Type
  • Listing ID: CC-1153450
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Palm Springs, California
  • Year:1953
  • Make:Bentley
  • Model:R Type
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:372
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