Vehicle Description
This 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner is
an undisputed icon of British motoring and one of the all-time
great Bentley models. Built in extremely limited numbers, these
high-performance grand touring cars attracted an elite clientele
that included royalty, celebrities, and captains of industry. This
car, BC10LB, is certainly no exception, as Ian Fleming, creator of
the James Bond series, ordered this Bentley for his friend and
collaborator Ivar Bryce. Bryce, a fascinating figure in his own
right, worked for the British Security Coordination during World
War II and was the inspiration for Flemings character Felix Leiter.
Originally finished in Deep Grey and specified as a left-hand
drive, manual gearbox car with fender spats and lightweight seats,
Bryces R-Type Continental was equipped with bespoke features such
as fitted luggage and a racehorse mascot. Recently discovered in a
Hollywood, California garage, where it had been hidden away for
over three decades, this unrestored R-Type Continental is the most
exciting and important post-war Bentley to come to market in a
generation. -The Most Significant Bentley Discovery in Recent
Memory-Desirably Equipped with Left-Hand Drive, Manual Gearbox, and
Lightweight Seats-Exceptional Provenance with Ties to James Bond
Creator Ian Fleming-California Black-Plate Car Retaining Original
Interior and Matching-Numbers Engine-First class winner at the 1971
Concours d'Elegance.-Has been sitting in a garage in California for
the last 40 years.-An Ideal Restoration Candidate Price: $1,350,000
