1955 Bentley Continental R

Of the 2323 Bentley R-types built-in 1955 only 295 were custom. R-Type Bentleys are reasonably common quite functional and extremely elegant but rust is the big enemy of the Standard Steel bodies.

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The new standard steel saloon replaced the R type standard steel saloon which had been in production with modifications since 1946.

1955 bentley continental r. Sedan bu Freestone Webb. 1955 Bentley R Type. Despite having a uniform style each car was unique in detail.

The R-Type was also the last real Bentley that was technically and stylistically different from the RR models. These cars remain the most desirable post-war Bentley and were replaced by the S-Type Continental in 1955. Perhaps its no surprise that Bentleys original fastback Continental the one whose styling and mission inspired the current--and hugely successful in Bentley sales terms--Continental GT would be gaining value at a prodigious rate.

1954 Bentley R Type. Sedan bu Freestone Webb. The R-Type was the second series of post-war Bentley automobile replacing the Mark VI.

1955 Bentley R-type coach built 4-dr. 1955 Bentley R-Type Continental. Plate on left side of firewall.

All but 16 had the distinctive fastback. 178 bhp 337 hp RAC 4887 cc OHV inline six-cylinder engine with two 2-inch SU carburettors four-speed manual gearbox with a floor-mounted gear shift independent front suspension with open helical springs in combination with hydraulic shock dampers semi-elliptic rear suspension with controllable hydraulic shock dampers and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. 800 oil and filter change valve clearances plugs ignition timing Chassis Number Location.

The teardrop styling of this aluminum-bodied 2-door 4-seat coupe is ma. Left side of cylinder block. 1955 Bentley R-type coach built 4-dr.

1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback by Mulliner. Research compare and save listings or contact sellers directly from 4 Continental models in Seattle. Mulliner with five by Park Ward.

Bentley Continental in Chicago IL 100 listings starting at 14497900 Bentley Continental in Costa Mesa CA 800 listings starting at 7988800 Bentley Continental in Dallas TX 300 listings starting at 4499900 Bentley Continental in Detroit MI 100 listings starting at 3500000 Bentley Continental in Fort Lauderdale FL. Bentley standard steel saloon It was announced at the end of April 1955 and it was noted that the existing Continental model would continue. Of the 2323 Bentley R-types.

Unlike almost every car of the period the Continental had an all-aluminum body. - Displayed at the Paris Autoshow 1955. The Bentley Continental R-Type is a 2-door 4-seat coupe that was only built 207 times from 1952 to 1955.

The R-Type was the epitome of British luxury in the 1950s and the first car to carry the Continental nameplate. Most were bodied by HJ. The Bentley Continental R-Type is a 2-door 4-seat coupe that was only built 207 times from 1952 to 1955.

After all it was the worlds fastest true four-seat car during its 1952-1955 production run as well as being the worlds most expensive production car. Bentley Continental R-Type 19521955 The Bentley Continental R-Type was the two-door version of the R-Type a car that except for a larger trunk looked similar to its predecessor the Mark VI. It was a special model of the R-Type and was considered the fastest 4-seater of its time.

This is a true Maharaj. 1955 was the last year of the R-Type Continental Fastback arguably Bentleys most exciting car of the immediate post World War II period in spite of its overall size and weight. The R-Type was also the last real Bentley that was technically and stylistically different from the RR models.

It was a special model of the R-Type and was considered the fastest 4-seater of its time.

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