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Bentley R Type Manual Sports Saloon

1953 · Manual · Mason's black and grey

£35,000

Listed today at The Real Car Co, Bethesda. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1953
Registration: 158 UYK
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 4.9-litre six-cylinder
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Mason's black and grey
Generation: R Type (1952–1955)

About this car

This 1953 Bentley R Type is a manual-gearbox car that has been modified from standard. The engine has been enlarged to 4.9 litres, and it has a high-ratio rear axle, which suits relaxed long-distance driving. P100 headlights give it a distinctive look from the front.

The paintwork is in Mason's black and grey, and the page describes the chrome as superb. The interior retains its original leather, with carpets, headlining and woodwork all described as in good order. The underside is reported clean and well protected, with a recent stainless steel exhaust. Avon radial tyres are fitted, and the car is offered MoT tested.

Chassis number B339TO, registered 158 UYK. The first owner was London solicitor Raymond Clifford-Turner, of the Clifford-Turner law firm. No mileage is stated.

Written by Vertar from The Real Car Co’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Engine layout from Bentley/Rolls-Royce factory specification (4566cc inline-six with inlet-over-exhaust valves, Crewe-built). Bentley never published a power output, and performance figures come only from period press road tests, so they are left null.).

Engine: 4,566 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated