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Phantom Motor Cars Ltd

Phantom Motor Cars Ltd

Premium dealer

LE MANS EDITION - Continental R Mulliner 2001 - Concours For Sale

  • Right Hand Drive
  • Automatic, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 2001
  • LK51UGZ
  • Black
  • Dealer
  • GB
    United Kingdom

Description

Bentley Continental R – Le Mans Series 2001 in Black Oriole.
Sold new by Jack Barclay – London. One owner from new (Mr Anotoly Pdkopov)
59, 248 miles.

The Continental R Le Mans was available in 3 unique colours: Silver Storm - Black Oriole - Le Mans Racing Green.

1 of only 12 RHD examples produced for the world market

Backgrounds of this model.
Bentley launched this limited Le Mans editions to celebrate the occasion of Bentley's return after 71 years to racing at Le Mans. Production was planned of 50 Le Mans editions of the Continental R Mulliner. Actually 46 examples were manufactured. The Continental R Le Mans was a specially enhanced edition of the Continental R Mulliner.

General characteristics.
420 bhp at 4000 rpm and 875 Nm at 2200 rpm.

Outside specifications.
Exclusive quad exhaust pipes.
Ducting vents in the front wing.
Wide wheel arches and sports bumpers.
Red brake calipers.
Le Mans Series badges on the front quarter panel.
5-spoke sport wheels with red brake calipers.
Wide Trac with additional wheel Spacers giving a broader stance.

Interior specifications.
Unique instruments with a Dark Racing Green background colour.
"Le Mans Series" lettering on the Speedometer and Rev Counter.
Straight grain Walnut, Burr Walnut, Turned Aluminium or Piano Black options with the Bentley wings etched in intricate detail and inlaid into the waist rails of the doors as well as into the dashboard.
Winged B motifs are embroidered into the headrests of the two-tone, perforated hide upholstery.
Exclusive chrome and leather design of the gear lever.
Drilled pedals.
Unique treadplate plaques.

Recent History
Subject to a Global Refresh by Phantom Motor Cars Ltd finalised in late 2023 to include a No 3 Hydraulic Service. New front & rear brake calipers in red. New brake discs & pads. Front and Rear Suspension rebuild with new Caster & Camber Complaint Bushes. CCD1000 4-Wheel alignment. Thereafter, a bare metal (Glass out) repaint was completed (Photographs on file). Significant attention to detail has been lavished on this Bentley. Fine-tuned in every respect. Any Inspection is openly encouraged.

The bodywork can be accurately described as Concours Condition and is without a chip, scratch or blemish anywhere. Runner-up at the Hampton Court Bentley Drivers Club Concours of Elegance on September 3rd 2023

This car is owned by Phantom Motor Cars Ltd and is a testament to our working practices.

ULEZ Compliant

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Phantom Motor Cars Ltd

Phantom Motor Cars Ltd

Premium dealer

Verified since 2008

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58 listings since 2021

Vehicle location

Pankridge Street, Crondall, Farnham, Surrey, England UK
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Region:
Surrey
Reference number:
C1630960
Listed on:
04/11/2024
Make:
Bentley
Year:
2001
Colour:
Black
Seller type:
Dealer

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