1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon
Highlights
- Accompanied by a sizeable history file dating back to the 1970s
- ‘Buff’ logbook present
- Original Shell Grey over Tudor Grey two-tone colour scheme retained
The Appeal
Bentley had big plans during the early 1950s, namely the ambitions ‘S1’ project. But Crewe desperately needed a new model to replace the successful yet now rather old MkVI, which had been in production since 1946. In short, Bentley needed a stop-gap, which materialised in the form of the R-Type - an evolution of the MkVI with just enough small revisions to make it appear like a fresh new model had arrived on the scene. The R-Type had a larger boot, subtly redesigned grilles and prated carburetion.
This 1953 example was ordered new by Mrs T Dean, of Heron Court, Farnham, Yorkshire. As the photographs show, it remains a very well-preserved example of the model, even down to its period Shell Grey over Tudor Grey two-tone colour scheme. The vendor informs us that the Bentley is accompanied by a vintage ‘Buff’ logbook, as well as a large history file dating back to the 1970s.
Exempt from road tax, MOT and ULEZ charges, this elegant post-war Bentley R-Type is ready to be enjoyed.
The History and Paperwork
- Seven former registered keepers
- 84,280 miles indicated
- Chassis no. B329TO
- ‘Buff’ logbook and current V5C present
- UK home market RHD example supplied new to a Mrs T Dean of Yorkshire
- We’re informed that the car has a well-documented history with MOT certificates dating back to the ‘70s and a sheaf of maintenance invoices
The Condition
- Handsome two-tone paintwork in very good overall condition for a vehicle of this age
- The subtle red coachline looks to be in superb order
- The R-Type’s bodywork looks exceedingly straight overall with tight door gaps all-round
- Very smart chromework with only the lightest of pitting apparent
- Steel wheels shod with Firestone tyres and
- Fitted with the correct Bentley hub caps, which also have a red coach line
- Original tool kit present and mostly complete
- Spare wheel, starting handle and other accoutrements appear in good order
- Beautiful grey leather upholstery exhibiting very few signs of wear overall
- Lightly patinated wooden dashboard fascia
- Superb rear picnic trays with high-gloss finish to the highly-figured marquetry
- Very smart carpets in blue throughout
- Delightful patina to the steering wheel and controls
The Mechanics
- 4.6-litre straight-six
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Impeccably presented engine compartment
- Reportedly in very good running and driving order
- Exempt from MOT testing
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1953
- Make Bentley
- Model R Type
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 89,477 Miles
- Engine size 4600
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Petersfield
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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