1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
| Make | Bentley |
| Year | 1953 |
| Chassis Number | BC10LB |
| Auctioneer | Gooding Company |
| Event | Pebble Beach 2015 |
| Auction Date | 16/08/2015 |
| Lot Number | 119 |
| Result | rnm |
| Max Bid | $0 |
| Auction Page | Visit auction page |
Chassis: BC10LB
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
An Ideal Restoration Candidate
Never Before Offered for Public Sale
4,566 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
Estimated 153 BHP
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
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
An Ideal Restoration Candidate
Never Before Offered for Public Sale
4,566 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
Estimated 153 BHP
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Drum Brakes
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
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