1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Make Bentley
Year 1955
Chassis Number BC67LD
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Scottsdale 2016
Auction Date 30/01/2016
Lot Number 137
Result sold
Sold For $1,017,500
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Chassis: BC67LD
Desirable Late-Production Continental Fastback
Specified from New with 4.9-Litre Engine and Lightweight Seats
One of as Few as Nine Left-Hand-Drive, Automatic Examples
Consistently Maintained, Preserved, and Highly Original
Documented by the Bentley R-Type Continental Register
4,887 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
178 HP
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front and Rear Independent Coil-Spring Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Leaf Springs
1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

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