Bentley R-Type Continental (1953)MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bentley R-Type Continental

1953 — United Kingdom

Post-War (1946-1959)Grand TourerBritishMovie / TV FamousMille Miglia EligibleLe Mans HeritageRecord Breakers
Engine4,566 cc Inline-6 OHV
Power153 hp
Torque220 lb-ft
Transmission4-speed automatic (GM Hydramatic)
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleFastback Coupe
0–60 mph13.5 sec
Top Speed115 mph

H.J. Mulliner bodies are most desirable. Verify chassis and body numbers match original build. Full documentation essential at this price point. Budget $20-30K annually for maintenance. Many have been restored, originality commands premium. Fewer than 150 believed to survive worldwide.