Bentley R-Type Continental 1955

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Facts: 4.6L (1952-1954) or 4.9L (1954-55) Inline 6, "sufficient" power (137-163hp estimated), 4- speed manual transmission or 4-speed Automatic, ~125mph, 311mm Drum brakes, power assisted
Aluminium Bodywork on Bentley R-Type chassis,
207 units produced until 1955,
Most R-type Continentals had a fastback body by H.J.Mulliner, 6 had Park Ward bodies,
5 were bodied by Franay, 3 by Graber, and two one offs by James Young and Pininfarina.

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It's a big and absolute Lovely car, but I can only think about how it's to drive on the track haha :)
 
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