The R-Type is the second series of post-war Bentley motorcars and replaced the Mk. VI. Essentially a larger boot version of the Mk. V. The R-type was a development of the Mk. VI Bentley with several mechanical improvements such as higher rear axle ratios, the chassis and engine being carried forward into the later S class which remained in producti..
Since 1921, the Bentley name has been synonymous with prestige, performance, and luxury. The 'Continental' designation recalls the 1939 Bentley Continental. The 'R' resonates to the R-Type Continentals from the 1950s as well as the Turbo R of the 1980s. Bentley's resurgence in the 1980s relied exclusively on models shared with other Rolls-Royce car..
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Continental R built to Continental S Specification
The R-Type is the second series of post-war Bentley motorcars and replaced the Mk. VI. Essentially a larger boot version of the Mk. VI. The R-type was a development of the Mk. VI Bentley with several mechanical improvements such as higher rear axle ratios. As with its predecessor, a standard body was available as well as coachbuilt versions by firm..
In 1998 the Bentley Arnage was launched, replacing the legendary Bentley Turbo. Built by Bentley Motors in Crewe from 1998 to 2009, the Arnage and its Rolls-Royce counterpart the Silver Seraph were introduced in the Spring of 1998 and were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were ..
After being purchased by Rolls-Royce in 1931, Bentley production was moved from London to Derby and later to Crewe. Following on from the hugely successful series of T-series models, the next generation of cars also proved extremely capable. The Bentley Eight offered slight handling improvements and was so popular that sales expanded from the origi..
1949 Delahaye 135MS Letourneur Et Marchand CoupeIn the years leading up to World War II, Delahaye enjoyed elite status among the top French automakers, earning its lauded reputation for quality and performance at LeMans and on the Grand Prix circuit. In 1935, the firm introduced one of its most successful models, the Type 135. A na..
1947 Chrysler New Yorker ConvertibleA splendid example of Chrysler’s early-postwar flagship convertible that is beautifully restored inside and out. Gorgeous navy-blue paintwork over supple tan leather trim, and detailed with superb chrome and brightwork all around. Powered by the legendary, bulletproof L-head Spitfire inline-eight..
It could easily be argued that the Volkswagen Beetle (officially designated the Type 1) is the most popular and most recognizable car ever produced. Like the Ford Model T before it, the Volkswagen put a nation (and the world) on wheels thanks to its low cost and elegant mechanical simplicity. Despite its somewhat dubious root..
1954 Bentley R-Type Freestone & Webb SaloonA striking and distinctive Bentley with flamboyant saloon coachwork by Freestone & Webb. Fully restored in a bold livery, and equipped with its original matching-numbers six-cylinder engine and optional automatic gearbox. Beautifully restored cabin with excellent woodwork, leather upholst..
SALE AGREED An exceptionally lovely example, delightfully original and correct in all respects, very nicely painted and with gorgeous, original tan leather in excellent condition, still soft and supple, with headlining, carpets and woodwork all lovely, as good as could be hoped-for, with lambswool over rugs in..