1952 Bentley R-Type Continental

H.J. Mulliner · 208 built

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Authorship

Coachbuilder

H.J. Mulliner

The car

Power150 bhp

Engine4.6L straight-six

Production run208 built

The fastest four-seater of its day and arguably the most elegant postwar Bentley.

Finding one

Typical

£700,000

for a good example

Range

£450,000 to £1,200,000

early A series lightweight fastback most prized, originality, matching numbers, provenance

For sale now

only a few at any time

public listings

occasionala handful appear at auction each year · Last notable sale: R-Type Continental fastbacks at RM and Bonhams, approx GBP 500k to 1m (USD 650k to 1.3m), 2021 to 2025

Market figures are indicative, drawn from public auction and listing data; they guide, they do not appraise.

Parts and support

mechanical parts supported by Crewe specialists, coachwork is bespoke and costly

SpecialistsP and A WoodFiennes RestorationFrank Dale and StepsonsFlying SparesBentley Drivers Club

In the network

Bentley · marque hub

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