1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Make Bentley
Year 1954
Chassis Number BC31LD
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Pebble Beach 2011
Auction Date 21/08/2011
Lot Number 125
Result sold
Sold For $742,500
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Chassis: BC31LD
Desirable Left-Hand-Drive Continental
Factory 4.9-Litre Engine
Ordered with Lightweight Bucket Seats and Full Chrome Trim
Four Long-Term Owners from New
Offered with Build Sheets and Documentation
4,887 CC OHV Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU H6 Carburetors
178 HP4-Speed Automatic Gearbox
4-Wheel Servo-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front and Rear Independent Coil-Spring Rear Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Leaf Springs
1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
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