1953 BENTLEY R TYPE 4.5 MANUAL For Sale
It has been in storage for several years and was last taxed in 1987.
The car is showing 41000 miles which although we have nothing to prove it the mileage could well be correct judging by how well the car drives.
This example appears to be very complete even down to its jack, wheel brace, hub nut spanner and starting handle, original tyre pump, it even has its inspection lamp under the bonnet.
Mechanically it seems to be very good, after replacing the exhausts, overhauling the brakes along with various other small jobs, mainly all relating to it not being used for some time. I have given it a good road test and having driven lots of these models over the years, I can honestly say it really does drive well. Engine starts straight away and has good oil pressure. The gearbox is silky smooth, the brakes and clutch are all spot on. It will no doubt need servicing and checking through to make sure it is properly roadworthy.
The interior is what I like the most and being a coach trimmer myself I know how much work goes in to these. It is completely original apart from the carpets. The seats and panel work have all got that lovely patina about them. It is also fitted with a very rare front centre armrest.
The bodywork will need some attention, ideally a quality re paint. It is not rotten but does have the odd blister, some cracking in the paint particularly on the roof, some micro blistering probably from where it has been stored. Having said that you could actually use it as it stands at the moment as it is reasonably presentable.
The chassis looks as though it may of been cleaned before it went in to storage and does look to be in excellent order.
It is complete with its mascot and original handbook and keys, it even has its old style card log book and a couple of old mots.
What a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of British motoring history, and a great entry level model into classic post war Bentley ownership, which essentially really only needs cosmetic work in the form of a re paint along with maybe some re chroming.
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