1954 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931..
The first Bentley produced after the War was the 1946-52 Mk VI with the same body as the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn.
The Bentley R Type was built from 1952-55, sometimes called the Mark VII, it replaced the 1946-52 Mark VI. The front of the saloon was identical to the Mark VI, but the boot was almost doubled in capacity.
Mainly available as a 4 door Saloon from Bentley, but separate coach builders did build other versions, such as the Bentley R Type Continental 2 door Coupe built by H.J.Mulliner & Co,
This car is one of two stylish convertibles built by Park Ward. John D. Rockefeller, who was then the richest man in the world, bought this car in 1954.
Engine; 280 cu in 6 cyl
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
1954 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe
United States.
British automaker Bentley was founded in 1919 by W.O.Bentley. Rolls Royce took over Bentley in 1931..
The first Bentley produced after the War was the 1946-52 Mk VI with the same body as the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn.
The Bentley R Type was built from 1952-55, sometimes called the Mark VII, it replaced the 1946-52 Mark VI. The front of the saloon was identical to the Mark VI, but the boot was almost doubled in capacity.
Mainly available as a 4 door Saloon from Bentley, but separate coach builders did build other versions, such as the Bentley R Type Continental 2 door Coupe built by H.J.Mulliner & Co,
This car is one of two stylish convertibles built by Park Ward. John D. Rockefeller, who was then the richest man in the world, bought this car in 1954.
Engine; 280 cu in 6 cyl
2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance