The R-Type is the second series of post-war Bentley motorcars
and replacing the Mark VI. Essentially a larger-boot version of the
Mk. VI, the R -Type is regarded by some as a stop-gap before the
introduction of the S-Series cars in 1955. The vast majority of
cars produced indeed were Bentleys with some 2,500 units
manufactured during R-Type's run. During development, it was
referred to as the Bentley Mk. VII, indeed the chassis cards for
these cars describe them as Bentley 7. The R-Type name, which is
now usually applied, stems from the RT chassis series.
This R-Type saloon, with a automatic gearbox, was built for The Clyde Automobile Company, Rolls-Royce distributors for Scotland and displayed at the 1953 Scottish Motor Show after which used as their demonstrator until being sold to a Mr Bannister of Unterluss, Germany in April 1954. The next recorded owner was Sir Robert Evans who lived in Bray, Berkshire; he purchased the car in 1959. In 1973 this Bentley R-Type was sold and shipped to Canada where it remained in one family ownership until being purchased and return to the UK approximately two years ago. Whilst in Canada, a complete 'ground up' restoration was started, the body and all of its parts were removed and the chassis restored. The bodywork has been repaired and repainted in Maroon and Black, the bumpers and much of the chrome-work has been re-plated, the engine and gearbox were taken out of the chassis and appears to have had work carried out to the engine and carburettors. The vendor believes that this car is almost complete, it is supplied with the original grey interior, all the glasswork, exhaust system and original key. The body and bulkhead are not securely fitted to the chassis and are ready to be removed again so the chassis can be finished and rewired before final assembly, the same applies to the engine and gearbox which we are informed are complete. The car is supplied with a V5C registration document retaining the original registration number 'LUS25'. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a Bentley R-Type with an automatic gearbox which can be restored to concours condition in your choice of colour and trim or just reassemble to make a very usable car.
This R-Type saloon, with a automatic gearbox, was built for The Clyde Automobile Company, Rolls-Royce distributors for Scotland and displayed at the 1953 Scottish Motor Show after which used as their demonstrator until being sold to a Mr Bannister of Unterluss, Germany in April 1954. The next recorded owner was Sir Robert Evans who lived in Bray, Berkshire; he purchased the car in 1959. In 1973 this Bentley R-Type was sold and shipped to Canada where it remained in one family ownership until being purchased and return to the UK approximately two years ago. Whilst in Canada, a complete 'ground up' restoration was started, the body and all of its parts were removed and the chassis restored. The bodywork has been repaired and repainted in Maroon and Black, the bumpers and much of the chrome-work has been re-plated, the engine and gearbox were taken out of the chassis and appears to have had work carried out to the engine and carburettors. The vendor believes that this car is almost complete, it is supplied with the original grey interior, all the glasswork, exhaust system and original key. The body and bulkhead are not securely fitted to the chassis and are ready to be removed again so the chassis can be finished and rewired before final assembly, the same applies to the engine and gearbox which we are informed are complete. The car is supplied with a V5C registration document retaining the original registration number 'LUS25'. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a Bentley R-Type with an automatic gearbox which can be restored to concours condition in your choice of colour and trim or just reassemble to make a very usable car.