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Bentley R Type Continental Fastback

1955
SOLD
  • Steering Wheel:
    RHD
  • Transmission:
    Manual
  • Fuel Type:
    Petrol
  • Year:
    1955
  • Colour:
    Tudor Grey
  • Interior Trim:
    St. James Red
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Absolutely superb example
The ultimate variation D Series
Fitted with concealed Air Conditioning
Fully restored by P&A Wood during 2005-2007
Regularly serviced by P and A Wood since restoration
Desirable manual gearbox and bucket seats example
Beautiful Tudor Grey with St James Red hide
Delivered new to the Hon. Lady Hogg
Fantastic opportunity

Chassis number ‘BC59D’ was completed in March 1955 and first owned by the Hon. Lady Hogg. The car’s original registration was ‘PYL 699’ and it left the factory fitted with engine number ‘BCD58’. (The engine currently fitted, ‘BCD26’, was originally in a slightly earlier D-series Continental, ‘BC27D’.) Known subsequent owners are Glanmore Investments (1959); Aire Wool Ltd (1965); A S Baird (1966); William Gilbertson-Hart (1994); Michael Lee (Australia, 2001) and Rudolph Hahnenberger (2003). Air conditioning was added at Mr Lee’s request.

The Continental was fully restored by renowned marque specialists P&A Wood during 2005-2007 for previous owner Rudolph Hahnenberger of Uppsala, Sweden and Harley Street, London, who had registered the car in 2003. There are numerous P&A Wood bills on file testifying to the extent of the rebuild and to Mr Hahnenberger’s no-expense-spared approach to the project (inspection highly recommended).

Stan West acquired the Continental for his collection in December 2009 and the car has continued to be maintained by P&A Wood. Related invoices are on file and the Bentley also comes with a quantity of MoTs. Presented in beautiful condition, ‘BC59D’ represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fine example of the most famous post-war Bentley benefiting from a full restoration by the best in the business.

With its outstanding aerodynamic coachwork, developed by Rolls-Royce stylist John Blatchley in collaboration with coachbuilder H J Mulliner, the R-Type Continental fastback remains the pinnacle of Bentley’s achievements in the post-war era.

Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 33 55 to book an appointment.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson.

  • Technical Data

    • Engine and Drivetrain
      • Steering Wheel
        RHD
  • Contact Details

    DD Classics
    97-101 North Road Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 4HJ
    Telephone
    Opening Hours
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  • Steering Wheel
    RHD
  • Transmission
    Manual
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Year
    1955
  • Colour
    Tudor Grey
  • Interior Trim
    St. James Red
  • Body Type
    Coupe
  • Engine and Drivetrain
    • Steering Wheel
      RHD
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