Fiskens
14 Queens Gate, Place Mews, LONDON
SW7 5BQ
1954 Bentley R-Type Continental LHD Fastback Sports Saloon b SOLD
One of 43 left hand drive examples built
Ordered new by Mr A. Shuman with lightweight seats, chromium plated mouldings and the unique special-order of part crocodile interior
First delivered to California where she remained for over half a century before returning to Europe
BC42LC is the first R-Type Continental to be factory fitted with an automatic gearbox, later upgraded to the highly desirable manual specification by marque authority P&A Wood
Well documented maintenance, including re-finishing in “Smoke Green” in 1976, a full re-trim to embossed faux crocodile hide in 1995 and more recent maintenance completed by Frank Dale & Stepsons
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