Beschreibung:

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. As with its predecessor, a standard body was available as well coachbuilt versions by firms including H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward, Harold Radford, Freestone and Webb and others. Even by this date, there was little difference (other than the radiator grilles and the carburation) between the standard Bentley R Type and the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, though Bentley was still the more popular marque. 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 Mark VII. Indeed the chassis cards for these cars describe them as Bentley 7. The R-Type name, which is now usually applied, stems from chassis series RT. The front of the saloon model was identical to the Mark VI, but the boot (trunk) was almost doubled in capacity and the engine increased in displacement from 4¼ to 4½ litres. This most elegant example is presented in the attractive colour scheme of navy blue over cream with the paintwork finished to a high standard. The huge restoration that this motorcar has clearly undergone was completed approximately two years ago and, according to the vendor, to a very high standard. The interior is completely new and the seats have been finished in a new navy leather piped in cream. The headlining is also new as indeed are the carpets. All the woodwork has been taken out and refinished to a very high standard in keeping with the rest of the car. 252UXH is also mechanically superb with a rebuilt engine being fitted at time of restoration. Since then, it has been impeccably maintained by marque specialists, Hofmann's of Henley. The vendor, a respected and experienced collector, notes that it also 'drives very well and presents flawlessly'. A fine car in extremely good order.