The Continental R was the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful Bentley automobile of its day. It was also the most expensive production car in the world at its introduction in 1991.Ours is a 1994 model year car finished in British Racing Green with complementary Magnolia Hide and green piping. The mileage is just 66,500 miles and t..
'Mavis' as she is affectionately known left the Alvis works on 9 February 1948 and was first registered on 27th. February 1948 in the county of Essex. She is now on her 5th. owner, with a documented 94,000 miles on the clock. The car is in original condition and has never been fully restored, she has seen an on going running restor..
Launched in 1998, the Arnage was manufactured in Crewe from 1998 to 2009 with its Rolls-Royce sibling, the Silver Seraph. They were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were introduced. The new Arnage (Green Label) was to be powered by a BMW V8 engine with Cosworth-engineered, twin..
The Bentley Turbo R was a high-performance model produced from 1985 to 1997 with a total of 7,230 built in the 12 year production period. The 'R' stood for 'Roadholding', to set it apart from its predecessor, the Mulsanne and also sported a revised suspension with wider tyres on alloy wheels; a first for a Bentley. The suspension changes, although ..
Rolls-Royce built two straight-eight powered Bentleys using the 'B'-series eight-cylinder variant of the standard six-cylinder engine (one of which was loaned to HRH Prince Philip who was apparently reluctant to hand it back). These were dubbed 'Scalded Cats' and in the mid-1960s Robin Moore started to plan a similar car based on a R-Type Chassis. ..
The R-Type is the second series of post-war Bentley motorcars and replaced the Mk. VI. Essentially a larger boot version of the Mk. VI. The R-type was a development of the Mk. VI Bentley with several mechanical improvements such as higher rear axle ratios. As with its predecessor, a standard body was available as well as coachbuilt versions by firm..
Bicycle manufacturer William Morris introduced his first car, the 'Bullnose' Oxford, in 1913 starting a tradition of Morris Oxfords that was to continue right up until 1971. With an enviable reputation for reliability and quality, by the end of the 1920s Morris had become Britain's largest car manufacturer holding a 51% share of its home market. Al..
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Hershey event, 5 - 6 October 2022. Offered Without Reserve Please check back soon as our dedicated cataloguing team is preparing the description for this lot. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf22..
Extensive period competition history Continuous ownership history Well maintained throughout its life Purpose built competition special Development dry sump engine Chassis 7089 was ordered through Rossleigh Ltd, Lea-Francis Glasgow agents, order number SRS192, invoice C9943, with the chassis being sent by rail on 7th March 1949. Note..
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12/14 'Skelly' Special Formula 2 Sports-Racing Two-Seater