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Bentley R-Type Continental

A fast 1950s grand tourer shaped for sustained continental travel.

H. J. Mulliner’s lightweight fastback body joined aerodynamic research to understated luxury. Its long roofline and restrained grille remain a template for grand touring proportion.

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Brand: Bentley
Model: R-Type Continental
Year: 1952
Designer: John Blatchley and H. J. Mulliner
Body style: fastback coupé

Available in: EN

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