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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental
The Continental name first entered the company's lexicon in 1952 with the R-Type Continental - arguably the world's first Grand Tourer.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Bentley R-Type
Bentley built the R-Type in 1953. Autoknowtive’s catalog has one: the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 1953
- Brand from
- UK
- Part of
- Volkswagen Group
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 1 car
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