1954 Bentley RType Saloon with Rolls Royce Silver Dawn trim

From Wikipedia. the free encyclopediaBentley R TypeOverviewManufacturer Bentley MotorsAlso called Bentley Mark VIIProduction 1952–19552323 builtAssembly Crewe. United KingdomBody and chassisClass Luxury carBody style Standard 4-door saloon; otherwise as arranged with coachbuilder by customerLayout FRRelated Rolls-Royce Silver DawnPowertrainEngine 4. 6 L IOE straight-6130 hp (97 kW)(estimate)[1]Transmission 4-speed manual4-speed automatic (optional)DimensionsWheelbase 120 in (3. 48 mm) [2]Length 200 in (5. 80 mm) [2]Width 69 in (1. 53 mm) [2]Height 64. 5 in (1. 38 mm) [2]ChronologyPredecessor Mark VISuccessor S1The R Type is the second series of post-war Bentley automobiles. 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 as coachbuilt versions by firms including H. J. Mulliner & Co. . Park Ward. Harold Radford. Freestone and Webb and others. Other than the radiator grilles and the carburation there was little difference between the standard Bentley R Type and the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. The R Type was the more popular marque. with some 2. 00 units manufactured during its run to the Silver Dawn's 760. Registration is good till 11/2015 and ready to drive.