 | The 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental H.J. Mulliner Sports Saloon is a rare luxury fastback, with only 207 produced between 1952–1955. As the world’s fastest 4-seater at launch, it featured a lightweight 4.9-litre engine, aerodynamic aluminum bodywork, and a 120 mph top speed. |
| Rolls-Royce's six-cylinder engine had been enlarged from 4,257cc to 4,556cc in 1951, and with an increase in compression ratio the maximum power output was 153bhp. Power was further increased with the introduction of a 4,887cc engine on the 'D' and 'E' series cars in May 1954. Built for export only at first, the Continental was the most expensive car in the world. |  |
 | 193 Sports Saloons were bodied by H.J. Mulliner. This example may be had in London through Broad Arrow for £475,000. |
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