{"id":21572,"date":"2019-06-03T11:46:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T15:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=21572"},"modified":"2022-02-17T15:46:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T20:46:54","slug":"1953-bentley-r-type-saloon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/import-inventory\/sold-import\/1953-bentley-r-type-saloon","title":{"rendered":"1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 1952, Bentley boosted the size of its engine to 4566cc in the so-called \u201cbig bore, small boot\u201d models. The company also rectified the \u201csmall boot\u201d criticism with \u201cR\u201d Type chassis, whose wheelbase remained 10 feet but whose overall length was extended eight inches at the rear, to create a useful luggage space.<\/p>\n

GM\u2019s four-speed Hydra-matic automatic transmission became available on the R-Type in 1953, and was soon standardised. The model’s new welded box chassis was strengthened by cruciform bracing, central lubrication was standard, and the ride stiffness could be adjusted via a column lever. Standard accessories included a radio, a heater, a fitted tool kit, leather upholstery, and a sunroof. In all 2,320 R-Types would be built during the car\u2019s four years of production.<\/p>\n