The Bentley R Type, manufactured from 1952 to 1955, was the successor to the post-war Mark VI and became the second series of Bentley automobiles. Serving as a transitional model before the introduction of the S series cars in 1955, the R Type was essentially a larger-boot version of the Mk VI. It was offered in standard body form, but customers also had the option of selecting coachbuilt versions from renowned firms such as H. J. Mulliner & Co., Park Ward, and others.
Despite its similarities to the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn in terms of radiator grilles and carburation, the Bentley R Type was the more popular choice among buyers. During its production run, approximately 2,500 units of the
