Bentley Continental R Mulliner "Wide-Body" VIN. SCBZB26E8YCX63302, 2000
Bentley Continental I
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US$57,120 USD | Sold
- VIN. SCBZB26E8YCX63302
- 6,750cc OHV V8 Engine
- 420bhp at 5,500rpm
- 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- The Frankfurt Motor Show Car
- Air-shipped to CA for Pebble Beach unveil
- Vancouver Canada press event car
- Incredible specification by Bentley
All of the 131 Bentley Continental R Mulliner "Wide-Body" cars built are special in their own right, but this particular example stands above the rest. This car was specially built as the Frankfurt Motor Show Car. As a result of its intended purpose to get people excited about the new model, the car has a tremendous list of bespoke features throughout. Copies of the original order forms document each individual nuance that makes this build so unique. After being displayed in Frankfurt, the car was then air shipped to Los Angeles where it would make its Stateside unveiling at Pebble Beach. After wowing crowds in both Europe and the U.S., the R was sent to Vancouver for the Canadian release.
After the press event in Canada, the R would return to the U.S. with Manhattan, New York as its final destination under Bentleys care. The cars famous world tour is documented in the impressive history file.
In the hands of its private owners, it has been wonderfully preserved and diligently maintained. Under its current stewardship, the rare coupe has been part of a wonderful collection and has been maintained with an open checkbook. All of the common issues that are known to effect the model have been addressed and remedied by marque specialists, with invoices documenting the care. With this Continental R Mulliner Wide-Body's incredible provenance, outstanding cosmetic and mechanical condition, and impressive history file, it becomes clear why this is a must have for any serious collector.
Cost
209,774 AED
