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The Bentley R-Type shared a nearly identical front end to the Mark VI. They were given custom coachwork and powered by a straight-6 engine fed by twin SU carburetors. The base engine displaced 4.6 liters while the Continental version had a larger bore and a displacement size of 4.9 liters.

The cars had a four-speed manual transmission with a four-speed automatic being offered as optional equipment.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2010
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Barrett-Jackson Flavors Its January Scottsdale Auction With NASCAR Treats
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The 42nd annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale (Ariz.) Collector Car Event, the first of four set for live coverage in 2013, kicks off the auction season in grand style as some of the world's most sought-after machines cross the block starting Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. SP...[Read more...]

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