1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

The R-Type Continental was the fastest production four-passenger car in the world, capable of approaching 115 mph in total comfort. Its wonderfully streamlined coachwork was the result of collaboration between H.J. Mulliner and Bentley's own staff at Crewe. Extensive testing and alterations helped to create the aerodynamic shape and by the late summer of 1951, the drawings and scale models became reality with the creation of the prototype.

Every weight-saving technique, including heavy use of aluminum in body, bumpers, seat, and window frames, was used at the time to enhance performance. Power was supplied by a 4.5-liter OHV inline six-cylinder engine. Production began in early 1952 with just 208 produced.

The first owner of this R Type Continental was R. Montague Burton who had established a successful chain of clothing stores throughout the U.K. and supplied 25% of the uniforms for the English military during WWII. His stores claimed to offer a 5 Guinea gentleman's suit for 5 Shillings and if you got a complete outfit, you would have gotten 'the full Monty', thus the derivation of the famous phrase.

The R-Type Continental was powered by a 4.9-liter six-cylinder engine, producing 202 horsepower, and was capable of speeds up to 120 miles per hour.

This car was ordered with several features including bespoke luggage, a special speedometer, a recess in the left-hand door providing space for picnic equipment, and two standard and two high-frequency horns.