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1953 Bentley R-Type

1953 Bentley R-Type in Melissa, Mini-Series, 1966 Ep. 6

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

1953 Bentley R-Type

Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time

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johnfromstaffs ◊ 2015-10-21 17:07	Mk VI or R-type Standard Steel Saloon. The image is not clear enough for me to count the slats in the radiator grille, which can offer a clue.
ElSaxo ◊ 2015-10-21 17:20	Ep. 2: Ep. 3: Ep. 4: Ep. 6:
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2015-10-21 23:32	R-type. There is no way that this car was built in 1964, and the number does not appear in Bernard King's book, so I'm ignoring it as spurious. Why was it not possible to show the whole car in the first picture? If you know anything about these cars you will understand that the two models can be identical in front of the c-pillar, even one variant of the three types of grille being used on both types of car just to confuse things. If the aim is to identify cars for the benefit of people who watch the films, why not show as much information as possible from the outset? -- Last edit: 2015-10-21 23:44:14
ElSaxo ◊ 2015-10-21 23:53	I'm sorry, bad choice of pictures indeed...
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2015-10-22 09:45	Thank you for this. The registration number does not appear in the 2006, 2009 or 2012 editions of the Bentley Drivers Club lists "Members and Their Bentleys" either, I have all of these back to 1965, but feel there is no point in looking further. Prototype R-types appeared in 1952, and one or two standard steel saloons only were delivered in that year, but main shipments began in 1953. The cars were a development of the latter Mark VI model, with the 4.5 litre engine, but fitted with a longer chassis behind the rear axle to permit a more flowing tail and a larger luggage boot with an upward opening lid rather than the drop down one on a Mk VI. Complaints had been received that the Mk VI could not accommodate enough luggage for four persons on a weekend away, and comparisons made with the Jaguar Mk VII and various American cars. If going away for longer, the luggage would be sent on by train or van accompanied by one of the servants. Many other changes were made, but, in typical Rolls-Royce fashion, most were invisible to the casual, or even knowledgeable, observer. -- Last edit: 2015-10-22 09:56:18
dsl ◊ 2015-10-22 13:29	The plate was a genuine late 64 issue, but looks fake - as if made from the BFPO format letters instead of normal UK style.

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