Lot 244
1993 Bentley Continental R Project Car
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Equipped with a 6.75 L Garrett-turbocharged V8 engine, GM 4L80-E automatic transmission, and rear wheel drive. It features self-leveling hydraulic suspension (with adaptive ride/Automatic Ride Control) and ventilated disc brakes at the front with twin calipers. A sport mode stiffens the suspension and sharpens the transmission shift to improve already superb riding characteristics.
Exterior in a light cream paint with a with a medium brown leather interior. This was the first Rolls Royce car to ever have a center console with the shifter mounted. The Continental R was the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful Bentley automobile of its day. It was also the most expensive production car in the world at its introduction at $248,000.00.
This lot will transfer with a title only. NC inspection is unavailable. This lot subject to a reserve.
Payment accepted only by wire transfer. 15% Buyer's Premium for in-house, telephone & absentee bidding. 20% buyer's premium for live internet bidding through a third party host.
For winning bidders in NC, titling of vehicle will be obtained by Leland Little Auctions, provided all applicable fees and taxes are paid.
Private Estate Wake Forest, North Carolina
Cars runs and drives great; suspension works as expected; most components operate as they should; new battery and fuel pump; rare car with only 1236 produced.
This car was designated a salvage in California in 2003, issued a rebuilt title in 2009, and deemed a total loss in 2012 with a rebuilt title issued at the same time; steering rack needs replacement/rebuild; windshield wipers are missing; climate controls are inoperable, missing components unknown; wood trim on doors and some rear deck with sun damage; trunk lock is broken; trunk and hood supports inoperable; car has had repaints in numerous areas.
