The R Type is the second series of post-war Bentley automobiles, replacing the Mark VI. Essentially a larger-boot version of the Mk VI. The R-Type Continental was a high-performance version of the R-Type. They had essentially the same engine as the standard R Type, but with modified carburation, induction and exhaust manifolds along with higher gear ratios. It was the fastest four-seat car in production at the time. 208 R-Type Continentals were made, coachwork for 193 of these cars was completed by H. J. Mulliner and Co. who mainly built them in fastback coupe form. This car is one of the very few others built by another coachbuilder, Park Ward, it is one of the most stylish R-Types and is the only left-hand drive, two light convertible ever built by Park Ward. John D. Rockefeller, who was then the richest man in the world, bought this car in 1954 Engine; 280 cu in 6 cyl