This 1954 Bentley R-Type Saloon is known as Bertie has been driven

　　and enjoyed for 45,000 miles over the past 12-years by an

　　enthusiastic RROC and DBC member. As a reliable tour car and an

　　award winner at RROC meets, this Bentley has been restored as

　　needed while still retaining many original features. If you are

　　looking for a delightful tour car that can cruise comfortably at 65

　　miles per hour, Bertie might be a great fit! Bertie was born as

　　B66WH and was special ordered by The Car Mart, Ltd for CR

　　Millbourn, Esq. for delivery in January 1954. It was imported into

　　the US to Philadelphia in about 1973. It was then acquired by Terry

　　Saxe from Rochester, WA. By about 2011, Bertie had made its way to

　　Surrey, BC, Canada to its present owner, Dave Baron. For the past

　　13 years, Bertie has been driven regularly on tours and to various

　　shows all over North America. In 2019, Bertie benefited from a

　　complete engine rebuild and in 2022 a complete repaint. The Big

　　Boot R-Types make for wonderful tour cars. The large trunk allows

　　room for luggage, the massive sunroof is a joy and the higher

　　horsepower engine combined with the automatic transmission makes

　　for comfortable touring. The R-Type is not too large nor too small.

　　They love to be driven hard, handle well and are very reliable. The

　　livery is featured in its original color combination of Midnight

　　Blue over Dove Gray. The recent repaint is beautiful with excellent

　　shine and luster. Overall, the paint and exterior are what we refer

　　to as tour quality but can be proudly displayed at most all

　　concours events. The chrome and stainless-steel trim are original

　　and in very good condition. There is light scratching from use, but

　　overall, it is very nice and presents with a consistent patina. We

　　love the Bridgestone black wall steel belted radial tires next to

　　the Dove Gray wheel covers. The interior is a blend of original

　　gray leather with Dark Blue contrasting piping. The two front

　　bottom cushions have been refinished in new leather and the color

　　match is spot on. The seats are very comfortable and designed for

　　cross country touring. The original leather is dried and cracked,

　　but still looks good and is consistent in its patina. The newer

　　Dark Blue Wilton wool carpeting has gray leather binding and is in

　　overall very good condition. The massive sunroof opens easily and

　　is a pleasure to enjoy while driving. The burl walnut is in overall

　　good condition. There are portions of cracked finish, but many of

　　the highly visible sections have been refinished and is in nice

　　condition. The instruments work well, but the clock and radio are

　　not working. The engine compartment detailing is in nice condition.

　　The engine was detailed when it was completely rebuilt in 2019 and

　　looks great today. Many touring advancements include the addition

　　of a spin on oil filter, radials, an electroinc ignition, LED brake

　　and taillights and an auxiliary electric cooling fan (for mountains

　　and traffic). The flashlight is missing from the engine

　　compartment, but replacements are available. The 4.6 liter straight

　　six-cylinder engine produces 130 hp and with its four-speed

　　HydraMatic automatic transmission Bertie is a blast to drive. The

　　engine sounds great with nice power. There is a slight lifter noise

　　at certain RPMs. Its 120-inch wheelbase makes it easy to maneuver

　　and a delight to drive. This Bentley has a wonderful road feel. The

　　RHD steering is very stable and has little play. The chassis is

　　mostly all original and has never really been cleaned or detailed.

　　the Bjur central lubricating system works well, and the rear

　　leather gaiter leave spring covers are newer and in very good

　　condition. It does not have the rot that you often see in UK cars.

　　Bertie comes complete with many spares, including spare paint,

　　leather dye, detailed service and repair receipts, owner

　　maintenance logs and much more. Included in the sale are the

　　original jack and most of the large tools, the small tools tray

　　with most of the small tools and the original Owner's Handbook.

　　Bertie is ready to show, drive and enjoy. For more details and

　　information please call or text Harry Clark at 1. or

　　email us at [email protected]. The Bentley is available

　　for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer

　　FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate

　　shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are

　　interested in financing.