Grand Touring Cars.
Following the break brought about by the Second World War Bentley resumed production of civilian automobiles relocating its plant from Derby to Crewe.
There, Bentley engineers produced R-Type Continentals for three years, from June 1952 to April 1955.
These cars were derivatives of the Standard Steel R-Type, the second series in Bentley's postwar luxury lineup.

The R-Type Continental's chassis was specially built incorporating special components, including a high performance engine, and fitted with a very special light weight bodies designed and built under the close supervision of Rolls-Royce.
One of the world's most expensive automobiles, only about 208 R-Type Continentals were built in total.

After the R-Type Continental the Continental S1 (1955–1959), S2 (1959–1962), and S3 (1962–1965) were delivered beginning in March 1955.
The first was well received and 49 were built.
The S2 delivered from July 1959, debuted with a new L Series V-8 engine,.
It also incorporated previously optional amenities, air conditioning and power-steering.
The S3, delivered from September 1962, was distinguishable principally by having four headlamps instead of two in the front wings.

In 2015 a 1952 R Type Continental, in unrestored condition, sold for over $1 million USD.

The second generation of the Continental ended with deliveries in November 1965 after the September 1965 introduction of the unitary construction T Series.
The Continental nameplate would not be revived until 1984.
Grand Touring Cars. Following the break brought about by the Second World War Bentley resumed production of civilian automobiles relocating its plant from Derby to Crewe. There, Bentley engineers produced R-Type Continentals for three years, from June 1952 to April 1955. These cars were derivatives of the Standard Steel R-Type, the second series in Bentley's postwar luxury lineup.
The R-Type Continental's chassis was specially built incorporating special components, including a high performance engine, and fitted with a very special light weight bodies designed and built under the close supervision of Rolls-Royce. One of the world's most expensive automobiles, only about 208 R-Type Continentals were built in total.
After the R-Type Continental the Continental S1 (1955–1959), S2 (1959–1962), and S3 (1962–1965) were delivered beginning in March 1955. The first was well received and 49 were built. The S2 delivered from July 1959, debuted with a new L Series V-8 engine,. It also incorporated previously optional amenities, air conditioning and power-steering. The S3, delivered from September 1962, was distinguishable principally by having four headlamps instead of two in the front wings.
In 2015 a 1952 R Type Continental, in unrestored condition, sold for over $1 million USD.
The second generation of the Continental ended with deliveries in November 1965 after the September 1965 introduction of the unitary construction T Series. The Continental nameplate would not be revived until 1984.
Bentley Continental