Bentley GRABER 1952

415000 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
2020 Featured Display Car at the Phila.International Automobile Show WON 2019 JULY 11TH BEST IN SHOWALSO BEST IN SHOW at the ROLLS ROYCE -BENTLEY REGIONAL MEET NON PROFIT NEEDS TO SELL ASAP!Price is drastically REDUCEDNon profit (501C3) selling this wonderful Concours Winning classic with all proceeds to charity1952 Bentley Geneva Show CarA total nut and bolt complete restoration to a detail not known before...Absolutely gorgeous is this rare Graber bodied originally displayed at Geneva in 1952 as a FHC however the buyer only wanted a convertible or drophead coupe.Graber accommodated the buyer and six months later the Swiss Industrialist took possession of this rare and most gorgeous automobile.Several years later it found its way to sunny Newport Beach California dressed in its original white finish .....when well known Rolls Royce enthusiast and collector acquired this rare gem he envisioned it in new 'livery' thus its current British Racing Green with stunning Russet leather interior.Read additional belowA most wonderful car where no item has been overlooked during its restoration down to incredible details that so many restorers miss. It was restored from a perfectly solid original car to meet the demands of its anal owner. Take it to the finest Concours and drive there and back as it just did placing 250 miles going and returning with Trophy.Do you know of any other top show car that the owner would drive like this? RECENT AWARD UPDATEBest of Show "Rolls Royce Regional" New Hope Auto Show meet August 12th 2018 July 15th awarded " Best in Show" Newtown Pa. Yet another major trophy to add for this wonderful car.. It also Won Major Award as Best British Automobile at the 2018 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance June 3rdOne of the Top 10 Concours in the USA This incredible and rare Bentley is being sold by a non profit 501C3 that supports homeless shelters, food banks and college education for the most needy.. All proceeds go to it....please do not contact for donations since the scope of the foundation is limited to specific organizations....Thank you.If you want one of the finest in existence and are sincere the Foundation does need to sell it ASAP.We are not here to play games so dont waste our and your time making silly offers.This is a fantastic driving car that steers easily, shifts smoothly and is quite quick..besides being ready for the strictest show judging since every single detail has been gone over.Best of luck for both you and the Foundation This car was seen for years from the 1960's up driving in Newport Beach by handsome Naval Commander (retired) W.C.Bill Wilkinson with the top down and an attractive lady always in his presence .. and always close by the built in liquor cabinet in the dash.I recently received a call from someone who knew the car very well and was friends with W.C.Bill Wilkerson back in the early sixties when the car was finished in white and he confirmed Bill had a drink in one hand and a gorgeous lady alongside as he drove through Newport Beach with the top down while he was always smiling.Tony Handler ,of Rolls Royce fame and well known restorer also serviced the car on occasion and confirmed everything about WCW and his passion for attractive cars and ladies.I have personally placed over 1550 miles on this vehicle and also smiled all the time driving it. I have personally placed over 1550 miles on this vehicle and also smiled all the time driving it. BENTLEY SNEAK TEST DRIVE REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowOn May-31-20 at 11:06:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Numerous inquiries wanted to know the 'Reserve' and the purchase price outright.I replied to the first several that this car was acquired from the estate of one of the largest collections of pristine Rolls Royces and Bentleys in the world.The former owner spent close to $600,000 to acquire it several years ago and it was one of his most favorite cars that he used often to go to his country club at historic John's Island, Florida.Offers will be considered by the non profit that owns it and if one is successful they will have acquired a most magnificent no problem vehicle that will be the pride of any owner.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

2020 Featured Display Car at the Phila.International Automobile Show WON 2019 JULY 11TH BEST IN SHOWALSO BEST IN SHOW at the ROLLS ROYCE -BENTLEY REGIONAL MEET NON PROFIT NEEDS TO SELL ASAP!Price is drastically REDUCEDNon profit (501C3) selling this wonderful Concours Winning classic with all proceeds to charity1952 Bentley Geneva Show CarA total nut and bolt complete restoration to a detail not known before...Absolutely gorgeous is this rare Graber bodied originally displayed at Geneva in 1952 as a FHC however the buyer only wanted a convertible or drophead coupe.Graber accommodated the buyer and six months later the Swiss Industrialist took possession of this rare and most gorgeous automobile.Several years later it found its way to sunny Newport Beach California dressed in its original white finish .....when well known Rolls Royce enthusiast and collector acquired this rare gem he envisioned it in new 'livery' thus its current British Racing Green with stunning Russet leather interior.Read additional belowA most wonderful car where no item has been overlooked during its restoration down to incredible details that so many restorers miss. It was restored from a perfectly solid original car to meet the demands of its anal owner. Take it to the finest Concours and drive there and back as it just did placing 250 miles going and returning with Trophy.Do you know of any other top show car that the owner would drive like this? RECENT AWARD UPDATEBest of Show "Rolls Royce Regional" New Hope Auto Show meet August 12th 2018 July 15th awarded " Best in Show" Newtown Pa. Yet another major trophy to add for this wonderful car.. It also Won Major Award as Best British Automobile at the 2018 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance June 3rdOne of the Top 10 Concours in the USA This incredible and rare Bentley is being sold by a non profit 501C3 that supports homeless shelters, food banks and college education for the most needy.. All proceeds go to it....please do not contact for donations since the scope of the foundation is limited to specific organizations....Thank you.If you want one of the finest in existence and are sincere the Foundation does need to sell it ASAP.We are not here to play games so dont waste our and your time making silly offers.This is a fantastic driving car that steers easily, shifts smoothly and is quite quick..besides being ready for the strictest show judging since every single detail has been gone over.Best of luck for both you and the Foundation This car was seen for years from the 1960's up driving in Newport Beach by handsome Naval Commander (retired) W.C.Bill Wilkinson with the top down and an attractive lady always in his presence .. and always close by the built in liquor cabinet in the dash.I recently received a call from someone who knew the car very well and was friends with W.C.Bill Wilkerson back in the early sixties when the car was finished in white and he confirmed Bill had a drink in one hand and a gorgeous lady alongside as he drove through Newport Beach with the top down while he was always smiling.Tony Handler ,of Rolls Royce fame and well known restorer also serviced the car on occasion and confirmed everything about WCW and his passion for attractive cars and ladies.I have personally placed over 1550 miles on this vehicle and also smiled all the time driving it. I have personally placed over 1550 miles on this vehicle and also smiled all the time driving it. BENTLEY SNEAK TEST DRIVE REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC - YouTubeVideo will open in a new windowOn May-31-20 at 11:06:14 PDT, seller added the following information:Numerous inquiries wanted to know the 'Reserve' and the purchase price outright.I replied to the first several that this car was acquired from the estate of one of the largest collections of pristine Rolls Royces and Bentleys in the world.The former owner spent close to $600,000 to acquire it several years ago and it was one of his most favorite cars that he used often to go to his country club at historic John's Island, Florida.Offers will be considered by the non profit that owns it and if one is successful they will have acquired a most magnificent no problem vehicle that will be the pride of any owner.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	415000 USD
Make:	Bentley
Model:	GRABER
Year:	1952
Mileage:	1100 MI
Engine:	Six
Transmission:	4 speed

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Bentley GRABER 1952

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