An extremely rare and important original owner's handbook / manual for the 1953 Bentley Continental R with Serial No. BC3C (see the attached sheet showing the ownership history of this car). 

" Bentley Continental Sports Saloon - with instructions for running and maintenance  " .   

A hardbound handbook, with snap cover, 132 pages, fold-out color electric wiring diagram, and black & white photos and illustrations.

The text is written in English.

This owner's manual was issued for the 1953 Bentley Continental R-type (a manual transmission car) with chassis number BC3C .  

The factory publishing information is:  Number XI  .

This righthand drive Bentley motor car was originally sold on 7th September 1953 to H. C. Coriat by the H. A. Fox & Co. Bentley dealership in the UK.  Later it was resold in 1960 by Jack Barclay Ltd. (who attached their dealership advertising sheets to the front endpapers).

This is a First Edition that was published in 1953 by Bentley Motors (1931) LTD. in the UK . 

This owner's manual is complete and in Good+ condition with general wear, soiling and some dry staining. 

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