Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Chrysler Imperial LeBaron is a full-size luxury hardtop coupe, 1969 model year.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Chrysler Imperial LeBaron | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 440 cu in (7.2 litre) V8 |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 350hp |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Body style | - | Two-door hardtop coupe |
| Year | - | 1969 |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Chrysler Imperial LeBaron. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
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Buy or hire the Imperial LeBaron if...
A large American luxury hardtop from the fuselage-styled era of Chrysler's Imperial line. Wedding and classic-car hire firms use it for its size and 1960s American presence rather than outright rarity.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Chrysler Imperial LeBaron?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Chrysler Imperial LeBaron is a full-size luxury hardtop coupe, 1969 model year.
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