Ultra-rare 1953 Bentley ordered by 007 author Ian Fleming & left to gather dust goes on sale for an eye-watering sum

A 1953 Bentley custom ordered for James Bond creator Ian Fleming could be yours - but for a hefty sum.

Images from the Gullwing Motor Cars auction house show the stunning white 1953 Bentley R-Type as it prepares to go on sale.

(The 1953 Bentley during its prime.Credit: mediadrumimages)

(The classic motor is set to hit the market. Credit: mediadrumimages)

(The interior of the Bentley is still in amazing condition after 70 years.Credit: mediadrumimages)

Currently covered in a thick layer of dust, this classic car is ready to shine again in the hands of a prospective new owner.

And should you boast the wealth required to purchase this motoring beauty, it will cost you an eye-watering £1.1million.

.Between late 1952 and early 1953, Fleming ordered a new Bentley R-Type Continental on behalf of his dear friend from the British Security Service Ivar Bryce, who is said to have inspired the Bond character Felix Leiter.

The listing reads: “This 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental l Fastback LHD by H.J. Mulliner is an undisputed icon of British motoring and one of the all-time great Bentley models.

“This car, BC10LB, is certainly no exception, as Ian Fleming, creator of the James Bond series, ordered this Bentley for his friend and collaborator Ivar Bryce."

A rare 1964 DB5 is an iconic grand tourer built by the British manufacturer and designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria.

(The Bentley comes with its original matching numbers engine.Credit: mediadrumimages)

(The stunning motor was custom ordered for James Bond creator Ian Fleming.Credit: mediadrumimages)

(At present, the car is covered in a thick layer of dust, although it is ready to shine once more.Credit: mediadrumimages)

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