1948 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe by Park Ward
Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.
$63,840Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $57,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1948
- Make and model
- Bentley Mark VI and R-Type
- Generation
- Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955)
- Chassis
- B155DZ
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 30 comparable sales, 45% over its top.
Middle half of sales$10,025 to $39,250
Median$22,900
Sales behind it30Likely
From 30 sales of the Bentley Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,025 and $39,250.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Bentley Mark VI Saloon Coupe by James YoungRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Oct. 8, 2026 | $30,000 |
| 1948 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 21, 2025 | $10,000 |
| 1948 Bentley Mark VI Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 25, 2025 | $9,000 |
| 1948 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, April 30, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 30, 2025 | $34,000 |
| 1948 Bentley Mark VI ProjectBring a Trailer, April 22, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | April 22, 2025 | $7,200 |
| 1949 BENTLEY MARK VI CUSTOM LAWRENCETUNE SPECIALBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 23, 2026 | $40,000 |
| 1946 Bentley Mark VI Park Ward Drophead Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 19, 2026 | $6,600 |
| 1950 BENTLEY MARK VI BOATTAIL SPEEDSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 21, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 21, 2026 | $11,000 |