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1972 Bentley T1

Sold at RM Sotheby's on July 28, 2012, offered with no reserve.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Bentley T1 and T2
Generation
T1 and T2 (1965 to 1980)
Version
T1 and T2 (1965 to 1980)
Chassis
SBA12679
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 3 comparable sales, 24% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,000 to $14,500
Median$14,000
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Bentley T1 and T2 (1965 to 1980) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,000 and $14,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1967 BENTLEY T1 SALOONBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 20, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 20, 2026$15,000
1967 Bentley T1 SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$14,000
1978 Bentley T2Bring a Trailer, Jan. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 16, 2025$8,000