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1953 Bentley R-Type H.J. Mulliner Continental Fastback

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on Aug. 14, 2026.

$786,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $710,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 8, 2026.

Photo: Broad Arrow Auctions

The car

Year
1953
Make and model
Bentley Mark VI and R-Type
Generation
Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955)
Miles shown
81,435
Chassis
BC2LC

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 30 comparable sales, 1709% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Fixed-Head Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$15,250
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$37,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 20, 2026$6,100
1953 BENTLEY R-TYPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$70,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Continental H.J. Mulliner FastbackMecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$810,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Empress Saloon by HooperBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2025$40,250
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$3,000
1953 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$15,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 16, 2025Did not sellGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's
Jan. 17, 2026SoldMecumMecum$891,000
Aug. 14, 2026Sold (this sale)Broad ArrowBroad Arrow81,435$786,000