1952 Bentley Mark VI Drophead Coupe
Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 1, 2023.
$137,500Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $125,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1952
- Make and model
- Bentley Mark VI and R-Type
- Generation
- Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955)
- Version
- Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- S23C
- 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 17 comparable sales, 262% over its top.
Middle half of sales$11,500 to $34,500
Median$23,300
Sales behind it17Likely
From 17 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 $11,500 and $34,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, June 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 21, 2026 | $22,500 |
| 1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 31, 2025 | $23,300 |
| 1951 Bentley Mark VIMecum, Oct. 2, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 2, 2025 | $10,000 |
| 1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 30, 2025 | $26,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 3, 2026 | $37,000 |
| 1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 27, 2026 | $11,500 |
| 1953 BENTLEY R-TYPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 22, 2026 | $70,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 12, 2025 | $15,000 |