1953 Bentley R-Type Continental H.J. Mulliner Fastback
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026.
$891,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $810,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- Make and model
- Bentley Mark VI and R-Type
- Generation
- Mark VI and R-Type (1946 to 1955)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- BC2LC
- 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, 1964% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Fixed-Head Coupe ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 15, 2026 | $15,250 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type H.J. Mulliner Continental FastbackBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Aug. 14, 2026 | $710,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 3, 2026 | $37,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, March 20, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | March 20, 2026 | $6,100 |
| 1953 BENTLEY R-TYPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 22, 2026 | $70,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Empress Saloon by HooperBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 7, 2025 | $40,250 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 16, 2025 | $3,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 12, 2025 | $15,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2025 | Did not sellGooding Christie's | Gooding Christie's | ||
| Jan. 17, 2026 | Sold (this sale)Mecum | Mecum | $891,000 | |
| Aug. 14, 2026 | SoldBroad Arrow | Broad Arrow | 81,435 | $786,000 |