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1948 Bentley Mark VI

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 21, 2025.

$10,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

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The car

Year
1948
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)
Chassis
B31DZ
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 26% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,625 to $35,125
Median$24,420
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 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 $12,625 and $35,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, April 30, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2025$34,000
1950 Bentley Mark VI SaloonMecum, June 6, 2025MecumJune 6, 2025$13,000
1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 27, 2026$11,500
1951 Bentley Mark VIMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$10,000
1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2025$26,000
1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, June 21, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 21, 2026$22,500
1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2025$23,300
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$37,000