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1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 4, 2022.

$2,975,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $2,700,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
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
BC38LC
Condition
Concours (1)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 7726% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1954 Bentley R-Type Continental FastbackGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$1,100,000
1954 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, April 29, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 29, 2026$25,540
1954 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 22, 2025$10,100
1954 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 25, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2025$9,100
43-Years-Owned 1955 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$34,500
1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 3, 2026$37,000
1953 BENTLEY R-TYPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$70,000
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
March 4, 2022Sold (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$2,975,000
Aug. 15, 2026SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$1,215,000