1931 Bentley 8-Litre Sports Coupe Cabriolet by Barker
Bid to at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 16, 2014. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1931
- Make and model
- Bentley 3 Litre, 4½ Litre, 6½ Litre, Speed Six and 8 Litre
- Generation
- 3 Litre, 4½ Litre, 6½ Litre, Speed Six and 8 Litre (1921 to 1931)
- Chassis
- YR5099
Against comparable sales
Middle half of sales$485,000 to $1,937,500
Median$662,500
Sales behind it10Likely
From 10 sales of the Bentley 3 Litre, 4½ Litre, 6½ Litre, Speed Six and 8 Litre (1921 to 1931) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $485,000 and $1,937,500.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Bentley Eight Litre Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Sept. 20, 2025 | $725,000 |
| 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Sports Coupe Cabriolet by BarkerRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $2,000,000 |
| 1931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by MurphyRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 24, 2025 | $2,900,000 |
| 1930 Bentley Speed Six Sports TourerGooding Christie's, Sept. 20, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Sept. 20, 2025 | $1,900,000 |
| 1929 Bentley 'Speed Six Le Mans' Sports TourerGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $480,000 |
| 1929 Bentley Speed Six Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $1,950,000 |
| 1927 Bentley 6½-Litre Short Chassis "Bob-Tail" Tourer in the style of CorsicaRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $600,000 |
| 1927 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Four-Seater Sports by Vanden PlasRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $500,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2014 | Did not sell (this sale)RM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | ||
| Aug. 16, 2025 | SoldRM Sotheby's | RM Sotheby's | $2,205,000 |