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1947 BENTLEY MARK VI

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 29, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$97,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $89,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1947
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
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, 158% 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
1948 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$10,000
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 VIMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$10,000
1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2025$26,000
1951 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, July 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 27, 2026$11,500
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