1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback
Bid to at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025. The car did not sell.
The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- 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
- BC2LC
Against comparable sales
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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 3, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 3, 2026 | $37,000 |
| 1953 BENTLEY R-TYPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026 | Barrett-Jackson | Jan. 22, 2026 | $70,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 12, 2025 | $15,000 |
| 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental FastbackGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | March 7, 2025 | $1,100,000 |
| 1954 Bentley R-Type Continental FastbackGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 15, 2026 | $1,100,000 |
| 1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, June 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 21, 2026 | $22,500 |
| 1954 Bentley R-Type SaloonBring a Trailer, April 29, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 29, 2026 | $25,540 |
| 1952 Bentley Mark VIBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 31, 2025 | $23,300 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 16, 2025 | Did not sell (this sale)Gooding Christie's | Gooding Christie's | ||
| Jan. 17, 2026 | SoldMecum | Mecum | $891,000 | |
| Aug. 14, 2026 | SoldBroad Arrow | Broad Arrow | 81,435 | $786,000 |