1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Market Value & Price History
The 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental has a current market value of $808,350 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2001 between $786,000 and $1,215,000. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. 2 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 14 verified auction sales for the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental (12 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Value as of Nov 4, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $786,000 | 81,435 mi | — |
| Jan 17, 2026 | $891,000 | 81,431 mi | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $918,000 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1,215,000 | — | Manual |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $747,500 | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 641,250 GBP | — | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $1,435,000 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $1,210,000 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2015 | $1,525,000 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2014 | $1,210,000 | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2012 | $1,622,500 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2008 | 308,000 GBP | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | $253,000 | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2001 | $129,600 | — | — |
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How much is a 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental worth?
A 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental is worth approximately $808,350 as of Nov 4, 2026, based on 14 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $786,000 and $1,215,000; the full verified range is $129,600 to $1,622,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental cost new?
The 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental carried an original MSRP of $185,000. Verified examples now trade around $808,350.
How much has the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental is worth about 337% more than its original MSRP of $185,000, with verified examples now trading around $808,350. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 14 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental sales in total.
Are 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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