1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Market Value & Price History
The 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental has a current market value of $1,026,750 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $786,000 and $1,215,000. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 verified auction sales for the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental (4 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 14, 2026. Value as of Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $1,215,000 | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $786,000 | 81,435 mi | — |
| Jan 17, 2026 | $891,000 | 81,431 mi | Manual |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1,215,000 | — | Manual |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 641,250 GBP | — | Manual |
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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental worth?
A 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental is worth approximately $1,026,750 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 5 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $786,000 and $1,215,000. 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 $1,026,750.
How many 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 5 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental sales in total.
Is the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental going up or down in value?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental on DriveIndex.
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