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Bentley R-Type (1952 to 1955)

The Bentley R-Type was introduced in 1952. This new series of luxury cars were offered as Standard bodied saloons, which featured bodywork b...

The Bentley R-Type was introduced in 1952. This new series of luxury cars were offered as Standard bodied saloons, which featured bodywork by Bentley, but the R-Type was also sold as a rolling chassis for independent coachbuilders to body. The R-Type was fitted with a 4.6L inline six engine. A performance version known as the R-Type Continental was sold as the top of the line variant. The Bentley R-Type was in production until 1955.

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Model years for Bentley R-Type (1952 to 1955)

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1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Fort Worth, TX, USA

1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

TMU

Sold

$1,127,500

RM Sotheby's

May 2, 2015

Details

SAVE

1953 Bentley R-Type Standard Steel Saloon

Elmbridge, GBR

1953 Bentley R-Type Standard Steel Saloon

26k mi

Automatic

RHD

Not Sold

Historics

Mar 7, 2015

Details

SAVE

Paris, FRA

Bentley Type R 4½-Litre Coupé 1954

TMU

Not Sold

Bonhams

Feb 5, 2015

Details

SAVE

1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by Franay

Paris, FRA

1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by Franay

TMU

Not Sold

RM Sotheby's

Feb 4, 2015

Details

SAVE

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Phoenix, AZ, USA

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

68k mi

Sold

$1,525,000

RM Sotheby's

Jan 16, 2015

Details

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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Monterey, CA, USA

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

TMU

Sold

$1,210,000

RM Sotheby's

Jan 16, 2015

Details

SAVE

Kansas City, MO, USA

1953 Bentley R Type

81k mi

Sold

$17,500

Mecum

Dec 5, 2014

Details

SAVE

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental 4½ -Litre Sports Saloon

London, GBR

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental 4½ -Litre Sports Saloon

TMU

Not Sold

Bonhams

Nov 30, 2014

Details

SAVE

1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback

Solihull, GBR

1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback

TMU

Not Sold

Iconic Auctioneers

Nov 16, 2014

Details

SAVE

Schaumburg, IL, USA

1953 Bentley R Type

8k mi

Not Sold

$18,500

Mecum

Oct 10, 2014

Details

SAVE

New Forest, GBR

1954 Bentley R-Type 4½-Litre Saloon

TMU

Not Sold

Bonhams

Sep 6, 2014

Details

SAVE

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

TMU

Sold

£1,012,000

Iconic Auctioneers

Sep 4, 2014

Details

SAVE

Monterey, CA, USA

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

TMU

Sold

$1,210,000

RM Sotheby's

Aug 16, 2014

Details

SAVE

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by Franay

Monaco, MCO

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by Franay

TMU

Sold

€700,000

RM Sotheby's

May 10, 2014

Details

SAVE

1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

Phoenix, AZ, USA

1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

TMU

Sold

$176,000

RM Sotheby's

Jan 17, 2014

Details

SAVE

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental 'Fastback' Sports Saloon

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

1954 Bentley R-Type Continental 'Fastback' Sports Saloon

TMU

Not Sold

Bonhams

Jan 16, 2014

Details

SAVE

Elmbridge, GBR

1953 Bentley R-Type

Original & Highly Original

37k mi

Automatic

RHD

Sold

£33,600

Historics

Nov 30, 2013

Details

SAVE

Lot 301: 1953 Bentley R-Type

Sold

£33,600 ($55,000)

37,161 mi
Location: Elmbridge, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

Elmbridge, GBR

1953 Bentley R-Type Standard Steel Saloon

Project

69k mi

Automatic

RHD

Sold

£7,500

Historics

Mar 9, 2013

Details

SAVE

Lot 302: 1953 Bentley R-Type Standard Steel Saloon

Sold

£7,500 ($11,193)

69,836 mi
Location: Elmbridge, GBR
Originality:
Project

Vehicles that are partially operable or non-operable that are suitable for restoration or customization.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner & co.

TMU

Automatic

Sold

$1,622,500

RM Sotheby's

Aug 18, 2012

Details

SAVE

1954 Bentley R-Type Coupé by Abbott of Farnham

Trafford, GBR

1954 Bentley R-Type Coupé by Abbott of Farnham

Original & Highly Original

TMU

Automatic

RHD

Sold

£112,000

Historics

May 26, 2012

Details

SAVE

Lot 277: 1954 Bentley R-Type Coupé by Abbott of Farnham

Sold

£112,000 ($175,504)

TMU
Location: Trafford, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD

Vehicle Details

WEBSITE

1954 Bentley R Type Lightweight Saloon by H J Mulliner

Trafford, GBR

1954 Bentley R Type Lightweight Saloon by H J Mulliner

Original & Highly Original

94k mi

Automatic

RHD

Not Sold

Historics

Feb 18, 2012

Details

SAVE

Lot 254: 1954 Bentley R Type Lightweight Saloon by H J Mulliner

Not Sold

94,000 mi
Location: Trafford, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD