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

VIN: BC16B
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RM Sotheby's
Buckinghamshire, GBR
13,971 mi
Manual
RHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • COMPS (20)
  • TAXONOMY

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Market Summary

The Bentley R-Type Continental (1952 to 1955) market. See Similar Markets

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The Bentley R-Type Continental was the top of the line variant for the Bentley R-Type. Introduced in 1952, the Continental featured a tuned ... Learn more.
There are 6 Bentley R-Type for sale across all model years (1952 to 1955) and variants, 3 are Continental and 2 are model year 1953 . There were 14 Continental sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 20 comps for this 1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner indicating a price range from $647,922 - $1,068,977 .

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Jul 8, 2025
Not Sold at RM Sotheby's
13,971 mi · Buckinghamshire, GBR

Comps

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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 18k mi TMU
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$1,215,000
Mar 7, 2025
81% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

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Model Generation
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Powertrain
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Mileage
  • TMU
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Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 38k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
Aug 16, 2025
77% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

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Year
Make
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Model Generation
Model Variant
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Mileage
  • 37K - 56K
Body
Vehicle Type
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Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
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1953 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 81k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
Aug 16, 2025
72% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • TMU
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1953
Model Family
Model Variant
Continental
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.6L I6 (IOE)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
13,971 mi
VIN
BC16B
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Green
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan

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