# Bentley R-Type Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Bentley R-Type.

### Overview
- **Make:** Bentley
- **Model:** R-Type
- **Generation:** R-Type
- **Production Years:** 1952–1955
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bentley/r-type
- **Data as of:** October 16, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-16T12:18:54.923Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 6 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 1 live auction with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $19,950 – $995,000

## Active Live Auctions
- **1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback** | Current Bid: N/A | Venue: RM Sotheby's | Location: London, United Kingdom | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-bentley-r-type-continental-fastback-7fbf8da8)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1954 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback** (1954) | Asking: N/A | Mileage N/A | Transmission N/A | Venue: RM Sotheby's | Location: London, United Kingdom | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-bentley-r-type-continental-fastback-7fbf8da8)
- **1953 Bentley R-Type Saloon Left-Hand-Drive** (1953) | Asking: $19,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1953-bentley-r-type-saloon-left-hand-drive-1265070b)
- **1953 Bentley R-Type** (1953) | Asking: $107,500 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Astoria NY | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1953-bentley-r-type-0849c649)
- **1954 Bentley R-Type** (1954) | Asking: $595,000 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Astoria NY | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1954-bentley-r-type-ffd1cf23)
- **1952 Bentley R-Type** (1952) | Asking: $995,000 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Astoria NY | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1952-bentley-r-type-ec861755)
- **1953 Bentley R-Type** (1953) | Asking: $995,000 | Mileage N/A | manual | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Astoria NY | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1953-bentley-r-type-6ed59ffe)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 6 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Continental | Gearbox not in the listing | 81,435 mi | $786,000 | Broad Arrow Auctions |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 79,000 mi | $15,250 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Continental | Gearbox not in the listing | — | $1,215,000 | Gooding Christie's |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Variant not identified | Manual | 61,000 mi | $37,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Variant not identified | Automatic | — | $77,000 | Barrett-Jackson |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3 | $891,000 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 6 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 6 since 2024

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Bentley R-Type?

For the R-Type Continental, the median sale price over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout is $891,000. Current verified live asking prices range from $19,950 to $995,000.

### How many Bentley R-Type examples are currently for sale?

As of October 16, 2026, there are 6 verified Bentley R-Type examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 1 active live auction with open bidding.

### How many Bentley R-Type cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 6 sales of the Bentley R-Type in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Bentley R-Type cars sell?

Of the 6 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 2 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Barrett-Jackson, 1 on Broad Arrow Auctions, 1 on Gooding Christie's and 1 on Mecum.

### Where does GarageScout's Bentley R-Type market data come from?

GarageScout's Bentley R-Type figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on RM Sotheby's, Bring a Trailer, Gooding Christie's, Barrett-Jackson, Broad Arrow Auctions, 1 other site and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **R-Type variants:** [R-Type Continental](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bentley/r-type/continental)
- **Make:** [All Bentley markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/bentley)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*