1953 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupé by H.J. Mulliner

VIN: B47SP
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Sold
£97,750 ($126,297)
Nov 2, 2024
RM Sotheby's
London, GBR
26,458 mi TMU
Automatic
RHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • HISTORY (1)
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  • COMPS (30)

Market Summary

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

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The Bentley R-Type was introduced in 1952. This new series of luxury cars were offered as Standard bodied saloons, which featured bodywork b... Learn more.
There are 2 Bentley for sale across all model years (1952 to 1955) and no 1953 Bentley R-Type right now. There were 71 sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Nov 2, 2024
Sold at for $126,297
26,458 mi TMU · London, GBR

Comps

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1954 Bentley R-Type Drophead Coupe

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 71k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Sold
£28,688
Nov 27, 2024
92% Relevance
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1953 Bentley R Type Sport Saloon

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 72k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Sold
£16,500
Aug 20, 2024
87% Relevance
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1953 Bentley R-Type Park Ward Drophead Coupe (Convertible)

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 22k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Sold
$67,500
Aug 16, 2024
87% Relevance
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1953
Model Family
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.6L I6 (IOE)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
26,458 mi TMU
VIN
B47SP
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan
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