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1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sport Saloon

  • Designed by Mulliner
  • Chassis Number: BC14LA
  • Engine Number: BCC4
  • Body Number: 5476
The R-Type Bentley was the second standard steel model produced by Rolls-Royce after WWII. The 4.5 'Big Bore' engine was capable of speeds well over one hundred MPH. Less than 160 automatic transmission, left hand drive cars were produced.

The second left drive ever supplied of this most sought after series of aluminum bodied high speed tourers, the most expensive cars in the world at the time, this superb example was supplied to the noted automobile connoisseur, William Burden with a number of special features, including Jaeger Chronometer and Bulova altimeter to the instrument panel, and four speed manual transmission, all of which remain with this beautifully restored example today. There is an extensive service file several years old from Paul Russell and Company, as well as the further upgrading and refinements carried out by the current owners.

The history of the automobile which is complete and includes a roster of well regarded owners shows that as several early cars, BC14LA was fitted with the 4.9-liter engine upgrade several years after delivery. The factory record shows: 'Final Export - 6 November 1962.' This very early specimen retains its highly desirable special aluminum contoured bumpers and is documented to be the lightest weight R-Continental body shell of the series. A very well sorted out impressive performer.

Very elegantly finished in Circassian (Navy) Blue and trimmed as originally supplied in Dove Grey hide, this work of art is likely the finest left drive standard transmission equipped example available anywhere, regardless of price. Correct handbook and complete tools are included, along with copies of the works and coachbuilder records.

2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,250,000-USD $1,500,000 
Sale Price :
USD $1,347,500

1952 Bentley R-Type Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Bentley R-Type

(Data based on Model Year 1952 sales)
1952 Bentley R-Type Empress Saloon
Chassis#: B25RS
Sold for USD$44,000
  2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Corpus Christi Old Car Museum Auction
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon
Chassis#: BC10A
Sold for USD$742,089
  2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
Chassis#: BC14LA
Sold for USD$1,347,500
  2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
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1952 Bentley R-Type Straight-Eight Special 'The Fire Engine'
Chassis#: B266SR
Sold for USD$51,099
  2016 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Saloon 'Rallye Monte-Carlo'
Chassis#: B68SR
Sold for USD$53,155
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Monaco
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental 4.9-Litre Sports Saloon
Chassis#: BC24A
Sold for USD$814,223
  2013 Bonhams - The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Saloon
Chassis#: B234SR
Sold for USD$46,135
  2013 H & H - Imperial War Museum, Duxford
 
1952 Bentley R-Type Saloon
Chassis#: B202SR
Sold for USD$14,191
  2012 H & H - Newbury Racecourse
 
1952 Bentley Continental R-Type Fastback Sports Saloon
Chassis#: BC7A
Sold for USD$845,215
  2012 RM Auctions - London
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1952 Bentley MK VI
Chassis#: B62PV
Sold for USD$15,675
  2011 Russo and Steele - Monterey Auction
 
1952 Bentley R-Type 4½-Litre Saloon
Chassis#: B4SR
Sold for USD$26,934
  2010 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex
 
1952 Bentley R Type Two Door Coupe
Chassis#: B2 RT
Sold for USD$144,500
  2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA
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1952 Bentley R-Type Coupe
Chassis#: B2RT
Sold for USD$105,600
  2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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1952 Bentley R-Type Saloon
Chassis#: 811145
Sold for USD$28,876
  2007 Coys Auction - True Greats
 
1952 BENTLEY R TYPE
Sold for USD$14,375
  2004 Bonhams - MOTOR CARS
 

Bentley R-Types That Failed To Sell At Auction

1952 Bentley R-Type's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. MullinerBC6A2023 RM Sothebys : London $550,000$750,000
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. MullinerBC23A2023 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba $750,000$1,000,000
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental FastbackBC8LA2021 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach Concours Auction $1,000,000$1,250,000
1952 Bentley R-Type H.J. Mulliner Sports SaloonB62RT2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Buxton $24,000$28,000
1952 Bentley R-Type James Young SaloonB36RT2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford $38,000$45,000
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Sports Saloon 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $700,000$800,000
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental FastbackBCA12018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $1,500,000$2,000,000
1952 Bentley R TypeB121RS2015 Barons Auction : Autumn Classic Sandown Park $27,000$31,000
1952 Bentley R-Type Saloon (Standard Steel)B162SR2015 Historics at Brookland $28,000$34,000
1952 Bentley R type 2008 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall$16,000  

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1952 Bentley R-Type

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1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
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Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC21A
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Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC8LA
Engine #: BCA8
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Continental Sports Saloon
Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC26A
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BCA1
Engine #: BCA1
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
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Chassis #: BC7A
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis #: B18RT
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Coupe
Coachwork: Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis #: B2RT
Engine #: B1R
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Drop Head Coupe
Designer: Mulliner
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC14LA
Engine #: BCC4