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1952 Bentley R-Type Coupe

  • Coachwork by Abbotts of Farnham
  • Chassis Number: B2RT
  • Engine Number: B1R
  • Registration Number: UPB 153
This car, chassis number B2RT, was the first R-Type chassis ever produced. It was sent to E.D. Abbott Ltd. of Farnham, Surrey in June of 1952. It was given a two-door coupe body that was penned by Abbott's chief stylist, Peter Woodgate. The body had originally been intended for an early Mk VI, but was a perfect fit for the new R-Type chassis. With a tall axle ratio, a powerful straight six engine, and relatively lightweight Abbot body, allowed the car to reach speeds in excess of 100 mph.

The Abbott-bodied coupe was displayed at the Earls Court Motor Show in October 1952. Although the next Abbott-bodied R-Type was not constructed for several years, a small run of approximately 15 or 16 cars were produced until the introduction of the S1 in the mid-1950s.

After the car's show debut, the right-hand drive Bentley was registered in France on January 30, 1953. It returned to Britain a year later where it received the registration number UPB 153. A new owner purchased the car in 1962, and would retain the car for the next 3 decades. It was offered for sale in 1992; a year later, the new owner treated the car to a sympathetic restoration that continued for nearly a decade. The body was re-painted in its current two-tone livery. The cylinder head was overhauled and the largely original interior was refurbished only as needed.

In 2010, this R-Type Coupe was offered for sale at Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $90,000 - $120,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $105,600, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010

2010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA

Sale Price :
USD $144,500

2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000 
Sale Price :
USD $105,600

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
1952 Bentley R-Type image  1952 Bentley R-Type image  
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
1952 Bentley R-Type image  1952 Bentley R-Type image  
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
1952 Bentley R-Type image  1952 Bentley R-Type image  
1952 Bentley R-Type Coupe
Chassis#: B2RT
Sold for USD$105,600
  2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
1952 Bentley R-Type image  1952 Bentley R-Type image  
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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Chassis #: BC21A
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Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC8LA
Engine #: BCA8
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Continental Sports Saloon
Coachwork: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC26A
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Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BCA1
Engine #: BCA1
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Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC7A
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Drophead Coupe
Coachwork: Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis #: B18RT
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Coupe
Coachwork: Abbotts of Farnham
Chassis #: B2RT
Engine #: B1R
1952 Bentley R-Type vehicle information
Drop Head Coupe
Designer: Mulliner
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Continental Fastback Sport Saloon
Designer: Mulliner
Chassis #: BC14LA
Engine #: BCC4