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Bentley Continental R

1991–2003

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  • Lowest price

    £6,690

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £26,250

    Since 2020 · n=24

  • Highest price

    £82,800

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    24

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 24 lots

Bentley Continental R

Based on 24 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£52,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£52,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£52,000

+0%

Market scores

43

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Bentley Continental R remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

140

Cars

SORN

131

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1997

    £10,409-40%

    13 with · 13 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Bentley Continental R has rallied sharply over the past year, appreciating 25 per cent to a median of £52,000 in the UK market. This recent momentum signals meaningful collector interest, though the market remains relatively compact with only eight tracked transactions in the past twelve months.

The Continental R occupies the stable modern classic tier, sitting at the threshold of serious collectibility with moderate desirability in the contemporary market. As a hand-built grand tourer from the 1990s-2000s era, its appeal rests on engineering heritage and exclusivity rather than rarity by volume alone.

Transacted examples average just under 30,000 miles, suggesting buyers are finding relatively low-mileage examples and treating them as cherished ownership experiences rather than daily drivers. This mileage profile is typical for cars of this class and age where condition and provenance command attention.

Liquidity remains thin across the UK, with no active listings currently recorded and a total tracked sales base of twenty-four over the available period. This scarcity of available stock has likely contributed to the recent appreciation, though it also means buyers cannot expect consistent availability at any given price point.

The base projection holds values steady through both the three- and five-year horizon, settling at £52,000 with zero anticipated movement in nominal terms. This outlook reflects the car's stabilised positioning as a modern classic rather than speculative growth; the recent 25 per cent gain appears already priced into current market valuation.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£52,000
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed140
  • SORN'd (off-road)131
  • Total in DVLA records271
  • All Bentley Continental Rs283
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked29
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared29 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months11
  • Sell-Through46%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£32,360
  • Avg Mileage at Sale29,907 mi
  • Recent Price Range£6,690 – £82,800
  • Total Sales Tracked24

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • £64,001

    Collecting Cars · 21 Jul 2026

  • £7,250

    the-market · 30 Jun 2026

  • £41,350

    Collecting Cars · 27 Apr 2026

  • £15,250

    the-market · 20 Apr 2026

  • £55,200

    bonhams · 19 Apr 2026

  • £50,000

    Collecting Cars · 5 Apr 2026

  • £8,401

    Collecting Cars · 22 Mar 2026

  • €82,800

    bonhams · 30 Jan 2026

  • £29,000

    Collecting Cars · 26 Jan 2026

  • £6,690

    the-market · 9 Dec 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.