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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 climbed to a median of £52,000 in the UK market, representing a robust 25 percent year-on-year gain. This appreciation sits comfortably above broader stable-modern-classic benchmarks, signalling genuine collector interest in the model.

The thin liquidity picture—just eight transactions tracked over the past twelve months from a total sample of twenty-four sales—underscores the Continental R's scarcity in the secondary market. With no active listings currently, buyers seeking this model should expect patience and selective opportunities rather than frequent availability.

Cars transacting in this cohort average just under 30,000 miles, consistent with careful ownership patterns typical of vehicles in this collectibility tier. This mileage profile reflects the stable-modern-classic positioning and supports the moderate desirability score across the current market.

The five-year projection holds the median flat at £52,000 on a zero percent basis case, suggesting the market has already priced in near-term appreciation. The three-year outlook similarly shows no additional expected movement from current levels, implying that the recent 25 percent run may represent a valuation reset rather than the beginning of sustained upward momentum.

For holders, the HOLD signal reflects confidence in current valuations without near-term catalyst for further gains. Prospective buyers should factor in the thin trading environment and use recent transactions as a floor rather than assume continued momentum from the 12-month rally.

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.