Bentley Continental R
1991–2003
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

Based on 24 verified auction results
£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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked29
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared29 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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.