£7,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Two-Door Saloon by James Young – Entered from the Alyth Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Track live values and receive listing alerts
£7,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Two-Door Saloon by James Young – Entered from the Alyth Collection
UK • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 83
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Bentley R-Type, one of only 11 with James Young coachwork, was stored for 30+ years and is offered as a worthwhile project. It requires mechanical and cosmetic reconditioning, but appears complete and potentially rewarding for restoration.
Condition
5
The car appears to have been stored for many years and needs a careful engine overhaul. The interior and woodwork should be saveable, and there's no severe damage to the interior or bodywork. There is a need for reconditioning, but it is a worthwhile project.
/ 10
61,071 miles
B391SP
1953
Auction
Manual
NYT 233
United Kingdom
£7,000
1953 Bentley R-Type Two-Door Saloon by James Young – Entered from the Alyth Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest Price
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
An obvious evolution of its Mk.
VI predecessor, the Bentley R-Type was introduced at the 1952 Earls Court Motor Show.
Switching from riveted to welded frame construction at chassis B349TO, the newcomer featured independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a leaf-sprung 'live' rear axle and servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes (hydraulic front and rod rear).
Powered by a 'big bore' 4,566cc straight-six inlet-over-exhaust engine allied to either four-speed manual or automatic transmission, the R-type was a surprisingly strong performer, able to reach more than 100mph.
Praised by the contemporary motoring press for its high-speed handling and well-appointed interior, the model remained in production until 1955 by which time some 2,320 are thought to have been made (though only 303 of those bore coachbuilt bodies).
This extremely graceful R-type, chassis B391SP, is one of only eleven coachbuilt by James Young of Bromley with its Design No.
C18 two-door Saloon body.
It was origin...
Price Analysis vs Other R Type James Youngs
£7,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,580
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,160
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
This vehicle is the lowest price we've ever seen for the R Type James Young
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 3 sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous R Type James Young Sales
MOT Information
Loading...
Loading...
Latest MOT mileage:
Loading
MOT History
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
Auction House Headquarters
H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
Insurance
