✦ Shifty Estimate
$29,100
▲ 6.0% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $27K
- Sales, 12 months
- 7
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1996 Bentley Continental R T
1996 to 2003 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
15 sales
2007 · Red · 23,100 mi · automatic2026-03-02 · wimas$32,000
2008 · Silver · 88,100 mi · automatic2026-01-08 · Kingfish113$26,250
2009 · Brown · 111,900 mi · automatic2025-08-12 · MP0werr$20,500
1997 · Blue · 15,000 mi · automatic2025-06-03 · CarPointautogroup$50,000
2007 · Dark blue · 66,000 mi · automatic2025-03-21$26,250.jpg?t=172361124164)
2008 · Cumbrian Green · 38,700 mi · automatic2024-08-22 · AV_WA$41,000.jpg?t=171982610894)
2007 · Silver · 55,600 mi · automatic2024-07-11 · SelectAutoBK$27,750.jpg?t=169178933475)
2008 · Dark Sapphire · 63,500 mi · automatic2023-09-08 · MrAlexEwan$32,500
2002 · Black · 15,000 mi · automatic2022-11-25 · PrivateCollectionMotors$115,000.jpg?t=166760033499)
2008 · Granite · 38,600 mi · automatic2022-11-16 · Pheagle$44,750
1997 · Green · 50,000 mi · automatic2022-07-06 · cBs85080$46,254
1997 · Black · 10,000 mi · automatic2022-02-20 · Amarzullo517$115,000.jpg?t=163822185097)
2007 · Dark Sapphire · 54,000 mi · automatic2021-12-13 · mbzarchaeology$42,000
1998 · Red · 9,000 mi · automatic2021-05-20 · AMG270$80,000
1998 · Blue · 33,000 mi · automatic2018-08-22 · bruce_m$92,000
Specifications
- Engine
- V8 Twin-Turbo, 6.75L Twin-Turbo
- Power
- 385 hp
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.6s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Bentley Continental R T cost?
Over the past 12 months, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $26,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $29,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $22,800 to $42,800, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1996 Bentley Continental R T worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $29,100, up 6.0% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence medium: 7 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Bentley Continental R T sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $32,000Mar 2, 2026Red · 23,100 mi
- $26,250Jan 8, 2026Silver · 88,100 mi
- $20,500Aug 12, 2025Brown · 111,900 mi
The Continental marked Bentley's bold return to grand touring excellence after decades under Rolls-Royce's shadow. Built at Crewe from 1996-2003, this hand-crafted GT combined traditional British luxury with genuine performance credentials. The 6.75-liter twin-turbo V8 delivered 385 horsepower and massive torque, propelling the 5,500-pound coupe to 60 mph in under six seconds—remarkable for its era. Only 2,996 examples were produced, making it significantly rarer than its Rolls-Royce Corniche sibling. Each Continental required 160 hours of hand-finishing, with interiors showcasing Connolly leather and burr walnut veneers. The design, penned by John Heffernan and Ken Greenley, perfectly balanced muscular proportions with elegant restraint. Today, these represent exceptional value in the collector market—offering true Bentley exclusivity and craftsmanship at a fraction of modern Continental prices. Clean examples with full service histories are increasingly sought after by discerning collectors.