Bentley 8 Litre
Compare the 8 Litre chassis dimensions and documented period coachwork.
What to check before buying
Check the frame length, original build sheet, body number, gearbox and any later body alterations.
YR5099 and YR5085 share the 144-inch chassis. The Barker and Murphy body histories support different comparisons.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| YR5099 | Aug 2025RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20251931 Bentley 8-Litre Sports Coupe Cabriolet by Barker | SoldUSD 2,205,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceThe title addendum gives 1930. The lot headline gives 1931. The reshaped rear retains dimensional differences from the Barker design. |
| YR5085 | Jan 2025RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20251931 Bentley 8-Litre Convertible Victoria by Murphy | SoldUSD 3,195,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM cites original Murphy coachwork and major mechanical components. |
| YR5099 | Aug 2014RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20141931 Bentley 8-Litre Sports Coupe Cabriolet by Barker | UnsoldEstimate USD 3,750,000 to USD 4,750,000 | Auction evidenceRear altered and later reshaped towards the Barker design. |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1930
- Production
- 1930–1932
Documented variants
Individual chassis histories
- Bentley 8 Litre Barker Sports Coupé Cabriolet, chassis YR5099
Barker built the original two-seat coachwork for Sir Malcolm Stewart on Bentley’s 144-inch 8 Litre chassis.