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1956 Bentley S1 Continental

VIN: BC18BG
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$289,500
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Sep 11, 2025
Gullwing Motor Cars
New York, New York, USA
54,185 mi TMU
Automatic
RHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1956 Bentley S1 Continental

VIN: BC18BG

This extremely handsome 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Right-Hand Drive with Coupe Coachwork by Park Ward was purchased by the previous owner in 1998 out of England and was imported to the US later that year. It was subsequently refurbished to the approximate sum of $250,000 which involved overhauls of the 4.9-liter inline-six, along with the brake, suspension, and electrical systems. The alloy coupe bodywork on this example is noted to have left the factory in Velvet Green with a red pinstripe. Bubbling in the paint along the bottom of the right door is noted as well as other flaws in the finish. The front seats were retrimmed in red leather with black piping that extends to the door panels and rear bench. Refinished wood trim covers the dash, door caps, and windshield surround, while replacement black carpets with red trim line the floors and trunk area. The three-spoke steering wheel frames Smith's instrumentation that was overhauled as part of the refurbishment. Equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, twin SU carburetors, electrically adjustable rear lever-arm shock absorbers, and servo-assisted drum brakes. Offered with manufacturer's literature, refurbishment photos, as well as service records.

Handsome Coachwork by Park Ward
Factory Right-Hand Drive
Out of 27 Year Ownership, Imported from England in 1998
Refurbished at a Sum of Approximately $250,000
Never Fully Restored
Offered with Manufacturer's Literature, Refurbishment Photos, and Service Records

Stock #25867
Price: $289,500

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The Bentley S1 Continental was introduced in 1955. The S1 Continental was the performance variant for the Bentley S1, and represented the to... Learn more.
There are 5 Bentley S1 for sale across all model years (1955 to 1959) and variants, 2 are Continental and 1 is model year 1956 . There were 22 Continental sold in the last 5 years.

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Jul 17, 2025
Not Sold at Bring a Trailer
54,184 mi TMU · Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by Mulliner

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 13k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Not Sold
$240,000
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Jul 28, 2025
97% Relevance
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1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 8k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Sold
$307,500
Jan 24, 2025
89% Relevance
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1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 94k mi TMU
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering RHD
Sold
£193,200
Nov 2, 2024
87% Relevance
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Year
1956
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
S1 Continental
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.9L I6
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
54,185 mi TMU
VIN
BC18BG
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Right Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Gray
Int. Color Group
Red/Burgundy

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