1956 Bentley S1 Continental
VIN BC18BG
What’s special about this listing
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
Specs
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- Year
- 1956
- Make
- Bentley
- Model Family
- S
- Model Generation
- S1
- Model Variant
- S1 Continental
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- BC18BG
- Mileage
- 54,185 mi TMU
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 4.9L I6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Driver Side
- RHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Gray
- Color Group (Int)
- Red/Burgundy
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