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1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback  This extremely exclusive 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback is one just 431 produced and one of the finest high-speed grand tourers ever built. In perhaps the models most striking coachwork, the lightweight fastback by H.J. Mulliner, the S1 is also one of the most beautiful of all postwar Bentleys. Following the success of the high-performance R-Type Continental, Bentleys S1 model garnered widespread praise as a highly capable road car of supreme luxury. This handsome example was newly sold by Brooklands Ltd. of London on May 3, 1957, to Donald Deeprose Esq. of Surrey, UK, finished in the stunning color combination of Circassian Blue with light blue upholstery. The Bentley was fitted from new with a HMV Smiths Radiomobile 200X radio, scuttle aerial, Dunlop Road Speed tires, wing lamps, and delivered with a tin of polish.After being owned by UK-based enthusiasts, the Continental made its way to the US by 1985, by which time it had been purchased by Peter Sealey of New Canaan, Connecticut. Mr. Sealey soon moved to Los Altos Hills, California, and British car specialists DeLongs Automotive of Campbell, California, performed an overhaul of the engine and transmission in 1997. A host of service records on file document additional maintenance and repairs carried out over the years. A summary on file notes that Mr. Sealey spent over $43,000 servicing the Bentley in his care and sold it in 2006, after 21 years of ownership. In 2010, noted privateer racer Herb Wetanson of Southampton, New York, purchased the Bentley for his private collection. After 13 years of ownership, Mr. Wetanson sold the Bentley to the previous owner. The S1 appears to have never been fully restored, and presents in largely original condition with its fantastic blue leather displaying a wonderful patina. The car is accompanied by copies of factory documentation, an original brochure, and 25 pages of service records, as well as its former UK registration book, tool kit, jack, and spare.H.J. Mulliners coach built Bentleys of the 1950s are some of the most exclusive and elegant motorcars of the era, and the S1 Continental Fastback was built in extremely limited numbers, with a roster of early owners that included some of the worlds most famous names. This distinctive example is well documented, fitted with its matching-numbers engine per accompanying factory records, finished in outstanding original colors, and features a wonderfully patinated interior. With this desirable host of attributes and its gorgeous coachwork, this S1 Continental is not to be overlooked. Donald Deeprose Esq., Surrey, UK (acquired new via Brooklands Ltd. in 1957)J.A.P. Harrison, Solihull, UK (acquired from the above in 1960)J. Shuman, Chistlehurst, UK (acquired from the above in 1967)Susan Dunster, Beckenham, UK (acquired from the above in 1976)Robert A. McLaren, London, UK (acquired from the above in 1977)Peter Sealey, New Canaan, Connecticut (acquired from the above in 1985)Ratul Roy, New York City, New York (acquired by 2008)Herb Wetanson, Southampton, New York (acquired in 2010)Previous owner (acquired from the above)Coachwork by H.J. MullinerChassis: BC87BGEngine: BC86B A Charismatic, Well-Documented Example of One of the Most Elegant and Exclusive Bentleys Delivered New in the Fantastic Colors of Circassian Blue with Light Blue Upholstery Fitted with Matching-Numbers Engine per Factory Records Never Fully Restored and Features a Wonderfully Patinated Interior Accompanied by Service and Build Records, Former UK Registration Book, Brochure, Tool Kit, Jack, and SparePrice: $395,000

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' London event, 1 - 2 November 2024. rnOffered Without Reserve | ?180,000 - ?220,000 GBP rnrnOne of only 97 right-hand-drive examples of the S1 Continental Fastback design by H.J. MullinerrnSold new via James Young of Bromley before being exported to the United StatesrnPowered by a 4,887-cc straight-six engine paired with an automatic transmissionrnBenefits from an older restoration; presented in dark green over cream leather upholsteryrn rnrn rnrnMost desirable for automotive enthusiasts when finished in the lighter Fastback body style from H.J. Mulliner, the S1 Continental built between 1955 and 1959 was capable of a genuine 120 mph top speed to ensure it offered the signature Bentley blend of performance and luxury motoring. An evolution of Bentley's extraordinarily successful R-Type Continental Fastback, the updated S1 version featured modernised looks, and the vast majority were produced with an automatic gearbox.rnrnOne of just 97 right-hand-drive examples of the S1 Continental Fastback completed by H.J. Mulliner (design no. 7400), chassis BC9BG was notably sold new via fellow Bentley and Rolls-Royce coachbuilder James Young of Bromley in Kent. According to a copy of the factory build sheet, this car was originally specified in Cream over a Green interior and featured an automatic transmission mated to the 4,887-cc six-cylinder engine. Delivered to Young's in September 1956, the first owner is listed as H Needler of East Yorkshire. Then, in 1973, the S1 was acquired by SBC Livesey of London. rnrnEleven years later, the Continental was exported to the United States. Having subsequently spent time in Washington state, the Fastback later moved to Alexandria, Virginia before being acquired by marque specialist P&A Wood of Dunmow, Essex in December 1989. A new owner bought the Bentley in November 1994-the colour at this point had been changed to green-and under their custodianship a full restoration was commissioned. The car was purchased by the consignor in April 2014. A May 2022 invoice (available to view on file) from Clark & Carter Restorations records that ?5,343 was paid to cover a thorough engine service in addition to a brake rebuild. rnrnPresented in dark green over fawn hide and green carpets, this desirable S1 Continental features the more sporting Fastback coachwork by H.J. Mulliner to live up to its name as an exquisite, high-speed, long-distance cruiser that would be a fine addition to any discerning collection.rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 1 - 2 November 2024. rn?750,000 - ?950,000 GBP rnrnWidely considered to be among the most sought after post-war Bentley designsrnOne of only 94 Drophead Coupes built on the S1 Continental platform; one of just 55 examples configured in right-hand drivernFinished in the factory shade of Shell Grey to complement a black folding soft-top roof and red leather upholsteryrn rnrn rnrnIntroduced by Bentley in 1955, the supremely elegant S1 Continental was warmly received on both sides of the Atlantic as royalty, Hollywood's elite, and industry chiefs placed their orders. The last of the marque's models to feature the enduringly popular straight-six engine, fitted here in 4.9-litre capacity for a reported top speed in excess of 120 mph, the car was equal measures powerful, smooth, and silent.rnrnAs was customary for the time, coachbuilders H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward could take the S-Type platform and apply their own two- and four-door-popularly referred to as The Flying Spur-Sports Saloon bodywork. However, the most significant offering came in the form of Park Ward's exquisite custom-made, hand-built, aluminium Drophead Coupe (body style number 700). Just 94 examples of these smooth and svelte cruisers were completed, only 55 of which were built in right-hand-drive form. Lighter and simpler than the V-8-powered S2 and S3 variants that followed, the original interpretation of the S-Type is widely considered the most desirable.rnrnThe convertible car offered here, chassis BC15FM with coachwork by Park Ward, was delivered on 30 September 1958 to be sold via Weybridge Automobiles. A copy of the original order reference form records the first owner as Johannes Smit, the boss of JK Smit & Sons, a Dutch firm based in London that specialised in the supply of industrial diamonds for drilling bits. The right-hand-drive Drophead Coupe was finished in Shell Grey to complement a red folding soft-top and matching red leather upholstery. rnrnPassing through a chain of owners, this S1 Continental was primarily maintained by the Lex Mead garage of Maidenhead throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Come November 1987, the car was acquired by Mr Mark Tippet of Farham. According to the 1991 Rolls-Royce Owners' Club directory, he was based in Japan at the time and was also the proud owner of a 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe and a 1959 Bentley S1 Radford Saloon. rnrnSince acquired by Mr Carlo Vogele in Switzerland, chassis BC15FM was purchased in 2004 by Dr Norbert Seeger of Liechtenstein. A collector of significant Bentleys and Rolls-Royces, he paid 330,000 Swiss francs for the S1 Continental. During his custodianship, Dr Seeger spent 40,885 Swiss francs with Kress of Damikon in August 2006 to have the current black soft-top roof fitted while the interior was also retrimmed. Thereafter, the car was attended to by Qaderer Automobile of Liechtenstein during the 2010s before a FIVA identity card was issued in 2019.rnrnShortly after Garage J Muntener of Buchs in Switzerland had cleaned and treated the underside of the car in April 2020, the Drophead Coupe joined The Dean Kronsbein Collection in June 2021.rnrnPresented today in its factory shade of Shell Grey, this S1 Continental by Park Ward has been well maintained throughout its life. Considered to be among the most desirable of all post-war Bentleys that was then dressed in the pre-eminent Drophead Coupe coachwork, chassis BC15FM would make for a significant addition to the collection of any luxury car connoisseur. rnTo view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

Call *number in the description*Or email  for price and more detailsThis vehicle currently has an Odometer of 55,972 KM as represented by the Consignor.Bentley Motors Limited can trace its storied history back to 1919. While today most people associate Bentley with quintessential luxury and class, the early years were filled with an incredible racing heritage propelled by 5 overall victories at the 24 Hours of LeMans between 1924 and 1930. In 1932, Bentley was acquired by none other than Rolls-Royce Motorcars and this would forever alter the course of the company, blending the worlds of racing and luxury to create some of the finest driving cars the automotive world has ever seen. The first model produced post-merger was simply named Bentley 3 Â½ Litre, featuring Rolls Royce's 3 Â½ litre inline-six engine which was sold to post-war elites as "the silent sports car." Although post-war Bentleys were not the lightest vehicles on the road, their graceful combination of smooth performance and bespoke opulence would set the tone for future models in the 1950s. In 1952, Bentley began producing a new car called the R-Type, followed by a high-performance version called the R-Type Continental in 1954 which featured a larger 4.9 litre inline-six engine. The following year, Bentley launched the S-Type to succeed the R-Type and featured significant improvements such as a longer wheelbase, electrically adjustable rear shock absorbers, lighter steering, upgraded brakes and a four-speed automatic transmission mated to the now standard 4.9 litre inline-six engine. This initial iteration of the S-Type platform would be called the S1 with more than 3,000 cars being produced until 1959. Before the end of the S1's production run, Bentley once again used the Continental name for the S1 Continental, a high-performance version that catered to the most discerning customers who wished to have their cars' bodywork fabricated by some of the best coachbuilders of the era including H.J. Mulliner, Freeston & Webb, and most notably Park Ward Ltd. Bentley made 431 S1 Continentals of which only 94 were Drophead (convertible) coupes. This stunning 1958 S1 Continental Drophead Coupe (Chassis no. BC42LDJ) is one of only 31 Drophead examples featuring Park Ward Ltd. bodywork and built to left-hand-drive configuration. Adding to its rarity, this car is believed to be one of just three examples that were fitted from new with both power steering and a powered soft convertible top. Bentley factory records show the car being tested on January 24, 1958, a month before it was shipped across the channel to the Netherlands where it was put on display at the Amsterdam International Motor Show, finished in the same Steel Blue that the car still wears today. The car would eventually be sold to its first owner in Belgium and its history in the decades that followed is well documented. The car would eventually pass through several important American car collections after being imported to the United States in 2005. In 2014, noted UK-based marque specialist J.D Classics assisted in selling the car to its current owner who simply wanted the ultimate example of an S1 Continental Drophead. Now proudly offered for sale by O'Gara Coach Co. Beverly Hills, this stunning car comes with extensive records dating back decades showing ownership history, restoration work, and thorough servicing. The current owner has owned the car for nearly a decade and it has been beautifully maintained by their team of in-house mechanics and regularly exercised. This rare and stunningly original left-hand-drive S1 Continental Drophead is the ultimate mid-century luxury car. Its beautiful styling, smooth power train, and luxurious road manners combine to create an experience that transcends its peers and will forever be an icon in the automotive world.

 1957/58 BENTLEY S-1 CONTINENTAL Park Ward Design 872 Sports Coupe  Paris Show Car the First of Eleven Left Drives built.  73,183 km (45,739 miles) believed correct. This delightful performer was equipped from new with the final specification large valve, large carburetor engine, power steering, dual master cylinder braking system, heavier rear axle shafts and more.  Authentic air conditioning for the period has been fitted. Its efficiency and that of the cooling system have been upgraded using technology unavailable a half century ago. The factory record tells us that this was the 1957 Paris Salon Car.  It was originally delivered on September 24, 1957 to Leon Paulet, Esq. at 5 Square Stalingrad, Marseille, France.  Mr. Paulet was an engineer whose firm was founded in 1913 to supply arms and precision machine tools and in 1919 graduated to manufacturing components for automobiles. In 1921 they revealed a chassis of their own. The Leon Paulet Type 6AB was a large, formal automobile based upon a Hispano-Suiza design. Very few were made before cessation of the project in 1927. Still titled in France to an original family member the vehicle was acquired by us from a noted Belgian trader in December 2007 in virtually original condition throughout aside from a poor respray to the side panels. The absence of wear to certain indicators and the advanced age of the original owner would tend to confirm that the 67,000+ kilometer (42,000 mile) odometer reading at the time was accurate. A complete cosmetic and mechanical restoration including but not limited to a bare metal refinish, complete rebuild of the engine, the gearbox and the braking systems and a fresh show quality interior and re-veneering of the wood pieces was completed July 2009.   Upon disassembly it was found to have several unique features including factory power windows, map pockets to the backs of the front seats and zippered document pouch to the headliner, all faithfully included in this, its first and only restoration. Elegantly finished in Alpine Grey over Black Garnet with parchment hides, we believe this 2018 Amelia Island Peoples Choice Trophy Winner is by far the finest and perhaps the only left drive example available anywhere in the world. 

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Ringing in a twilight of built-to-order construction, Bentley’s S1 Continental made its debut in 1955. A variety of four-door Saloon plus two-door Coupe, Fastback, and Drophead convertible styling shared robust inline-six power. Capable of 120mph, the versatile chassis featured advanced independent suspension and lavish interior trappings. The S1’s sublime balance of performance and comfort served as a cornerstone among the era’s most sought-after luxury grand tourers.

Burgundy over Beige leather, the 1956 Bentley S1 Continental offered here features a Drophead convertible conversion and restoration completed under previous ownership. Inside, a burl wood dash, cabin trim, and picnic trays complement 2+2 leather seating. A three-spoke steering wheel, power windows, radio, and Smiths instrumentation fill out period equipment. Fed by twin carburetors, this example’s 4.9L engine delivers power rearward via four-speed automatic shifting. Iconic bodywork is accented by dual fog lights, fender mirrors, body-color wheel caps, and bias ply Firestone whitewall tires. Showing 2,260 miles, this Bentley is sold with a Seller’s Disclosure report.

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