1956 | Bentley S 1
Bentley S1
Bentley S1
Bentley S1
Description
Successor to the R-Type, the Bentley S1 was introduced in 1955 with a whole new chassis; the car's wheelbase had been extended 3" to 123", and the luggage compartment was expanded. The S1 had softer suspension than the R-Type, with electrically controlled rear shock absorbers. Brakes had been improved, and the steering was lighter. This model marked the final integration of Bentley with Rolls-Royce - the standard saloons were now entirely alike, but for grilles and badging. The engine was Rolls' 4887cc F-head six, in its final configuration before the introduction of V8 power in 1959. Manual gearboxes were supplied only to special order. The British Magazine, the Motor reported a top speed of 103 mph and 0-60 acceleration of 13.1 seconds from a short-wheelbase S1 in 1957.
This S1 Bentley has previously been restored with huge amounts of money spent. It left the factory in May 1956 and was sold to its first owner via the Bristol Motor Company, to a Lt Col Stewart Pitman on 14th June 1956. It has been the subject of a bare metal repaint in its original and very attractive Velvet Green which looks superb, and the interior has been lavished with superb new Beige leather upholstery with matching piping, new Thorn Herd cloth headlining and carpets. Its walnut woodwork, all having been beautifully restored, looks very well as does all of the brightwork, every piece of which has been re-chromed much as one would expect for a restoration project. There is a photographic history of its body off restoration showing every step of the work carried out. Since the restoration the Bentley has been dry stored in a bespoke storage facility and used sparingly ever since. As such, any prospective buyer should factor in some general recommissioning before use. We believe the Bentley S1 is one of the best-looking models produced by the British motor company, having only had six owners from new and being a matching numbers example, this Bentley is an opportunity not to be missed. Consigned by Daniel Godin
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Bentley
- Model name
- S 1
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1956
- Mileage (read)
- 34,006 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Not provided
- Previous owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (4-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 99/135
- Cubic capacity (ccm)
- 4887
- Cylinders
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Not provided
- Rear brakes
- Not provided
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Others
- Manufacturer color name
- -
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Others
Optional equipment
- Rechtslenker
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
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Thorney Business Park, Thorney Lane North -
SL0 9HF Iver
🇬🇧 United Kingdom