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£481,175 (Est: £214,700 - £300,580)
1956 - Bentley S-Type Continental Sports Saloon « Fastback
France • 26 Nov 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, left-hand-drive 1956 Bentley S-Type Continental Sport Saloon with coachwork by H. J. Mulliner, one of only 26 ever made. It was originally ordered by the Carven Haute-Couture in Paris and later owned by French singer Florent Pagny, boasting extensive factory history and documentation, plus a high-quality restoration.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a high-quality old restoration, with taut paintwork and impeccable alignments. The interior features distressed, supple leathers, comfortable seats, and impeccable woodwork. While there are a few chips from road use, the overall condition suggests careful upkeep and a well-preserved state.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
BC5LBG
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
0342 FA 75
RHD/LHD:
LHD
* Coachwork by H.
J.
Mulliner, no MOT
Swiss registration document
Car temporarily imported
Ordered new by Carven Haute-Couture in Paris
One of 26 left-hand-drive S-Type Continental
Sport Saloons bodied by H J Mulliner
Extensive factory history and documentation, high-quality old restoration
Numerous factory-ordered options and upgrades
Owned by the french singer Florent Pagny in the 1990s
The car offered here, chassis number “BC5LBG”, is one of 26 left-hand-drive S-Type Continental Sport Saloons bodied by H J Mulliner.
As confirmed by the extensive accompanying file, this car was ordered new via Franco Britannic Automobiles from SCARP, better known as Parfums Carven, the Haute-Couture house domiciled at 36 rue Beaujon in the 8th arrondissement and still today at Rond-Point des Champs Elysées.
According to the factory production records attached to the file, the guarantee was issued on April 18, 1956, and the car was flown to Le Touquet on May 15, to be handed over to Madame Carve...
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£145,034
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£481,175
Median Price (Since 2020)
£993,799
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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