Not Sold (Est: £625.6k - £834.1k)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental by H.J. Mulliner
Artcurial • France • 7 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £625,613 - £834,150)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental by H.J. Mulliner
France • 7 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1955 Bentley S Type Continental, one of only 26 left-hand drive examples with H.J. Mulliner coachwork. It has a fascinating history, originally owned by the Peugeot family and later by famed photographer Helmut Newton, adding significant provenance and appeal to collectors.
Condition
7
While the car has been meticulously kept and boasts a comprehensive history file with numerous maintenance records, it has undergone a restoration in the 1980s and an engine rebuild in 2011. The description indicates wear consistent with age and use, preventing it from being rated as pristine or outstanding.
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BC4LBG
LHD
France
135 EE 92
1956
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £625.6k - £834.1k)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental by H.J. Mulliner
Artcurial • France • 7 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
French titleChassis No.
BC4LBG- Exceptional provenance: ordered new in France by the Peugeot company - The S1 Fastback owned by the photographer Helmut Newton from 1964 to 1972 -
One of 26 left-hand drive cars built -
Engine rebuilt in 2011, extensive history file - Extremely rare, highly exclusive model As well as being a rare, luxurious and sought-after model, this Bentley S Type Continental benefits from its prestigious provenance, its owners including the Peugeot family and the famous photographer Helmut Newton. It is worth repeating that, following the R Type Continental from 1952, considered to be the fastest four-seater saloon in the world, the English manufacturer took advantage of the launch in 1955 of the S Type to bring its prestigious coupé up to date.
More powerful and fitted with improved running gear and brakes, the S Type Continental was the ultimate version of this extremely exclusive model, which was aimed at royalty, stars and captains of industry.
It was po...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continental H.J. Mulliners
£145,034
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£481,175
Median Price (Since 2020)
£993,799
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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