£366.7k
119 — The ex-Sir Elton John and Sir Alan Sugar 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
Bonhams • UK • 2 Dec 2017
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£366,666
119 — The ex-Sir Elton John and Sir Alan Sugar 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
UK • 2 Dec 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 Continental, formerly owned by Sir Elton John and Sir Alan Sugar, features coachwork by H J Mulliner. It underwent an older restoration and has been maintained by Chelsea Workshop since 2011, with over £30,000 in service bills, and is offered with a continuation logbook, chassis cards, and service invoices.
Condition
7
The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration, and has been serviced by reputable workshops. However, it is an older restoration and has had multiple owners, suggesting potential wear and tear over time. The car also had some modifications. Therefore, it is rated as Very Good.
/ 10
1,000 miles
BC1BG
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
490 JLC
1959
Auction
£366.7k
119 — The ex-Sir Elton John and Sir Alan Sugar 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
Bonhams • UK • 2 Dec 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Coachwork by H J Mulliner Registration no.
490 JLC
Chassis no.
BC1BG *Unsurpassed style and luxury *One of 431 S1 Continentals *Known ownership history *An older restoration (by Weybridge Automobiles) *Maintained and serviced by Chelsea Workshop 'The most beautiful car, I think, that's ever been designed' , Sir Elton John CBE, April 2001 Bentley's magnificent Continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952.
Unlike the ordinary, factory-bodied, 'standard steel' R-Type, the Continental was bodied in the traditional manner and first appeared with what many enthusiasts consider to be the model's definitive style of coachwork - the lightweight, wind tunnel-developed fastback of H J Mulliner.
The Continental's performance figures would have been considered excellent for an out-and-out sportscar, but for a full four/five seater sedan they were exceptional: a top speed of 120mph, 100...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continentals
£193,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£323,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,220,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Jun 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
34,199 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Jun 2025, 34,199 miles
Passed
On 16th Feb 2024, 32,348 miles
Passed
On 3rd May 2023, 31,326 miles
Passed
On 3rd Aug 2020, 28,089 miles
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