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£199.2k

1956 Bentley S1 Continental Coupé

Bonhams • UK • 17 Oct 2020

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£199,166

1956 Bentley S1 Continental Coupé

UK • 17 Oct 2020

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Coupe is a rare, Park Ward-bodied example presented at the Earls Court Motor Show. It benefits from a comprehensive 2010 restoration, documented history, and continuous maintenance by reputable specialists, making it a highly desirable classic.

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Condition 

8

The car received an extensive restoration in 2010, including a bare metal respray, interior leather re-connolizing, new carpets, and a complete mechanical service. Documentation and photographs support the quality of the work. The car also boasts a known ownership history and is exceptionally well documented with original brochures and service records.

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46,387 miles (via 2012 MOT)

BC44BG

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

433 STD

1956

Auction

£199.2k

1956 Bentley S1 Continental Coupé

Bonhams • UK • 17 Oct 2020

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

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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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World Record

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Mid-Market

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the S1 Continental.

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Rare Sale

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Previous S1 Continental Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 16th Mar 2013

Latest MOT mileage:

46,387 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 5th Mar 2012, 46,387 miles


Passed

On 15th Mar 2011, 46,597 miles


Passed

On 4th Mar 2010, 46,069 miles


Passed

On 17th Mar 2009, 45,527 miles


MOT Mileage Trend

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