£17,920
1956 Bentley S1 Saloon
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 Sports Saloon boasts a rich history, including being first owned by Sir Ronald Stewart. It features a rebuilt engine with only 32k miles, a Harvey Bailey handling kit, and a comprehensive service history, making it a mechanically sound and enjoyable classic. Cosmetically, it presents well with minor imperfections like a headlining tear and faded paint.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained and regularly used. The description mentions a tear in the headlining and some fading to the paintwork. However, it also highlights the car's reliability, good handling, and recent servicing. The presence of minor cosmetic faults and an advisory for minor corrosion suggest that it's not in pristine condition, but the overall description points to a well-maintained and reliable vehicle.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
B141BC
Chassis No:
Odometer:
32,000 miles
JFO231
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Well maintained and in regular use; only 32k miles on rebuilt engine; Harvey Bailey handling kit; new tyres; first owned by Sir Ronald Stewart, owner of London Brick Company; ready to enjoy Copies of the factory build sheets confirm that this Bentley S1 Sports Saloon left the works in March 1956 finished in dark green with a beige hide interior and was sold new via Murkett Bros Ltd of Bedford to first owner Sir Ronald Stewart, owner and Chairman of the London Brick Company.
It has had six further owners since, according to the V5C.
From 1995 to 2007 it was owned by a Mr D Clasen of London SW1 who used the car frequently, including trips to the Continent, invoices showing that it was religiously serviced throughout his 12-year ownership by marque specialists Frank Dale & Stepsons of Brentford.
In August 2002 at 86,896 miles the engine was fully rebuilt by Frank Dale with new pistons, bearings etc.
at a cost of £7,997.
Other work during Clasen's ownership included: recor...
Points of note
£7,440
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£280,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 04 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
18,858 miles
Registration Date
1956-03-19
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 05 2024 with 18,858 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR and OSR inner Sill ends showing surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Passed
On Apr 24 2023 with 18,743 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Mar 01 2012 with 5,191 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2011 with 2,143 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Passed
On Feb 08 2010 with 99,975 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Passed
On Mar 05 2009 with 96,078 miles
Passed
On Jan 13 2009 with 96,014 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2008 with 91,517 miles
Passed
On Feb 19 2007 with 91,406 miles
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