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£38,757

1959 Bentley S1 Saloon

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Sept 2026

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Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£38,757

1959 Bentley S1 Saloon

US • 9 Sept 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1959 Bentley S1 Saloon, finished in blue with a gray roof, features a refurbished interior and desirable options like picnic tables and power windows. However, it has noted mechanical issues including fluid leaks and a shifting problem, along with cosmetic flaws like paint cracks and a door dent, requiring moderate reconditioning.

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Condition 

5

The car has multiple noted cosmetic issues including paint cracks, a dent in the door, and paint chips. The air conditioning does not work, and there are noted oil and transmission fluid leaks. The shift lever also needs to be held down in reverse. These issues indicate a need for moderate reconditioning.

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43,000 miles

B517LFD

LHD

United States

Automatic

AGN 185B

1959

Auction

£38,757

1959 Bentley S1 Saloon

Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

TMU 4.9-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Blue & Gray Paint Gray Leather Upholstery 15” Steel Wheels with Chrome Covers Power Steering Rear Tray Tables Rear Vanity Mirrors Push-Button Radio Sliding Steel Sunroof This 1959 Bentley S1 is a left-hand-drive four-door saloon that was refurbished under prior ownership.

It was purchased by the current owner from the trust of the late racing driver and Portland-area classic car dealer Monte Shelton in 2020.

The car is powered by a 4.9-liter inline-six linked with a four-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in blue with a gray roof over gray leather.

Equipment includes a sliding steel sunroof, 15” steel wheels with chrome covers, power steering, power windows, rear passenger picnic tables, and a push-button radio.

This S1 is now offered on dealer consignment by with factory literature and a clean Nevada title.

This example is finished in dark blue with a metallic silver roof and trunk, and exterior details in...

Price Analysis vs Other S1s

£5,843

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,041

Median Price (Since 2020)

£280,500

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