£79,983
1956 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe-Style Conversion
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Sept 2026
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£79,983
1956 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe-Style Conversion
US • 17 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 has been converted to a drophead coupe style and features a maroon exterior with a beige interior. The car is powered by a 4.9-liter inline-six and a four-speed automatic transmission, with 2,400 miles shown on the odometer.
While cosmetically appealing, the air conditioning is non-functional and the underbody shows corrosion, indicating some reconditioning will be needed.
Condition
6
The car has undergone a conversion from a four-door saloon to a drophead coupe style, which is a significant modification. While the interior and exterior present well with beige leather and maroon paint, the listing notes that the air conditioning does not work and there is noted corrosion on underbody components. These issues, along with the conversion itself, suggest it's in good, but not excellent, condition, requiring some reconditioning.
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2,400 miles
B326LCK
1956
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£79,983
1956 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe-Style Conversion
Bring A Trailer • US • 17 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
TMU 4.9-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission 15" Wheels w/Full Covers Maroon Paint Beige Soft Top Driving Lights Fender-Mounted Side Mirrors Beige Leather Upholstery Burl Wood Trim AM/FM Radio Smiths Gauges This 1956 Bentley is a left-hand-drive S1 that started life as a four-door saloon and was modified under prior ownership with drophead coupe-style bodywork.
The car is powered by a 4.9-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed automatic transmission and features a beige soft top, driving lights, fender-mounted side mirrors, and chrome bumpers.
Inside, beige leather upholstery is complemented by burl wood trim, power windows, a push-button AM/FM radio, and Smiths gauges.
Purchased by the seller in October 2024, this custom S1 is now offered with Connecticut registration in the seller’s name.
The body is finished in maroon, and the beige soft top has a matching boot.
Details include driving lights, fender-mounted side mirrors, and chrome bumpers with overriders.
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