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£709,446 (Est: £635,834 - £748,040)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe
United States • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 267
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This left-hand drive S1 Continental, one of only 31, features rare Park Ward Drophead Coupe coachwork and boasts a matching-numbers 4.8-liter inline-six. With a history of awards and appearances at prestigious events like Pebble Beach, this Bentley offers both elegance and provenance.
Condition
9
The car has won multiple awards at prestigious concours events, indicating it's in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use. The listing specifically mentions that it is 'equally at home on the open road or the concours lawn,' suggesting a high level of maintenance and care.
/ 10
Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
BC23LAF
Odometer:
46,606 miles
Reg Number:
FFW 050
RHD/LHD:
LHD
One of 31 left-hand drive S1 Continentals with Park Ward Drophead Coupe coachwork.
Highly awarded with two Best in Shows and 14 First in Class honors at preeminent concours.
Utilized for Bentley's historic displays including at the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the 2005 Los Angeles International Auto Show, and the 2006 New York International Auto Show.
Powered by its original matching-numbers 4.8-liter inline-six.
Documented with copies of factory build records, restoration invoices, and known ownership history from new.
A timelessly elegant grand touring car, equally at home on the open road or the concours lawn.
Points of note
£280,808
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£722,848
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,533,641
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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