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Asking Price: POA

1956 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon

Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd • UK

Market Position:

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Asking Price: POA

1956 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A 1956 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon in Shell Grey over Midnight Blue, with power steering added. The car has been with its last owner since 1998 and has had significant recent investment, bringing it to superb order.
This Bentley appears to be in excellent condition and has desirable features, suggesting strong market appeal for collectors.

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Condition 

8

Superb order, recent history, desirable option

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75,000 miles

LHD

United Kingdom

SUL 741

1956

Classified

Asking Price: POA

1956 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon

Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd • UK

Market Position:

Market Average

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Description

Last owner since 1998, this 1956 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon is attractively finished in Shell Grey over Midnight Blue and now features the desirable option of power steering.

Lots of recent history with much money lavished on it bringing it in superb order.

Price Analysis vs Other S1s

£5,843

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,041

Median Price (Since 2020)

£280,500

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous S1 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 14th Jun 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

75,001 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 15th Jun 2026, 75,001 miles


Failed

On 26th May 2026, 74,969 miles

There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.

Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Passed

On 14th Mar 2018, 72,682 miles


Passed

On 8th Apr 2015, 70,657 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- engine oil leak (oil pressure switch) rear diff oil leak

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Meet the Seller

Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd

Quin Hay Farm, Froxfield, Nr, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1BZ

Located in Petersfield, Hampshire, Classic Automobiles Worldwide Ltd is a dealership handling classic, vintage, and collector vehicles. They provide vehicle sales, brokerage, and international shipping.

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