£26,621
1955 Bentley Series 1 Sports Saloon by Hooper
COYS • UK • 10 Oct 2015
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£26,621
1955 Bentley Series 1 Sports Saloon by Hooper
UK • 10 Oct 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Hooper-bodied Bentley S1, one of only four ever made, boasts a unique history, including appearances at motor shows and ownership in the US and France. Its distinctive design features lightweight aluminum bodywork, rare eucalyptus wood trim, and a comprehensive collection of documentation, making it an appealing classic with potential for discerning collectors.
Condition
6
While the listing mentions the car's history and elegance, it lacks specific details about its current mechanical and cosmetic condition. Terms like "sensible reserve" and "pleasing to the eye" are subjective and don't provide a concrete assessment of its condition based on the provided scale. The car's age and history suggest it's unlikely to be in pristine or near-perfect condition without significant restoration.
/ 10
85,199 miles (via 2017 MOT)
DKJ 1
1955
Auction
B460-AN
RHD
United Kingdom
£26,621
1955 Bentley Series 1 Sports Saloon by Hooper
COYS • UK • 10 Oct 2015
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
The Hooper bodied Series 1t was a sensation at the 1955 Earls Court Motor Show with Autocar describing it “attractive” with a “superlative finish”.
They were impressed by the detailed Australian Bee’s Wing eucalyptus wood trim of the interior which was “used to great effect”.
The car carries a distinctive, dramatically flowing aluminium body by Hooper, which is more than 80 lbs lighter than the standard steel saloon.
It has cut-away spats over the rear wheels and the rare eucalyptus wood is found on the dashboard, door tops, map tray and rear picnic tables.
The interior seating and door trims are in leather.
Only 4 Bentley S1 cars were built with this coachwork.
Mrs Janet White of Felixstowe ordered the car and it was delivered to her on 20th December 1955, and according to the current vendor it was used as the 1956 Motor Show Car.
It had a series of UK owners until it was exported to Seattle, USA by Robert and Rita Irwin in 1970.
They owned the car for 37 years at which point ...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Hoopers
£7,594
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,560
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,540
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Dec 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
85,199 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Dec 2017, 85,199 miles
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