Asking Price: £295k
1959 Bentley
Frank Dale • UK
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Asking Price: £295,000
1959 Bentley
UK
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Bentley S1, chassis number B20HA, is a unique car with a rich history, originally owned by Sir Bernard Docker for his wife. It features its original shell grey exterior and red leather interior and comes with extensive documentation and tools.
Condition
7
Thorough mechanical review, restored coachwork.
/ 10
53,000 miles
XXA262
1959
Classified
B20HA
LHD
United Kingdom
Asking Price: £295k
1959 Bentley
Frank Dale • UK
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Chassis No B20HA was originally completed in September of 1959, finished in shell grey (ICI M901-2582) with a red leather interior (VM 3086), the livery it retains some sixty-six years on.
It was built to Design No 7492 by H.J. Mulliner of which only two cars were produced, this car and also one in left hand drive (Chassis No B101LGD) making
Chassis No B20HA unique.
It was specified with power windows, power hood and being a late production S1 it came from the factory with power steering and the later and superior mechanical specification of larger carburettors and dual brake reservoirs.
It was originally registered XXA 262 which it still also retains to this day.
The car was supplied new by The Car Mart Ltd to its first owner, Sir Bernard Docker KBE of Claridge House in London W1.
Sir Bernard was the Managing Director of the BSA group of companies, Chairman of Daimler and was awarded a Knighthood for his work as the Chairman of Westminster Hospital.
He had purchased the car as ...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continental H.J. Mulliners
£145,034
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£481,175
Median Price (Since 2020)
£993,799
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Mid-Market
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Jun 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
48,736 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2018, 48,736 miles
Failed
On 12th Jun 2018, 48,734 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Failed
On 4th Mar 2011, 48,708 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On 21st Jan 2010, 48,554 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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