£40,500
1956 Bentley S1 James Young Saloon
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 14 Oct 2015
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£40,500
1956 Bentley S1 James Young Saloon
UK • 14 Oct 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 James Young Saloon, one of only 26 bodied to design no. B10, boasts a recent engine overhaul by Gary Bretherton and a history of restoration work. While described as being in 'good overall' condition, it may require further attention to bring it to a higher standard.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in 'good overall' condition with regard to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork, and paintwork. It has had some restoration work done, including interior refurbishment and engine overhaul. There are also sundry restoration invoices and MOTs dating back to September 1983, which document an increase in mileage from 40,433 to c.44,000.
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44,000 miles
B470AN
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
199 FPF
1956
Auction
£40,500
1956 Bentley S1 James Young Saloon
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 14 Oct 2015
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other S1 James Youngs
£57,375
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,167
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Lower Mid-Market
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Previous S1 James Young Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 4th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
61,655 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 5th Mar 2026, 61,655 miles
Passed
On 19th Aug 2016, 43,140 miles
Passed
On 9th Oct 2015, 41,853 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On 8th Oct 2015, 41,849 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT Mileage Trend
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