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1957 Bentley S1 James Young Coupe One of just three cars manufactured to design ‘B20SR
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 14 Jun 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1957 Bentley S1 James Young Coupe One of just three cars manufactured to design ‘B20SR
UK • 14 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Bentley S1 James Young Coupe, one of only three ever made, is a rare find with a fascinating history. It has been owned for the last 9 years, during which it has undergone over £47,000 in improvements. It includes a comprehensive history file, adding to its appeal for collectors.
Condition
7
The car has been subject to over £47,000 expenditure in current ownership including re-trimming of the headlining and interior, replacement sliding sunroof and carpets and replacement plexi-glass rear screen. This indicates a high level of care and attention to maintaining and improving the car's condition. However, given its age and use, there may still be minor imperfections. Therefore a rating of 7 seems appropriate.
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80,432 miles (via 2014 MOT)
LB207CM
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
TYW 480
1957
Auction
Not Sold
1957 Bentley S1 James Young Coupe One of just three cars manufactured to design ‘B20SR
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 14 Jun 2023
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The Bentley S1 was unveiled in April 1955.
A very different car from its predecessors, it was longer and wider and based on a much stiffer chassis.
Though the traditional body-on-chassis construction facilitated the manufacture of special-bodied versions, most were delivered with the standard offering produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, featuring alloy doors, bonnet and boot lid.
Powered by the final iteration of the company's venerable 4.9-litre straight six engine featuring revised cylinder-head porting, power was quoted at 178bhp.
As standard, the unit drove through a four-speed automatic gearbox with steering column control.
Suspension was independent at the front by wishbones and coil springs and employed a leaf-spring mounted live axle at the rear.
Braking was by drums all round.
A total of 3,107 examples were produced between 1955 and 1959.
Despite the popularity of Rolls-Royce's 'standard steel' bodywork, discerning customers continued to patronise the handful of coachbuildi...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th May 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
80,432 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th May 2014, 80,432 miles
Passed
On 19th Sept 2012, 80,217 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passed
On 15th Feb 2011, 78,940 miles
Passed
On 11th Mar 2010, 78,395 miles
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