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1957 Bentley S1 Continental HJ Mulliner Fastback Entered from The Merlin Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jun 2025
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1957 Bentley S1 Continental HJ Mulliner Fastback Entered from The Merlin Collection
UK • 25 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Bentley S1 Continental HJ Mulliner Fastback, one of only 97 right-hand drive models, boasts a comprehensive restoration and a rich history of ownership including prominent figures like Peter Cadbury. With matching numbers, retro-fitted air conditioning, and recent mechanical work, this exceptional vehicle is ready for a discerning collector.
Condition
8
The car underwent an extensive chassis-up/body-off restoration between 2016 and 2019 by Richards of England and Padgett Motor Engineers. It also has had recent work to ensure smooth operation and safety, suggesting it's in very well-maintained condition with only minimal cosmetic imperfections. The seller encourages inspection by a marque specialist, implying confidence in its condition.
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91,014 miles (via 2024 MOT)
BC92BG
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
WOY 6
1957
Auction
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1957 Bentley S1 Continental HJ Mulliner Fastback Entered from The Merlin Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jun 2025
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Description
Allocated design number 7400, the two-door all-aluminium Fastback coachwork which H.J.
Mulliner crafted for the Bentley S1 Continental chassis was decidedly handsome not to mention being rarer than that fitted to its R-Type predecessor.
Stylistically more reserved but still "flowing and purposeful and free from any needless excrescence", the newcomer was not only underpinned by a notably stiffer chassis (up fifty percent in terms of torsional rigidity) but also boasted a smaller turning circle, more compliant suspension and improved hydraulic brakes.
Typically allied to four-speed automatic transmission, its refined 4887cc OISE straight-six engine yielded a 120mph top speed and impressive acceleration.
Arguably the ultimate Bentley S1 Continental variant, the H.J.
Mulliner Fastback was among the very fastest and most glamorous four-seaters of its generation.
According to its accompanying copy build records, chassis BC-92-BG was initially ordered by Jack Barclay Ltd on 16 th Octob...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continentals
£193,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£323,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,220,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Jul 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
91,014 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Jul 2024, 91,014 miles
Passed
On 24th May 2023, 90,754 miles
Passed
On 8th Jun 2022, 90,563 miles
Passed
On 6th May 2021, 90,308 miles
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