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1959 Bentley S1 Continental by James Young
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
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1959 Bentley S1 Continental by James Young
UK • 10 Dec 2026 • Lot 100P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1 of 13 RHD James Young bodied S1 Continental, with significant provenance including ownership since 1966. This example is in sumptuously original, running and driving condition after recent recommissioning.
Offered at no reserve, this car presents a unique opportunity for collectors. It boasts a 4.9 litre straight-six engine and 4-speed automatic transmission, capable of over 120mph.
Condition
8
Sumptuously original, recommissioned
/ 10
Automatic
AL 923
1959
Auction
BC18F
RHD
United Kingdom
Awaiting Estimate
1959 Bentley S1 Continental by James Young
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
No Reserve.
Registration No: AL 923Chassis No: BC18FMMOT: Exempt
1 of just 13 Right Hand Drive S1 Continental chassis bodied by James Young to its Design Number CT29 Supplied new to Jack Barclay Ltd Believed to have been retained to be used by Mr Barclay himself, registered with his famous number - 'JB 1' In the ownership of the Barber baronet family since 1966
Supplied with a plethora of paperwork, detailing its life during the 1960s Offered in sumptuously original condition, and in running and driving order when consigned after being recommissioned by the vendor
Unveiled in Autumn 1955 some six months after its Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon sibling, the Continental version was only available to coach-built special order.
Featuring a higher compression ratio and taller back axle ratio, the newcomer was found capable of over 120mph.
Underpinned by the same cruciform-braced box-section chassis as the ‘basic’ S1, complete with independent front suspension, a well-located ‘live’ ...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continental James Youngs
£70,000
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£70,000
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£70,000
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Exempt / No Records
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