£7,594
1956 Bentley S1 Hooper
Hampson Auctions • UK • 4 May 2025
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£7,594
1956 Bentley S1 Hooper
UK • 4 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 is a rare, coachbuilt Hooper model, one of only 39 made with this design. It features a well-preserved cream leather interior, a 4.9-liter straight-six engine, and comes with extensive documentation, including a letter from Hooper & Co. Despite its 'average' condition, its rarity and provenance make it a desirable classic.
Condition
4
The car is described as being in 'average' condition overall. While it presents well and has enthusiast ownership, it shows evidence of its age and mileage, with a patina on the starter switch and some wear expected for a car of this era.
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83,100 miles
1956
Auction
PSK886
United Kingdom
£7,594
1956 Bentley S1 Hooper
Hampson Auctions • UK • 4 May 2025
Market Position:
Lowest Price
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Description
MOT – Exempt This imposing and extravagant 1956 Bentley S1 has a coachbuilt Hooper body finished in ivory and black.
It is understood just 39 cars were produced in aluminium alloy to this design number, 8430, making it a very rare find today.
‘PSK886’ presents well, with enthusiast ownership evidenced by radiator grille badges from the VSCC, Royal Automobile Club and Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club.
Notably, it has had just three previous keepers.
The cream leather interior is bright and welcoming, with well-matched real wood veneer.
Beautiful instruments carry the famous Bentley ‘B’ logo, with an inset Smiths clock, and the starter switch has a nice patina as evidence of its 83,100-mile odometer reading.
Underneath the classic split bonnet, the 4.9-litres straight-six engine presents well, with plenty of period details.
Overall, the condition is described as ‘average’.
The rear compartment is ultra-luxurious, with lashings of leather, a broad centre armrest and wood veneer table...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Hoopers
£7,594
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,560
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,540
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Apr 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
82,814 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Mar 2012, 82,814 miles
Passed
On 19th Apr 2011, 82,814 miles
Passed
On 20th May 2010, 82,479 miles
Passed
On 28th Apr 2009, 82,337 miles
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Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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