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1958 Bentley S1 Sold

United Kingdom • 3 May 2025 • Lot Lot 152

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1958 Bentley S1, a successor to the R-Type, features a 4887cc F-head six engine and an automatic gearbox. First registered in July 1958, it boasts a well-maintained engine with recent work, largely original interior with reconditioned front seats, and a gleaming chrome exterior, with a large history file including original build sheets.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in very good mechanical condition with recent work including a gearbox rebuild and top-end overhaul. Cosmetically, the interior is largely original with light patination. The car was repainted under previous ownership and remains in good condition, as does the chrome. The listing mentions some reconditioning work was done, such as front seats, new starter motor and solenoid, new fuel pump and electronic ignition. It has had only five owners and is a matching numbers example, indicating good care and originality.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

B329EK

Odometer:

128,000 miles

Reg Number:

SIL 5829

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1958 Make: Bentley Model: S1 Registration: SIL 5829 Chassis No: B329EK Engine No: BE489 Mileage: 128,000 Successor to the R-Type, the Bentley S1 was introduced in 1955 with a whole new chassis; the car's wheelbase had been extended 3" to 123", and the luggage compartment was expanded.

The S1 had softer suspension than the R-Type, with electrically controlled rear shock absorbers.

Brakes had been improved, and the steering was lighter.

This model marked the final integration of Bentley with Rolls-Royce - the standard saloons were now entirely alike, but for grilles and badging.

The engine was Rolls' 4887cc F-head six, in its final configuration before the introduction of V8 power in 1959.

Manual gearboxes were supplied only to special order.

The British Magazine, the Motor reported a top speed of 103mph and 0-60 acceleration of 13.1 seconds from a short-wheelbase S1 in 1957.

First registered on 28 th July 1958, this wonderful Bentely S1 found its second home in a matter of ...