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£7,722

1956 Bentley S1 ‘Restoration Project’ Offered without reserve

United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2025 • Lot Lot 144

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This 1956 Bentley S1 is a restoration project sold without reserve, requiring significant work including gearbox repair, welding, and reassembly of interior components. While the engine runs with a new fuel pump, the car's overall condition suggests it needs to be trailered and thoroughly inspected.

Condition

2

This vehicle is listed as a 'restoration project'. The description indicates that it requires significant work, including gearbox repair/replacement and welding. The seats and door cards are retrimmed but not reinstalled, and it is advised that the car needs to be trailered away, implying it is not in running condition. The listing explicitly recommends careful inspection of photos to assess the condition, indicating potential extensive cosmetic or mechanical issues.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

B64CK

Odometer:

22,007 miles

Reg Number:

389 UYE

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Year: 1956 Make: Bentley Model: S1 ‘Restoration Project’ Registration: 389 UYE Chassis No: B64CK Engine No: BC32 Odometer: 22,007 The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966.

It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.

The J.P.

Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn.

As part of a range rationalisation, the Bentley S1 is also very similar apart from, of course, its radiator grille.

The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid.

Construction retained the traditional split between chassis and body which facilitated the provision of special bodied versions, although in practice the overwhelming majority of cars were delivered with the standard steel bodyshell, produced by Pressed Steel, and employing lightweight aluminium-based alloy for the doors, bonnet, and boot lid.

The engine was a 155hp...