£57,375 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1957 Bentley S1 Coupé Coachwork by James Young
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£57,375 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1957 Bentley S1 Coupé Coachwork by James Young
UK • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 762
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Bentley S1 Coupe is a rare, James Young coachwork model, one of only three built in this style. Recently benefiting from over £47,000 in refurbishment, including a full interior retrim and mechanical work, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors, accompanied by a comprehensive history file.
Condition
7
The car has benefited from considerable investment and refurbishment, including a full interior retrim, replacement of the sunroof and carpets, and mechanical refurbishment. However, the description also mentions that the car spent a period in the United States and passed through a succession of private collectors before being acquired by the current owner. This suggests that the car may have some wear and tear. It requires minor reconditioning.
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84,246 miles
LB207CM
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
TYW 480
1957
Auction
£57,375 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)
1957 Bentley S1 Coupé Coachwork by James Young
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Introduced in 1955, the Bentley S1 marked a significant evolution for the marque, offering a longer, wider body and a stiffer chassis than its predecessors.
While the majority of S1s were delivered in the standard steel body produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, a select few were commissioned with bespoke coachwork, allowing discerning customers to create truly individual automobiles.
The S1 was powered by Bentley’s venerable 4.9-litre straight-six engine, refined with improved cylinder-head porting to produce 178bhp, driving through a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Independent front suspension and a live rear axle provided a smooth ride, while drum brakes ensured reliable stopping power.
Between 1955 and 1959, just 3,107 S1s were built.
TYW 480 is a particularly rare example, finished with James Young’s elegant two-door coupé coachwork.
One of only three cars built in this style, it represents a subtle and understated expression of luxury, combining craftsmanship and exclusivity.
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Price Analysis vs Other S1 James Youngs
£57,375
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£58,167
Median Price (Since 2020)
£109,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Average Price
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Rare Sale
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Previous S1 James Young Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 29th May 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
80,432 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th May 2014, 80,432 miles
Passed
On 19th Sept 2012, 80,217 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Passed
On 15th Feb 2011, 78,940 miles
Passed
On 11th Mar 2010, 78,395 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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