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Not Sold (Est: £28,000 - £32,000)
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon Only 37,000 miles and previous long term family ownership
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 227
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Bentley S1 Saloon is a standout example with only 37,000 miles and a documented history of long-term family ownership. Its originality is a key selling point, featuring original paint, interior, and no welding, making it a potentially rare find in the market.
Condition
9
The car is described as 'unique and outstanding' with 'original paint and interior and never welded'. It has only 37,000 miles and has been part of a high-end car collection. The description emphasizes its originality and low mileage, suggesting near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use expected for its age, fitting the 'Outstanding (9)' criteria.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
B262EG
Odometer:
37,000 miles
Reg Number:
TUL 202
RHD/LHD:
RHD
We are so pleased to bring to market this unique and outstanding Bentley.
This example was supplied new in 1957 to John Jacobs & Co Ltd of London EC3 who were a shipping line company trading since 1880 in Swansea before relocating to the capital.
They kept the Bentley until 1977 when it went into the ownership of the second family to own it, and it has since spent its time living in a very special high end car collection hence the mileage of 37,000 miles.
The buff logbook evidences that the Bentley remained in the Jacobs family until 1977 when it passed into the hands of the renowned dealers, David Scott-Moncrieff & Son Ltd of Leek in Staffordshire as evidenced with an advert from the period which shows the car advertised for sale in February 1978 for the figure of £8,750.
Bearing in mind within the same advert there is a 1960 S2 for £4,680 and a 1963 S3 for £5,550 gives an indication of just how highly considered the S1 was.
The specification is also rather special with things li...
Points of note
£5,843
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£280,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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