£193.2k
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£193,200
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
UK • 2 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand-drive 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback, one of only 97 made. Originally sold via James Young, it features a matching-numbers engine, older restoration, and a recent engine service, making it a desirable classic for collectors.
Condition
7
The car benefits from an older restoration and is presented in dark green over cream leather. While described as desirable, the listing focuses more on its history and unique features rather than explicitly detailing its current condition. The May 2022 invoice for engine service and brake rebuild suggests ongoing maintenance.
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Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
BC9BG
1956
Auction
£193.2k
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 2 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
One of only 97 right-hand-drive examples of the S1 Continental Fastback design by H.J.
Mulliner Sold new via James Young of Bromley before being exported to the United States Powered by its matching-numbers 4,887-cc straight-six engine paired with an automatic transmission Benefits from an older restoration; presented in dark green over cream leather upholstery Most desirable for automotive enthusiasts when finished in the lighter Fastback body style from H.J.
Mulliner, the S1 Continental built between 1955 and 1959 was capable of a genuine 120 mph top speed to ensure it offered the signature Bentley blend of performance and luxury motoring.
An evolution of Bentley’s extraordinarily successful R-Type Continental Fastback, the updated S1 version featured modernised looks, and the vast majority were produced with an automatic gearbox.
One of just 97 right-hand-drive examples of the S1 Continental Fastback completed by H.J.
Mulliner (design no.
7400), chassis BC9BG was notably sold ...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continentals
£193,200
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£323,125
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,220,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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