Widely considered to be among the most sought after post-war Bentley designs One of only 94 Drophead Coupés built on the S1 Continental platform; one of just 55 examples configured in right-hand drive Finished in the factory shade of Shell Grey to complement a black folding soft-top roof and red leather upholstery Introduced by Bentley in 1955, the supremely elegant S1 Continental was warmly received on both sides of the Atlantic as royalty, Hollywood’s elite, and industry chiefs placed their orders.

The last of the marque’s models to feature the enduringly popular straight-six engine, fitted here in 4.9-litre capacity for a reported top speed in excess of 120 mph, the car was equal measures powerful, smooth, and silent.

As was customary for the time, coachbuilders H.J.

Mulliner and Park Ward could take the S-Type platform and apply their own two- and four-door—popularly referred to as “The Flying Spur”—Sports Saloon bodywork.

However, the most significant offering came in the form...