£871.3k (Est: £700k - £1m)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
RM Sotheby's • UK • 31 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£871,250 (Est: £700,000 - £1,000,000)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
UK • 31 Oct 2026 • Lot 128
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé by Park Ward is a rare gem, with only 58 right-hand-drive models produced. It has been in the same family for 47 years and undergone a superb restoration by P&A Wood, earning it awards at Pebble Beach and the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club rally.
Condition
10
The car is described as 'Superbly restored by noted firm P&A Wood' and is a 'Class award-winner at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance' and winner at the 'Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally in 2024'. This indicates it is in pristine, award-winning condition.
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Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
BC33BG
1956
Auction
£871.3k (Est: £700k - £1m)
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé by Park Ward
RM Sotheby's • UK • 31 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Offered from 47 years of loving, enthusiast family ownership Superbly restored by noted firm P&A Wood Class award-winner at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance; winner of its class at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club Annual Rally in 2024
One of 58 right-hand-drive Drophead Coupés to style number 700, with fully custom aluminium coachwork
Originally delivered to noted motoring enthusiast Alfred James McAlpine Among the most superb survivors of a highly regarded design on an exceptional chassis
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Continental Park Wards
£280,808
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£736,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,533,641
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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