Asking Price: £29,500
1957 Bentley S1 Sports Saloon with Radford Adaptations
The Real Car Co Ltd • UK
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Asking Price: £29,500
1957 Bentley S1 Sports Saloon with Radford Adaptations
UK
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1957 model with desirable Harold Radford modifications and power steering, finished in its original Velvet green with beige interior. Recent recommissioning work has improved its running and driving condition.
Condition
6
Scruffy in places, good elsewhere, needs reconditioning.
/ 10
86,030 miles (via 2026 MOT)
LHD
United Kingdom
654BLF
1957
Classified
Asking Price: £29,500
1957 Bentley S1 Sports Saloon with Radford Adaptations
The Real Car Co Ltd • UK
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Being a 1957 model, this car has power steering which is a very beneficial addition on these cars.
Aside from that, the car is significant in that it was fitted when new with some adaptations by Harold Radford and Co, including folding seats and a removable division, as you will see in the photos.
The car is finished in its original shade of Velvet green (very dark), with light beige leather interior, a colour scheme which we think suits the car very well.
Although somewhat scruffy in certain respects, in other ways the car is very good with for example absolutely excellent bumpers front and rear, with no dents or marks to the over riders, which is unusual, and there are correct headlamps fitted, making all the difference to the frontal appearance.
Following a period of idleness, (the car, not us!) we have completed considerable re-commissioning work, which included work to the braking system, power steering, various linkages, electricals, engine mounts, windscreen washers, etc, an...
Price Analysis vs Other S1 Radfords
£33,150
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£33,150
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£33,150
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 20th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
86,030 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Jul 2026, 86,030 miles
Passed
On 10th Jul 2010, 84,581 miles
Failed
On 10th Jul 2010, 84,581 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2009, 83,998 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- foot brake pedal anti slip pad worn on lower edge.
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