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Salle des Ventes du Béguinage

41 - 1956 BENTLEY S1 – History:
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,250
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Description
1956 BENTLEY S1 – History: Unveiled at the London Motor Show in April 1955, the Bentley S1 heralded a new generation of luxury saloons from Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Built on an all-new monocoque chassis, it replaced the Type R whilst retaining the elegance and refinement characteristic of the Crewe-based marque. Under its long bonnet lies the famous 4,887 cm³ inline six-cylinder engine, renowned for its smoothness and high reliability, mated to a four-speed automatic gearbox. The Bentley S1 stands out for its exceptional comfort, quiet operation and remarkable handling. Produced between 1955 and 1959 in a run of approximately 3,500 units, it is now one of the most sought-after models in the post-war Bentley range, both for its timeless elegance and its build quality. Description: The car on offer is a Bentley S1 first registered on 24 October 1956. The vehicle comes with its French registration documents, including its original registration certificate and a certificate of transfer drawn up at the time of its sale in October 2001. The documents indicate that the vehicle was registered under the number 17 ARE 75 and was then registered in the name of Mr Abitbol, resident in Paris. The bodywork is in a very poor state of preservation. It is severely affected by widespread corrosion, with numerous visible perforations on the sills, wings, doors and several structural components. The underbody is also heavily corroded and will require particularly extensive restoration work. The car is complete but is, above all, a very ambitious restoration project or a source of spare parts. The interior is complete and retains its original leather upholstery, which has developed a lovely patina despite its age and remains generally well preserved. The woodwork, on the other hand, has been severely damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun and will require a complete restoration. The main instruments, controls and equipment appear to be present, making this interior an interesting starting point for a restoration. The engine bay appears complete and retains its engine as well as the majority of its original major components. The car as a whole shows significant patina resulting from a very long period of storage. However, as the car has not been started up or dismantled, it is impossible to assess the mechanical condition of the engine or its components. A full service will be essential before any attempt is made to start the engine. Specifications: Make: Bentley Model: S1 First registered: 24 October 1956 Manufacturer: Bentley Motors Ltd. Body type: Saloon Engine: Inline six-cylinder, 4,887 cm³ Fuel: Petrol Gearbox: Automatic Seating capacity: 5 Chassis number: B290DB (stamped number not found) Exterior colour: Two-tone black and grey Interior: Green Steering: Left-hand drive Mileage: 6,775 miles (not guaranteed) Keys: None Registration documents: Old French registration certificate in the name of the previous owner, certificate of transfer; the current owner has never registered the vehicle in their name. Condition: The vehicle is being presented as it came out of storage. The engine has not been started and no test drive has been carried out. Sold as seen, considered not roadworthy, without an MOT, primarily for parts.
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About the sale Classic cars – barn finds and miscellaneous
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Auction time 09/25/2026 at 2:00 PM
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