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In 1952, Bentley introduced the R-Type chassis Continental sport saloon that offered effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner. The final generation of the six-cylinder cars - the Silver-Cloud and the Bentley S-Type - in April of 1955, continued the Continental tradition and the exclusivity. Later that year, in October, the Bentley Continental became available on the 'S' chassis. The H.J. Mulliner-styled fastback was the quickest four/five-seater saloon of its day. The S-Type had a new box-section chassis and improved suspension and brakes. It also came equipped with an enlarged and more powerful version of the existing inlet-over-exhaust six-cylinder engine. The Continental version came with a higher compression ratio, shorter radiator and higher overall gearing and could be ordered with right-hand change manual transmission.
The S1 Continental brought along several other important developments including the phasing in of power-assisted steering (standardized in 1958) and (from chassis 'BC21BG') a more powerful engine incorporating an increased compression ratio, larger carburetors and bigger inlet valves.
Just like the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was a coach built car. The 'Flying Spur' bodystyle, built by H.J. Mulliner, cost £7,994, which was 44% more than a 'standard steel'
This particular example started assembly at the Creve-based Bentley works during November of 1957. It was given left-hand drivee configuration and power steering. It was delivered to coach builders H.J. Mulliners to receive its 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon coachwork. The work took nearly a year to complete, and would be finished in two-tone Sand and Sable over a red Interior. The optional equipment fitted to this car included white wall tires, radio and wing mirrors, and equipped for the U.S. market where it was shipped aboard the SS Andria. Rolls-Royce of New York, Inc. was marked as the retailer, and J.S. Inskip, Inc. as the selling dealer.
The car's first recorded owner was Mr. Paul V. Shields of Southampton, NY. By 1961, the Bentley Continental was sold to Mr. Henry E. Dahlberg of Tucson, AZ. By the 1970s, it was in the care of Mr. John L. Hanson of Hollidaysburg, PA, which whom the car is believed to have remained with until 2012.
In 2013, the car was brought back to the United Kingdom, where it received a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. The interior was re-upholstered in brown leather, and the headlining and wood trim panels refurbished.
The car returned to the United States in 2015.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2017
The S1 Continental brought along several other important developments including the phasing in of power-assisted steering (standardized in 1958) and (from chassis 'BC21BG') a more powerful engine incorporating an increased compression ratio, larger carburetors and bigger inlet valves.
Just like the original R-Type, the new S-Type Continental was a coach built car. The 'Flying Spur' bodystyle, built by H.J. Mulliner, cost £7,994, which was 44% more than a 'standard steel'
This particular example started assembly at the Creve-based Bentley works during November of 1957. It was given left-hand drivee configuration and power steering. It was delivered to coach builders H.J. Mulliners to receive its 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon coachwork. The work took nearly a year to complete, and would be finished in two-tone Sand and Sable over a red Interior. The optional equipment fitted to this car included white wall tires, radio and wing mirrors, and equipped for the U.S. market where it was shipped aboard the SS Andria. Rolls-Royce of New York, Inc. was marked as the retailer, and J.S. Inskip, Inc. as the selling dealer.
The car's first recorded owner was Mr. Paul V. Shields of Southampton, NY. By 1961, the Bentley Continental was sold to Mr. Henry E. Dahlberg of Tucson, AZ. By the 1970s, it was in the care of Mr. John L. Hanson of Hollidaysburg, PA, which whom the car is believed to have remained with until 2012.
In 2013, the car was brought back to the United Kingdom, where it received a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. The interior was re-upholstered in brown leather, and the headlining and wood trim panels refurbished.
The car returned to the United States in 2015.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2017
2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $166,100
2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€130,000-€160,000
Lot was not sold
1959 Bentley Continental S1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Continental S1
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Bentley S1 Sedan Chassis#: B565 LFD Sold for USD$52,640 2022 Bonhams : The Greenwich Auction | |
1959 Bentley S1 LHD Chassis#: B86LGC Sold for USD$49,596 2020 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1959 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward Chassis#: BC14LGN Sold for USD$1,226,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B625LFD Sold for USD$31,900 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1959 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC24FM Sold for USD$296,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1959 BENTLEY S1 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR Chassis#: BC14LEL Sold for USD$166,100 2017 Bonhams : The Amelia Island Auction | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B57LGD Sold for USD$64,385 2016 RM Sotheby's : Paris | |
1959 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC41LFM Sold for USD$243,712 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
1959 Bentley S1 Long-wheelbase Saloon Chassis#: ALB24 Sold for USD$38,165 2013 Bonhams - The Banbury Run Sale | |
1959 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR BERLINE Sold for USD$230,962 2013 Artcurial - Automobiles Sur Les Champs 5 | |
1959 BENTLEY S-TYPE 4 DOOR SEDAN Chassis#: B22GC Sold for USD$52,800 2013 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B65GD Sold for USD$36,818 2012 Bonhams - The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Sold for USD$33,347 2012 Shannons Sydney Summer Classic | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B553FD Sold for USD$10,894 2011 H & H - Pavilion Gardens | |
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B-473FD Sold for USD$33,222 2010 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring - Ascot | |
1959 Bentley S1 Long Wheelbase 'Empress' Sold for USD$74,250 2009 Sports & Classics of Monterey | |
1959 BENTLEY 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$25,300 2005 Barrett-Jackson - PALM BEACH 2005 |
Bentley Continental S1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Bentley Continental S1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1959 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $280,000 | $340,000 | ||
1959 Bentley S-Type Continental Sports Saloon | BC24GN | 2016 Bonhams : The December Sale | $260,000 | $330,000 | |
1959 Bentley S1 | 2016 Anglia Auction | $16,000 | $20,000 | ||
1959 Bentley S-Series Continental Flying Spur Saloon | BC14LEL | 2015 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1959 Bentley S-Type Sedan 4887 CC, Automatic | B22GC | 2012 Mecum Anaheim, CA | $35,000 | ||
1959 Bentley S1 Continental | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $90,000 | $100,000 | ||
1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon | BC50FM | 2003 Bonhams Lord's Cricket Ground 'Summer Vintage' | $39,000 | $42,000 | |
1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon | BC50FM | 2003 Bonhams RollsRoyce & Bentley Motor Cars & Related Automobilia | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1959 Bentley S1 Continental Saloon | BC 30 FM | 2003 Bonhams RollsRoyce & Bentley Motor Cars & Related Automobilia | |||
1959 BENTLEY S 1 SALOON | 2003 Kruse Auction Ft.Lauderdale, Fl | $15,000 |
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