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The Continental S1 was produced starting in 1955 and ending in 1959 with Design #29. Most base-series S1s were factory-made steel body saloons, but a limited number of S1 Continentals were custom built by outside coach maker James Young. This left-drive was one of two built and is the only one in existence today, which makes it a rare model. The car was imported by Inskip Motors on August 15th of 1958, and was delivered to Mobile, Alabama. It is the first factory air conditioned car to enter the United States. The cost of this sports saloon new was 8,295 pounds, the most expensive Continental. It was the fastest saloon built obtaining speeds in excess of 120 mph, and did 0-60 mph in 12.9 seconds. It is powered by a six-cylinder, 4.9-liter engine coupled to a four-speed hydramatic transmission and weighs 4,480 pounds.
In 1992, the car underwent a ground-up, two-year restoration by Vantage Motorworks.
In 1992, the car underwent a ground-up, two-year restoration by Vantage Motorworks.
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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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Fastback Coupe
Coachwork: Mulliner
Drop Head Coupe
Coachwork: Park Ward & Co.
Saloon
Coachwork: James Young