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1955 Bentley S1 Series Navigation
This 1955 Bentley S1 is one of seven examples built by Freestone & Webb. It was the first left-hand drive S1 built by Bentley and the only left-hand drive Freestone & Webb S1 with design no. 3191/A. This example was ordered new by Hollywood producer and President of Warner Bros, Jack Warner who owned it from 1955 until his passing in 1978. It was featured in the 1964 Warner Bros movie, Dead Ringer. In 2008, it was refreshed by Fennel Restorations in Saugus, California.
This Bentley has power steering, a four-speed automatic transmission, front and rear air conditioning, a unique rear defroster, power antenna, sunroof, and rear passenger trays with vanity mirrors.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
This Bentley has power steering, a four-speed automatic transmission, front and rear air conditioning, a unique rear defroster, power antenna, sunroof, and rear passenger trays with vanity mirrors.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
2021 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
Sale Price :
USD $247,500
2019 Mecum : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $240,000
2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
Sale Price :
USD $220,000
1955 Bentley S1 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley S1 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon Chassis#: B202LAN Sold for USD$247,500 2021 Mecum : Monterey |   |
| 1955 BENTLEY S1 DROPHEAD COUPE Chassis#: B462LAN Sold for USD$332,999 2021 Gooding & Company : Geared Online | |
| 1955 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B428LAN Sold for USD$32,450 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1955 BENTLEY S-1 4-DOOR SALOON Chassis#: B202LAN Sold for USD$220,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
| 1955 BENTLEY S-SERIES SALOON Chassis#: B50AN Sold for USD$45,322 2016 Bonhams - Goodwood Members' Meeting | |
| 1955 Bentley Series 1 Sports Saloon by Hooper Chassis#: B460-AN Sold for USD$40,791 2015 Coys Auction - The Spirit of Motoring, Ascot | |
| 1955 Bentley S-Series Saloon Chassis#: B380AN Sold for USD$12,627 2008 Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia |
Bentley S1 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Bentley S1 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone and Webb Light Saloon | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | ||||
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone and Webb Light Saloon | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | ||||
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $180,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 | |
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | ||||
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon | 2020 Mecum : Indy | ||||
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | ||||
| 1955 Bentley S1 Freestone & Webb Light Saloon | B202LAN | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $240,000 | $275,000 | $350,000 |
| 1955 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé Conversion | BC21AF | 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $500,000 | $600,000 | |
| 1955 Bentley S-Type Continental Sports Saloon | BC24AF | 2017 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed | $240,000 | $280,000 | |
| 1955 Bentley S1 Sports Saloon | B216AN | 2010 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
| 1955 BENTLEY S1 SERIES CONTINENTAL FOUR DOOR SALOON | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $27,500 |
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