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This Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner is one of only 22 left-hand-drive cars that were built to the Mulliner fastback sports saloon design. It is a relatively late-production example that benefits from the upgraded engine with larger valves and a larger carburetor.
This Bentley was delivered on April 18th of 1957, to its original owner William Brewster (Stonington), of Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Requested features included power steering, a steering column two inches longer than standard, fog lights with white bulbs, both summer and winter thermostats, reclining front seats, and dual horns. Requests were made to supply a Lucas electric rear windshield washer and a Blue Spot radio.
On April 27th of 1957, Mr. Brewster sold the car to its second owner, Gregory B. Smith. Mr. Smith retained the car for over two decades, selling it in October of 1977 to Samuel Ornstein of Edison, New Jersey. Richard Thomas of Parsimony, New Jersey, purchased the S1 Continental in 1993, subsequently passing it to Florida collector, Steven Wolf, from whom its purchase was eventually made by Orin Smith.
The car was restored to its previous Saffron over Sandstone livery during Mr. Ornstein's ownership. The car won Rolls-Royce Owners Club (RROC) National First Prizes in both 1979 and 2000. More recently, it was given an extensive and complete restoration to Pebble Beach Concours standards and finished in its currently silvery smoke green paintwork. Pale parchment leather covers the door panels and the seats, the cabinetry is done in polished inlaid burled walnut, and the carpeting is finished in Wilton green wool piped in parchment.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
This Bentley was delivered on April 18th of 1957, to its original owner William Brewster (Stonington), of Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Requested features included power steering, a steering column two inches longer than standard, fog lights with white bulbs, both summer and winter thermostats, reclining front seats, and dual horns. Requests were made to supply a Lucas electric rear windshield washer and a Blue Spot radio.
On April 27th of 1957, Mr. Brewster sold the car to its second owner, Gregory B. Smith. Mr. Smith retained the car for over two decades, selling it in October of 1977 to Samuel Ornstein of Edison, New Jersey. Richard Thomas of Parsimony, New Jersey, purchased the S1 Continental in 1993, subsequently passing it to Florida collector, Steven Wolf, from whom its purchase was eventually made by Orin Smith.
The car was restored to its previous Saffron over Sandstone livery during Mr. Ornstein's ownership. The car won Rolls-Royce Owners Club (RROC) National First Prizes in both 1979 and 2000. More recently, it was given an extensive and complete restoration to Pebble Beach Concours standards and finished in its currently silvery smoke green paintwork. Pale parchment leather covers the door panels and the seats, the cabinetry is done in polished inlaid burled walnut, and the carpeting is finished in Wilton green wool piped in parchment.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $800,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,215,000
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $850,000-USD $1,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $781,000
1957 Bentley Continental S1 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley Continental S1
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Bentley S1 Continental 'Flying Spur' Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC8LCH Sold for USD$132,000 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction | |
1957 Bentley Continental S.1 H.J. Mulliner Fastback Sports Saloon Chassis#: BC96LBG Sold for USD$1,215,000 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | |
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon Sold for USD$26,400 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B285EK Sold for USD$43,093 2019 The Saragga Collection | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental 2-Door Fastback Chassis#: BC55BG Sold for USD$325,307 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1957 BENTLEY S1 STANDARD STEEL SALOON Chassis#: B282EG Sold for USD$19,314 2018 Coys - Blenheim Palace | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Two-Door Saloon Chassis#: BC3LCH Sold for USD$297,000 2017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner Chassis#: BC96LBG Sold for USD$781,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupé Chassis#: BC30LCH Sold for USD$1,136,770 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1957 Bentley S-Series Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: BC47CH Sold for USD$321,210 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Two-Door Saloon Chassis#: BC59BG Sold for USD$231,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Scottsdale Auction | |
1957 Bentley SI Continental Saloon by HJ Mulliner Chassis#: BC14 DJ Sold for USD$98,560 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur Chassis#: BC14DJ Sold for USD$116,158 2013 H & H Auctions - The Pavilion Gardens | |
1957 Bentley SI Saloon Sold for USD$14,253 2012 Coys - Blenheim Palace | |
1957 Bentley S-Series Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: BC79BG Sold for USD$311,335 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor cars and Automobilia | |
1957 Bentley SI Fastback Sold for USD$297,648 2010 Coys Auction -The Spirit of Motoring, Ascot Racecourse | |
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon Sold for USD$26,742 2010 Shannons Auctions - 2010 Shannons Melbourne Classic Auction | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon Chassis#: BC87BG Sold for USD$216,000 2010 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance-Collectors' Motorcars | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Chassis#: BC40DJ Sold for USD$300,406 2010 Coys Auction - Legende et Passion | |
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon Chassis#: B58EG Sold for USD$38,382 2009 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, National Motor Museum |
Bentley Continental S1s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Bentley Continental S1's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1957 BENTLEY S1 CONTINENTAL FASTBACK | BC87BG | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 | b360fa | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $15,000 | ||
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon | BC41BG | 2022 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $340,000 | $360,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner | BC4LCH | 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | $185,000 | $260,000 | |
1957 Bentley Continental S1 coupé Park Ward | BC3LCH | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $360,000 | $440,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon | BC 26 CH | 2016 Coys at Alexandra Palace | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Sports Saloon | BC 26 CH | 2016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris | $130,000 | $170,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe | B134FA | 2016 Coys : Schloss Dyck | $210,000 | $240,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Sport Coupe | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $375,000 | $3,425,000 | ||
1957 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon | B488EG | 2016 Coys : Monaco | $28,000 | $35,000 | |
1957 Bentley S1 Saloon | B244EG | 2014 Silverstone : Salon Prive | |||
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner | BC14DJ | 2014 Silverstone : The May Sale | |||
1957 Bentley S1 4-Door Saloon Left Hand Drive, Factory Air Conditioning | B343LFD | 2012 Mecum Monterey, CA | $31,000 | ||
1957 Bentley S1 Continental two door fastback coupe | BC47CH | 2010 Bonhams Automobiles d'Exception á Rétromobile | $200,000 | $230,000 | |
1957 Bentley S-Series Continental Sports Saloon | BC17DJ | 2008 Bonhams Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia | $50,000 | $60,000 |
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