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COACHWORK BY PARK WARD
Details
1959 BENTLEY S1 CONTINENTAL
COACHWORK BY PARK WARD
Registration No. 6 CUU
Chassis No. BC 28 GN
Engine No. BC 279
Velvet green with a gold coachline and beige leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder in-line, overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, twin SU carburettors, compression ratio 8:1, 4887cc; Gearbox: Hyclamatic four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and coil springs; Steering: power assisted cam and roller. Right-hand drive.
Post war Bentley production was resumed with the Mark VI having a 4¼ litre straight six engine with overhead inlet valves and side exhaust. The Mark VI was superseded in 1952 by the R Type which was in fact the earlier car lengthened overall by about 18" to increase luggage space, and with the engine size increased to 4¼ litres. It was on this R Type chassis that the Continental version began to appear fitted with exceedingly beautiful sporting coachwork by H J Mulliner (with a "fastback" two door saloon body) and Park Ward.
The Continental theme was continued when the R Type gave way to the S Series. The new car, which was over twelve inches longer than its predecessor, continued to use a chassis of basically the same design but with stronger box section side members and minor modifications to the front and rear suspension. Drum brakes were retained with the traditional gearbox driven servo boosting the hydraulically operated rear brakes. The engine size was again increased, this time to 4.9 litres. Mulliner and Park Ward responded to the new S Type by designing the Continental saloons and Drophead coupes of equal elegance to their predecessors but with up-to-the minute styling.
This Park Ward bodied S1 Continental saloon has the additional attraction of a folding sunroof and the distinct advantage of power assisted steering. It is finished in velvet green with a gold coachline and has beige leather interior upholstery.
The present keeper has owned it since 1962, and after many miles of pleasurable Bentley motoring the car was put into storage where it has remained for the last ten years. It has had just three registered keepers, the first owner having been Lord Wills.
The Bentley has its original Marchal headlights and the traditional fog and spot lights. The paintwork has some micro-blistering and minor scratches in places but is quite presentable and the interior has a lovely aged appearance. The folding sunshine roof is an added attraction and the car has its original radio.
This Bentley Continental will require a certain amount of re-commissioning as it has been in storage and therefore not recently driven, although it should prove to be a genuine pleasure to own - given the many events for which it is so suitable.
COACHWORK BY PARK WARD
Registration No. 6 CUU
Chassis No. BC 28 GN
Engine No. BC 279
Velvet green with a gold coachline and beige leather interior.
Engine: six cylinder in-line, overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, twin SU carburettors, compression ratio 8:1, 4887cc; Gearbox: Hyclamatic four speed automatic; Brakes: drums all round; Suspension: independent front by wishbones and coil springs; Steering: power assisted cam and roller. Right-hand drive.
Post war Bentley production was resumed with the Mark VI having a 4¼ litre straight six engine with overhead inlet valves and side exhaust. The Mark VI was superseded in 1952 by the R Type which was in fact the earlier car lengthened overall by about 18" to increase luggage space, and with the engine size increased to 4¼ litres. It was on this R Type chassis that the Continental version began to appear fitted with exceedingly beautiful sporting coachwork by H J Mulliner (with a "fastback" two door saloon body) and Park Ward.
The Continental theme was continued when the R Type gave way to the S Series. The new car, which was over twelve inches longer than its predecessor, continued to use a chassis of basically the same design but with stronger box section side members and minor modifications to the front and rear suspension. Drum brakes were retained with the traditional gearbox driven servo boosting the hydraulically operated rear brakes. The engine size was again increased, this time to 4.9 litres. Mulliner and Park Ward responded to the new S Type by designing the Continental saloons and Drophead coupes of equal elegance to their predecessors but with up-to-the minute styling.
This Park Ward bodied S1 Continental saloon has the additional attraction of a folding sunroof and the distinct advantage of power assisted steering. It is finished in velvet green with a gold coachline and has beige leather interior upholstery.
The present keeper has owned it since 1962, and after many miles of pleasurable Bentley motoring the car was put into storage where it has remained for the last ten years. It has had just three registered keepers, the first owner having been Lord Wills.
The Bentley has its original Marchal headlights and the traditional fog and spot lights. The paintwork has some micro-blistering and minor scratches in places but is quite presentable and the interior has a lovely aged appearance. The folding sunshine roof is an added attraction and the car has its original radio.
This Bentley Continental will require a certain amount of re-commissioning as it has been in storage and therefore not recently driven, although it should prove to be a genuine pleasure to own - given the many events for which it is so suitable.