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1959 BENTLEY S1 CONTINENTAL DROPHEAD COUPE
Registration No. FGP 30B
Chassis No. BC 23FM
Engine No. BC 22 F
Red with magnolia interior
Engine: Six cylinder, overhead inlet valve, side exhaust, twin SU carburettors, 4,887cc; Gearbox: Hydramatic four speed automatic; Steering: power-assisted; Suspension: independent by coil springs and wishbones to front, live axle with semi-elliptic springs to rear; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum. Right hand drive.
The S1 was introduced in 1955, to replace the highly successful R-Type, and continued in production until the summer of 1959, a total of 3,072 being built. The S series cars were the last models to be produced to the traditional design using a beautifully engineered, very stiff chassis, fitted with separate body either in the form of a standard steel design made by pressed steel or individually by established coachbuilders such as James Young or Mulliner. The Continental version further compounded their enthusiasm as it offered 120 mph performance thanks to its tuned engine and carefully chosen back axle ratio.
This car was supplied to Mr Hillman of 3 Stanhope Gate London, through Jack Barclay Ltd. The only special features noted to the already lavish specification were a 'Motorola' radio, chrome plated wheel discs and Dunlop whitewall tyres. The car passed to Mantovani and His Orchestra Ltd though HR Owen, passing to K.W Deacon in Leamington Spa in 1963.
In the Mid-1980s an American owner commissioned Clanfield Restorations of Oxfordshire to fully restore the car and convert it to its current convertible configuration. During the restoration the car was re-painted in maroon with the interior completely re-trimmed, with the mechanical side also receiving a great deal of attention.
Although completed some years ago, the car has covered a minimal mileage subsequently and is in excellent condition thoughout. The paintwork and interior are unmarked, as the vendor has insisted the car should be maintained regardless of cost.
In our opinion, this represents extremely good value convertible motoring on the Continental Bentley chassis. It is a car that contemporary press commentated you can drive across Continental Europe at high speed to the French Rivera, reverting to an exceptionally docile and distinguished town carriage once you have arrived.
Registration No. FGP 30B
Chassis No. BC 23FM
Engine No. BC 22 F
Red with magnolia interior
Engine: Six cylinder, overhead inlet valve, side exhaust, twin SU carburettors, 4,887cc; Gearbox: Hydramatic four speed automatic; Steering: power-assisted; Suspension: independent by coil springs and wishbones to front, live axle with semi-elliptic springs to rear; Brakes: four wheel hydraulic drum. Right hand drive.
The S1 was introduced in 1955, to replace the highly successful R-Type, and continued in production until the summer of 1959, a total of 3,072 being built. The S series cars were the last models to be produced to the traditional design using a beautifully engineered, very stiff chassis, fitted with separate body either in the form of a standard steel design made by pressed steel or individually by established coachbuilders such as James Young or Mulliner. The Continental version further compounded their enthusiasm as it offered 120 mph performance thanks to its tuned engine and carefully chosen back axle ratio.
This car was supplied to Mr Hillman of 3 Stanhope Gate London, through Jack Barclay Ltd. The only special features noted to the already lavish specification were a 'Motorola' radio, chrome plated wheel discs and Dunlop whitewall tyres. The car passed to Mantovani and His Orchestra Ltd though HR Owen, passing to K.W Deacon in Leamington Spa in 1963.
In the Mid-1980s an American owner commissioned Clanfield Restorations of Oxfordshire to fully restore the car and convert it to its current convertible configuration. During the restoration the car was re-painted in maroon with the interior completely re-trimmed, with the mechanical side also receiving a great deal of attention.
Although completed some years ago, the car has covered a minimal mileage subsequently and is in excellent condition thoughout. The paintwork and interior are unmarked, as the vendor has insisted the car should be maintained regardless of cost.
In our opinion, this represents extremely good value convertible motoring on the Continental Bentley chassis. It is a car that contemporary press commentated you can drive across Continental Europe at high speed to the French Rivera, reverting to an exceptionally docile and distinguished town carriage once you have arrived.
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