1957 Bentley S1 Continental Two-Door Saloon

Make Bentley
Year 1957
Chassis Number BC59BG
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Scottsdale 2016
Auction Date 30/01/2016
Lot Number 104
Result sold
Sold For $231,000
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Chassis: BC59BG
Custom-Built for Francis V. du Pont with Rare Sunshine Roof
One of 69 Park Ward Design No. 701 Saloons Built
Single Family Ownership Since 1986
Recent Mechanical Service Performed by Bentley Specialist
Includes Copies of Build Sheets, Ownership History, Hand and Road Tools
4,887 CC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Dual SU HD6 Carburetors
178 BHP
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Drum Brakes with Mechanical Servo
Independent Front Suspension with Coil Springs and Wishbones
Semi-Elliptical Rear Springs with Electrically Controlled Piston-Type Dampers
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Two-Door Saloon