Description
S1 Continental Four Light Saloon Aluminium Body by James Young, body design CT29. The 1957 Earls Court London Motor Show car, first of only twenty one made on the S1 chassis and one of only fourteen four door versions of which three were LHD and only one of those is known to still exist. Mileage is now 138k miles, 10k miles run with 100% reliability over last few years.
Combination of 4. 9 Straight Six with high compression head, 4 speed auto, power steering and active rear suspension settings normal or hard make this a fantastic drive. c200kg weight reduction with an aluminium body over the standard steel body is major transformation in the performance, efficiency and handling. Sunroof with very effective tinted wind deflector and tinted visors fitted also.
A full mechanical recommissioning completed in 2023 including all service items, brakes, carburettors, head and sump gaskets, five new tyres and the fit of a new Connolly leather interior to the specification of original build sheet, VM3428. Full factory and coach builder history file plus recent maintenance file available on viewing. The car was bare metal resprayed in the 80's changing the colour from Lavender Grey to silver. The paint is still presentable with a few light scratches and bubbles, have left this to keep the car practical and useable. The chrome hubcaps have been restored, the rest of the chrome is scheduled to be restored.
This car is driven regularly and was driven from West of Scotland to London and back North a few days later, 435 miles, 6h 45 mins, running perfectly averaging just over 20mpg. Annual maintenance carried out Friday 15th May at Mulsanne Motors, Dalkeith, Scotland, an oil and filter, plugs change plus coolant flush and refill along with adjustments and checks. New exhaust being fitted in Autumn, rear suspension bushes and shocks being replaced also.
A test drive is recommended if you are looking for a classic car to be enjoyed for reliable spirited runs or extensive touring.
Interesting part exchange considered.
No canvasser calls.
Credit to main image taken by David Kerr of Probikespic, not his usual subject but great to see the S1 on the move. Thanks to Kiah Lucey Photography for second and third photos.
Please call to discuss the maintenance file.
