Highlights
- Classic British saloon with elegant styling and period presence
- Cabin features original veneer dash and matching trim panels
- Bodywork in usable condition, showing patina and wear as pictured
- Supplied with Swedish registration documents
The Appeal
With its long bonnet, upright grille and imposing road presence, the Bentley S1 remains a timeless representation of post-war British luxury. Built at a time when craftsmanship was paramount and refinement meant real wood and wool, the S1 remains as elegant now as it was when it left Crewe nearly seventy years ago.
This 1956 example is offered in original-looking condition, complete with a wonderfully patinated cabin and a body that wears its years honestly. Whether kept as a usable survivor or treated to light restoration, it’s a car that retains enormous visual appeal and considerable charm.
The History & Paperwork
- 8,087 miles indicated on five-figure odometer
- Road registered in Sweden
- Exempt from Swedish technical inspection (over thirty years old)
- Left-hand drive with KM/H speedometer
The Condition
- Black paintwork shows visible wear, with cracking and minor scuffs to rear arches and lower panels
- Chrome trim complete, though rear bumper shows signs of rust bleed
- Wood interior trim well-preserved, including the veneered dashboard and door cappings
- Front seats creased with age; driver’s side worn but intact
- Rear seats appear in better condition, showing less use
- Engine bay complete and presentable with no obvious fluid leaks
- Underside corrosion visible, consistent with age and condition
The Mechanics
- 4.9-litre inline-six petrol engine
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Engine condition unverified; car has been run recently
- Recommissioning recommended prior to road use
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