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Bentley Classic
S-Type
1959 Bentley S1 Saloon
1959
Automatic
Petrol
ST. JOHN’S ROAD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6BE
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Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
8 days until auction
Location
ST. JOHN’S ROAD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6BE
Buyer notes
- The vehicle is MOT exempt.
- Fitted with a Harvey Bailey Handling Kit and power steering.
- Believed to have been maintained by P & A Wood and Roman's Garage.
- Finished in Tudor Grey over Shell with Blue/Grey leather trim.
- Requires restoration work following several years of poor storage.
- Total mileage is currently unknown.
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Description
Registration No: 27 DXW Chassis No: B553FD MOT: Exempt Finished in Tudor Grey over Shell and trimmed in Blue/Grey leather Understood to be fitted with a Harvey Bailey Handling Kit and Power Steering Bilebd to ahve ebe mainsied by he like of P & A Wood and Roman’s Garage group Was reported exceptional in every aspect and superb mechanical condition in 2016 listing The Bentley S1 was unveiled in April 1955. A very different car from its predecessors, it was longer and wider and based on a much sti...
About the S1
The Bentley S1 marked the post-war renaissance, sharing its platform with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Its 4.9-litre inline-six offered refined performance, while the sporting Bentley identity was preserved through firmer suspension tuning. The Continental version with lightweight H.J. Mulliner fastback coachwork became an instant icon of 1950s motoring elegance.
Known Issues to Watch For
Inline-six engine requires careful cooling system maintenance. Automatic gearbox (GM Hydramatic) needs specialist service. Drum brakes adequate but require regular adjustment. Rust affects sills, floor pans, and boot. Chrome trim difficult to restore. Leather interior dries out without conditioning.
Desirable Options
Continental designation with H.J. Mulliner fastback coachwork. Manual gearbox (rare). Park Ward drophead coupe body. Power steering retrofit. Air conditioning. Matching numbers. Factory black paint with red leather highly desirable.
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower178 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1959
Body StyleSedan
Production Info
Production Years1955 - 1959
GenerationS_TYPE
Listing Source
H&H Classics
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
8 days until auction
Location
ST. JOHN’S ROAD, BUXTON, DERBYSHIRE SK17 6BE
Price on request
1959Automatic