Bentley Continental S1 Fastback by H.J. Mulliner original colourscheme 1956
General description :
Very beautiful Bentley Continental S1 Fastback. This is a first design S1 Fastback with a body designed by H.J. Mulliner. Co. Ltd. Delivered new in England to Mr. Thomas Roberts on September 25th in 1956 and is in a fantastic condition. At the introduction it was the fastest 4 seater car in production. The top speed was 120 mph! The Fastback models are from aluminum in contrast to the normal 4 door saloon. They produced only 119 Fastbacks, 97 RHD and 22 LHD cars. This car is completely restored and technically overhauled a few years ago. Technically in a perfect working and driving condition. The body is beautiful, very straight and has perfect panel fittings. The paintwork is good just as the chrome. The undercarriage is solid and super original. Performed in her original colour scheme ‘Velvet Green’ with a fantastic beige interior.
1956 Bentley Continental S1 Fastback by H.J. Mulliner original colourscheme is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €485000.
Car Facts
Car type : CarMake : BentleyModel : ContinentalModel Version : S1 Fastback by H.J. Mulliner original colourschemeEngine size : 0.0Model Year : 1956Sub type : CoupéLocation : Brummen
Before becoming a mere subsidiary to Rolls-Royce, Bentley was an independent Automaker famous for the "fastest lorries in the world" e.i Bentley 4½ Litre.
Good ol' Bentley boys (A group of wealthy British motorists, mainly Woolf Barnato, Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin, steeplechaser George Duller, aviator Glen Kidston, S.C.H. "Sammy" Davis, and Dr Dudley Benjafield ) -in their trusty Bentley cars- took four consecutive victories at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930
In 1931 Bentley was taken over British Central Equitable Trust that later proved to be a front for Rolls-Royce Limited. Unhappy with his role at Rolls-Royce, W.O. Bentley left the company when his contract expired in 1935 duly joining Lagonda. This was beginning of which ultimately led Bentley cars to become more or less badge-engineered Rolls-Royce.