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1955-1959 Bentley S1 Continental

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For 1955, Rolls-Royce introduced the more modern, flowing Silver Cloud saloon and Bentley’s version was the S-Type, first a saloon and then a Continental coupé and convertible. All had a revised version of the R-Ty...

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Simon Says

“An evolution of the R-Type Continental. In comes greater luxury and convenience, out goes the original ethic of lightness and aeronautical design. Some attractive convertibles and the four-door Flying Spur: now more Hollywood than high speed”

Information

Years built: 1955-1959
Make: Bentley
Model: S1 Continental
Coachbuilder: H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, James Young
Body: Coachbuilt
Engine Size: 4887cc straight-six
Bhp: 175
0-60 secs: 12.9 secs
Top Speed Mph: 120 mph
Category: Grand Touring
Event Eligibility: Marque Events | Pebble Beach Concours | Villa d'Este

Did You Know?

As good as gold. To prove the attraction of left-hand drive, in 2014, $511,500 changed hands for a 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Coupé by Park Ward. It was at RM’s January Arizona sale a...