1956 Bentley S1 Continental

1956 Bentley S1 Continental

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1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental
1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental 1956 Bentley S1 Continental

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Year : 1956
Make : Bentley
Model : S1 Continental
Coachbuilder : Park Ward
Body Type : Two Door Coupe
Colour : Pewter
Trim : Green Leather

History : Chassis No BC24AF is one of just sixty six right hand drive all aluminium bodied fixed head two door coupes bodied by Park Ward on the S1 Continental chassis. The tremendous success Bentley enjoyed with the R Type Continental continued onto the S Series chassis in late 1955 with a range of new bodies available to collectors. The Park Ward fixed head coupe was originally the brain child of legendary coachwork designer John Blatchley who had been largely responsible for the styling of the R Type Continental by H.J. Mulliner. Six R Type Continental chassis were delivered to the Park Ward works who were then owned by Rolls-Royce. Blatchley was given the task of styling the four drophead coupes and the two further fixed head coupes on the R Type Continental chassis, a design which was later slightly adapted for the marginally longer S1 Continental chassis. BC24AF is fitted with the later, arguably more attractive rear lights, which were adapted when the rear fins were professionally removed during restoration by P.J. Fischer of London, the renowned Bentley specialist. BC24AF is also fitted with the arguably more attractive smaller rear windshield, with larger C posts, giving the motor car a more attractive side profile and overall appearance than the later ?wrap around rear window? variants. This particular example was sold in 1968 by Paddon Brothers Ltd to a Mr H Zanger of the United States. It remained in the Massachusetts area until 1989 until repatriated and subsequently restored by P.J. Fischer in his London facility. During the very high quality restoration this fine motor car benefited from a bare metal re-paint in pewter and a re-trim in green Connolly hides. It has also been fitted with power steering, seat belts and air conditioning to add to the owners motoring pleasure, with the later being beautifully blended into the walnut dashboard. More recent works include a full mechanical check which included a gearbox overhaul to ensure smooth transition. BC24AF comes complete with all of its tools and with an extensive history file documenting works carried out over the past four decades, upon the instruction of its generous and meticulous previous owners. Interestingly enough this motor car is a previous class winner at the Louis Vuitton Concours, highlighting this beautiful examples condition and pedigree. Frank Dale & Stepsons have previously supplied this superb motor car on more than one occasion and we are delighted to be able to offer it for sale once again.

Condition : Excellent in every respect

Technical Data : Four speed automatic gearbox, power steering, 6 cylinder in-line configuration engine, 4.9 litres displacement, 4887cc capacity. Drum brakes servo-assisted.

If you would like to make an enquiry about this vehicle,
please contact us phone 020 8847 5447 or email: sales@frankdale.com

Colour: Green
Right-hand Drive

Derivative:
Condition: 60+ Good
Year: 1956
Ad Type: For Sale
Private or Trade: Trade Ad
Keywords: Bentley Continental

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About Them: stablished in 1946, Frank Dale & Stepsons offer the finest selection from the world of vintage, classic and modern Rolls-Royce and Bentley. We are the only Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist in London with showroom, workshop and upholsterers under one roof. Collectors and enthusiasts come to Frank Dale & Stepsons from all over the world for trustworthy advice and to inspect our outstanding motorcars. With as many as fifty cars in stock at any time, from the finest pre-war Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, to more recent models such as the Corniche, Azure and Continental R, we aim to offer a varied selection through the decades of both marques. We also welcome enquiries regarding motorcars that are not on our stock list as with our unrivalled level of experience, the car that you are looking for may well be available to us. During the year you will see us at the major British and European Classic Car shows and Concours Events.

Interests: The overseas market has become increasingly important with cars for export accounting for a substantial percentage of our sales. We offer full facilities for delivery and registration abroad with dedicated agents in France, Germany and Japan. We also have a multitude of contacts throughout Europe, The United States of America and the Far East to assist purchasers through importation and registration formalities. Ivor Gordon, chairman and stepson of the company's founder, has been in the business for over 50 years himself. "My stepfather started the business in 1946," he explains. Together with director James Crickmay, Ivor and his band of loyal staff at Frank Dale & Stepsons have created an atmosphere of friendliness, enthusiasm and above all professionalism that has customers visiting from all over the world to buy, service and restore their cars, or simply for trustworthy advice.