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2011 Australian International Motor Show Auction
Lot
23

1956 Bentley S1 Utility

$40,000

Sold

Specifications

Engine 4887cc In-Line 6cyl
Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Body Work Custom Utility
Colour Yellow
Interior Tan
Trim Leather
Wheels Steel Disc
Brakes Drums

Description

This lot is no longer available

Bentley's S1 was introduced in 1955, running concurrently with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Externally there was very little difference, with detail changes around the radiator and badge work allowing one to tell if it was a Rolls or Bentley. Internally they shared a 4887cc version of the long-running Rolls straight-6 with twin-SU carburettors mated to a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. A higher performing variant known as the Continental was also introduced as the final development of a motor that was first pressed into service in the early Twenties.