Bentley S1 Continental DHC information

In the year 1931 the famous Bentley firm was taken over by Rolls Royce. Since that moment Bentley was the second top class Rolls Royce brand for clients who wanted more sportive automobiles with improved road holding capabilities. All models were based on Rolls Royce models (except the magnificent Bentley Continental R) but they were mechanically modified on some details and the cars were given the beautiful Bentley grille.

The Bentley S model series was introduced in the year 1955.
The Bentley S1 saloon was the first representative of the S series. In 1959 the six cylinder Bentley S1 was succeeded by the Bentley S2 saloon which featured a new, almost completely silent, V8 engine. From this moment on the factory also built Drop Head Coupe models (DHC) of the S series.
In the year 1962 the last S series model saw the light of day: the Bentley S3. The S3 featured a re-designed front with lower bonnet, wings and grille and new head lamp clusters with quad headlamps. The fine 6230 cc. V8 engine was carried over unchanged.
According to Bentley adepts the S3 model was the last "real Bentley" since the succeeding T model was an exact copy of the Rolls Royce sister model (Silver Cloud). Just another grille and badge would not make the car a true Bentley.
The Bentley S3 was built until 1965 after 1328 Bentley S3 cars head been crafted and assembled by hand.

Technical data

Six cylinder engine
2 S.U. carburettors
cylinder capacity: 4887 cc.
capacity: approx. 175 bhp.
top-speed: 180 km/h - 112 mph.
gearbox: 4- speed automatic
brakes: servo assisted drum brakes all round

Information

Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe, year 1959. Chassis number BC 23 FM, engine number BC 22 F, matching numbers. Colour dark red with a beige (tan) leather interior, Wilton carpet and a beige (tan) mohair hood. This fabulous Bentley S1 Continental DHC has been meticulously serviced and maintained in our workshops for many years. In 2008 the engine was fully overhauled at Altena Classic Service. The automobile is in excellent to excellent+ condition! This Bentley S1 left the factory as a coupe model. In the years 1986/1987 the automobile was converted to it's fantastic Drophead Coupe shape by Clanfield Restorations of England. The conversion has been executed to the highest possible level of perfection and the London owner Mr. Johnson must have been very pleased. The automobile comes beautifully documented including British specialist service invoices from P&A Wood, Frank Dale and Altena Classic Service covering the years in the Netherlands. The documentation also holds correspondence, photo's and the official Bentley Chassis Specification.
This fine automobile has been cherished in a collection and has been driven regularly by its cautious owner. The car drives handles and steers delightful and comfortable. All controls operate very smooth and easy assisted by power steering and power brakes. This automobile is a beauty in every respect, opened or closed, moving majestically yet sporty or standing still proud for onlookers to admire.

This classic car was sold to the United kingdom
by Altena Classic Service.

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