Bentley S1 Series (1957)

Sale price: US $40,000.00 Make an Offer

Condition: Seller notes:
Used
“This Bentley has more than tripled in price since new. With a NADA #1 value of $74,500.00, the future is bright for the next owner of this "movable piece of art".”
Year: 1957 VIN : B123LEK
Mileage: 56,391 Transmission: GM Hydra Matic
Make: Bentley Body Type: Sedan
Model: S1 Series Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Engine: Bentley Vehicle Title: Clear
Drive Type: RWD Options: CD Player, Leather Seats
Power Options: Air Conditioning Exterior Color: Arctic White
Fuel Type: Gasoline Interior Color: Black
For Sale By: Private Seller Number of Cylinders: 6
Drive Side: Left-hand drive

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Vehicle description

Every once in a while there comes on the market, a significant car without a significant price. This one is it. There were just 12 of these imported to compete in the American luxury car market.
Its initial price was $12,500.00 when a Cadillac could be had for $2,500.
Enhancements by current owner of 2 decades include: modern a/c compressor, reconfigured freon lines, new duct work/fans, radiator & electric cooling fan @ condenser; modern radio; alternator; rebuilt transmission, twin S. U. Carburetors, brake servo, master cylinder & wheel cylinders, driveshaft & u joints, lever action shock absorbers; seat belts; new Cooper steel belted Trend Setter radial tires; recent paint and bodywork; electronic ignition.
The Italian walnut wood accouterments (cap rails, dash, picnic tables & ladies companions) are refinished as needed and the replacement leather is the real thing.
The previous owner, a wealthy Irish industrialist, was instrumental in helping Henry Ford beat Ferrari at Le Mans.
FYI: in our Nations Capitol, this Bentley was: displayed @ the International Spy Museum grand opening, Ronald Reagan grand ballroom, National Building Museum, National Portrait Gallery, etc. It has been the subject of many publications, countless high-end weddings (earns $1,000.00 per day when properly marketed) and delivered $100,000.00 worth of Scotch Whiskey (3 bottles) to the Ritz Carlton Georgetown amid trumper fanfare.
NADA lists a #1 car @ $74,500.00. Sold as is.