2025 |
Amelia Island Auctions1959 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe
Coachwork by Park Ward
Estimate
$1,200,000 - $1,500,000
Chassis
BC14LGN
Engine
BC13G
Car Highlights
The Most Exclusive British Luxury Car of the 1950s
Extremely Rare Left-Hand-Drive Park Ward Ltd. Drophead Coupe, Style No. 700
Delivered New to the US with Factory Air-Conditioning, Power Steering, and Soft Top
Original Colors of Sand over Sable with Beautifully Preserved Leather Upholstery
Part of Several Noted Collections, Including More than 30 Years with Robert M. Lee
Accompanied by Handbook, Tools, and Copies of Original Build Records
Technical Specs
4,887 CC F-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine
Twin SU HD6 Carburetors
Estimated 178 BHP
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Power-Assisted Drum Brakes with Mechanical Servo
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Wishbones
Rear Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs with Electrically Controlled Piston-Type Dampers