Bentley - S1 LHD - NO RESERVE - 1956
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Selected by Arjan Rietveld
Thirty years' experience with classic cars, specialising in Italian cars and Porsche.
Estimate € 36,000 - € 40,000
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A 1956 Bentley S1 LHD with automatic transmission, 4,897 cc petrol engine, grey with original matching numbers and colours, 55,349 km, delivered new in France and a Certificate of Conformity available.
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IN RISE
* Equipped with Garanzia Conformità Federperiti expertise
* Original Left-Hand Drive (LHD) guide version delivered new in France
* Built in a few examples with left-hand and European steering
* Keeps the original first registration French license plate
* Engine, colors and configuration conform to the origin
* Complete with Bentley birth documentation
STORIA/PANORAMICA
The Bentley S1 is a luxury car manufactured by Bentley Motors between 1955 and 1959. Fitted with the famous 4,887 cm³ inline six engine, it represents one of the most elegant and refined expressions of post-war British motoring.
The specimen presented here is one of the very rare left-hand drive versions delivered new in France, European. Ordered by Mr. Félix Goudard of Paris in April 1956, it still preserves today all original features, as evidenced by the attached documentation. The car retains its original two-tone color scheme, the engine number matching Bentley records, and the interior and exterior finishes conforming to the birth configuration.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork is finished in the rare and elegant factory original Bentley gray two-tone scheme. The repainting was professionally carried out recently and presents in superb overall condition, with only light signs consistent with the vehicle’s age. The bumper and horn trims have been freshly restored, the headlights are those installed at the birth of the car, as reported in the factory extract. Recently a professional polishing and detailing treatment has also been performed.
A coating thickness check did not reveal any signs of accidents or significant structural repairs.
The underbody is solid and well preserved, with no visible accident traces and in conditions compatible with normal use.
INTERIOR
The interiors are largely original and finished in real leather, preserved with great care over the years. The instrument panel retains the original metric instrumentation and all the specific details of the birth specimen. The wood veneers and fittings are original and in beautiful condition, as befits a representative car of this level. The front and rear central carpeting has recently been restored and is in very good condition.
The door panels are original and well preserved, as is the headlining. The characteristic standard steering wheel completes the ensemble, also in good condition.
MECHANICS
The engine is the original, in line with the factory birth certificate attached by Bentley. Recently a new starting motor, complete, original, and restored with invoices and photos, has been installed. However, the engine turns over but does not start, likely due to a long period of inactivity. The brakes are free. The car has not been used in recent years as it was kept in a private collection; the technical inspection has expired years ago.
A splendid early-series Bentley S1, offered in a very rare original color configuration, delivered new in France and European version, complete with its historical documentation and characterized by a high level of authenticity and originality left-hand drive.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can insure the lot immediately without waiting! Have doubts? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Official Conformity appraisal Federperiti
Original French registration booklet
Documentary records of the first owner
Bentley birth sheets
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in sale-leaseback. We provide
advice and support for Italian or foreign registration, also through our trusted agencies.
------------------
WARRANTY - We sell only vehicles guaranteed 100% compliant and
Certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of the photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine and the driving may be available, ask at
Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or the documents for export. Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, even with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call, write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our NO RESERVE classic car auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN RISE
* Equipped with Garanzia Conformità Federperiti expertise
* Original Left-Hand Drive (LHD) guide version delivered new in France
* Built in a few examples with left-hand and European steering
* Keeps the original first registration French license plate
* Engine, colors and configuration conform to the origin
* Complete with Bentley birth documentation
STORIA/PANORAMICA
The Bentley S1 is a luxury car manufactured by Bentley Motors between 1955 and 1959. Fitted with the famous 4,887 cm³ inline six engine, it represents one of the most elegant and refined expressions of post-war British motoring.
The specimen presented here is one of the very rare left-hand drive versions delivered new in France, European. Ordered by Mr. Félix Goudard of Paris in April 1956, it still preserves today all original features, as evidenced by the attached documentation. The car retains its original two-tone color scheme, the engine number matching Bentley records, and the interior and exterior finishes conforming to the birth configuration.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork is finished in the rare and elegant factory original Bentley gray two-tone scheme. The repainting was professionally carried out recently and presents in superb overall condition, with only light signs consistent with the vehicle’s age. The bumper and horn trims have been freshly restored, the headlights are those installed at the birth of the car, as reported in the factory extract. Recently a professional polishing and detailing treatment has also been performed.
A coating thickness check did not reveal any signs of accidents or significant structural repairs.
The underbody is solid and well preserved, with no visible accident traces and in conditions compatible with normal use.
INTERIOR
The interiors are largely original and finished in real leather, preserved with great care over the years. The instrument panel retains the original metric instrumentation and all the specific details of the birth specimen. The wood veneers and fittings are original and in beautiful condition, as befits a representative car of this level. The front and rear central carpeting has recently been restored and is in very good condition.
The door panels are original and well preserved, as is the headlining. The characteristic standard steering wheel completes the ensemble, also in good condition.
MECHANICS
The engine is the original, in line with the factory birth certificate attached by Bentley. Recently a new starting motor, complete, original, and restored with invoices and photos, has been installed. However, the engine turns over but does not start, likely due to a long period of inactivity. The brakes are free. The car has not been used in recent years as it was kept in a private collection; the technical inspection has expired years ago.
A splendid early-series Bentley S1, offered in a very rare original color configuration, delivered new in France and European version, complete with its historical documentation and characterized by a high level of authenticity and originality left-hand drive.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can insure the lot immediately without waiting! Have doubts? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Official Conformity appraisal Federperiti
Original French registration booklet
Documentary records of the first owner
Bentley birth sheets
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in sale-leaseback. We provide
advice and support for Italian or foreign registration, also through our trusted agencies.
------------------
WARRANTY - We sell only vehicles guaranteed 100% compliant and
Certified: each vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti,
an Italian independent authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is personally inspected to guarantee the buyer the conformity of the photos, description and overall condition of the car.
Some videos of the car, the engine and the driving may be available, ask at
Catawiki.
The seller handles ownership transfer remotely or the documents for export. Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, even with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call, write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our NO RESERVE classic car auctions on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Bentley
Model type
S1 LHD - NO RESERVE
Year
1956
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
55349 km
Registration papers
with French registration
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Horse power
192
Cubic capacity
4897
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
No
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Fine: may have mechanical damage. Engine and/or transmission may be in poor condition
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
