1955 Bentley S Type Auto
NSW • Private
36
Odometer59,995km
Body typeSedan
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
1955 James Young Bentley S1 saloon. Rare coachbuilt all-aluminium bodied ‘finned rear wing’ design (Design No B10 Chassis No. B488AN) - the only one of its type in Australia. The car (Body No 3015), was originally ordered in 1955 with James Young Ltd completing the coachwork in 1956. Car is in excellent condition with door / body panels all nice and tight with new door seals fitted.
The car has benefitted from a fully restored period correct interior with Connolly hide, West of England head cloth and Wilton wool carpets; traditional woodwork has also been fully restored highlighting the burr walnut. The midnight blue (not black) paintwork presents extremely well having been refinished and rebuffed. Other recent work includes body mount repairs and re chroming /electroplating of all window frames with new guides. Bumper bars and grill shell have been re chromed. Brakes have also been overhauled and serviced with new rear linings fitted early 2024. The original radio has been retrofitted internally with modern electronics retaining the original facia plate.
As a highly renowned coachbuilder, James Young produced just 27 of the B10 design on the S1 chassis (this car being no. 5 of 27) featuring distinctive square push buttons on door / boot handles and special brightwork, interior fittings and seats. The only body parts common to the standard S1 being the bonnet and windscreen. This car’s driver’s door features an original small cocktail cabinet complimented by a picnic set in the front passenger door.
The car has been very well cared for during the curent ownership of 14 years and recently serviced (November '25) and comes with a complete set of correct tools, large and small, and an extensive history folder with copies of original build sheets / purchaser correspondence and early history with the supplying dealer Jack Barclay, London. Original owner’s handbook, workshop and service schedule manuals are to hand with receipts from past 10-15 years inc auto gearbox rebuild. It drives very well and fitted with lambswool over-rugs. Whilst always garaged comes with custom dust cover and a number of spare parts and is relatively easy to maintain. Ad shows Km - odometer is Miles.
Coachbuilt ‘S’ type cars are extremely rare; these cars were built for very discerning owners could afford to procure Bentley cars with their very distinctive coachwork and would suit collector of rare coach-built cars.
Price $66,000 o.n.o; genuine enquiries only please. Car is on NSW provisional plates w/ recent pink slip /inspection.
Car details
øVehicle description
1 Saloon 4dr Auto 4sp 4.9 [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Black
Interior colour
Light Blue as delivered
Body type
Sedan, 4 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 4.9L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
4 months/March 2027
Build date
June 1955
Compliance date
April 1955
Cost to transportSponsored
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-13073639
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4887cc
Engine Size (L)
4.9L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Pushrod
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Carburettor Multiple
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Other
Country of Origin
UNITED KINGDOM
Launch Year
1955
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
1
Series
1
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
4
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Saloon (Sedan)
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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