1957 Bentley S1 Left Hand Drive SOLD

1957 Bentley S1 Left Hand Drive
chassis B606LEG
classic two tone Shell Grey and Black Pearl,
red interior.

This Bentley has been sold new in Belgium to Baron Warnant. Continental specs like Left Hand Drive (LHD), speedo and odometer in kilometers.

During the past years the car was restored to a good standard.
- Engine is overhauled (new pistons and bearings)
- fuel system overhauled (new pump and jets)
- engine bay is very clean and detailed to a very good standard. See the pictures …
- the ignition system is also overhauled (new ignition (electronic no more points or condenser), new sparking plugs, new coil)
- gearbox is overhauled and shifts smoothly and perfectly
- new paint shell grey and black pearl (see the pictures of the mirror like panel work)
- No rust at all, nowhere, all sills and the four wheel arches are in excellent condition. See how straight is the panelwork on the pictures
- hand painted coach lines
- chrome renewed (bumpers) or polished (grille …). See the photographs.
- brake system overhauled (most parts are new like master cylinders, pistons and shoes)
- front and rear suspension overhauled (front shock absorbers are new)
- upholstery renewed most parts are still original (leather re-dyed, woodwork re-polished after several coats of varnish, new headliner, new carpets). The seats and cushions are 60 years old.
- electric windows
- complete stainless steel exhaust line is new (from manifold to tail pipe)
- a complete set of large and small tools is included.
- A modern radio is discretely inserted in the dashboard (original His Master Voice still in position).
- The car comes with owner handbook, factory chassis cards, several invoices dating from the nineties when the engine was overhauled + recent invoices
- a nice paper history file with lot of pictures and details around 40 pages + a book with 240 pictures of the restoration

The car is registered in Belgium, and has a Belgian MOT.

Here is a link to an video of the engine running :
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You can see 75 pictures of the car here :
- details above

Asking price : 42, 500 euros (around £ 36, 750)

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