Bentley - S1 Continental Fastback - "Recreation" - 1959

HIGHLIGHTS: • Recreation of a Bentley S1 Continental Coupé based on a 1959 S1 Limousine • Right-hand drive (RHD) specimen. • Executed in Mason's Black over a deep red leather interior with high-quality woodwork • Thoroughly rebuilt 4.9-liter inline-six engine paired with an automatic transmission • Extensive documentation available, including a restoration invoice of over €66,000 (2023) and an appraisal report available on request HISTORY & OVERVIEW: The Bentley S1 Continental was built between 1955 and 1959 as the more exclusive, lighter and performance-oriented variant of the standard S1, with iconic bodies by renowned coachbuilders such as H.J. Mulliner and Park Ward. This specific example is a high-quality recreation of a Continental Coupé, built on the basis of an original 1959 Bentley S1 Limousine. The car underwent a thorough restoration in 2023 by Hooper International in Arnhem. There is extensive restoration documentation, including a 2023 invoice of over €66,000 and a USB stick with about 400 restoration photos. EXTERIOR: The bodywork is in a beautiful and very well-kept condition, finished in the classic Mason's Black. The gaps and panel lines follow the streamlined Continental Coupé design. The chrome work around is in very good condition. The paint has a beautiful gloss, although there are a few very light cosmetic imperfections. The panel gaps are very neatly aligned. INTERIOR: The interior is in a very well-kept condition and is finished with deep red leather upholstery and authentic figured woodwork. All details have been restored with a strong regard for history, including the windshield wiper motor, which has been completely dismantled and rebuilt, and the installation of a fully renewed wiring loom. ENGINE & MECHANICS: Under the hood lies the classic 4.9-liter inline-six engine, coupled to a smoothly shifting four-speed automatic transmission. The engine has been rebuilt down to the smallest detail, showing excellent oil pressure, runs beautifully and delivers a quiet, powerful driving experience. The tech includes the F-series upgrades, such as improved brake boosters, modified rear suspension, grease-lunged steering rods, and dual windscreen washers. New brake cylinders are also fitted. The car is in excellent driving condition. DOCUMENTS: The vehicle comes with extensive documentation, including a restoration invoice of over €66,000 from 2023, an official appraisal report from 2023, and a USB stick with about 400 photos of the restoration process, available on request. According to the current appraisal, the Bentley S1 Continental Recreation is classified as 2+, described as very good and near top condition, with an appraised market value of €335,000. The car is in running condition. The interior looks very well maintained, as does the chrome; the paint is nice but has some imperfections. The vehicle can be viewed and collected in Mook, Netherlands. Bids are exclusive of transport and export, unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, transfer of ownership, and any export documents/COC costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Estimation:250.000€

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