1957 Bentley S1 Continental by Park Ward (Manual)

Chassis No BC59BG is the thirty fifth of forty-five cars built to Design No 701 by Park Ward on the S1 Continental chassis. This unquestionably makes it a rare motor car, however when you then factor in that this was the first of just five cars built to this design which was fitted with manual transmission, it becomes a different prospect altogether when considering the driving experience the car provides with the manual gearbox and also the collectability factor of the car. Chassis No BC59BG was originally completed in June of 1957, finished in shell grey over black with a grey interior. It was shipped to the US and supplied by J. S. Inskip of New York to their customer, Mr Francis V Du Pont. Records in the cars history file document three further owners up to the late 1970’s. The car then returned to the UK in 2016 and was purchased by a British collector who sent the car to us to be prepared for his regular use. Over the past few years around £150, 000 has been spent on the car to improve it to its present condition both mechanically and cosmetically. It drives beautifully and looks superb. It is fitted with a sliding sunshine roof and comes complete with an original handbook, copy chassis cards, tools and history file. A beautiful Bentley S1 Continental in a very rare configuration that has been prepared for its next owners enjoyment.

The first of just five Bentley S1 Continental coupes by Park Ward built fitted with manual transmission

Fitted with a sunroof

Known to us for several years

It has benefitted from significant improvements in recent years in our workshops

A very attractive design finished in an equally attractive colour scheme