Originally simply called the Bentley S, the S1 was a luxury car built by Bentley Motors between 1955 -1958. Twinned with the Rolls-Royce Silver cloud, this classy motor was powered by the company's 4.9L smooth six-cylinder unit and could reach speeds of up to 100mph, not bad for two tonnes of steel and veneer. Outselling its Rolls counterpart, even though both vehicles were nearly identical, with a total of 3,538 being produced.

First registered in December of 1958 to F C Bagnall, director of British Nylon Spinners, and has only had 4 owners in it’s 64 years of existence. Spending 13 years with the first keeper, 7 years with the second, 4 with the third before being used as a wedding car for 34 years until 2016 where it found itself in a small sleepy village in Wiltshire.

The car has clocked over 100,000 miles, with the mileometer ‘restarting’ around 2010 time. The majority of these miles seem to have been carried out during its time as a wedding car, with piles of documentation confirming works carried out from 1982 - 2016. The current owner has used sparingly, with only a couple thousand miles being driven in their 6 years of ownership.

Included with the car is a substantial amount of paperwork. MOT history, which helps confirm the mileage/odometer restart, countless invoices for mechanical and body repairs, plus part invoices and tyre bills. This car was relied upon for over 30 years to travel across the United Kingdom and Europe for the most important, special day for hundreds of couples.

Reliability and appearance were of the utmost importance and as such no compromises were made with its maintenance. Bills accounting to nearly £57,000 over the course of its life are present, which speaks volumes. In addition, vehicle handbook, spares list and workshop manual will be included.

Finished in factory Tudor Grey, this luxurious British crafted car is just glorious.
The condition is more sublime, with only a few minor blemishes present.
The chrome work is bright and gleams in the sun, with brand new front and rear bumpers fitted less than a year ago.
The vendor has advised he will be keeping the AA badge bar as it has sentimental value.

Under the bonnet, things are just as neat, it's difficult to accept this car is nearly 65 years old, and while there’s been some refurbishment over the years to help keep it looking youthful it is just as delightfully, impactful, as the day it first graced the roads back in the late 50’s.

The red leather seats and maple veneer are a fabulous complement to the grey exterior.

Seats and carpets are all in splendid condition, the leather looks almost untouched and the veneer is just as superb.
Sat at the helm you can’t help but be in awe of its pure class. It’s British excellence, absolute classic luxury.

The car started on the button, and performed with a gentle, soft grace. Manoeuvred slightly during the shoot, there was no sign of any cause for concerns.
The seller has made us aware of a couple points however, the battery was due for replacement but the seller has fitted a new one since our visit, the radio isn't working plus the door light switches aren’t working.
The car has had some recent care, with fan, power steering and water pump belts being replaced in 2020. It also had an oil, filter and gearbox oil changed just over 1,000 miles ago.
In addition to new front and rear bumpers in 2021 and a small body repair in 2018.

This car is in sublime condition inside and out and comes with tons of history. Hundreds of happy couples were transported in this car over a 30 year period and as such there were no compromises with any mechanical or body work requirements. The best of the sophisticated, luxurious automobiles at the time were built by Britain and built by Bentley, Rolls Royce, this car carries that famous splendour and class from a time where that mattered and will doubt continue to do so for decades to come. An incredible opportunity to own a car, which is becoming more desirable by the day.

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