Bentley S1 ‘Restoration project’, 1956
Bentley S
Bentley S•
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Chassis No.: B64CK
Engine No.: BC32
Registration: 389 UYE
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966. It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow. The J.P. Blatchley design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. As part of a range rationalisation, the Bentley S1 is also very similar apart from, of course, its radiator grille. The chassis was a simple steel box section, welded together and very rigid.
Construction retained the traditional split between chassis and body which facilitated the provision of special bodied versions, although in practice the overwhelming majority of cars were delivered with the standard steel bodyshell, produced by Pressed Steel, and employing lightweight aluminium-based alloy for the doors, bonnet, and boot lid. The engine was a 155hp six-cylinder unit with inlet over exhaust valves; twin SU carburettors were added in September 1957 and standard was a four-speed, automatic transmission.
This SI Bentley was purchased by our vendor in 2014 with the desire to fully restore, as an such some work and trimming had taken place. Our vendor informs us the engine runs with the recent addition of a new fuel pump, but the gearbox requires repair or replacement, and so to assist the project a replacement gearbox was purchased and is supplied with the car. The seats door cards were all replaced and retrimmed but have not been re installed but are all again with the vehicle along with a new set of carpets. Described as a ‘complete’ full project with some welding and work having taken place this is an ideal opportunity for a full project or for significant investment in the parts.
It is advised that this will require tailoring away. It is advised that you inspect the photos carefully to ascertain condition and parts. Supplied with keys and a V5 registration document. Consigned by Mathew Priddy
The car is currently located in Newbury, Berkshire.
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