Vehicle Description
Cars handcrafted by the handfuls and assembled only for the lucky
few are always part of an upper-class dream. So the obtainable
price on this 1958 Bentley S1 Saloon already has you interested.
And this one retains that true classic style where your nostalgia
can also revel in vintage rolling opulence.
We don't have to tell you about this car's elegance and opulence.
The flying B on the hood is like an announcement to an unyielding
commitment to the best of everything. These were graceful cars that
knew how to let the design fully develop so that a line that starts
at the headlight, and it runs uninterruptedly until it meets the
sporty arc at the rear door. Brightwork is carefully crafted, and
you see that in the curves of the bumper guards, intricate
taillight arrangement, and the hallmark waterfall grille. What
makes this a true upper-class classic is the detail work. It's in
the way the wheels include this color theme, and the trim design
below the windows conceal the door handles. The car's sliver and
charcoal gray paint represent true understated British elegance.
The car was concurs judged in 1981, and it was restored not too
long thereafter. Since this has been in the same family for the
last 40 years, it has not been extensively reconditioned since its
initial restoration. So it has the correct look that most people
will believe is factory. So you can take the value price and invest
in a fresher restoration. But we also won't stop you from making up
a story about an oil baron, his mistress, and a 40-year-old
mystery, because this one really does already have that well-aged
look that could tell a tale.
Bentleys always have a sporting elegance, and the red interior sets
that tone perfectly. The supple leather seats, nice carpeting, and
complete door panels are truly vintage and retain the quality that
makes these cars legendary. And the real walnut wood that dominates
the dash and flows onto the door panels gives this a true warmth.
There are nice features like a well-integrated AM/FM stereo and
this was a done with air conditioning (will need a R134a changeover
and service to blow cold.) The rear is just as elegantly appointed,
because after all, the owner is not necessarily the driver in a car
of this caliber. There are even fold-down tray tables so you can
re-create the Grey Poupon commercial.
Straight-six motors have had a long history at Rolls-Royce and
Bentley, and so for purists, the S1 represented the last of a grand
tradition. So it's great to have such a period-correct powerhouse
under the hood. It has the has the right look of authenticity,
right down to the twin SU carburetors. Because this is from
long-term ownership, the motor fires up easily like a
well-respected family member. It has the smooth nature and
immediate power that enriched the Bentley reputation. And you even
have power steering, a four-speed automatic transmission, and a
supple ride for true opulent comfort.
This is a two-owner car that comes with some nice pieces, like an
extra grille and a 1st place poster from the concours it entered.
It's time to grab the good life at a great price. Call today!!!