This is arguably one of the most beautiful designs ever made on a
Post-War Bentley. One of just 16 LHD 1958 Bentley S1 Continental
"Flying Spur" Sport Saloon by H.J. Mulliner, this example was
special ordered for famed Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock for
delivery to his Bel Air, CA estate. Mr. Hitchcock custom ordered
his Continental with increased capacity air conditioning and power
steering, both desirable and rare upgrades. Being beautifully
restored, this Bentley would be as comfortable on a concours lawn
as it would on a tour. BC34LEL was ordered directly with
Rolls-Royce, Inc. in New York for Alfred Hitchcock on January 27,
1958. The guarantee was issued on July 25th, 1958 and it was
transport from London to Los Angeles aboard the "Loch Garth" on the
30th of July, 1958. Mr. Hitchcock ordered the H.J. Mulliner "six
light" Flying Spur design no. 7443 on the S1 Continental chassis,
of which a mere 16 were built in left-hand drive form. According to
Sarah Holibaugh of the Rolls-Royce Foundation, at the time of its
delivery he was working on the sixth season of Alfred Hitchcock
Presents , and it is said that Cash Bentley, central character of
the episode O Youth and Beauty, was named after this Bentley. Most
recently, Alfred's Bentley was in the renowned collection of Dr.
Gail Reingold of Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Reingold retained D&D
Classic Automobile Restoration of Covington, Ohio and well-known
Michigan upholsterer Mark Larder to complete a restoration of the
Bentley. The Continental is featured in a gorgeous Velvet Green,
which appears nearly black unless it is in the sunlight. It is a
deep and rich dark green that is in wonderful condition today with
excellent shine and luster. The chrome and stainless-steel trim are
also in excellent condition. The wide white walled radials look
terrific and compliment the darker livery well. Overall, the
exterior is in concours quality condition. The interior is a deep
and luscious Biscuit Tan Leather with Dark Green piping. The
leather is very soft and supple and in excellent condition overall.
The Tan Wilton wool carpeting is also in very nice condition and
benefits from Bentley logo overlays for daily use. The H.J.
Mulliner burl walnut veneer is spectacular. The Flying Spurs are
well known for the gorgeous woodwork. It surrounds the passenger
compartment and is truly stunning. The Bentley has benefitted from
updated stereo systems and added seat belts. The engine compartment
is exceptionally well detailed. The finishes are in excellent
condition overall and is show quality. The venerable 4.9 liter
straight six cylinder used dual SU carburetors and produced nearly
180 hp. This is connected to the four-speed automatic transmission,
power steering and servo power assisted brakes. As elegant as the
styling is, this Continental chassis was designed to be a
high-speed touring car when new. The performance is striking. This
Bentley comes complete with its large and small tools, jack and
spare, owner's manual, and a significant collection of Alfred
Hitchcock memorabilia. Also included are the factory build records,
ownership information and some service records. We have this
investment quality Continental priced well in todays market. The
No. 2 Hagerty Value for the 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur
is $345,000 when factoring in the air conditioning premium. For
more information and details, call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected]. See our 140 photos
and three videos on our website to learn more. This Bentley is
available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to
offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help
coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if
you are interested in financing.