For Sale: 1955 Bentley S1 in Beverly Hills, California

1955 Bentley S1 Right-Hand-DriveIntroducing this 1955 Bentley S1 Right-Hand-Drive, presented in Old English White and thoughtfully modified to visually mirror a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I. While the external appearance has been reworked with the iconic Rolls-Royce grille and Spirit of Ecstasy, the car retains its Bentley engineering and character beneath the surface, offering a unique blend of two closely related marques from the same era.Highlights:- California Car- Right-Hand-Drive Configuration- Automatic Transmission- Straight-Six Engine- SU Dual Carburetors- Drum Brakes- Smiths Instrumentation- Wood Trim Interior- Rear Folding Picnic Tables- Chrome Bumper with Overriders- 15-Inch Steel Wheels w/ Whitewall TiresPowered by a straight-six engine paired with an automatic transmission controlled via a steering-column shifter. It features dual SU carburetors, drum brakes, and period-correct Smiths instrumentation. Exterior details include chrome bumpers with overriders, a single exhaust outlet, whitewall tires mounted on 15-inch steel wheels, and Rolls-Royce-style hubcaps completing the tribute look.Inside, the cabin showcases traditional craftsmanship with wood trim throughout, front bucket seats, a rear bench, analog clock, and rear folding picnic tables, an enduring hallmark of British luxury motoring. Additional features include vent windows, a 3-spoke steering wheel, fender-mounted rearview mirrors, and a dash-mounted rearview mirror.The Bentley S1 and Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I were mechanically nearly identical from the factory, sharing the same chassis and engine, with the primary differences being styling and branding, making conversions like this possible without altering the underlying engineering. This California car represents a distinctive take on a post-war luxury sedan, combining Bentley heritage with Rolls-Royce-inspired presentation, mechanically sound. For $24,750