Spectacular 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur Sports
Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
Delivered new to well-known wall street investor Paul V. Shields of
Southampton, New York
Incredible restoration performed by marque specialists in the UK.
that included a full engine rebuild
Previous long-term ownership
Believed to be 18,148 actual miles
Last production year Bentley S1
Desirable left-hand drive U.S. model
Stunning color combination
All aluminum coachwork
One of only 217 produced
Documentation includes thousands of dollars in restoration
receipts, copies of the factory build documents and owner's
manual.
Options include:
Power windows
Power assisted drum brakes
Power steering
New whitewall tires
Drives and performs like new!
Tremendous investment potential!
A collector’s dream!
The Bentley S1 Continental contrasted strongly with the
company’s “Standard Steel” cars of the late 1950s. Whilst the
Continental shared an identical chassis and engine to the standard
S1, it boasted a 2.923 rear axle, which allowed for the 4,887-cubic
centimetre six-cylinder engine, with its 8.0:1 compression ratio,
to propel the car to sustained high-speed, long-distance cruising
with incredible ease. Autocar magazine recorded an elapsed time of
18.8 seconds at 120.5 mph in the quarter-mile, which was much
faster than the Standard Steel Saloon’s 19.7 seconds at 101 mph. It
is no surprise, then, that the remarkable performance of the S1
Continental, along with its stunning good looks, made it the
Bentley of choice for the fortunate few who could afford it. One of
18 built, this is the definitive, bespoke high-performance luxury
motorcar of its era. The S1 Continental was a lighter and more
sporting model than the standard chassis, having a reduced weight
of some 225 pounds. It also has the proven and reliable 6-cylinder
engine that is coupled to the smooth Hydramatic 4-speed automatic
transmission.
The 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon by H.J.
Mulliner featured here is finished in stunning Silver Metallic with
a gorgeous Sable Brown leather interior. This magnificent motorcar
was delivered new in Southampton, New York, to Paul V. Shields, a
famous Wall Street investor. This Bentley Flying Spur recently
traveled to England, where it was restored and the engine was
completely rebuilt before making its way back to the United States.
This extremely desirable left-hand drive Flying Spur is among one
of the nicest examples we’ve seen in many years and is one of only
a handful of left-hand drive examples built for the U.S. market.
This Flying Spur would make a great addition to any prominent
collection. We are proud to offer this investment-grade Bentley
Flying Spur to the most demanding collector or enthusiast who
appreciates the rarity of this great marque. Classic cars have
proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in
recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI)
jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting
gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Ready to make an investment
you can actually enjoy? Please contact one of our expert sales
consultants at (314)291-7000 or [email protected] for more
information. Buy with confidence.
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