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1956 | Bentley S1 DHC Park Ward

Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe from Park Ward

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Description

The term ‘Bentley Continental’ refers to several models produced by Bentley Motors. Originally, it described a special chassis designed for more powerful engines than the standard offerings, provided to select coachbuilders for fitting lightweight coachwork under Rolls-Royce supervision. A high-performance S Continental (chassis only) was introduced six months after the S1, featuring lightweight fixed-head and drophead coupé bodies available by special order from H. J. Mulliner & Co., Park Ward, James Young, and Freestone & Webb at a premium of about 50%.

This particular 1956 Bentley Continental, featuring a Park Ward body and chassis number BC76AF was the 74th S1 Continental Built. The first owner was Philip William Bryce Lever, 3rd Viscount Leverhulme, (1915-2000). Living at Thornton Manor for 50 years, he was a significant local employer and many Wirral residents enjoyed his hospitality at various events as a result of his association with Clatterbridge Hospital League of Friends, the local Chambers of Commerce, the local Rotary Club and the British Legion, and countless other clubs and societies. Philip also developed a national reputation as a racehorse owner and breeder. He served for many years as Senior Steward of the UK Jockey Club and Chairman of Chester Racecourse.

The car was converted to LHD and sold by Frank Dale & Stepson in the mid 2000’s and  supplied to a German client. Since 2010, it has been part of an exceptional collection of cars, maintained by Finest Sports & Historic Cars in Lingen, northern Germany. Permanently registered and regularly driven, this Bentley Continental receives top-tier maintenance, ensuring its excellent condition and performance. It stands as one of the most desirable collector cars of all time.

 

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Bentley
Model series
S 1
Model name
S1 DHC Park Ward
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1956
Mileage (read)
33,342 mls
Chassis number
BC 76 AF
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
Yes
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Convertible
Power (kW/hp)
132/180
Cubic capacity (cm³)
4887
Cylinders
6
Doors
2
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
4
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Not provided
Rear brakes
Not provided
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Blue
Manufacturer color name
Circassian Blue
Power Assisted Steering
Yes
Electric windows
Yes
Interior color
Beige
Interior material
Leather
Air conditioning
Yes

Condition, registration & documentation

Condition category
Restored
Has Report
MOT
MOT until
04/2025
Registered
Ready to drive
Accident free

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Location

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Cathedral Classics

Stewart J. Roy

Lenkwerk-Bielefeld Am Statdholz 24-26

33609 Bielefeld

🇩🇪 Germany

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