28th Sep, 2022 13:00
September 2022 Classics Auction
1958 Bentley S1
*** NO RESERVE *** The subject of a full respray and retrim in the last three years
Registration - GFO 266
Chassis No. - B531EK
M.O.T. - March 2023
Odometer - 25,718
‘GFO 266’ was supplied new to the first of its eight keepers by Jack Barclay of London, and first registered in April 1958. It has been in the vendor’s care since March 2019, since when it has been reupholstered in red leather and fully repainted in its current livery of silver over maroon. In addition, the headlining and carpets have been replaced, as have the brakes and brake lines. The vendor now considers the six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, Standard Steel bodywork, paintwork and interior trim to all be in ‘good’ order. He is now offering the Bentley complete with its original Radiomobile push-button radio, service manuals, jack, foot pump, torch, spare wheel and wheelbrace, plus a current MOT certificate valid into March next year.
The Bentley S1 was unveiled in April 1955. A very different car from its predecessors, it was both longer and wider and based on a much stiffer chassis of 16-gauge closed box-section design, complete with cruciform centre bracing. The vast majority were delivered with the standard body produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, that featured weight-saving alloy doors, bonnet and boot lid. The newcomer was powered by the final iteration of the company’s venerable 4.9-litre straight-six engine, that featured revised cylinder-head porting and produced 178bhp. S1s were offered with a choice of wheelbase -10 ft 3in or 10 ft 7 in. Of the total of 3,107 produced between 1955 and 1959, 35 featured the longer wheelbase and 157 were fitted with coachbuilt bodies. The price at introduction ranged from c.£4,669 to £6,894 depending on specification. The model could accelerate to 60mph in around 14.2 seconds and just exceed the magic 100mph.
In summary:
- The subject of a full respray and retrim in the last three years
- Reserved for special occasions by the current keeper
- Comes complete with a full set of service manuals and tools
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £18,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - GFO 266
Chassis No. - B531EK
M.O.T. - March 2023
Odometer - 25,718
‘GFO 266’ was supplied new to the first of its eight keepers by Jack Barclay of London, and first registered in April 1958. It has been in the vendor’s care since March 2019, since when it has been reupholstered in red leather and fully repainted in its current livery of silver over maroon. In addition, the headlining and carpets have been replaced, as have the brakes and brake lines. The vendor now considers the six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, Standard Steel bodywork, paintwork and interior trim to all be in ‘good’ order. He is now offering the Bentley complete with its original Radiomobile push-button radio, service manuals, jack, foot pump, torch, spare wheel and wheelbrace, plus a current MOT certificate valid into March next year.
The Bentley S1 was unveiled in April 1955. A very different car from its predecessors, it was both longer and wider and based on a much stiffer chassis of 16-gauge closed box-section design, complete with cruciform centre bracing. The vast majority were delivered with the standard body produced by Pressed Steel Ltd, that featured weight-saving alloy doors, bonnet and boot lid. The newcomer was powered by the final iteration of the company’s venerable 4.9-litre straight-six engine, that featured revised cylinder-head porting and produced 178bhp. S1s were offered with a choice of wheelbase -10 ft 3in or 10 ft 7 in. Of the total of 3,107 produced between 1955 and 1959, 35 featured the longer wheelbase and 157 were fitted with coachbuilt bodies. The price at introduction ranged from c.£4,669 to £6,894 depending on specification. The model could accelerate to 60mph in around 14.2 seconds and just exceed the magic 100mph.
In summary:
- The subject of a full respray and retrim in the last three years
- Reserved for special occasions by the current keeper
- Comes complete with a full set of service manuals and tools
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: September 2022 Classics Auction, 28th Sep, 2022
Our September auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero entry fee and zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Tuesday 27th September 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 28th September 9am - 1pm
Mavericks
8 Moyston Road Business Park
Llannerch-y-Môr,
Holywell
CH8 9DQ
Viewing
Viewing Days:
Tuesday 27th September 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 28th September 9am - 1pm
Mavericks
8 Moyston Road Business Park
Llannerch-y-Môr,
Holywell
CH8 9DQ
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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