1956 Bentley S Type Sedan - Two-Tone Black and Silver-Grey - 19,780 Miles - V8, Right Hand Drive
Overview
A 1956 Bentley S Type four-door sedan finished in a two-tone colour scheme with a black lower body and silver-grey upper body and roof. The vehicle is right hand drive with the odometer showing 19,780 miles.
The dashboard houses Smiths instrumentation including a speedometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, ammeter and clock. Controls for de-mist, wipers, lights and heater are labelled on the centre dash panel. A period radio is fitted below the centre dashboard. Chrome steel wheels with whitewall tyres are fitted to all four corners, with Bentley-branded centre caps. A spare wheel, jack and tools are visible in the boot. One key is photographed.
Condition
The exterior black paintwork presents with a deep gloss finish across all panels. The silver-grey upper body and roof paint also presents well. Chrome bumpers, grille, window surrounds, side trim and light bezels are intact. The Bentley winged B bonnet mascot and winged B boot badge are present. Whitewall tyres show tread remaining on all four corners. The front fog lamps and antenna are fitted.
Inside, the green leather front bench seat shows creasing and wear across the seat base and backrest. The rear bench seat leather shows wear and scuffing on the passenger side bolster. The driver side floor carpet shows soiling and wear. The burr walnut dashboard veneer is intact with some lacquer wear visible around the passenger side glove box area. The door trims are trimmed in matching green with chrome window winders and door handles. The headlining appears intact. The boot is carpeted with a spare wheel, jack and handle visible beneath the boot floor.
The engine bay shows a Bentley-branded engine with twin carburettors visible. Surface patina is present on some engine bay components consistent with the vehicle's age.
Features
* V8 engine with twin carburettors
* Right hand drive
* Burr walnut timber veneer dashboard, door cappings and front seat-back picnic tables
* Smiths speedometer, fuel gauge, water temperature, oil pressure, ammeter and clock
* Period radio
* De-mist, wipers, lights and heater controls
* Chrome steel wheels with Bentley centre caps and whitewall tyres
* Front fog lamps
* Antenna
* Bentley winged B bonnet mascot
* Spare wheel, jack and tools in boot
* One key
Condition Notes
* Soiling and wear on driver side floor carpet
* Creasing and wear on front seat leather
* Wear and scuffing on rear seat leather passenger side bolster
* Lacquer wear on passenger side glove box timber veneer
* Vendor advises scratches and scuff marks on boot lid and rear panel near 560 SEL badge, scratches on driver side rear door, soiling and wear on driver side floor carpet. Inspection recommended.
Specifications
Year: 1956
Make/Model: Bentley S Type
Body: Sedan
Engine: V-angle, 8 Cylinders
Odometer: 19,780 Miles
Colour: Two-tone black lower body and silver-grey upper body and roof
Seats: 6
Doors: 4
Engine No: BC325
Chassis No: B151CM
Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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