1956 | Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Conversion

Ringing in a twilight of built-to-order construction, Bentley’s S1 Continental made its debut in 1955. A variety of four-door Saloon plus two-door Coupe, Fastback, and Drophead convertible styling shared robust inline-six power. Capable of 120mph, the versatile chassis featured advanced independent suspension and lavish interior trappings. The S1’s sublime balance of performance and comfort served as a cornerstone among the era’s most sought-after luxury grand tourers.

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Burgundy over Beige leather, the 1956 Bentley S1 Continental offered here features a Drophead convertible conversion and restoration completed under previous ownership. Inside, a burl wood dash, cabin trim, and picnic trays complement 2+2 leather seating. A three-spoke steering wheel, power windows, radio, and Smiths instrumentation fill out period equipment. Fed by twin carburetors, this example’s 4.9L engine delivers power rearward via four-speed automatic shifting. Iconic bodywork is accented by dual fog lights, fender mirrors, body-color wheel caps, and bias ply Firestone whitewall tires. Showing 2,260 miles, this Bentley is sold with a Seller’s Disclosure report.

• Chassis No. B326LCK
• 4.9L Inline-Six 
• 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Drophead conversion completed by Coach Builders Ltd.
• Leather convertible top boot
• Chrome bumpers w/bumperettes
• Dual fog lights
• Body-color wheel caps
• Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tires, Bias-ply
• Dual fender mirrors
• Smiths instrumentation
• Burl wood dash and cabin trim
• Rear picnic trays
• Power windows
• Radio

• Seller's Disclosure report
• Service records from current ownership