1956 Bentley S-Type

This 1956 Bentley S1 was originally built as a four-door saloon, and spent time in the US before being shipped to Germany in 2008 and undergoing a conversion in the style of a Park Ward-bodied Continental cabriolet. Additional elements of the project included new black paintwork and renewal of the interior using cognac leather. Power is from a replacement 4.9-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and the car has been converted to left-hand drive. Amenities consist of power steering and brakes, air conditioning, central locking, cruise control, a motorized soft top and windows, and a modern audio system. This S1 drop-head coupe conversion has been with the selling dealer since 2019 and is now offered in Belgium with conversion photos, an appraisal, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a Belgian registration certificate. Delivered from the factory as a saloon, the car was converted circa 2008 in the style of a Park Ward-built Continental drop-head coupe of the period. Steel sheet metal was stripped, reshaped, and otherwise modified before being finished in Rolls-Royce black with gold stripes accenting the fender lines. Pictures documenting the conversion are included in the gallery below. A walk-around video is provided by the selling dealer. The motorized tan convertible top houses a vinyl backlight and is pictured both raised and stowed beneath an upholstery-matching boot. Steel 15″ wheels wear chrome covers with black and gold accents, and are mounted with 215/70 Avon whitewall tires. The car features both power-assisted steering and four-wheel drum brakes. An aftermarket rear parking sensor has been fitted according to the selling dealer. Cognac leather covers the front bucket and rear bench seats, while tan carpets are protected with brown floor mats and an Alcantara headliner has been fitted to the convertible top. Shoulder restraints are provided for front seat passengers. Walnut and rosewood trim covers the dash, door caps, and windshield surround. Amenities consist of power windows and locks as well as an air conditioning system, a JVC CD player, Bose speakers, and a power plug. The remote control for the stereo has been misplaced. A three-spoke steering wheel frames Smiths gauges including a five-digit odometer that shows 91k kilometers (~57k miles), with the actual figure unknown. The trunk is lined with tan carpets and features a compartment containing a fire extinguisher, a hubcap removal tool, spare fluids, and a first aid kit. A reserve fuel tank has been installed in place of the spare wheel. The replacement 4.9-liter inline-six breathes through twin SU carburetors with black bells and features a polished valve cover as well as a power steering pump. The electrical system has been converted to 12 volts and a battery cutoff installed. The selling dealer states that the car was serviced with carburetor tuning in 2020. A four-speed automatic transmission routes power to the rear wheels. Additional pictures of underside components and fluid leaks are provided in the gallery, which also shows chassis #B176DB stamped on the firewall plaque. Photos taken during the conversion are included in the sale, as are a 2020 appraisal and translation, and an Arizona title from previous ownership. The selling dealer states that they are able to assist the winning bidder with international shipping arrangements. An overview and walk-around video from the seller can be viewed below, and additional driving footage is located here.