1957 Bentley Continental S1 on 2040-cars
Miami, Florida, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6 cyl, line, gasoline
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Bentley
Model: Continental Flying Spur
Trim: 4 door
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 36,000
Sub Model: Continental S1
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Silver
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Red
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
I bought this 1957 Bentley at an auction two years ago with the intention to restore it but present plans have changed. I have restored many antique vehicles as a hobby in the past and this beauty offered a lot of potential. I purchased this car in Pensylvania with a salvage title as "PA salvage abandoned vehicle, not damaged nor stolen". It had been last registered in 1985 and was found abandoned two years ago inside a roofed repair shop that officiallyclosed its doors back in 1986. The vehicle is presently registered in Florida with a clear title.
The car is a RIGHT hand drive. I have driven this vehicle on weekends about 300 miles in total since I bought it. The car is old but is 100% complete, Nothing is missing. The engine starts easily and runs great, Odometer reads 36,000 miles and seems possible according to the excellent compression it has in all cylinders, automatic transmission shifts nicely and smooth. Electrical system is all good and working fine except for the dash temperature gauge and some few missing light bulbs or in need of replacement. Battery is new and generator charges it without any issue. Suspension feels ok, all glass is fine, all manual windows and locks work fine, tires are ok but old, grill is rusted and needs rechroming, body is straight but there are a few minor dents and some superficial rust, overall paint is old and discolored and peeling on the roof (see picture), leather seats upholstery needs replacement (front seats leather is torn and back seats leather is old and brittle) and are now covered with new black cloth seat covers, front floor rug is discolered and need replacement, all wood is there and in good condition but needs refinishing, the undercarriage has some superficial rust and there is one specifically area badly rusted under the battery in the trunk by old battery leaking acid and destroying about one foot of the frame (see pictures). rest of frame and trunk and floor panels are ok. Car is not drivable now only because both Brake cylinders need to be refitted, a power steering small hose is leaking, and both carburators have small leaks on them due to old joints. This car was most probably last tuned 30 years ago, engine and transmission oil has been changed since I bought it. The last picture was in a small plastic bag under the rear seat and shows and illustrates what the car looked like and can look like again with good TLC.
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Bentley mulling own spec series for gentlemen racers?
Thu, 06 Dec 2012We began to salivate when we saw the Bentley Continental GT3 up close and personal at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The thought of a track-going Continental GT conjured up notions of the Bentley Boys, the original gentlemen racers, tearing down the Mulsanne straight. Well, according to AutoGuide, it appears our wistful ponderings will be realized in the form of an international spec racing series.
Similar to the Porsche Carrera Cup or the Ferrari Challenge, this will be a one-make series, and Bentley seeks to run races in Europe, North America and Asia. As for the latter, Bentley Board Member for Marketing Kevin Rose suggested that China will be the likely host of an Asian race. According to Rose, sportscar racing is of interest to Bentley's Chinese customers. He also says that there will be participation by dealers. "Our dealers are by definition car nuts," claims Rose.
While the Continental GT3 is being developed for pro-level use, Bentley is apparently working on a turn-key car for gentlemen racers. According to Rose, "We want to make it as easy as possible." While that doesn't sound like the devil-may-care Bentley Boys of yore, it's likely better to attract participation. The first trials are expected for 2013, and Bentley is even considering making vehicles available for privateer teams.
2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible
Tue, 24 Jun 2014There are few things in this world I enjoy more than an enthusiastic drive down tree-lined backroads on a warm summer evening. If you're familiar with the geographic location of Detroit, you won't be shocked to learn that we don't have the sort of very-involving roads found all throughout California and other gorgeous parts of the country, but we still have some stretches of pavement that can be pretty darn fun when driven in the right car. The vast majority of our scenic roads, however, are of a more relaxed nature. And that's why, despite my tendency to prefer high-strung hot hatches above all, I will never say no to a big, fast convertible during the warm season.
As far as said big, fast convertibles go, perhaps none is more exquisite than the 2014 Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible, pictured here in the striking shade of St. James Red. Not long after returning from my trip across the pond to drive Bentley's V8-powered Flying Spur sedan, I was given the chance to sample another one of its eight-cylinder wares, this one carrying less heft, offering a smidge more power, and, oh yeah, a roof that neatly stows behind the rear seats.
As luck would have it, the weather for my Conti weekend was the absolute definition of perfection. And so I took to those sweeping, tree-lined roads way outside of Detroit to see how this Bentley's "S" badge improves upon the lovely GT V8 Convertible I drove last year. Hard work, but somebody's gotta do it.
Bentley confirms SUV for 2016
Tue, 23 Jul 2013It looks like the addition of a Royal Baby isn't the only big news coming out of the UK this week. Bentley has ended all of the will they/won't they speculation by confirming today that it will produce an SUV. Earmarked to go on sale in 2016, the as-yet unnamed Bentley SUV will help create an extra 1,000 jobs in the UK.
While no concrete details have been released, Bentley says that it will be the "most luxurious and most powerful SUV" on the market. Past rumors have indicated that the SUV could look completely different from the 2012 EXP 9 F Concept shown above, be renamed the Falcon and offer options like a plug-in hybrid version and three-row seating. To prepare for a fourth model in its lineup, Bentley will be investing 800 million British pounds (around $1.2 billion USD) into its Crewe headquarters and production lines over the next three years. Scroll down for Bentley's press release officially confirming the new SUV.