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1956 Bentley S1 Continental Two-Door Saloon

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 17, 2024.

$379,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $340,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Bentley S1, S2 and S3
Generation
S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965)
Chassis
BC31LAF
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 26 comparable sales, 104% over its top.

Middle half of sales$19,313 to $166,676
Median$40,625
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Bentley S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,313 and $166,676.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1956 Bentley S1 SaloonBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$11,000
1956 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe-Style ConversionBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$102,500
1956 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Drophead CoupeBroad Arrow, March 7, 2026Broad ArrowMarch 7, 2026$860,000
1955 Bentley S1 SaloonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$15,500
1957 Bentley S1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$6,400
1957 Bentley S1 SaloonMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$15,000
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. MullinerRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$275,000
1958 Bentley S1 SedanMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$23,000