✦ Shifty Estimate
$35,000
- all time median
- $31K
- Sales, all time
- 12
- For sale now
- 1
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1955 Bentley S1 Saloon
1955 to 1959 · Sedan
Price history
Recent sales
12 sales
1959 · Black · 89,000 mi · automatic2024-11-24 · dkyranakis$26,000
1958 · Green · 40,000 mi2024-09-30 · harryclark$295,000
1959 · Blue · 76,000 mi · automatic2024-04-01 · classicdotcom$56,500
1958 · Beige · 27,000 mi · automatic2023-12-08 · jhkm12345$345,000
1956 · Blue · 62,000 mi · automatic2023-12-02 · cosheagolf$17,000
1959 · Black · 92,000 mi · automatic2023-10-22 · sterlingtreasures$15,251
1956 · White · 73,000 mi2023-04-11 · Johnmccoyitaly$20,000
1955 · Yellow · 79,000 mi · automatic2022-11-21 · Johns$50,500
1959 · Blue · 15,000 mi · automatic2022-10-29 · gmainwdm$16,500
1956 · White · 35,000 mi2021-02-15 · Jeep131313$39,000
1956 · Black · 65,000 mi2018-08-27 · mskvarla$9,700
1957 · Acrylic White · 45,500 mi · automatic$35,000
For sale now
1 listing
1956 · 46,802 mi · Classic Car Deals$95,995
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-6, 4.9L
- Top speed
- 106 mph
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Common questions
How much does a Bentley S1 Saloon cost?
Across every sale we have on file, 12 have sold publicly at a median of $30,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $35,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $27,800 to $243,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1955 Bentley S1 Saloon worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $35,000. We rate confidence medium: 12 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Bentley S1 Saloon sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $26,000Nov 24, 2024Black · 89,000 mi
- $295,000Sep 30, 2024Green · 40,000 mi
- $56,500Apr 1, 2024Blue · 76,000 mi
The S1 marked Bentley's bold departure from pre-war tradition, introducing unitary construction and modern styling while retaining the marque's legendary refinement. Powered by a robust 4.9-liter straight-six producing 178 horsepower, the S1 delivered effortless grand touring capability with a top speed of 106 mph. Its pressed-steel monocoque body, shared with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, represented a technological leap forward from the separate chassis designs of the R-Type. The S1's understated elegance and superb build quality established the template for modern Bentley luxury. With approximately 3,538 examples produced over four years, finding a well-preserved S1 requires patience, as many suffered from neglect during the marque's less fashionable decades. Today's collectors appreciate the S1 as the foundation of contemporary Bentley DNA—sophisticated, powerful, and distinctly British. Values have steadily climbed as enthusiasts recognize its significance in Bentley's evolution from sporting manufacturer to luxury icon.