1956 Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe
Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on March 7, 2026.
$951,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $860,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 8, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1956
- Make and model
- Bentley S1, S2 and S3
- Generation
- S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965)
- Miles shown
- 46,606
- Chassis
- BC23LAF
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 25 comparable sales, 445% over its top.
Middle half of sales$18,750 to $157,777
Median$35,000
Sales behind it25Likely
From 25 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 $18,750 and $157,777.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Bentley S1 Drophead Coupe-Style ConversionBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 17, 2026 | $102,500 |
| 1956 Bentley S1 SaloonBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Nov. 5, 2026 | $11,000 |
| 1955 Bentley S1 SaloonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Oct. 8, 2026 | $15,500 |
| 1957 Bentley S1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 10, 2026 | $6,400 |
| 1957 Bentley S1 SaloonMecum, Jan. 13, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 13, 2026 | $15,000 |
| 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. MullinerRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 24, 2025 | $275,000 |
| 1958 Bentley S1 SedanMecum, Jan. 18, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 18, 2026 | $23,000 |
| 1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025 | Gooding Christie's | Aug. 16, 2025 | $1,000,000 |