1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon

The ex-Sir Elton John and Lord Sugar,1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon

The 1959 Bentley S1 Continental Sport Saloon (estimate $530,000 – $660,000) is one of 431 S1 Continental built. It has a known ownership history that included amongst others Elton John and Alan Sugar. Sir Elton John described this Bentley as “The most beautiful car, I think, that’s ever been designed.”

SOLD for £366,666 ($493,792)

Auction: Bonhams The Bond Street Sale, London, 2017

© Courtesy of Bohams

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