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| (877) 887-1933 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100of100 1957 Bentley S1 Radford Countryman 138000 Miles Black and Gray Two Tone Sedan Stock #: 15626 Exterior Color: Black and Gray Two Tone Interior Color: Red Leather Body Type: Sedan Mileage: 138,000 See inspection report, full photos, videos and more at . This is a rare opportunity to find a 1957 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon with all the Harold Radford Coachbuilders Countryman modifications. This was ordered new by one of most affluent men in the world who was serving as the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, having the car delivered new to the US Embassy. It is rare for us to offer a motorcar that needs work, but this Bentley will be a worthwhile project because of its provenance and Radford Countryman modifications. This Bentley was ordered new by John Hay Jock Whitney, who was one of the Whitney family members. Mr. Whitney was the publisher of the New York Herald Tribune , President of the Museum of Modern Art and the US Ambassador to the UK. By 1930, he was one of the wealthiest men in the world and in 1946 he founded JH Whitney, the oldest venture capital firm in the US. Ambassador Whitney ordered this Bentley to be delivered to the US Embassy in London by February 24 th , 1957. It was special ordered with 8:1 compression, the rear seat lowered by one inch and power steering. More importantly perhaps, this Bentley was sent to Harold Radford Coachbuilders to have the Countryman modifications made to the interior. This includes two full cocktail requisite cabinets to the back of the front seats, and a variety of additional storage cabinets in the doors, a secretary compartment for note pads, pens and other items and, importantly, the ability to fold the front seat completely flat allowing for a nearly queen size beds for the afternoon nap in the country. The interior of this Bentley is very nice with newer soft and supple red leather throughout, complimented by red carpet with red leather banding along the edges. The wood is in good condition, but certainly not for show. While all of the Radford compartments are there, the accoutrement are missing and would have to be sourced. Frankly, sourcing the items is not all that difficult as they were not Rolls-Royce or Bentley branded items. The hard part is to find a Radford Countryman!! The exterior is a two town Masons black with gray metallic. The paint and body are substandard for our standards, but it looks impressive and stately. The chrome is mostly very nice and presentable as-is. The bigger challenge is that this Bentley has rust in many of the body panels that will need attention. The areas around the rocker panels and the lower sections of the fenders are bubbling. Being from Arizona, we just dont see this and are ill equipped to deal with it. The windows are tinted for privacy and to help keep the interior cool during summer months. Mechanically, we have performed over $10,000 worth of service and repair to make sure this is a mechanically solid Bentley. Refer to the inspection report, but most everything works as it should, the air conditioning blows cold and the car is nice to drive. The file for the Bentley has a substantial additional amount of service and repairs performed under prior ownership, totaling about $28,000. The Bentley has its spare and a few of the tools. It is missing many of the large and small tools and does not include the handbook. It does come with an electronic service workbook. For more details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or . The Bentley is in our showroom in Phoenix. Vehicle Description See inspection report, full photos, videos and more at . This is a rare opportunity to find a 1957 Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon with all the Harold Radford Coachbuilders Countryman modifications. This was ordered new by one of most affluent men in the world who was serving as the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, having the car delivered new to the US Embassy. It is rare for us to offer a motorcar that needs work, but this Bentley will be a worthwhile project because of its provenance and Radford Countryman modifications. This Bentley was ordered new by John Hay Jock Whitney, who was one of the Whitney family members. Mr. Whitney was the publisher of the New York Herald Tribune , President of the Museum of Modern Art and the US Ambassador to the UK. By 1930, he was one of the wealthiest men in the world and in 1946 he founded JH Whitney, the oldest venture capital firm in the US. Ambassador Whitney ordered this Bentley to be delivered to the US Embassy in London by February 24 th , 1957. It was special ordered with 8:1 compression, the rear seat lowered by one inch and power steering. More importantly perhaps, this Bentley was sent to Harold Radford Coachbuilders to have the Countryman modifications made to the interior. This includes two full cocktail requisite cabinets to the back of the front seats, and a variety of additional storage cabinets in the doors, a secretary compartment for note pads, pens and other items and, importantly, the ability to fold the front seat completely flat allowing for a nearly queen size beds for the afternoon nap in the country. The interior of this Bentley is very nice with newer soft and supple red leather throughout, complimented by red carpet with red leather banding along the edges. The wood is in good condition, but certainly not for show. While all of the Radford compartments are there, the accoutrement are missing and would have to be sourced. Frankly, sourcing the items is not all that difficult as they were not Rolls-Royce or Bentley branded items. The hard part is to find a Radford Countryman!! The exterior is a two town Masons black with gray metallic. The paint and body are substandard for our standards, but it looks impressive and stately. The chrome is mostly very nice and presentable as-is. The bigger challenge is that this Bentley has rust in many of the body panels that will need attention. The areas around the rocker panels and the lower sections of the fenders are bubbling. Being from Arizona, we just dont see this and are ill equipped to deal with it. The windows are tinted for privacy and to help keep the interior cool during summer months. Mechanically, we have performed over $10,000 worth of service and repair to make sure this is a mechanically solid Bentley. Refer to the inspection report, but most everything works as it should, the air conditioning blows cold and the car is nice to drive. The file for the Bentley has a substantial additional amount of service and repairs performed under prior ownership, totaling about $28,000. The Bentley has its spare and a few of the tools. It is missing many of the large and small tools and does not include the handbook. It does come with an electronic service workbook. For more details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or . The Bentley is in our showroom in Phoenix. Vehicle Warranty AS IS - No Warranty: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Limited Warranty: Bid with confidence this vehicle is being offered with a Limited Warranty. Please contact us via e-mail to obtain specific information about this warranty. Remaining Factory Warranty: Have the utmost confidence when bidding on this vehicle! This vehicle is being offered with the remainder of its full factory warranty. Please inquire for the specifics on this warranty. Full Factory Warranty: Have the utmost confidence when bidding on this vehicle! This vehicle is being offered with the Full Factory Warranty. Please inquire for the specifics on this warranty. About Classic Promenade We Buy, Sell, Consign and Store collector cars for our clients. Our clients have ranged from major collections to helping a new enthusiast enter the hobby. Classic Promenade is a dba for Classic Consultants, LLC. Prior to being in Arizona we were in California, serving the classic car hobby since 2002. We are dedicated professionals with a passion for antique, classic and vintage motorcars. Our owners have distinguished careers in business and have been life long collectors of fine motorcars. We are Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen in the Collector Car Hobby. We Buy, Sell, Consign and Store collector cars for our clients. Our clients have ranged from major collections to helping a new enthusiast enter the hobby. Classic Promenade is a dba for Classic Consultants, LLC. Prior to being in Arizona we were in California, serving the classic car hobby since 2002. We are dedicated professionals with a passion for antique, classic and vintage motorcars. Our owners have distinguished careers in business and have been life long collectors of fine motorcars. We are Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen in the Collector Car Hobby. Contact us for more details (877) 887-1933 Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods: - Cash (in person) Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Finance, Warranty, Shipping question? Call the dealer at (877) 887-1933 General Terms Classic Promenade is pleased to assist with worldwide shipping and transportation (costs not included). We normally transact payments with bank to bank wire transfers, but other arrangements can be made. We will also accept certain trades of collector vehicles. All sales are subject to local sales at any time. We pride ourselves on accurate descriptions, but collector cars are all subject to "issues" and we encourage personal inspection. Fees and Taxes Taxes and Fees: Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license but are responsible for the documentation fee. The customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state. You will receive 30-day in-transit tags. | |
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| Price: | 38800 USD |
| Make: | Bentley |
| Model: | S1 Radford Countryman |
| Year: | 1957 |
| Mileage: | 138000 MI |
| Engine: | -- |
| Transmission: | -- |
| Warranty: | Unspecified |
