Restoration Case Study

1957 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward

Summary

Frank Dale - Established 1946

Frank Dale Comment

We bought this car in 2009 from the Seattle area, only having seen it in photographs. By the time it arrived in the UK we had found a buyer who also wanted to restore the car. The works were exhaustive but included a full mechanical overhaul and cosmetic restoration, finishing the car in Circassian blue, with a matching dark blue everflex hood and a tan leather interior, a handsome colour combination. We also electrified the hood and added air conditioning during the restoration, upgrading the basic specification of the car. All of the usual works were also undertaken, chrome, woodwork, engine bay and chassis cosmetic restoration. Over ten years later, the car still looks superb and has recently been supplied once again via our sales department.