This is a rare find. A 1956 Bentley S1 Saloon that is known as Sir
Geoffrey has benefited from a gorgeous older restoration and has
been a multiple award winner with the RROC. This is the most
accessorized Bentley that we have ever sold, with a full set of
Antler luggage, a Continental Touring Kit and loads of manuals,
brochures and spares! Having participated in numerous tours, this
S1 is perfect for touring or for concours events. Sir Geoffrey was
ordered new on February 14, 1956 (Valentines Day) by Rolls-Royce of
Canada for Dr. Joseph E Kania of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Dr. Kania
was a well-regarded geologist and stockbroker in the Vancouver
area. The Bentley was ordered with power steering, which was an
important addition to making it much better for driving. By May 4
th , 1956, Sir Geoffrey was aboard the Empress of Scotland to be
transported to Vancouver. By September 27, 1966, Sir Geoffrey was
acquired by Mrs. EJ Evanson from Vancouver. By about 1991, this S1
was acquired by Pat Murray who commenced a thorough restoration of
the body and interior. This restoration was documented with
numerous photos included in the sale. The present owner, Kim
Spencer of Vancouver, acquired Sir Geoffrey in 2009 and continued
improving the S1 and successfully showed him at concours events and
RROC Annual Meetings winning the Touring Class in 2015 (after
driving the Bentley from Canada to the meeting in Lake Tahoe, CA).
Mr. Spencer has made a significant investment in upgrades to make
this a fantastic touring car. Some of the more notable improvements
are a high-capacity cooling system from Simon Curzon, seat belts,
back-up camera, battery cut-off switch, and an auxiliary cooling
fan. The livery is finished in a beautiful Shell Gray metallic that
has gorgeous shine and luster and is complemented with red
pinstriping. Having been used on numerous tours, there are several
small chips and scratches that are only noticeable upon close
inspection. We included a specific video to review these in detail.
The chrome and stainless-steel trim are gorgeous, and the wheel
discs look great with the Shell Gray and red pinstripe. The radials
feature a nice white wall and improve the driving characteristics.
Overall, the exterior looks really sharp and elegant. The interior
overall looks nearly as new. The red leather is soft and supple and
feels comfortable and correct. The Wilton wool red carpeting is
nearly as new as are the matching red sheepskin mouton overlays.
The wood is also beautifully finished with gorgeous burl wood. The
instruments are also beautifully finished. The oil pressure gauge
and odometer stopped working last week and we will be addressing
these in our shop. The "His Masters Voice" original AM radio has
been electronically upgraded to an AM/FM radio, which is terrific
for touring. The engine compartment is detailed for concours and is
stunning. Mr. Spencer invested heavily to ensure that the engine
compartment looks better than new. The 4.9 liter six-cylinder has
ample power and is very smooth with its four-speed automatic
transmission. There is a long and detailed file of invoices with
all of the restoration and maintenance of the engine and mechanical
systems. Needless to say, this is a properly maintained Bentley and
exceeds expectations in most all areas. The trunk is loaded with
special accessories including a correct set of Antler luggage, a
Continental Touring Kit and numerous manuals, brochures and spares.
Refer to the 160 photos in our photo gallery and the several
videos. The luggage, Touring Kit, brochures and manuals are worth
at least $10,000 and would normally take years to accumulate (we
speak with experience on this point!). We could sell this Bentley
without these accessories at a lower price to sell them separately,
but it is a rare, nearly once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire
the entire collection compete. That is by far our preference and
the way we like to conduct business. For more details and
information, please text, call or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected] The Rolls is in our
Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live
video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We
also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.