1954 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. Mulliner (Style 7400)
- Colour
- Circassian Blue
Chassis BC87BG is a 1954 Bentley S1 Continental fitted with H.J. Mulliner's fastback sports saloon coachwork to style number 7400, one of 119 such bodies built on the S1 chassis. Constructed with lightweight alloy panels in the tradition of the R-Type Continental, it was delivered new in Circassian Blue over Light Blue leather to its first owner in Surrey. The car subsequently passed through several British and American custodians, spent extended time in the United States, and retains its original colour scheme alongside an evidently well-documented ownership history.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$307,500
- 1954-05-01 →Factory deliveryDonald C. Deeprosefull documentation
Original owner, resident of Cheam, Surrey; registered the car as DN 123. His wealth derived from tropical fruit importing.
- → 1985Acquisition unknownRobert McLarenpartial documentation
Described as a caring long-term custodian from whom the next owner acquired the car.
- 1985 → 2006Private salePeter Sealeyfull documentation
Based initially in New Canaan, Connecticut, later relocating to Georgia with the car; drivetrain was overhauled in 1997 by a California specialist; invoices spanning his ownership are in the file. Registered with the owners club through at least 1993.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownRatul Roypartial documentation
New York City-based owner who had seatbelts fitted by a Connecticut restoration firm for contemporary road use.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownSouthampton, New York enthusiast collectorpartial documentation
Described as a notable collector; the car formed part of a larger private collection based in Southampton, New York.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1997Engine rebuildDeLong's Automotive
Full drivetrain rebuild carried out during Peter Sealey's ownership.
Work performed in Campbell, California.
- —ModificationAutomotive Restorations
Seatbelts fitted to bring the car into compliance with modern road-use requirements.
Commissioned by owner Ratul Roy; workshop located in Connecticut.
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