Cool Wall: 1955-1959 Bentley S1 Continental

[Snikle]

Poll 1437: 1955-1959 Bentley S1 Continental nominated by @MDDeGrande

Body Style: 2dr coupe, 2dr convertible
Engine: 4.9L I6
Power: 170 hp
Weight: 1803 kg
Transmission: 4-speed auto
Drivetrain: FR
Additional Information: The high-performance version of the Bentley S1, which was closely related to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Available only as a bare chassis to coachbuilders, unlike the standard S1, and most were bodied with lighter 2dr configurations.

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[Snikle]

Strong cool, bordering on SZ again. Like the Silver Cloud, a very awesome car, this version trading (a bit) or elegance for (a tad) of performance. A top choice if I were rich in the '50s.

The Silver Cloud eventually went on to better things (the V8 it gained in 1959), but while this car was in production it topped the Silver Cloud by about 15 hp and undercut it's weight by about 150 kg.

 

[JohnBM01]

My only indecision on this car is the white wall tires. Other than that, I'm calling Sub-Zero on this beautiful Bentley.

 

[Centroid]

Has the beauty that robbed the Silver Cloud from the top spot. SZ.

 

[05XR8]

Bet it's as comfortable as my old Schwinn beach cruiser. SZ.