The Bentley Continental S1 was manufactured between 1955 and 1959 by Bentley Motors at their Crewe Works and was classed as a full-size luxury car, coming with a 4-speed automatic gearbox and 4.9L engine. It was a high performance version of the standard saloon, appearing as a 4 seater, 2-door drophead coupe. Total production figures were just over 3,500 when production ceased.