[{"id": 10039415, "authorName": "jwcbmw81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwcbmw81/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Proper motorcar. Horsepower is probably adequate. Grey Poupon worthy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668451193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10039726, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of apparent originality to like here. The excellent interior looks entirely original, and the undercarriage and engine compartment also, suggesting that the mileage shown is correct. Note also the modest wear on what appears to be the original brake pedal pad. This old girl has been well cared for.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668452195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10040580, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwcbmw81 In a proper British car, there is no place for Grey Poupon. May I suggest an eqully proper British mustard to carry? Marks & Spencer Terrifically Hot Mustard is wonderful and not as hot as advertised. There, carry on...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668456112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10040818, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 868, "content": "$868 bid placed by bluesrocker", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668456903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10041214, "authorName": "Fantod13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantod13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmm...how hard would it be to clean the spots of mold off the picnic trays & not have to include that discordant note? The kind of on-the-spot furniture touchup service that works for furniture stores and the like to handle stuff that gets dropped in transit/scratched/whate'er could probably have those shining in a single afternoon (it's a traditional finish - not sure if French polish, but something like that that should be cleanable/refloatable...\n\nLovely car otherwise & GLWTA...just seems like a little thing that needn't detract...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668458460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10041643, "authorName": "rajivmohan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rajivmohan/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by rajivmohan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668460088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10042068, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could there possibly be a more gorgeous colour combo ?\r\nI think not ...\r\n\r\nWot a beautiful Bentley.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1668462010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10042368, "authorName": "F_Tundra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f_tundra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can someone send me in the right direction on finding out how to import a car (maybe this handsome gal) from Canada?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668463272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10042481, "authorName": "Johns (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@F_Tundra This Bentley originated from the US and there is no issue in it going back. All cars over 25 years old can be shipped and we can assist. I usually use Reliable carriers and they have never let me down. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668463919, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10043010, "authorName": "Chris_L1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_l1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car have power steering? Do you have any other service records besides the one shown? Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668466187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10045524, "authorName": "Bordeaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bordeaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you stand in front of such a car, you want to stand up and give a military-correct salute. English \"saloons\" have a certain grandeur.\r\nThis interesting website is recommended for those who read and understand enough German. Here you will find everything about Rolls-Royce and Bentley summarized on a few pages.\r\nhttp://www.rrab.com/modelsd.htm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668513839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10046340, "authorName": "susita", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/susita/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has anyone had any difficulties importing and registering a Canadian car in the US with registration but no title?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668526150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10046377, "authorName": "Johns (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@susita In Canada they call it an Ownership which is the same as a Title in the USA. \r\nThis Bentley originated from the US and there is no issue in it going back. All cars over 25 years old can be shipped and we can assist. I usually use Reliable carriers and they have never let me down. GLWTA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1668526593, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10053847, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wasn't Colman's the original English hot mustard?\r\n\r\nLovely car and worth oodles more than the current. Appears to be very clean and tidy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1668565794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10058497, "authorName": "4Wallacesavory", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4wallacesavory/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by 4Wallacesavory", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668629126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10061130, "authorName": "Chris_L1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chris_l1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trying again: does the car have power steering? (Some of the early S1s didn't.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668640782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10061381, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668642181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10061382, "authorName": "Johns (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chris_L1 it does not, has never been an issue. Drives absolutely wonderfully", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668642188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10063592, "authorName": "rogerbruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerbruce/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by rogerbruce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668690467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10064910, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668703502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10072403, "authorName": "classiccarman57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarman57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fantod13 that\u2019s old veneer lifting . You could re sand and veneer but it\u2019s old furniture and the old girl is charming.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668758376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10072766, "authorName": "pms1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pms1968/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by pms1968", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668778447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10073395, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 21055, "content": "$21,055 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668784655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10073992, "authorName": "Fantod13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fantod13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@classiccarman57 : I'm all good with a bit of lifting/chipped veneer (and if the whitish spots are finish separating, also NBD (and also fixable in most traditional finishes with a bit of the right gentle solvent) ...it was the mention of \"mold\" that struck me as discordant, esp. given the general clean patina and clear good care evident elsewhere...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668790116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10074544, "authorName": "Mackguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mackguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My brother has one of these. We just made a round trip from North Carolina to Hilton Head Island Concours a couple weeks ago, he in his S1, and I in my Arnage. Over 560 miles round trip for the S1.\nThe S1 didn\u2019t miss a beat, seemed to cruise without issue at normal highway speeds, and was able to accelerate and stop with adequate authority. \n\nDrew a crowd at every gas stop though.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668794129, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10075020, "authorName": "Johns (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mackguy Thanks for sharing. I too have Driven on the highway at 75 miles per hour and silky smooth. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668796057, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10078867, "authorName": "omark88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omark88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668811983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10078983, "authorName": "Tatraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I went to see the Bentley today as it's almost 'down the street'.....and I have a sister car in even the same colors - which is VERY rare. The car presents as well in real life as it does in the photos, except underneath - where it is actually better than the photos! I don't know how John took my criticism of his rear/underneath photo, but some of what looks like rust is actually just dirt. The metal looks solid. I would've powerwashed it first. If I didn't already have three of these, I'd be bidding.\r\n\r\nYes, I have a vested interest as fellow owner, but I'm confused why the prices of these Clouds and Bentley Ss are not outpacing some other collectibles from the era. After all, when new, these were more expensive than any Ferrari or Cadillac AND they are definitely more rare than the Caddies and period Mercedes.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668812415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10082595, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Auction still has time to wake up, which it needs to do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668876494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10087422, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a handsome \"veteran\" British saloon! I admit to being surprised that the folding tables are hardwood veneer. Back in July I had posted a compliment about a lowly 2001 Jaguar Van den Plas that had solid hardwood tables.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668907019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10087468, "authorName": "Silverclouder", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverclouder/", "bidAmount": 21305, "content": "$21,305 bid placed by Silverclouder", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668907736, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10087845, "authorName": "LCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lcl/", "bidAmount": 21555, "content": "$21,555 bid placed by LCL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668915082, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10087879, "authorName": "Sunoco260", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sunoco260/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Extremely nice early S1! To answer an earlier question, this car doesn't have power steering (can be added). It has single master cylinder brakes. It has smaller SU carbs. It does have intact gaiters, engine pans, original radio, nice hubcaps, nice trunk liner, and original flashlight. The interior is very well done. It is always great to see these cars in well maintained, complete condition and having belonged to a responsible owner. A/C can be added. The paint is Bentley quality. May I suggest to new to join the RROC. I have belonged since 1979. They are a valuable resource.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668916189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10088637, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668954382, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10089728, "authorName": "Tomrosewood", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tomrosewood/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The time of year couldn't be worse.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668967748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10089899, "authorName": "rogerbruce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerbruce/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by rogerbruce", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668968688, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10090654, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668972641, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10091846, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668980319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10091908, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 27500, "content": "$27,500 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668981433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10092389, "authorName": "richthom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/richthom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What size are the SUs ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668989912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10093278, "authorName": "socrates", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socrates/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "pretty sure these colors were called sable and sand.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669033826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10093500, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is just a stunning automobile. I love the colors and the two headlights. The bidding needs to wake up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669040089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10093735, "authorName": "FloridaCarWiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridacarwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the factory color names are sable over sand. I owned the same factory built color combination, including the interior, on a 1956 S1 LHD when I was 21yo. It was the first of the marque for me to proudly be the custodian of and I loved it with my hair down to my shoulders, as was the style in the 70\u2019s and being mistaken for a rocker in NYC, lol. Having been a flawless European example it was LHD due to it being commissioned for a gentleman living in Switzerland and therefore had clear side marker lights on both front wings (fenders). These motorcars are wonderful road cars and started my lifelong passion for owning, driving, servicing, selling and trading both Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. This seems to be a really well kept and proper example that obviously brings back wonderful memories for me, and will be a joy for its next custodian as well to experience the unique ownership of the marque. I can\u2019t wait to see the action at the end as this one has a way to go. GLWA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1669043473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10094267, "authorName": "RagTopRunner69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ragtoprunner69/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 1956 Bentley S1. It's been in my family for 50-years. It was my Dad's. Wonderful car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669048980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10094772, "authorName": "mcs1162", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcs1162/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Early examples like this, without power steering, are a little lighter and much more fun to drive than the later cars. The change to power steering made their feature list more competitive with high-end cars of the day, but it really didn't make them nicer to drive in most situations. Whoever wins this one will have a lot of fun.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1669053742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10095178, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 27750, "content": "$27,750 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669055567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10095545, "authorName": "Bulletmotorsportsinc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bulletmotorsportsinc/", "bidAmount": 28500, "content": "$28,500 bid placed by Bulletmotorsportsinc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669057053, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096109, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 28750, "content": "$28,750 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669059219, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096177, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unlike many Foose 2-tones, this one looks right.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669059486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096285, "authorName": "Kazihassan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazihassan/", "bidAmount": 30100, "content": "$30,100 bid placed by Kazihassan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669059896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096292, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669059935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096299, "authorName": "FloridaCarWiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridacarwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time to get serious guys and now someone is on the right track", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669059974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096303, "authorName": "CounterReset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/counterreset/", "bidAmount": 34250, "content": "$34,250 bid placed by CounterReset", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669059986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096306, "authorName": "Kazihassan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazihassan/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by Kazihassan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669059992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096310, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 36250, "content": "$36,250 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060008, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096316, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060027, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096322, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 40250, "content": "$40,250 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096330, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060111, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096332, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 43250, "content": "$43,250 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096318, "authorName": "FloridaCarWiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridacarwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a steal at this number so have no fear because they are few and far between in this condition", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669060165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096346, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060214, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096348, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 45250, "content": "$45,250 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096350, "authorName": "Undertaker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/undertaker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you believe this is a 1955 model??? Stunning! And prior to the modern accessories. Just stunning.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669060248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096351, "authorName": "Dmrib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmrib/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Dmrib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096359, "authorName": "CounterReset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/counterreset/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm out. Good bidding!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096367, "authorName": "JKMMOTORS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkmmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish my couch was like that back seat, looks so comfortable!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669060304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096385, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 50500, "content": "$50,500 bid placed by pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060367, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10096416, "authorName": "pamond", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/21/22 for $50,500 to pamond", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060503, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10096456, "authorName": "FloridaCarWiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridacarwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done gentleman on both ends", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669060648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096466, "authorName": "upinthetrees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/upinthetrees/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Bentley. Enjoy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669060692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096633, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally! Decent examples of these \"factory bodied\" Silver Cloud/ S series Bentleys are starting to bring respectable money. The coach built sedans are worth many times more but rarely if ever exceed the tasteful stateliness of Mr. Blatchley's original design, nor are they in any way better built.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1669061644, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10096775, "authorName": "thurston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thurston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@berfinroy I owned a 1956 Hooper SC1 and have owned several Chinese Eye Coupes and Standard sedans - I think the coupes and obviously the DHC's (convertibles) sell for a lot more but the coach-built sedans do not necessarily bring that much of a premium, for the reasons you state, in fact it could be argued that Mr. Blatchley's design drove the coach builders out of business. Although if the coach-built sedan is LHD that helps. \r\n\r\nThis car looks great and it seems fair to both buyer and seller.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669062637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10097031, "authorName": "Tatraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@thurston and @berfinroy - Nicely summarized! I'm surprised nobody referenced the Bentley sold here in April 2021 (see link below) as a comparable. The paint scheme was similar as was the overall quality.\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-bentley-s3-4/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669064100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10097906, "authorName": "berfinroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/berfinroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tatraman. What ever happened to the oft touted but, it seems, rarely honored notion that \"They're only original once\"? The car you referenced is totally restored while the car in this offering has much more originality and sold for half the price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1669068549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10098586, "authorName": "kevosfbd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kevosfbd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@berfinroy I have a Hooper SC1 Touring Limousine with divider that will be hitting BaT soon. It is restored but was done so by Bikram Chodhury and not to original spec. It was one of four built by Hooper,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1669071030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10099389, "authorName": "jim_rosenthal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jim_rosenthal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@berfinroy, IMHO the only thing prettier than an original factory steel bodied S series car is a real Mulliner Flying Spur or PW coupe. There are some other designs that are nice, but nothing approaches a Spur or Continental for elegance. Not to me, anyway.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669074523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10100772, "authorName": "Tatraman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tatraman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@berfinroy - Agreed! One would expect the preserved original to be worth at least as much. \r\n\r\nI'm not sure if I'm reading too much into this, but that \u201cThey\u2019re only original once\u201d quote sounds eerily familiar ..... as if I heard it on another video on BaT? ;-) If I'm not being too presumptuous and it is the case, then I look forward to more discussion on this topic on a future BaT listing for a series 1 Silver Cloud! ;-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1669109310, "type": "comment"}]