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Lot #120 - 1963 Bentley S3 'Continental' 2-door Saloon

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Classic Cars Auction
  • Sale Date:
    26 Oct 2013 ~ 6.30pm
  • Lot #:
    120
  • Lot Description:
    1963 Bentley S3 'Continental' 2-door Saloon
    Chassis: BC46XA Engine: 23ABC
  • Notes:
    The Bentley name is synonymous with its distinguished heritage harking back to the 1920s, the Bentley Boys and five glorious Le Mans victories (followed by an historic sixth in 2003). Renowned for speed, style and comfort, from its earliest days it had a relationship with the Mulliner name which reached its peak with the streamlined contours of the revolutionary 1952 R-Type Continental among many other well know Bentley designs. The Bentley S.3 Continental Saloon is described thus in the 1963 International Motor Exhibition Motor Show at Earls Court catalogue, "Coachwork by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward; seating 2 on front adjustable seats which tip forward, to give access to the rear seat; 2 on rear seat with folding armrest; electrically operated door windows; armrests to front doors; swivelling and ventilation windows; luggage boot with spring assisted lid; spare wheel in separate compartment below boot floor." The price was a total of 7,860 pounds 15 shillings and 5 pence. This highly desirable 1963 S3 Continental two-door coupe with "Chinese Eye" canted headlights is in excellent restored condition. The classic yet youthful lines of this Mulliner aluminium bodied car with clipped tail-fins and lean flanks are enhanced by its gorgeous 'sand' finish and rich hide interior. Highly sophisticated and still very stylish fifty years on this is a most collectable of Bentleys.
  • Estimate:
    A$125,000 - 150,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Automobiles & Accessories

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