12th Oct, 2016 13:10
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Mulliner Park Ward
Estimated at £140,000 - £160,000
Lot details
Registration No: DSA643B
Chassis No: BC138XC
Mot Expiry: Sept 2017
Introduced in Autumn 1962, the S3 Continental was notable as the last Bentley to utilise a separate chassis. The substantial box-section structure in question was powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission. Reputedly capable of nigh-on 120mph, the S3 Continental was sold to coachbuilt special order only. One of the more striking designs available, the H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Fixed Head Coupe owed its beautifully sleek profile to Vilhelm Koren. A freelance stylist from Sweden, the 'straight-through' wing line and 'cut-back' wheelarches that he pioneered on the Bentley S2 Continental chassis were successfully carried over to its successor. Visually updated by the diagonal placement of their quad headlights, the Koren-inspired S3 Continentals (in either open or closed guises) thus boasted a decidedly modern yet majestic look. Of the 312 S3 Continentals made between 1962 and 1966, a good number were supplied to such contemporary celebrities as Jayne Mansfield, Fanny Craddock, Sir John Mills and Harry Belafonte.
Finished in Light Metallic Blue with original St. James Red leather upholstery and Burr Walnut fascia and cappings, this particular example was originally registered as 'CPL 600B' and delivered new in June 1964 to an F. Gree Esq. Having spent most of its life in Australia, the 'beautifully preserved' Continental was repatriated in 2015. The vendor, who enjoyed the Le Mans Classic weekend behind the wheel in July, is now offering this lovely Bentley complete with air-conditioning and rare full-length Webasto sunroof. Recently treated to a Bentley specialist service, he also plans to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale.
Registration No: DSA643B
Chassis No: BC138XC
Mot Expiry: Sept 2017
Introduced in Autumn 1962, the S3 Continental was notable as the last Bentley to utilise a separate chassis. The substantial box-section structure in question was powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission. Reputedly capable of nigh-on 120mph, the S3 Continental was sold to coachbuilt special order only. One of the more striking designs available, the H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Fixed Head Coupe owed its beautifully sleek profile to Vilhelm Koren. A freelance stylist from Sweden, the 'straight-through' wing line and 'cut-back' wheelarches that he pioneered on the Bentley S2 Continental chassis were successfully carried over to its successor. Visually updated by the diagonal placement of their quad headlights, the Koren-inspired S3 Continentals (in either open or closed guises) thus boasted a decidedly modern yet majestic look. Of the 312 S3 Continentals made between 1962 and 1966, a good number were supplied to such contemporary celebrities as Jayne Mansfield, Fanny Craddock, Sir John Mills and Harry Belafonte.
Finished in Light Metallic Blue with original St. James Red leather upholstery and Burr Walnut fascia and cappings, this particular example was originally registered as 'CPL 600B' and delivered new in June 1964 to an F. Gree Esq. Having spent most of its life in Australia, the 'beautifully preserved' Continental was repatriated in 2015. The vendor, who enjoyed the Le Mans Classic weekend behind the wheel in July, is now offering this lovely Bentley complete with air-conditioning and rare full-length Webasto sunroof. Recently treated to a Bentley specialist service, he also plans to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 12th Oct, 2016
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