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Chassis Num: BC74LXE

1 of 20 built. This alloy bodied factory air-conditioned example is the last of only twenty left drives built. This beautiful example was the subject of a complete mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment by Vantage Motorworks. This is among the finest left-hand-drives available anywhere in the world regardless of price.

Source - Blackhawk Collection

The Bentley S3, a 4-door saloon with seating for five, was produced from 1962 through 1965 with a total of 1630 examples being produced. It was basically a modified and modern version of the Bentley S2. Some examples were bodied by Park Ward, H.J. Mullner, James Young and others, while most received coachwork from the marque. A limited number of 32 examples were created on a stretched wheelbase adding to the interior comfort for the passengers.
In comparison to the S2, there were minor differences; most were aesthetics appearing near the front of the vehicle. The front panels had been restyled, twin headlamps had been fitted, and a smaller bumper was used. The interior's split bench seat was now replaced by individual seats.

Under the hood was the tried-and-true Rolls-Royce OHV eight-cylinder engine. It had an aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder block with cast-iron cylinder liners. Fitted with two SU carburetors, it was capable of producing around 200 horsepower. Zero-to-sixty took just under eleven seconds while top speed was achieved at around 116 mph. Fuel economy was low, with around 13 mpg combined. Power was sent to the rear wheels courtesy of a four-speed automatic gearbox.

The S3 was the final iteration of the S-Series. It was replaced by the T-Type, a derivative of the Rolls-Royce Shadow.

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PVGP Car Show	2006 Blackhawk Collection	2005 Blackhawk Exposition

1965 Bentley S3 Continental Mulliner Flying Spur
Year	1965
Make	Bentley
Model	S3 Continental Mulliner Flying Spur
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Alloy
Production Years for Series	1962 - 1965
Coach Work	Mulliner
MPG Highway	12

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	BC74LXE

Performance
Top Speed	115 mph \| 185 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration	V
	90-degree
	Vee-Type
Cylinders	8
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	6230.00 cc \| 380.2 cu in. \| 6.2 L.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	200.00 BHP (147.2 KW)
HP / Liter	32.3 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Main Bearings	5
Engine Electronics	12-volot electrical system
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	2 SU Diaphragm-type carburetors
Block	Aluminum
Head	Aluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears	4
Transmission	Automatic
Final Drive	3.08:1

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