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This 1962 Bentley is one of just fifteen such examples to be fitted wîth the special 2-door Drophead coachwork by coach builders H. J. Mulliner Ltd. of London. Powered by Bentley's own World renowned whisper quiet 6.2 litre all alloy V8 engine and fitted wîth the famous Rolls Royce type servo (power) assisted drum brakes, in its day it offered the ultimate in grace and pace ‘Alfresco' open topped motoring. Even today the Bentley V8 engine remains unrivaled in its smoothness and quietness of its operation. This particular example was formerly the property of Mr. Barry Gibb of Bee Gee's fame. It has recently been the subject of a very comprehensive rebuild costing tens of thousands of dollars.Source - Blackhawk Collection
The Bentley S2 was introduced in 1959 and produced until 1962. The S2 replaced the S1 and would later be replaced by the S3. The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I and the Bentley S1 had been nearly identical. This tradition continued with the Bentley S2 and the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II also being nearly identical. Most of the bodies were constructed by Bentley but few custom coachbuilders, such as Hooper, James Young, Park Ward, and H.J. Mulliner were commissioned to body the vehicles.
Under the hood was an all-aluminum 6230 cc V-8 engine with dual SU carburetors that would be used by Bentley until the 1998 Arnage. Servo-assisted drum brakes were used to provide stopping power. The front suspension was independent with coil springs while the rear was semi-elliptic springs.
The S2, by many, were considered to be the greatest of the S-series. These four-door touring automobiles were well known for their ample room for four passengers and their luggage.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
Under the hood was an all-aluminum 6230 cc V-8 engine with dual SU carburetors that would be used by Bentley until the 1998 Arnage. Servo-assisted drum brakes were used to provide stopping power. The front suspension was independent with coil springs while the rear was semi-elliptic springs.
The S2, by many, were considered to be the greatest of the S-series. These four-door touring automobiles were well known for their ample room for four passengers and their luggage.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2006
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