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1965 Bentley S3 Series Navigation
The Bentley Continental sports saloon was introduced on the R-Type chassis in 1952. It soon became synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in grand touring fashion. By the time of the final S-Type generation of six-cylinder cars was introduced in 1955, the Continental had lost a little of its individuality but none of its exclusivity. This trend would continue with the arrival of the V8-engined S2 in 1959. The S2 had a similar exterior appearance to the car it replaced, but underneath it was considerably enhanced, thanks in-part to the n32 6,230cc V8 engine. Power-assisted steering was now standard and there was no longer the option of a manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic gearbox was the sole offering from Rolls-Royce.
A total of 312 S3 Continentals were produced with 80 of those being left-hand drive cars.
This particular example is an alloy bodied factory air-conditioned example. It has been given a complete mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment by Vantage Motorworks.Source - Blackhawk Collection
A total of 312 S3 Continentals were produced with 80 of those being left-hand drive cars.
This particular example is an alloy bodied factory air-conditioned example. It has been given a complete mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment by Vantage Motorworks.Source - Blackhawk Collection
2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $300,000-USD $320,000
Sale Price :
USD $225,000
2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $90,000-USD $120,000
Sale Price :
USD $201,600
1965 Bentley S3 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley S3 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur H.J. Mulliner Saloon Chassis#: BC74LXE Sold for USD$225,000 2025 Broad Arrow Auction : Amelia Island | ![]() |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental H.J. Mulliner Saloon Chassis#: BC178LXC Sold for USD$190,400 2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Chassis#: BC74LXE Sold for USD$201,600 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | ![]() |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe Chassis#: BC90LXC Sold for USD$106,400 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | ![]() ![]() |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B116GJBGJ58 Sold for USD$30,800 2018 Mecum : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupe by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: BC176XC Sold for USD$167,750 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe Chassis#: BC24XE Sold for USD$265,719 2016 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B378HN Sold for USD$26,534 2016 H & H Auctions - Donington Park | |
1965 Bentley S3 Sold for USD$24,575 2015 Artcurial - Estate Sale | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B124CJ Sold for USD$53,855 2015 Bonhams : The Summer Classic Sale | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B18JP Sold for USD$35,629 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1965 Bentley SIII Mulliner Adaptation by Pilkington Sold for USD$73,101 2012 Coys - Blenheim Palace | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B244HN Sold for USD$33,014 2012 The Pavilion Gardens | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Saloon Chassis#: BC46XE Sold for USD$99,176 2011 RM Auctions - London | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sold for USD$116,014 2011 Coys Auctions - The Spirit of Motoring - Ascot | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé Chassis#: BC98LXE Sold for USD$138,000 2010 Bonhams - Royal Mirage, Dubai | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B152GJ Sold for USD$33,238 2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B50LHN Sold for USD$41,703 2010 Bonhams - Les Grandes Marques a Monaco | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental ‘Chinese Eye' by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: ELW 789C Sold for USD$121,347 2009 Coys Auction - Blenheim Palace | |
1965 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B130HN Sold for USD$63,337 2009 Shannons Auctions - 2009 Melbourne International Motorshow Auction |
Bentley S3 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Bentley S3 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by Mulliner Park Ward | BC6LXE | 2025 Artcurial : Rétromobile | $260,000 | $320,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Drophead Coupe Conversion | B354HN | 2019 H & H Pavilion Gardens Buxton | $120,000 | $150,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Drophead Coupe Conversion | 2019 H & H Classics Imperial War Museum, Duxford | $140,000 | $180,000 | ||
1965 Bentley Continental S3 coupé Park Ward | BC58LXE | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $150,000 | $180,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon | B342HN | 2017 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé | BC58LXE | 2017 Bonhams : The Chantilly Sale | $180,000 | $260,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon | B42HN | 2017 Historics at Brookland | $29,000 | $35,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé | BC58LXE | 2017 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $190,000 | $240,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental 6 Light Saloon | BC200XC | 2016 Barons Connoisseurs Classic Car Collection | |||
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur | BC6XD | 2016 Barons : RollsRoyce Enthusiasts Club | |||
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupe | 2014 Mecum : Seattle | $130,000 | |||
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Sports Saloon | BC66XE | 2013 Bonhams The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1965 Bentley S3 4 Door Sedan | 2012 Mecum St Charles, Il | ||||
1965 Bentley S3 Continental James Young Saloon | BC46XE | 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |||
1965 Bentley S III Saloon | 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center | $15,550 | |||
1965 BENTLEY S III CVT | 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions February 2526 | $55,000 |
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