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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
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 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 | |
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon Chassis#: BC18XD Sold for USD$74,043 2008 Bonhams - Important Collectors' Motor Cars, Pioneer and Vintage Motorcycles and Fine Automobilia | |
1965 BENTLEY S3 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$96,250 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 |
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 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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