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The Bentley S2 and Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II were introduced in the autumn of 1959 and wore styling similar to their S-Type and Cloud predecessors, though the performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc aluminum-alloy V8 engine. The new power unit was wider and shorter than the 'six' it replace, yet still fit relatively easily within the engine bay, albeit requiring the relocation of the steering box from inside to outside of the chassis frame. Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic transmission was now the only one offered and power steering had been standardized.
This particular Bentley is one of 86 S3 Continental Flying Spur, and of those, just 18 were selected with left hand drive. This LHD example was ordered new through Rolls-Royce of New York by Arlington, Virginia auto dealership owner Harry Rosenthal. He selected a Blue Spot 'Kuhn' radio with Hirschmann electric aerial, Sundym glass with power electric windows all around, ducting for refrigeration, lambswool for the rear passengers and rubber mats up front, and adjustable reading lamps in the rear cabin. The full set of luggage included four suitcases, two zipper bags, and an overnight bag. A lack Pearl over Beige leather finish was selected, and the chassis was completed at the end of April, 1963, delivered to Mulliner at the beginning of May, and sent to Mr. Rosenthal by mid-May.
The vehicle was later repainted Velvet Green, and resided in the long-term care of a prior owner before being acquired by the current owner in early 2008. At the time, the car was described as a largely original machine except for the older respray with 24,486 miles on the odometer. The car was then sent to Vantage Motorworks to carry out $60,000 in refurbishment work including a rebuilding the brake system, rebuilding and rechroming the bumpers and overriders, rechroming the side window frames, replacing all four tires, full detail of the chassis and engine bay, routine mechanical service, and attention to the paintwork including a color sand, buff, and repaint as necessary.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
This particular Bentley is one of 86 S3 Continental Flying Spur, and of those, just 18 were selected with left hand drive. This LHD example was ordered new through Rolls-Royce of New York by Arlington, Virginia auto dealership owner Harry Rosenthal. He selected a Blue Spot 'Kuhn' radio with Hirschmann electric aerial, Sundym glass with power electric windows all around, ducting for refrigeration, lambswool for the rear passengers and rubber mats up front, and adjustable reading lamps in the rear cabin. The full set of luggage included four suitcases, two zipper bags, and an overnight bag. A lack Pearl over Beige leather finish was selected, and the chassis was completed at the end of April, 1963, delivered to Mulliner at the beginning of May, and sent to Mr. Rosenthal by mid-May.
The vehicle was later repainted Velvet Green, and resided in the long-term care of a prior owner before being acquired by the current owner in early 2008. At the time, the car was described as a largely original machine except for the older respray with 24,486 miles on the odometer. The car was then sent to Vantage Motorworks to carry out $60,000 in refurbishment work including a rebuilding the brake system, rebuilding and rechroming the bumpers and overriders, rechroming the side window frames, replacing all four tires, full detail of the chassis and engine bay, routine mechanical service, and attention to the paintwork including a color sand, buff, and repaint as necessary.By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2021
2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $207,200
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley S3 Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Bentley S3 Continental H.J. Mulliner Flying Spur Saloon Chassis#: BC72LXA Sold for USD$173,600 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe Chassis#: BC106LXA Sold for USD$65,951 2022 Bonhams : The Gstaad Sale | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: BC100LXB Sold for USD$208,545 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé By Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: BC48LXA Sold for USD$292,192 2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé par H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Ltd Chassis#: BC86LXA Sold for USD$204,060 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1963 BENTLEY S3 CONTINENTAL SALOON Chassis#: BC12XA Sold for USD$58,800 2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Chassis#: BC22LXB Sold for USD$207,200 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Chassis#: BC44LXA Sold for USD$337,001 2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe Chassis#: BC18LXC Sold for USD$103,600 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1963 Bentley S3 Chassis#: B368CN Sold for USD$29,204 2019 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
1963 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL MULLINER PARK WARD S3 – NO RESERVE Chassis#: BC112XA Sold for USD$75,447 2018 Coys - The Royal Horticultural Halls Westminster, London | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé Coachwork by H J Mulliner Chassis#: BC100XA Sold for USD$261,020 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1963 Bentley Continental S3 cabriolet Chassis#: BC56LXA Sold for USD$183,191 2016 Artcurial : LeMans Classic | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Chassis#: BC92LXB Sold for USD$251,225 2016 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum-Duxford | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé Chassis#: BC46XC Sold for USD$115,847 2015 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
1963 Bentley S3 Sold for USD$47,300 2014 Motostalgia Auction - Austin Grandprix 2014 | |
1963 BENTLEY S3 CONTINENTAL SALOON Chassis#: B 54 DF Sold for USD$24,200 2013 Preserving the Automobile : An Auction at the Simeone Foundation | |
1963 Bentley S3 Saloon Project Chassis#: B610CN Sold for USD$12,971 2013 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1963 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B164LCN Sold for USD$40,689 2012 Aalholm Automobile Collection | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental 'Flying Spur' Saloon Chassis#: BC10XA Sold for USD$130,304 2011 Bonhams - RAF Museum, Hendon, Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Bentley S3 Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Bentley S3 Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé Coachwork by Park Ward | BC48LXA | 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $320,000 | $360,000 | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Sports Saloon | BC40XA | 2021 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival : Collectors Motor Cars and Automobilia | $200,000 | $300,000 | |
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur By HJ Mulliner | BC36XB | 2011 Silverstone Classic Sale | |||
1963 Bentley SIII Continental Coupé by Park Ward | BC98LXA | 2011 RM Auctions Salon Privé | $65,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 |
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