Saloon
Coachwork: James Young
Chassis #: BC12XA
Engine #: 6ABC
Registration #: 895 EYN
This 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Saloon wears is a right-hand-drive chassis wearing coachwork by James Young, body number 5238 to design number CV100. It is one of just 18 Continentals so equipped. It was delivered in November of 1962 to Sir Egbert Cadbury through Jack Barclay's London showroom. In the fall of 1965, J.S. Inskip, Inc. facilitated the acquisition of the car by Herbert Allen of New York. Ownership then passed to Jay Haft of Connecticut who retained it for 45 years. During his ownership, the car was repainted in the current metallic green. This car was factory equipped with front window lifts, full Continental instrumentation, fawn leather upholstery, and an electric radio.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2022
1963 Bentley S3 Continental
Bentley
2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $58,800
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley S3 Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
| 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 | |
| 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé Chassis#: BC142XA Sold for USD$51,136 2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
| 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Four-Door Saloon Chassis#: BC76XA Sold for USD$60,103 2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
| 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Convertible Chassis#: BC46XB Sold for USD$38,247 2009 Rolls-Royce, Bentley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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