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1962 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe

  • Coachwork by Mulliner
  • Chassis Number: BC122LCZ
The Bentley S2 was introduced at the 1959 London Motor Show. It included an all-alloy 200 horsepower V8 engine which had the same overall weight as the six-cylinder unit found in the S1 models it replaced. The S2 was equipped with a four-speed GM HydraMatic transmission, power steering, and upgraded power-assisted brakes. The Continental raised the performance bar even further, with upgraded brakes and a higher rear axle ratio. Top speed was in the neighborhood of 113 miles per hour.

H.J. Mulliner & Sons and other respectable coachbuilders were called upon to create custom bodies to appeal to those searching for more. The coachbuilt S2 Continentals were luxurious, stylish, and desirable.

This example was originally a left-hand drive U.S specification car that was shipped on May 28th of 1962 to J.S. Inskip of New York. It was sold to Mr. Richard Dietrich of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Mr. Dietrich drove the car until the early 1970s. Since then, the car has been housed in a garage and well maintained. it has been driven just 27,000 miles since new and has remained in the same family since new.

This H.J. Mulliner coachbuilt S2 Continental is finished in two-tone color of Sand over Sable. It rides on new Michelin tires. There are Sable-colored steel wheels with trim rings, hubcaps, and red pin striping. The interior is trimmed with tan Connolly leather upholstery and gorgeous walnut woodwork. There is an upgraded 'Metravox' AM/FM radio, air conditioning system, electrically operated windows, a heater, and seat-belt anchors and luggage straps.

In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $175,000-$225,000. Bidding exceeded those expectations, reaching $264,000 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008

2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000 
Sale Price :
USD $264,000

1962 Bentley S2 Continental Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Bentley S2 Continental

(Data based on Model Year 1962 sales)
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL TWO-DOOR SALOON
Chassis#: BC87CZ
Sold for USD$155,301
  2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction
 
1962 Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet Park Ward
Chassis#: BC8LXA
Sold for USD$349,331
  2020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco
 
1962 Bentley S2 Flying Spur
Chassis#: BC82CZ
Sold for USD$100,258
  2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1962 Bentley S2
Sold for USD$25,300
  2019 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: BC119LCZ
Sold for USD$257,251
  2018 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe by Park Ward
Chassis#: BC67BY
Sold for USD$232,875
  2017 Coys : Classic Days at Schloss Dyck
 
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL DROPHEAD COUPE BY PARK WARD
Chassis#: BC67BY
Sold for USD$282,475
  2017 Coys Blenheim Palace
 
1962 Bentley S2 Saloon
Chassis#: B158DW
Sold for USD$36,091
  2017 Historics at Brookland
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Coupe
Chassis#: BC71CZ
Sold for USD$251,333
  2017 Coys at Olympia
 
1962 Bentley S2 Saloon
Sold for USD$71,904
  2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote
 
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL COUPE
Chassis#: BC71CZ
Sold for USD$291,929
  2016 Coys Blenheim Palace
 
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Chassis#: BC59LCZ
Sold for USD$225,500
  2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
 
1962 Bentley S2 Saloon
Chassis#: B158DW
Sold for USD$22,483
  2015 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum
 
1962 Bentley S2
Sold for USD$19,425
  2015 Anglia Auction
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: BC-131-LCZ
Sold for USD$184,605
  2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival
 
1962 BENTLEY S-2 CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: BC118LCZ
Sold for USD$110,000
  2014 Barrett-Jackson's 43RD Annual Scottsdale Auction
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental 'Flying Spur' Saloon
Chassis#: BC91CZ
Sold for USD$57,200
  2013 Bonhams - Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
 
1962 BENTLEY S-2 4 DOOR SEDAN
Chassis#: B395DV
Sold for USD$33,000
  2012 Barrett Jackson - Orange County 2012 Auction
 
1962 Bentley Continental Drophead Coupe
Chassis#: BC58LCZ
Sold for USD$102,237
  2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars
 
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon
Chassis#: BC35LCZ
Sold for USD$162,288
  2011 RM Auctions - London
 

Bentley S2 Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction

1962 Bentley S2 Continental's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Sports SaloonBC105AR2020 Bonhams MPH $80,000$120,000
1962 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead CoupéBC8LXA2019 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale $300,000$400,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur SaloonBC132CZ2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $90,000$120,000
1962 Bentley Continental S2 cabriolet Park WardBC 131 LCZ2018 Artcurial : Retromobile $150,000$200,000
1962 Bentley S2 2017 GAA : November$27,500  
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé by Park WardBC111CZ2017 Historics at BrooklandsMotor Museum $90,000$110,000
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL COUPEBC71CZ2016 Coys Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House $240,000$260,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica$105,000  
1962 BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SALOONBC73CZ2016 Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting $140,000$180,000
1962 Bentley S2 SaloonB158DW2015 H & H RREC Burghley House   
1962 Bentley S2 SaloonB158DW2014 H&H Auctions : RREC Rockingham Castle   
1962 Bentley S2 Continental CoupeBC60LCZ2014 Gooding & Company The Scottsdale Auction $400,000$500,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur SaloonBC91CZ2012 Bonhams Preserving the Automobile: An Auction at the Simeone Foundation $80,000$100,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur SaloonBC73CZ2010 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia $50,000$60,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead CoupeBC52LCZ2005 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques a Monaco $60,000$70,000
1962 Bentley S2 SaloonB106LCU2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $20,000$30,000
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction$53,000  
1962 BENTLEY S 2 FOUR DOOR SEDAN 2002 Kruse Auction Sunrise, FL (Mills Mall)$12,000  

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