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The Bentley S2 fitted with V-8 power was introduced in 1959. Power-assisted steering was now standard and there was no longer the option of a manual gearbox. The sole gearbox was Rolls-Royce's own four-speed automatic unit.
The Continental was an exclusively built coachbuilt automobile. The firms of H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young all offered bodies on the Continental S2 chassis, which differed from the standard version by its four-leading shoe front brakes, shorter radiator and, up to chassis number BC99BY, higher gearing.
There were only 312 Bentley S3 Continental of all types. Chassis number BC8XC is one of only 76 bodied by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd after the two firms' merger. It is a left-hand drive model and one of only 28 built. It was ordered new by H.R. Owen Ltd for H.O.H. Silley of Royal Albert Dock, London and delivered on December 16, 1963. It was originally painted Deep Bronze Green with beige leatherette. The car has since been repainted in deep burgundy with matching merlot dyed leather. It also has been given a recent cosmetic restoration.
In 2009, this S3 Continental Drop Head Coupe was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $170,000. The lot left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
The Continental was an exclusively built coachbuilt automobile. The firms of H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young all offered bodies on the Continental S2 chassis, which differed from the standard version by its four-leading shoe front brakes, shorter radiator and, up to chassis number BC99BY, higher gearing.
There were only 312 Bentley S3 Continental of all types. Chassis number BC8XC is one of only 76 bodied by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd after the two firms' merger. It is a left-hand drive model and one of only 28 built. It was ordered new by H.R. Owen Ltd for H.O.H. Silley of Royal Albert Dock, London and delivered on December 16, 1963. It was originally painted Deep Bronze Green with beige leatherette. The car has since been repainted in deep burgundy with matching merlot dyed leather. It also has been given a recent cosmetic restoration.
In 2009, this S3 Continental Drop Head Coupe was offered for sale by Bonhams Auction at the Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club in Carmel, CA. It was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $170,000. The lot left the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2009
2009 Bonhams - Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $170,000
Lot was not sold
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Bentley S3 Continental
(Data based on Model Year 1964 sales)
1964 BENTLEY SIII STANDARD STEEL SALOON Chassis#: B140EC Sold for USD$23,625 2019 Coys - True Greats 2019 | |
1964 Bentley Series 3 Continental Two-door Saloon Chassis#: BC38XC Sold for USD$164,805 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: BC142XC Sold for USD$171,705 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé Chassis#: BC96XC Sold for USD$242,517 2017 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1964 Bentley SIII Saloon Chassis#: B184 EC Sold for USD$29,459 2017 Coys : Thoroughbred & Vintage at Fontwell House | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward Chassis#: BC142XC Sold for USD$75,168 2017 RM Sothebys : London | |
1964 Bentley SIII Saloon Chassis#: B184 EC Sold for USD$32,137 2017 Coys at Fontwell | |
1964 Bentley S3 Mulliner Park Ward Continental Sold for USD$88,421 2015 Coys Blenheim Palace Summer Sale | |
1964 Bentley S3 'Chinese-eye' Saloon Chassis#: BC148XC Sold for USD$97,440 2015 Historics at Brookland | |
1964 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Four-Door Saloon Sold for USD$30,250 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1964 BENTLEY S3 CONTINENTAL COUPÉ Coachwork by H J Mulliner, Park Ward Ltd Chassis#: 58CBC Sold for USD$124,338 2014 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B210LFG Sold for USD$43,136 2013 H & H Auctions - Imperial War Museum | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B458EC Sold for USD$35,183 2013 H & H - Rockingham Castle | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Sold for USD$19,250 2012 Auctions America - Spring Carlisle | |
1964 Bentley SIII Convertible Sold for USD$161,258 2012 Coys Auctions - Spring Classics | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe Chassis#: BC156XC Sold for USD$76,481 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé Chassis#: BC52XC Sold for USD$75,987 2012 Bonhams - Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B74EC Sold for USD$50,150 2011 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Select Pre-War Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B212EC Sold for USD$31,534 2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon Chassis#: B526EC Sold for USD$10,568 2010 Bonhams - Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars and Automobilia |
Bentley S3 Continentals That Failed To Sell At Auction
1964 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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1964 Bentley S3 Two-door Convertible | B482EC | 2019 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | $110,000 | $120,000 | |
1964 Bentley S3 Saloon | B56FG | 2019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $30,000 | $35,000 | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé | BC130XC | 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $160,000 | $180,000 | |
1964 Bentley S3 Continental by Mulliner Park Ward Chinese Eye | BC138XC | 2018 Silverstone Auctions : NEC Classic Motor Show | |||
1964 BENTLEY S3 | 2017 Leake Tulsa | $25,000 | |||
1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drop Head Coupe | BC8CX | 2009 Bonhams Quail Lodge Resort and Golf Club | $150,000 | $170,000 |
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