1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon
- Engine
- 6.2L aluminium V8
- Colour
- Dark Oriole (near-black)
Chassis BC22LAR is a left-hand-drive Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur four-door saloon bodied by H.J. Mulliner to design number 7058, powered by the aluminium 6,230-cc V8 introduced for the S2 generation. Originally specified in Pacific Green over Beige leather for three-time Oscar-winning actor Gary Cooper, the car was shipped to the United States in late 1960 and passed through several American collections before moving to Europe. It appeared at the 2014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and is currently presented in Dark Oriole over Beige Connolly leather.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €100,000 – €150,000
- 1961-06-01 →Acquisition unknownHerbert Shuffleworthpartial documentation
Co-founder of Mohasco Industries carpet business, based in Amsterdam, New York; purchased the car after its arrival in the US.
- 1979-02-01 → 1987Acquisition unknownWillis L Jessuppartial documentation
Bentley collector residing in Hertford, North Carolina; ownership documented via Rolls-Royce Owners' Club records.
- 1987 →Acquisition unknownMark Coriglianopartial documentation
Resident of Short Hills, New Jersey; acquired the car following the Jessup ownership period.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryGary Cooperpartial documentation
Three-time Oscar-winning actor for whom the car was originally built; unable to take delivery before it was shipped to the US.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownNorth Miami, Florida-based ownerpartial documentation
Car was kept in North Miami and serviced by Vintage Motorworks between 1991 and 2017; repainted in Dark Oriole during this period and subsequently listed for sale.
- Date unknownPrivate saleMonaco-based consignorpartial documentation
Had the gearbox rebuilt in France in late 2022 and arranged a service through Bentley Monaco in early 2024.
Competition
- 20142014 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Car was displayed at the event while under Florida-based ownership.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1991ServiceVintage Motorworks
Ongoing maintenance carried out by Vintage Motorworks in North Miami, Florida, covering the period from 1991 through 2017.
Span of servicing covers approximately 26 years at the same specialist workshop.
- 2022Engine rebuildThe English Car Mechanics
Full gearbox rebuild carried out at a cost of €9,702; supporting invoice held on file.
Workshop located in Opio, France.
- 2024ServiceBentley Monaco
Routine service completed by the official Bentley dealership in Monaco.
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