1963 Bentley S3 Continental Two-Door Saloon by H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward
- Engine
- V8
- Colour
- Shell Grey with black roof
The 1963 Bentley S3 Continental two-door saloon (chassis BC86LXA) is a left-hand drive example bodied by H. J. Mulliner, Park Ward to Vilhelm Koren's distinctive design, featuring the characteristic quad-headlamp 'Chinese Eye' nacelles unique to the S3. Delivered new through US importer J. S. Inskip to a Beverly Hills owner, it was first registered in Britain before shipment to California. Its early American history is untraced; it was acquired by the present owner in 2004 via a Dutch classic-car dealership and shows just under 69,000 miles.
Ownership
- 2021-06-20Auction saleSold CHF 105,000 (≈ $116K)
- 1963-03-18 →Factory deliveryG. Cantorpartial documentation
Beverly Hills, California resident who took delivery via US importer J.S. Inskip; car was briefly UK-registered before being shipped to the US. Original specification included Sundym glass, electric windows, and Firestone whitewall tyres in Shell Grey with black roof and black leather interior.
- → 2004-04-09Acquisition unknownAaldering Classic & Sportscars (The Gallery, Brummen)partial documentation
Dutch dealer from whom the current vendor acquired the car; sales invoice retained on file.
- 2004-04-09 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Purchased from Aaldering Classic & Sportscars in Brummen; car has been in storage for an extended period and requires partial recommissioning.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Service
Partial recommissioning identified as necessary following an extended period of static storage before the car can be returned to regular road use.
Work described as needed rather than completed; condition noted as well presented overall.
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