1962 Bentley S3
- Engine
- 6.2L OHV V8, ~220 bhp
- Colour
- Black Pearl lower body with Sand roof and upper panels
A left-hand-drive 1962 Bentley S3 built to United States specification and originally delivered in England to its first owner, Howard Lewis Allen Jr of New York and Connecticut. After passing to a subsequent owner, it underwent a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration in Turin, Italy, retaining its original Black Pearl lower bodywork while the roof and upper panels were refinished in Sand. One of the last coachbuilt Bentleys, the S3 represents the pinnacle of traditional British luxury motoring.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €95,000 – €125,000
- 1962-12-01 →Factory deliveryHoward Lewis Allen Jrfull documentation
Original owner who collected the car personally in England before shipping it to the US; kept residences in New York City and Lakeville, Connecticut.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired the car as an original unrestored example and commissioned a thorough nut-and-bolt rebuild in Turin, Italy, retaining original specifications apart from a two-tone roof treatment in Sand over the original Black Pearl lower body.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt rebuild carried out in Turin, Italy, returning the car to original factory specification throughout. The sole departure from the original finish was repainting the roof and upper body panels in Sand, contrasting with the original Black Pearl lower coachwork.
Commissioned by the current owner after acquiring the car as a sound unrestored example.
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