1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupe by Mulliner/Park Ward

Car History

Chassis No BC30XE is one of just 77 examples built in right hand drive to Design No 2035. It was originally completed in October of 1965, finished in sand with a tan leather interior. It was supplied by Jack Barclay Ltd to its first owner Colonel A.C. Neman of Sandwich Bay in Kent. By the mid 1970’s the car had been acquired by Mr D Newcombe of Littlehampton in Sussex, which is where the maintenance history in the cars file begins. In 1986 Chassis No BC30XE became the property of a Mr A R Downing of Worthing in West Sussex.

 

The car was purchased in 2001 by Mr M Baker of Billingshurst and during his ownership the car benefitted from a body off, ground up restoration by a noted Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist. The restoration was fully documented photographically speaking, with a disk in the history file. The works invoices are also present in the file, detailing ever aspect of the restoration process. During the works which took place between 2002 and 2008 the car was extensively restored and also underwent a change of livery, restored in metallic dark blue with a beige interior piped blue.

 

Chassis No BC30XE was acquired by the present owner in 2009 and has been maintained on a no expense spared basis ever since, with works carried out by several Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists, including P&A Wood.  

 

It presents and drives beautifully and is fitted with both air conditioning and colour matched seatbelts. The car is complete with tools, small and large plus a handbook, including the S3 Continental supplemental book, copy chassis cards and an extensive history file. The popularity of the Mulliner/Park Ward Series III coupes and drophead coupes continue to grow and this is one of the very best available in our opinion.

Summary

Year
1965
Make
Bentley
Model
S3 Continental
Coachbuilder
Mulliner/Park Ward
Body Type
Coupe
Colour
Dark Blue
Trim
Beige Leather Piped Dark Blue
Condition

Very Good

Technical Data

Four speed automatic gearbox, power steering, 8 cylinder 90degree V-configuration engine, 6.2 litres displacement, 6230cc capacity. Drumbrakes servo-assisted.

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