£243.7k
1963 Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward
Artcurial • France • 29 Jun 2024
Market Position:
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£243,740
1963 Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward
France • 29 Jun 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960s Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet is a rare, left-hand drive model, with only 26 ever produced. Originally delivered in Belgium, it boasts a rich history, having been owned by notable figures and meticulously maintained with restorations by marque specialists.
Condition
8
The car has been owned by only four owners since new and has had restoration work done by specialists. It was repainted in 'Tudor Grey' by Lisbon-based Teves Costa Classics and had work performed by Balmoral Limited in 2018. The listing states that the car is in exceptional condition, both aesthetically and mechanically.
/ 10
92,408 kilometers (via 2012 MOT)
LHD
France
BC48LXA
1963
Auction
£243.7k
1963 Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet Mulliner Park Ward
Artcurial • France • 29 Jun 2024
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Titre de circulation irlandais avec certificat de dédouanement belge Châssis n° BC48LXA - Extremely rare: only 26 left-hand drive models produced - Exceptional condition, both aesthetically and mechanically - Only four owners since new, one of whom was Aldo Blaton - A model of elegance, sophistication and distinction This car is one of just 26 left-hand drive Bentley S3 Continental cabriolet examples produced: a true rarity.
Delivered new in Belgium to the Devis family, who own a foundry business, it was fitted with a number of options, including a reinforced chassis and suspension, an extended steering column, additional warning lights and an electric aerial.
Alexandre Devis was particularly fond of this car, which he kept for 25 years before selling it to another connoisseur, Aldo Blaton, elder brother of Jean Blaton; a racing driver known by the pseudonym 'Beurlys' and a regular of the Le Mans 24 Hours.
While in his possession, the car was restored in 'British Racing Green' a...
Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continental Cabriolet Mulliner Park Wards
£173,296
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£208,518
Median Price (Since 2020)
£243,740
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 22nd May 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
92,408 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd May 2012, 92,408 kilometers
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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