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Not Sold (Est: £141.8k - £191.9k)

1963 Bentley S3 Continental coupé Park Ward

Artcurial • France • 7 Feb 2025

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Not Sold (Est: £141,806 - £191,855)

1963 Bentley S3 Continental coupé Park Ward

France • 7 Feb 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1964 Continental S3 was originally owned by George A. Embiricos and remained in his family until 2011. It's a rare left-hand drive model (only 30 produced) and is presented in a unique color combination of "Docker Green Metallique" with green leather upholstery.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in exceptional original condition. It has been maintained without any consideration for cost, and its originality is a mark of its integrity. There is no mention of any damage or wear that would detract from its condition.

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BC98LXC

1963

Auction

LHD

France

Not Sold (Est: £141.8k - £191.9k)

1963 Bentley S3 Continental coupé Park Ward

Artcurial • France • 7 Feb 2025

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Description

Swiss title, cleared through EU customsChassis n° BC98LXC- Prestigious origin: previously owned by George Embiricos - Same owner from 1964 to 2011 - Exceptional original condition, unique colour combination - Very rare left-hand drive version (only 30 produced)   This car was ordered new by George A.

Embiricos, a member of one of Greece's most powerful ship-owning families, whose name is also known within the motoring world on account of the famous Bentley 'Embiricos' with its extraordinary aerodynamic bodywork by Paulin.

Also a major art collector, George Embiricos sold one of the five versions of Paul Cézanne's 'Card Players' to the royal family of Qatar for nearly €200 million. The splendid Continental S3 we are presenting was delivered to him in March 1964 at his home in Lausanne, Switzerland.

In a "Docker Green Metallique" painted finish with "VM896" green leather upholstery, it was equipped with electric windows, high-frequency horn tweeters, tinted windows, front and rear sea...

Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continentals

£27,819

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£73,232

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£253,000

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