£763.1k
Blue Lena" Formerly the property of Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 12 Sept 2015
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World Record
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£763,100
Blue Lena" Formerly the property of Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon
UK • 12 Sept 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur, formerly owned by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, known as 'Blue Lena'. It is one of only 68 right-hand drive S3 Continental Flying Spurs, fully restored after years of neglect and damage from its rock 'n' roll past.
Condition
8
The car has been fully restored after suffering damage from previous accidents. The restoration included rebuilding the body, crafting new panels, and overhauling the mechanical components and engine.
/ 10
91,706 miles (via 2022 MOT)
BC68XE
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
JLP 400D
1965
Auction
£763.1k
Blue Lena" Formerly the property of Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon
Bonhams • UK • 12 Sept 2015
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
*First owned by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones *One of only 68 right-hand drive S3 Continental Flying Spurs *Known history from new *Fully restored by English Automotive Services The acquisition of an iconic luxury motor car chas long been established as a milestone in the career of the aspiring rock star.
In the case of Keith Richards, legendary lead guitarist with The Rolling Stones, it was this Bentley Continental Flying Spur, dubbed 'Blue Lena' in honour of Keith's favourite American singer, Lena Horne.
The Rolling Stones first rose to fame in the 'Swinging London' of the 1960s, a period of optimism and social change that swept through a Britain eager to throw off the shackles of post-war austerity, which manifested itself in an explosion of innovation in fashion and popular music.
A southern counterweight to the Liverpudlian Beatles, the 'Stones coalesced around Richards and lead vocalist Mick Jagger, two childhood friends reunited by a shared love of American Blues music...
Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continental Flying Spurs
£75,375
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£156,828
Median Price (Since 2020)
£265,170
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 1st Aug 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
91,706 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Aug 2022, 91,706 miles
Passed
On 18th Aug 2017, 89,483 miles
Failed
On 18th Aug 2017, 89,483 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On 27th Jun 2016, 88,743 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
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