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Blue Lena" Formerly the property of Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon

United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2015

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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.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

BC68XE

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

JLP 400D

RHD/LHD:

RHD

*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...