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£104,467
218 — Delivered new to Wilt Chamberlain 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe Coachwork by Park Ward & Co
United States • 3 Mar 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe was originally delivered to Wilt Chamberlain. It's one of 65 factory LHD Park Ward Drophead Coupes and has spent most of its life in California, though it requires mechanical recommissioning.

Condition
6
The car presents nicely throughout and remains in its original left-hand drive configuration. It has been on static display for a decade and will require mechanical recommissioning before cruising.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
BC99LCZ
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
685 CGT
RHD/LHD:
LHD
6,230cc OHV All-Alloy V8 Engine 2 SU Carburetors 200bhp 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *One of just 65 factory LHD Park Ward Drophead Coupe examples *Delivered new to Wilt 'The Stilt' Chamberlain *Has spent most of its life in California *Elegant and luxurious Bentley Continental THE BENTLEY S2 CONTINENTAL Described by The Autocar as, 'A new stage in the evolution of the post-war Bentley,' the magnificent Continental has been synonymous with effortless high-speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction on the R-Type chassis in 1952.
With the arrival in 1955 of the final generation of six-cylinder cars, the all-new Silver Cloud and Bentley S-Type, the Continental lost some of its individuality but none of its exclusivity.
Dependable though it had proved, Rolls-Royce's six-cylinder engine was nearing the end of its development.
At the same time the company was facing increased competition from faster rivals ...
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£44,127
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£104,467
Median Price (Since 2020)
£183,671
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