Not Sold | Formerly the property of Peter Sellers, CBE 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé

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Not Sold (Est: £100,000 - £120,000)

Formerly the property of Peter Sellers, CBE 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupé

United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe was formerly owned by Peter Sellers and includes an extensive history file and memorabilia. The car requires recommissioning or restoration.

Condition

5

The car appears to be in Above Average condition. The description mentions that the car is in need of recommissioning or possibly more extensive restoration, and the hood and carpets have been replaced. There is no evidence of a major restoration, suggesting noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

BC119AR

Odometer:

16,387 miles

Reg Number:

425 XUC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• One of only 60 right-hand drive examples • Purchased by Peter Sellers in 1961 • Modified to quad headlamps in 1962 • Kept by Peter Sellers until 1966 • Apparently original leather upholstery • Extensive history file Bentley S2 Continental 'BC119AR' was despatched to coachbuilders Park Ward on 11th May 1960 and delivered to its first owner, L E Lawrie Esq of Worthing, Sussex, some four months later.

The original registration was 'LEL 532' and the car was specified with a power hood, electric windows and radial tyres, and was finished in Sand with Beige leather upholstery.

It is understood that the Continental had covered some 8,000 miles by November 1961 when Peter Sellers became its second owner.

Sellers had the Bentley maintained by Jack Barclay with no expense spared, and it seems probable that they oversaw the conversion from to quad headlamps, as per their invoice dated 19th January 1962.

It is interesting to note that the Sellers car's quad head lamps pre-date those of the l...