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1964 Bentley S3 Saloon
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Bentley S3, first registered in December 1964, has been in regular light use and has been well-maintained by a serial Rolls-Royce/Bentley owner, including a full service and thorough brake overhaul. While the interior is in good shape, the body and paint could use some attention, offering the potential for cosmetic improvement and a chance to own a classic Bentley at a sensible price.
Condition
6
The car has been in regular light use with recent major service and brake overhaul. It has new tires and a current MOT. The interior is in good shape, but the body and paint could use some attention. It passed its most recent MOT with just a few minor advisories.
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Automatic
Transmission:
B42GJ
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
CLC122B
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Description In regular light use; recent major service and brake overhaul; new tyres; current MOT; scope for cosmetic improvement Bentley introduced its new S-Type Standard Steel Saloon in 1955, powered initially by a 4.9-litre straight-six.
This was replaced by a much more effective all-alloy 6.2-litre V8 in the S2 model which appeared in 1959.
Things got even better in October 1962 with the launch of the S3 at the Paris Motor Show.
Outwardly very similar to the S2, the most obvious difference was the adoption of quad-headlamps which gave the car a more modern and menacing look.
Power steering and a Hydramatic 4-speed automatic gearbox now came as standard and made the car more relaxing to drive.
It also had a higher compression engine and twin 2-inch SU carbs which added another 15bhp.
Startlingly rapid for a stately home on wheels, it could surge to 60mph in under 11 seconds on its way to a top speed of 115mph.
The last Bentley to employ a separate chassis, the S3 was replace...
Points of note
£1,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,366
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 29 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
7,993 miles
Registration Date
1964-12-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 01 2023 with 7,993 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 16 2017 with 7,545 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2016 with 7,514 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
Passed
On Mar 09 2015 with 7,249 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Mar 27 2014 with 7,089 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Oct 25 2013 with 7,070 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Passed
On Oct 29 2012 with 7,064 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Underbody looking corroded
Passed
On Oct 24 2011 with 7,034 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Oct 11 2010 with 6,478 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- N/S/R tyre persished
Passed
On Oct 22 2009 with 6,435 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- N/S/R Tyre slightly perished
Passed
On Oct 08 2008 with 6,432 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- underbody corrosion
- rear brakes binding slightly
Passed
On Oct 08 2007 with 6,418 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2006 with 6,394 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2005 with 6,383 miles
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