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Asking Price: £275k

1961 Bentley

Frank Dale • UK

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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Asking Price: £275,000

1961 Bentley

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a right-hand drive 1961 Bentley S2 Continental by H.J. Mulliner, chassis BC40BY, one of 71 examples built. Recently restored with new paint, interior trim, and mechanical preparation, retaining its original tan leather.

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Condition 

8

Restored, minor reconditioning done.

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52,407 miles (via 2022 MOT)

RHD

United Kingdom

BC40BY

1961

Classified

Asking Price: £275k

1961 Bentley

Frank Dale • UK

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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Description

Chassis No BC40BY is the thirty-sixth of just seventy-one examples built to design number 7514 in right hand drive by H.J.

Mulliner.

The coachwork was constructed entirely of aluminium at their west London works, completed to order for each individual customer in the bespoke fashion that Bentley owners were accustomed to.

The car was originally completed in January of 1961, finished in shell grey with a tan leather interior.

It was supplied by Jack Barclay Ltd to its first owner, Mr H.C.

Maritneau of Thetford in Norfolk.

It was then purchased by Saham Hall of Watton in Norfolk in July of 1966.

It was purchased by a family in Italy some years ago and used for touring and social engagements.

In more recent times the car was stored and remained unused until returning to London in 2016.

The present owners decided to bring the car back to its former glory and instructed us to carry out these works.

Externally speaking, the coachwork was stripped and re-painted in Tudor grey over b...

Price Analysis vs Other S2 Continental H.J. Mulliners

£151,050

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£151,050

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£151,050

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MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 13th Jan 2023

Latest MOT mileage:

52,407 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 14th Jan 2022, 52,407 miles


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Meet the Seller

Frank Dale

Unit 11, Trafalgar Way, Tuscam Trade Park, Sandhurst, Surrey, GU15 3BN

Operating from Sandhurst, Surrey, Frank Dale is an independent specialist dealing in classic Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars. They offer vehicle sales, servicing, and restorations.

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