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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner

United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1965 Bentley S3 Continental 'Flying Spur' by H.J. Mulliner, chassis BC6XD, boasts a rich history, including its first owner, John Lawrence, chairman of the Rangers football club. It features a 6230cc V8 engine, automatic transmission, and desirable extras like electric windows and air conditioning. The car has been meticulously maintained and benefits from a recent bare-metal repaint, retaining its original charm while being updated for modern enjoyment.

Condition

8

The car is described as having a bare-metal repaint and meticulous maintenance, with the vendor stating the overall condition is 'excellent'. The only concession is the electrical system, rated as 'very good' due to the original wiring loom, but everything functions as intended. The listing highlights the originality and freshening of the car.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

BC6XD

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

FNN 689C

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in Autumn 1962, the S3 Continental was notable as the last Bentley to be coachbuilt on a separate chassis.

Powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission and reputedly capable of nigh-on 120mph, the newcomer was ferociously expensive.

One of the more striking designs available, H.J.

Mulliner's 'Flying Spur' made precious few stylistic concessions to its four-door practicality.

Inspired by the heraldic symbol bestowed upon the Scottish Johnstone Clan for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape the English on horseback, the model's distinctive moniker came courtesy of H.J.

Mulliner's Managing Director, Harry Talbot Johnstone Esq.

Understandably popular among contemporary celebrities such as Jayne Mansfield, Fanny Craddock, Sir John Mills, Harry Belafonte and Keith Richards, just 312 S3 Continentals were completed between 1962 and 1966.

However, H.J.

Mulliner only bodied 82 chassis to its design number 2011 (with a mere 68 of those being to r...