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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
UK • 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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76,711 miles (via 2025 MOT)
BC6XD
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
FNN 689C
1965
Auction
Not Sold
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur Sports Saloon Coachwork by HJ Mulliner
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 9 Apr 2025
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Description
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...
Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continental Flying Spurs
£75,375
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£156,828
Median Price (Since 2020)
£265,170
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Jan 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
76,711 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jan 2025, 76,711 miles
Passed
On 22nd Aug 2022, 72,440 miles
Passed
On 8th Jul 2022, 71,713 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 4th Oct 2017, 68,779 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Oil leaking around engine
MOT Mileage Trend
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