£7,875
1965 Bentley S3 – Entered from the Alyth Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
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£7,875
1965 Bentley S3 – Entered from the Alyth Collection
UK • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 20
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Bentley S3, part of the Alyth Collection, has been in storage for over 30 years and requires restoration. While the body has cosmetic flaws, the interior seems well-preserved, and the low mileage suggests minimal mechanical wear, making it a worthwhile project for an experienced restorer.
Condition
4
The car is described as having decay due to being off the road for a long period, with obvious cosmetic flaws on the bodywork, but no immediate signs of severe deterioration. The interior is dusty but appears well-preserved underneath. This indicates the car has evident cosmetic issues and requires reconditioning.
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58,651 miles
CTS 61C
United Kingdom
B186HN
1965
Auction
£7,875
1965 Bentley S3 – Entered from the Alyth Collection
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 18 Mar 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
By 1955, Rolls-Royce felt increasingly less need to visually differentiate its own models from the Bentley-badged ones.
The Bentley S-type that replaced the R-Type model was therefore basically a Silver Cloud behind the distinctive 'Flying B' radiator grille.
It was the last Bentley powered by the company's venerable 150bhp 4.9-litre straight-six engine.
The newcomer retained a separate chassis and body, facilitating the manufacture of special-bodied versions.
Even so, the vast majority were delivered with the standard steel one.
Suspension was independent by coil springs at the front and by live axle and semi-elliptic springs at the rear.
Braking was by servo-assisted drums all-round.
Improved performance arrived with the S2 model of 1959, when the straight-six engine was pensioned off in favour of a new 6.2-litre aluminium V8 unit.
This raised the top speed to some 114mph and greatly enhanced acceleration.
Power steering became standard and electrically operated windows an o...
Price Analysis vs Other S3s
£1,750
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£21,366
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,500
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