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£1,750

1963 Bentley S3 – Entered from the Alyth Collection

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 68

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AI Listing Summary

This 1963 Bentley S3, part of the Alyth Collection, was stored in Scotland for over 30 years and previously resided in Texas. Sold for £1,750, it requires complete restoration, though the upholstery is relatively well-preserved. Its early history is obscured, with no registration on D.V.L.A. records.

Condition

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The car is described as 'completely in need of very thorough restoration' and its mechanical condition is 'unknown,' indicating significant mechanical and cosmetic issues. This suggests extensive damage and the need for major repairs, aligning with a 'Poor' condition rating.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

B478CN

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RHD/LHD:

RHD

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...