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1961 Bentley S2 Continental Two-door by H.J. Mulliner
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 201
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Bentley S2 Continental, originally owned by Mr. Percy Levy, features a Mist Green exterior and green leather interior. While it benefits from mechanical work by Royce Engineering, it requires recommissioning due to limited recent use.
Condition
6
Requires light recommissioning, wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
BC25BY
Chassis No:
Odometer:
28,830 miles
BOM 600
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Significant history file
A rare and interesting example
Bearing its original number plate
Unveiled at the 1959 London Motor Show, the new all-alloy V8 engine transformed both the Bentley S2 and its sister model, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II.
Producing approximately 200bhp — though the company modestly described it as “adequate” — the lightweight 6.2-litre unit delivered noticeably improved smoothness and performance without increasing overall weight.
Paired with Rolls-Royce’s four-speed automatic transmission and now-standard power steering, the result was effortless, refined motoring.
At the top of the range sat the S2 Continental, the most prestigious chassis specification.
While visually similar to the standard S2, the Continental benefited from upgraded brakes and a higher rear axle ratio, making it faster, quieter and better suited to sustained high-speed European touring.
Most S2s carried factory “Standard Steel Saloon” coachwork, but customers seeking exclusivity could ...
Points of note
£51,520
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£103,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£241,104
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 11 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
28,265 miles
Registration Date
1961-01-13
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 12 2018 with 28,265 miles
Passed
On May 04 2017 with 28,072 miles
Passed
On May 20 2016 with 27,685 miles
Passed
On May 18 2015 with 26,817 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2014 with 25,754 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2013 with 25,075 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2012 with 24,559 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2011 with 23,896 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight fray in n/s/f lap belt
Failed
On Apr 21 2011 with 23,896 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
User Entered:
- slight fray in n/s/f lap belt
Passed
On Jun 15 2010 with 23,189 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2009 with 22,375 miles
Passed
On May 29 2008 with 21,668 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passed
On Apr 26 2007 with 21,126 miles
Passed
On Apr 27 2006 with 20,397 miles
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