Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £80,000)
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
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Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £80,000)
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé
UK • 16 May 2026 • Lot 259
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé, originally commissioned with unique specifications, boasts a history of notable owners and international travels. While it features some modifications from its original state, including a color change and updated interior features, recent mechanical work ensures it's ready for its next owner.
Condition
6
The car has been refinished in a non-original color, the radio has been replaced, and air conditioning has been added. The rev counter is not working, and the engine is not original. However, the leather and dash are in good condition, and the car has had recent mechanical work.
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12,662 miles
BC90LXC
1965
Auction
Automatic
JWE 859C
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £70,000 - £80,000)
1965 Bentley S3 Continental Coupé
Historics • UK • 16 May 2026
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Description
Year: 1965 Make: Bentley Model: S3 Continental Coupé Registration: JWE 859C
Chassis No: BC90LXC
Odometer: 12,662 Titans of the coachbuilding world H J Mulliner, Park Ward, and James Young all offered their interpretations on Bentley’s Continental S2 chassis, which were subsequently carried over to the S3.
By far the most striking of those coachbuilt Continentals were those bodied by Park Ward, Rolls-Royce's in-house coachbuilder.
Featuring distinctive quad headlamps, the most significant change was to the S3's engine, which boasted an increased compression ratio and larger carburettors.
The 6 litre overhead-valve V8 produces around 205bhp, through a four-speed automatic transmission, while its four-wheel Girling drum brakes bring it to a gentle, yet reassuring, standstill.
This car also demonstrates the Bentley/Rolls-Royce signature ride comfort, thanks to its independent front and live axle with semi-elliptical leaf spring rear suspension.
This beautiful Bentley’s original owne...
Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continentals
£27,819
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£73,232
Median Price (Since 2020)
£253,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
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