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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by H. J. Mulliner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by H. J. Mulliner
UK • 26 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur, chassis number BC24XD, was originally delivered to Sir Leslie Porter of Tesco. It features a regal red respray, magnolia leather interior, and recent mechanical work. The car is presented to auction due to the owner's desire to modernize their collection.
Condition
7
The car has been restored 10 years ago with a respray and re-trimmed leather. It has had significant mechanical work done recently including an engine rebuild. The odometer reading is believed to be accurate. However, the description indicates some level of restoration was needed, and the car is not in perfect original condition.
/ 10
43,200 miles
BC24XD
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
JYY 105C
1965
Auction
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1965 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by H. J. Mulliner
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
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Description
Building on the legendary status of the ground-breaking R-Type Continental, Bentley soon announced a two-door S-Type to be available as a stunning drophead coupé by Park Ward and a desirable and sporting fastback by H.J.
Mulliner.
These cars were fast - thanks to aluminium coachwork, a raised compression ratio and longer final drive - and once again found favour with the super-rich of the day.
It took two-years before the company relented to customer demand for the pace and exclusivity of the Continental, combined with the practicality of four doors.
H.J.
Mulliner of Willesden, London created a superb Continental saloon, subsequently entitled the Flying Spur.
Facing competition from across the Atlantic, in August 1959 Rolls-Royce announced a new 6,230cc V8.
The new S2 Continentals - only ever fitted with automatic gearboxes - were faster and even more refined than ever.
At the same time, making use of the more compact profile of the new engine, the distinctive radiator shell wa...
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
Valid
Expires on 30th Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
43,879 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Dec 2025, 43,879 miles
Passed
On 23rd Oct 2024, 43,627 miles
Passed
On 14th Sept 2018, 42,930 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 15th Jun 2017, 42,696 miles
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