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1964 Bentley S3 Continental Fixed Head Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
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1964 Bentley S3 Continental Fixed Head Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward
UK • 26 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Bentley S3 Continental is a rare, right-hand drive model bodied by Mulliner Park Ward, finished in its original Caribbean Blue with a St. James Red interior. It boasts a well-documented history, having been owned by notable figures and recently underwent a mechanical refresh, making it a stylish and well-maintained classic.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained throughout its life, with an average of 5,000 miles a year. Recent upgrades include twin electric fans, a full-length Webasto roof, headlight upgrade, improved suspension set-up, hydraulic tappet overhaul, sundry re-chroming, replacement heater matrix, and refurbished electric window motors. A significant mechanical refresh was recently performed.
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98,140 miles
BC138XC
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
DSA 643B
1964
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1964 Bentley S3 Continental Fixed Head Coupé by Mulliner Park Ward
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
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Description
In 1961, Rolls-Royce (the owner of Bentley at the time) combined two of its subsidiaries, Park Ward of Willesden, London, and H.
J.
Mulliner & Co. of Chiswick, to create the prestigious coachbuilders known as Mulliner Park Ward.
This strategic merger enabled the pooling of their expertise and craftsmanship, establishing Mulliner Park Ward as a prominent name in luxury automobile design and customisation with Bentley’s typically being designed with a sportier and more dynamic character.
Although appearing externally unchanged from the S2, its performance was considerably enhanced by the new 6,230cc V8 engine.
Power-assisted steering was now standard and there was no longer the option of a manual gearbox with Bentley’s own four-speed automatic being the sole offering.
Of the 312 S3 Continentals built between 1962 and 1966, a considerable number were supplied to prominent sportsmen and contemporary celebrities including Jayne Mansfield, Fanny Craddock, Sir John Mills and Harry Belaf...
Price Analysis vs Other S3 Continental Mulliner Park Wards
£54,338
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£141,444
Median Price (Since 2020)
£239,934
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Aug 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
19,403 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2021, 19,403 miles
Passed
On 2nd May 2018, 17,554 miles
Passed
On 30th Sept 2016, 16,129 miles
Passed
On 15th Sept 2015, 13,396 miles
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