£100.8k
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 26 Oct 2011
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£100,800
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
UK • 26 Oct 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon by H.J. Mulliner is 1 of 51 left-hand drive units made. The car was originally delivered in black with scarlet upholstery, but was later changed to an attractive combination of Forest Green over Biscuit hides with contrasting piping.
Condition
8
The car has been recently re-sprayed and has had some of the chrome work and wood trim re-polished. Invoices show almost £60,000 spent on care and attention. However, it was originally delivered in black with scarlet upholstery, but was later changed to Forest Green over Biscuit hides with contrasting piping.
/ 10
97,126 miles (via 2011 MOT)
BC35LCZ
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
628 XUC
1962
Auction
£100.8k
1962 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur Saloon by H.J. Mulliner
RM Sotheby's • UK • 26 Oct 2011
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Est.
200 hp, 6,230 cc OHV V-8, four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length wishbones and coil springs, opposed piston hydraulic dampers and torsion roll bar, semi-elliptic rear springs with electrically-controlled piston-type dampers and single radius rods, hydro-mechanical power assisted front and rear drum brakes, left-hand drive.
Wheelbase: 3,125 mm • Rolls-Royce Foundation documentation available for inspection •
One of only 128 Continental Flying Spur 4-Door Saloons built by coachbuilder H.J.
Mulliner •
One of only 51 left-hand drive versions built • Matching-numbers chassis and engine 1959 marked an important milestone in the mechanical development of Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars.
The Series I six-cylinder engine had been developed to the fullest extent, and most competitors had long since offered smooth and silent V-8 engines.
A new V-8 replaced the former 160-hp (estimated) six-cylinder powerplant.
The 6,230-cc unit construc...
Price Analysis vs Other S2 Continental H.J. Mulliners
£151,050
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£151,050
Median Price (Since 2020)
£151,050
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Oct 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
97,126 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Oct 2011, 97,126 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Passed
On 18th Feb 2010, 95,384 miles
Passed
On 3rd Feb 2009, 88,293 miles
Passed
On 21st Feb 2008, 85,904 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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