200 hp, 6,230 cc OHV V-8 engine, two SU carburettors, four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs and wishbones, semi-elliptic rear springs with electrically controlled shock absorbers, and power-assisted hydraulic front and hydro-mechanical rear drum brakes.

Wheelbase: 123 in.

• The 10th of only 79 Silver Cloud III Mulliner-Park Ward drophead coupés • The first SC III DHC ordered with air conditioning • Only two owners in 48 years The introduction of the Silver Cloud III and Bentley S.3 saw the introduction of contemporary design cues.

Most obvious were the dual-quad headlamps, a lower hood and radiator shell, and smaller bumpers.

The non-standard Vilhelm Koren-designed body for the S.2 cars, built by Park Ward who would later merge with H.

J.

Mulliner, pleased buyers so much that the design was adapted for the Bentley S.3 and its fraternal brother, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III.

It was felt that the horizontal twin headlights detracted ...