£70,000
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur By HJ Mulliner
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 23 Jul 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£70,000
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur By HJ Mulliner
UK • 23 Jul 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur by HJ Mulliner is a beautiful example of a classic luxury car. With only 49,000 miles and finished in dark Oxford Blue with a light grey hide interior, this Bentley is sure to impress.
Condition
7
Based on the documentation, the car has been well maintained mechanically and cosmetically. Some refurbishment work has been completed and invoices on file suggest the car was maintained regardless of cost. The car has also travelled only a touch above a thousand miles a year in the last 23 years.
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49,000 miles
804 GXT
1963
Auction
BC36XB
RHD
United Kingdom
£70,000
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur By HJ Mulliner
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 23 Jul 2011
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
1963 Bentley S3 Continental Flying Spur By HJ Mulliner reading only 49,000 miles...
The underpinnings of the Continental Flying Spur were determined by the "S" type Bentley Saloon of the mid fifties. The model had already astounded the worlds press with its level of refinement,ride and its ability to "annihilate great distances".In 1957 the decision collectively by Rolls Royce and HJ Mulliner was made to "sign off" production of the Flying Spur. This would now give the Continental the practicality of a four-dour world class tourer. Indeed the Continental was to become synonymous with the very rich and famous.
Powered by the 6.2litre V8 with slight engine upgrades for 1963 the Flying Spur also gained the four headlight front-end.
This elegant coachbuilt Bentley is finished in dark Oxford Blue with light grey hide interior.
Accompanying the car are two large history files with various documentation and Mo
T certificates dating back to 1976, when the mileage was recorded at 21,000 mi...
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
Expired
Expired on 1st Nov 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
51,025 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Nov 2010, 51,025 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On 28th Oct 2010, 51,025 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On 8th Sept 2009, 50,480 miles
Passed
On 16th Sept 2008, 49,853 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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