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Est: £9,000 - £12,000

1961 Bentley S II/III, 6230cc. Registration number 556 XVM

United Kingdom • 24 Oct 2026 • Lot 257

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AI Listing Summary

A 1961 Bentley S2/S3 6230cc V8 with a recent engine rebuild and desirable features like power steering. It has been repainted white and requires a new headlining, presenting a good opportunity for restoration.

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Condition 

6

Repainted, engine rebuild, headlining detached

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

B41 DV

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

556 XVM

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1961 Bentley S II/III, 6230cc.

Registration number 556 XVM, )non transferrable).

Chassis number B41 DV, Works number B3936.

Engine number 20 DB.
Sold with the V5C, copy of the Bentley works sheet, key, receipt for engine rebuild.
The Bentley S2 (1959-1962) was a landmark luxury car that replaced the Bentley S1 and introduced the brand's first all aluminium V8 engine.

This 6.2 Litre 'L Series' power unit transformed the Bentley from a traditional saloon into a grand tour, capable of silent high speed travel.

Only 2308 units were produced.

The 6230cc V8 engine delivered approximately 200 brake horsepower.

Coupled with the smooth GM Hydra-Matic 4-speed gearbox, a top speed of 113 MPH was possible.


Standard features included power steering, air-conditioning and a redesigned dashboard.
B.41.DV was ordered by J.

Sainsbury Esq of 45 Viceroy Lodge, Hove (An impressive Art Deco apartment block overlooking Hove sea front) from Moore of Brighton Ltd.

It was delivered on the 9th of May ...

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£3,895

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,174

Median Price (Since 2020)

£225,062

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