Lot details Registration No: ONW117B Chassis No: B202EC Mot Expiry: None
Introduced in late 1962, the S3 was the last of the imposing Bentley 'S' Series line. Visually distinguished by a restyled front end complete with quad headlamps, reprofiled wings and a lower bonnet line, the newcomer also boasted a more spacious interior that sat the front occupants on separate chairs and gave those in the rear a more upright bench. Retaining the same coil-and-wishbone independent front suspension, hypoid-bevel rear axle, power steering, four-speed automatic transmission and large diameter drum brakes as its predecessors, the model enjoyed superior performance thanks to a carburettor modification and increased compression ratio. Still displacing 6230cc, its admirably refined OHV V8 engine could reputedly whisk the elegant four-door saloon from 0-60mph in 10.8 seconds and on to 116mph. Not that the sumptuous cabin trimmed with the finest hides, wood veneers and carpets encouraged such behaviour. Only in production for three years, just 1,285 Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloons are thought to have been made.
Finished in silver with blue leather upholstery, this particular example is variously described by the vendor as being in "OK" (automatic gearbox), "running" (engine), "fair" (electrical equipment), "fair / original" (interior trim) or "poor" (paintwork, wheels / tyres) condition. While, he adds that the bodywork and chassis "need work". Reportedly supplied new to J.A. Garrett Esq. of Wentworth (Surrey), 'ONW 117B' was bought by its last keeper Mrs Wilcocks of Skircoat Green (West Yorkshire) on April 14th 1986. Apparently kept garaged since then, it is said to be "running and driving but in need of restoration". Impressive even in decline, this luxurious Bentley is offered for sale with driver's handbook.
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