Richard Stafford
Specialist, Head of Research
LOT 274
1960 Bentley S2 Flying Spur Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner Chassis no. BC124AR
Sold for £102,300 inc. premium
Lot 274
1960 Bentley S2 Flying Spur Saloon Coachwork by H J Mulliner Chassis no. BC124AR
1960 Bentley S2 Flying Spur Saloon
Coachwork by H J Mulliner
Chassis no. BC124AR
Coachwork by H J Mulliner
Chassis no. BC124AR
• One of only 71 right-hand drive S2 Flying Spurs
• Supplied new in the UK
• Fully restored in the early 2000s
• Little use since restoration
• Extensive history file
• Supplied new in the UK
• Fully restored in the early 2000s
• Little use since restoration
• Extensive history file
Footnotes
This Bentley S2 Continental features the elegant, H J Mulliner-designed, 'Flying Spur' four-door coachwork, and is one of only 71 with right-hand drive out of a total of 125 completed in this style on the S2 chassis.
Chassis number 'BC124AR' was retailed new via Rippon Brothers Ltd of Huddersfield and first owned by A Lee & Sons Ltd of the Trubrite Works, Meadowhall, Sheffield. The copy chassis card notes that it was for the use of Colonel K C Lee and lists only one subsequent owner: W S Trimble of Dalston, Cumbria (from 26th March 1965). Special features listed include Piper electric windows; combined parking/flashing lights; 501TA radio; electric aerial; stowage for jerrycan and two sets of golf clubs; and 'seating to suit owner'. Provision was also to be made for the owner's Halda Speed Pilot, while the car's original colour scheme was two-tone Pacific Green/Almond Green with black interior trim.
Previously registered in the UK as '211 XKJ' and subsequently registered in Germany, the Continental previously formed part a prominent private collection where it was fully restored in the early 2000s, including an interior re-trim, by the collection's resident motor engineer (bills on file). Re-registered in the UK as '864 UYE', the car has participated in two Continental rallies since the restoration's completion but apart from that has seen relatively little use. Serviced, driving without fault and ready to enjoy, this ultimate four-door Grande Routière is offered with full tool kit and a most extensive history file, viewing of which is essential.
Saleroom notices
Please note the tool kit and additional paperwork will follow post sale.
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