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Bentley S3 Continental H.J. Mulliner 'Chinese Eye'

1963 · Automatic · Deep metallic blue

£72,500

Listed today at The Real Car Co, Bethesda. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1963
Registration: 210 HYW
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Coupe
Colour: Deep metallic blue
Doors: 2
Generation: S3

About this car

The S3 Continental with H.J. Mulliner's two-door fixed-head coupe body is among the most elegant Bentleys of its era, and the 'Chinese Eye' name refers to the angled rear window shape of the later cars. This one is finished in deep metallic blue over beige leather.

An unusual period steel electric slide-and-tilt sunroof is fitted. Work in 2022 included a brake overhaul with new shoes, drums, wheel cylinders and hoses, plus a service, at a cost of about £7,000. The car was recently driven to Austria and back without problems and is offered newly MoT tested.

The dealer describes it as used and cared for rather than a show car. Chassis number is BC174XA, and its first owner was a London builder.

Written by Vertar from The Real Car Co’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Bentley/Rolls-Royce factory spec for the 6.2-litre (6230cc) L410 V8 only. The factory never published power ('adequate'). It also published no official kerb weight, top speed or acceleration for this coachbuilt body (Mulliner Park Ward 'Chinese Eye' coupé).).

Engine: 6,230 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated