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Bentley S3 Standard Steel Saloon

1964 · 85,000 miles · Automatic · Grey

£48,000

Listed today at Vintage & Prestige, Northampton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1964
Registration: CJW 844B
Mileage: 85,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Grey
Doors: 4
Generation: S3 (1962–1965)

About this car

The S3 was the last of the separate-chassis Bentley saloons before the unitary T-series, and the first to pair the standard steel body with the lighter, more powerful V8 in place of the old six-cylinder. This 1964 car is a late-production example, so it has the stronger engine that came with the final cars.

It shows 85,000 miles from new and is described as having been in long-term enthusiast ownership. The paint is grey over blue metallic, and the interior keeps its original grey leather, which is in good order apart from some colour loss that is being re-dyed.

The dealer reports a supple ride, smooth gear changes and a quiet, powerful V8. The service history has yet to arrive, and the car will be photographed once it does. It carries the UK registration CJW844B.

Written by Vertar from Vintage & Prestige’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 specification (6230cc V8, Crewe-built); the factory never published power ('adequate'), and performance and weight figures come only from period road tests, so they are left null).

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