1963 Bentley S3 Standard Saloon

Highlights

Restored car finished in beautiful two-tone grey metallic
Resprayed bodywork and retrimmed interior
Low mileage of under 77,000 miles
Just six registered keepers from new
Vast history file dating back over 40 years
Recent attention to fluids, electrics and servicing

The Appeal

This beautiful S3 is a great reminder of how well we used to make cars. Flowing, hand-crafted lines and a sumptuous coachbuilt cabin explain why the current keeper describes driving it as ‘feeling like a millionaire.’

Except, in this car, that work is much more recent. The handsome two-tone grey metallic paintwork and exquisite grey leather interior are recent reworkings, but the quality of the work matches that of those original Bentley artisans. Little used since completion, it is in very good order throughout.

The mechanical condition is more than match for those aesthetics. The detailed history file dates back over 40 years. Recent work includes servicing plus attention to the axle, brake and gearbox fluids and the suspension and wiring. The low mileage of under 77,000 miles is reported to be correct.

The S3 is a rare, sought-after part of the illustrious Bentley lineage and this one is amongst the best.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 25th September 1963
Only six registered keepers from new
Current keeper since March 2021
VIN number B684CN
Reported to have been restored with summary of work below
History covers last 40 years with extensive invoices and receipts shown in photos
Old MOTs in history file to verify mileage
We are told that the displayed mileage of 76,885 miles is correct
Vendor advises that it has always been garaged
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Factory handbook in good condition
1 set of keys
Specification sheet from 1968 confirms the current colour scheme
Extensive repairs in 2018 including servicing, shock absorbers, fluids and compression test
Further repairs in December 2021 totalling nearly £2,000 across fluids and wiring
DVLA reports last MOT expiring 8th August 2020 with 74,458 miles showing on test

Recent restoration work summary:

Bodywork restored
Resprayed in two-tone metallic grey
Retrimmed interior
New headlining
Cabin woodwork refurbished
New tyres
Lambswool over rugs

The Condition

Stylish two-tone grey metallic paintwork in very good order
Very well kept exterior with recent respray and bodywork restoration
No obvious signs of bodywork deterioration across sills, arches and doors
We are told there is a small scratch to the offside rear wing
Vendor advises that this would likely polish out
Underside presents similarly well with no structural advisories on last MOT
Chromework in very good order with bright finish and no visible tarnish
Retrimmed interior in high quality grey leather with barely any signs of use
Refurbished wood veneers across doors and dashboard with factory inlays
Very original and unmodified interior

The Mechanics

6,230cc Bentley V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox with column shift
Extensive history file indicating regular maintenance
Around £5,000 invested since 2018 with only 4,000 miles covered since
No reported running or driving issues
Reported to drive very well and as buyer would expect
Mileage is reported to be correct and car has not gone around the clock
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT

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