1964 Bentley S3 Saloon

Description

On offer from a Special Cotswold Collection; low mileage 6.2 litre V8 S3 saloon from long-term ownership with good history; a lovely example

Dating from April 1964, this impressive Bentley S3 Saloon is one of several fine cars from a Special Cotswold Collection. Our vendor acquired the car from an estate sale in Malvern in October 1991 at which point it was showing just 30,170 miles. He has added some 19,000 miles over his 33-year ownership, the odometer now showing 49,432 miles.

Although the V5C records just one former keeper, J E Sandall Ltd (Fruit Growers) of Wisbech, the original owners were United Wire Works of Edinburgh. They kept the car for five years, JE Sandall acquiring it via Mann Egerton in April 1967 for £4,650 (invoice on file).

Our vendor contacted JE Sandall shortly after he acquired the car and learned that it had mainly been used to carry corporate clients and was always chauffeur driven during their 24-year ownership. They also confirmed that the low mileage was correct.  

The car comes with a large file of invoices extending back to 1976 to show regular upkeep over the years, along with many photographs documenting restoration work.

Bills of note include a lower half restoration and new gear linkage bushes by Cotswold Classic Car Restorations in 2020 at a cost of around £13,500. Other bills show a shock absorber overhaul kit along with a new starter motor, exhaust gaskets and thermostat in 2012; new Optronic ignition kit in 2011 which cost £2,159; the SU carbs were overhauled at around the same time. In 2007 it had a major service by Broughtons of Cheltenham which cost £5,767. You get the picture – it has been well-looked-after!

Other documents include 27 old MOTs back to 1985 to chart the gradual accumulation of mileage; owner’s handbook; wiring diagrams; Mann Egerton warranty sheet; Malvern estate sale catalogue etc.

Finished in Shell Grey over Dawn Blue with a light blue leather interior, walnut picnic tables and electric windows all round, the car looks most attractive indeed and has been starting promptly and running almost silently as we have moved it around on site.

Three owners, low mileage, nice history file – this impressive Bentley ticks all the right boxes.

Contact: will.daniels@brightwells.com