Bentley S2 Flying Spur Saloon, 1962
Bentley Flying Spur
Bentley Flying Spur•
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Chassis No.: BC124AR
Estimate: £68,000 - £76,000 GBP
- One of only 71 right-hand drive S2 Flying Spurs
- Restored in the early 2000s
- Used sparingly since restoration
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 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 saw relatively little use before being offered for sale at Bonhams' Olympia auction in December 2017 (Lot 274). Purchased there by our vendor for his private collection, the Bentley has been used sparingly and kept in an air-conditioned and heated showroom.
Since acquisition, some £30,000 has been spent on the car, which is described by the private vendor as in very good condition. The installation of air conditioning is the only highly desirable notified deviation from factory specification. This ultimate four-door
Grande Routière
is offered with full tool kit and a most extensive history file, viewing of which is essential.
