Known as the chinese eye, from the styling of the front end with the headlights angled at a slight incline, these continentals were very much ahead of the game in their day further advanced than the previous offerings on continental chassis and even today they elicit strong views. The complete catalogue of british cars 1895 1975 ebook ed. According to the cars entry in the bentley register. It was the fastest and most expensive fourseat car in the world, with a list of owners that read like a whos who of the 1950s. The bentley s3 was produced by bentley from 1962 until 1965 as the sister car of the rollsroyce silver cloud iii. Of the 388 s2 continentals made, 222 were bodied in styles that originated with h j mulliner and 125 with those of park ward. Bentley continental sports saloon corgi 224 youtube. View more about this vehicles history and comps below.
Mulliner documentation included in the sale the graceful flying spur with its unique sculpted rear fenders was design number 7443 and is credited to george moseley, chief designer at h. The mostvisible difference was a new turn indicator light in the nose rather than on the side, along with a fourheadlamp. Bentley continental sports saloon the definitive book from. Bentley continental sports saloon librairie motors mania. Palawan press publishes beautiful limited edition books on aston martin, other grand. The s2 continental represented the ultimate in luxury travel for the sporting motorist, affording a fast yet comfortable journey for four people and their luggage to glamorous destinations such as the cote dazure and st moritz. Driving alan clark mps bentley continental to saltwood castle. Some early s2s were built with the earlier s1 dashboard. The model name continental had already been used by rollsroyce for models intended and geared for long distance high speed touring on roads and of a style then only available in continental. Blue lena was destined for a bit of continue reading. Bentley register continental sports saloon christian huber, david sulzberger on. Mulliner monterey the most renowned body on this chassis. Rolls royce, general motors and franay, the coachbuilder of kings, each played a part in this unique bentley fastback, and it is about to.
The original goal had been to update stanley sedgwicks 1978 work, however the sheer volume of new information, including original factory records, coachbuilders drawings and photographs, carried this project far beyond the initial concept. Bentley continental sports saloon the definitive book from palawan. Power steering was also standard, and a new dashboard and steering wheel were introduced. The s2 featured the all new aluminium rollsroyce bentley l series v8, shared with the rollsroyce silver cloud ii. This superb model is relatively low priced because the steeringwheel is loose in the car. Some five months later, the gleaming car was ready for its first owner, textile magnate edouard vandendriessche. Monterey, california rm sothebys monterey 24 25 august 2018 offered on saturday. Continental sports saloon on page 157, it was actually ordered with earlystyle curved bumpers without overriders and lightweight seats that had been supplied by london coachbuilder h. Description bentley continental sports saloon by christian hueber and david sulzberger the standard edition, that was limited to just 150 copies, is bound in black buckram cloth with gold foil blocking on the front and spine and encased in a black buckram cloth slipcase with gold foil blocking. Whilst the continental shared an identical chassis and engine to the standard s1, it boasted a 2. Announced in may 1946 and produced from 1946 to 1952 it was also both the first car from rollsroyce with allsteel coachwork and the first complete car assembled and finished at their factory. Contemporary manufacture bentley s1 continental mulliner sports. The first of just sixteen s1 continental flying spurs produced.
Fifty years ago, the bentley continental sports saloon was launched to transport discerning motorists across europe in highspeed comfort. It was a special edition model of the bentley rtype, which was considered the fastest fourseater of its time and was often referred to as the flying carpet. And this was true of keith richards of the rolling stones in his ownership of his 1965 bentley s3 continental flying spur sports saloon, which he christened blue lena after american singer lena horne. Bentleys magnificent continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising at its grandest since its introduction on the rtype chassis in 1952. The bentley s1 continental contrasted strongly with the companys standard steel cars of the late 1950s. The 1954 bentley rtype continental fastback sports saloon by franay is a oneofakind classic, a car that represents a collaboration between some of the greatest coachbuilders in the postwar era. Restored during 20052009 with extensive refresh during 20182019. The continental supersports takes the phenomenal performance, handling and speed of the first generation to new levels. On the other hand, this slightly less rakish, 180kg heavier fourdoor bentley rtype sports saloon, one of 2486 produced, is worth about. Vintage and prestige fine motor cars are proud to be offering this 1933 rolls royce 2025 park ward continental bodied sports saloon for sale. Jun 01, 2010 1956 bentley s1 continental sports saloon. Continental sports saloon automobile pdf manual download.
The bentley mark vi is an automobile from bentley which was produced from 1946 to 1952 the mark vi 4door standard steel sports saloon was the first postwar luxury car from bentley. The s2 continental represented the ultimate in luxury travel for the sporting motorist, affording a fast yet comfortable journey for four people and their luggage to glamorous destinations. Bentley mark vi james young twodoor sports saloon 4 12 litre man. Rock and roll stars are not typically people who lovingly cherish their cars. Bentley continental 19841995 bentley continental gt 1gen 20032012.
The standard edition was limited to just numbered 150 copies, bound in black buckram cloth with gold foil blocking on the front and spine and encased in a black buckram cloth slipcase with gold foil blocking. Bentley unveils continental gt speed with modern technology. Mulliner, and it was delivered to franay with the chassis. Here we have a magnificent 1960s corgi toys bentley continental sports saloon by h. A copy of this cars entry in the bentley continental sports saloon register is on file, listing all its owners and revealing that in 1955 it belonged to one leroy little in the usa. Described as arguably the best looking by martin bennett in his book bentley continental, the s2 version typically cost some 40% more than the equivalent standard steel saloon and was the preserve of a privileged few.
Places allows you to see where your friends are and share your location in the real world. The standard edition, that was limited to just 150 copies, is bound in black buckram cloth with gold foil blocking on the front and spine and encased in a black buckram cloth slipcase with gold foil blocking. The bentley s2 is a luxury car produced by bentley from 1959 until 1962. The model only shows three pin prick paint imperfections. United kingdom in the twilight of their coachbuilding years, james young had with these cars reached the pinnacle of excellence. Mar 10, 2018 today, the 200 or so surviving examples of the bentley continental are worth in excess of halfamillion pounds each. Bentley continental sports saloon book by palawan press.
View and download bentley continental sports saloon handbook online. Continental mulliner sports saloon 1956 bos models 1. The successor to the s1, it featured the new rollsroyce bentley l series v8 engine and improved air conditioning made possible by that engines increased output. Shell lubrication chart bentley mk vi, sports saloon r type and continental. Mulliner featured here is finished in stunning silver metallic with a gorgeous sable brown leather interior. This magnificent motorcar was delivered new in southampton, new york, to paul v.
Mulliner in creme white over pale green number 224. Bentley continental sports saloon handbook pdf download. On 21 december 1953, a chassisonly continental sports saloon was despatched from england on the ss deal for delivery to one of the great french coachbuilders, carrosserie franay of paris. James young bentley s3 continental 4door sports saloon. Corgi toys, 224 bentley continental sports saloon, original.
The model name continental had already been used by rollsroyce for models intended and geared for long distance high speed touring on roads and of a style then only available in continental europe. Unlike the ordinary, factorybodied, standard steel rtype, the continental was bodied in aluminum over a steel frame and first appeared with what many enthusiasts consider to be the models definitive style. Bentley continental sports saloon toy car vintage corgi sedan green 2tone. Search auctions classic cars classic bikes magazine sell my vehicle sign in search auctions live auctions auction results sell by auction classic cars classic bikes magazine sign in sell my vehicle. Mulliner was last sold at the rm sothebys arizona 2016 classic car auction on jan 2829, 2016. Mulliner monterey 2019 rm sothebys march 2020 with their stylish designs and smart custom coachwork, the bentley s1 continental contrasted strongly with the companys standard steel saloons of the late 1950s. The 1953 bentley rtype continental sports saloon was and still is a quintessential gentlemans sports car. Bentley stype continental years, types and editions catalogue 19551959 s continental graber drophead 19561956 s continental mulliner drophead 19561956 s continental mulliner fastback 19551959 s continental mulliner sports saloon 19571957 s continental park ward drophead 19551959 s continental park ward saloon 19551959. Bentley continental sports saloon is a unique book about an exceptional car comprising 400 pages, measuring 290mm x 240mm and containing over 350 colour. The bentley rtype continental is a twodoor, fourseater luxury car produced by bentley in 207 examples from 1952 to 1955. Mulliner london 2017 bentley drivers club concours best in class winner offered from singlefamily ownership since 1983 formerly owned by victor gauntlett. Bentley continental sports saloon, written by christian hueber.
Described by the autocar as, a new stage in the evolution of the postwar bentley, the magnificent continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed. Chobham, united kingdom rm online only shiftmonterey 14 15 august 2020. Mar 24, 2021 bentley sais new continental gt speed is its most capable, performancefocused car yet bentley photos the newest bentley has a historic name but modern technologies that the british car company promises make the new continental gt speed the most capable, performancefocused bentley ever, yet with no compromise to comfort or luxury. The ultimate rtype continental factory lefthand drive, lightweight seats, and a 4. So much so that the creator of james bond 007, ian fleming, gives bond one of these cars when his 1930s vintage bentley is destroyed. Bentley continental sports saloon palawan press publishing. Bentley continental sports saloon is a unique book about an exceptional car. Alan clark mp, a wellknown bentley enthusiast documented with factory production sheets and build cards, history from the continental register, british mots, and numerous service invoices a fascinating. Vintage corgi 224 bentley continental sports saloon motor car.
The 1959 bentley s1 continental flying spur sports saloon by h. Keith richards blue lena 1965 bentley s3 continental. To be offered at auction at rm sothebys paris event, 5 february 2020. The continental went on to have a further eight owners in the usa and one in canada before its acquisition by the current ukbased private collector in late 2003. Bentley continental saloon palawan press publishing. Stratton motor company 1963 bentley s3 continental fourdoor sports saloon. Continental sports saloon book was only offered as an option to buyers of the larger book. By paul hardiman on june 1, 2010 in english june 2010 issue. Bentley continental sports saloon the definitive book. Bentley continental is a model name for very special chassis with engines more powerful than the usual offering supplied to a selected number of coachbuilders for the fitting of very light weight coachwork designed under rollsroyce supervision.
Described by the autocar as, a new stage in the evolution of the postwar bentley, the magnificent continental sports saloon has been synonymous with effortless high speed cruising in the grand manner since its introduction in 1952 on the rtype chassis. The continental sports saloon is a unique book about an exceptional car comprising 400 pages, measuring 290mm x 240mm and containing over 350 photographs, illustrations and drawings, many never before published, reproduced in colour and black and white. Hongkong international airportdelifrance hongkong international airportgate 50 cx 719. Buy corgi bentley continental and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Up for sale is a very rare book and the definitivework on an iconic car, the bentley continental r. Described as arguably the best looking by martin bennett in his book bentley continental, the s2 version typically cost some 40% more than the equivalent standard steel saloon and was the preserve of. The standard edition was limited to just numbered 150 copies. Thats quite a saving, and they were extremely well made so a number have survived. The bentley s2 debuted in september 1959 and followed on from its predecessor the s1. The s2 continental represented the ultimate in luxury travel for the sporting. The s2 introduced an automatic transmission, power steering, and servo brakes as standard, with these features combining to. There is nothing broken or missing, the windows are clear and unscratched, the glidamatic steering and suspension work as they should, the spare tire is present, both headlight jewels are present, there are a couple of pinprick chips just above the trunk lid opening. The bentley s3 is a fourdoor luxury car produced by bentley from late 1962 until 1965. All bentley s continental park ward sports saloon versions offered for the year 1955 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars.
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