1961 Bentley S2 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe

Condition:	Used
Make:	Bentley
Model:	Continental S2
SubModel:	Drophead Coupe
Type:	Convertible
Trim:	Park Ward
Year:	1961
Mileage:	138035
VIN:	BC27BY
Color:	Burgundy
Engine:	Rolls Royce 6.2
Cylinders:	8
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive type:	RWD
Interior color:	Tan
Drive side:	Right-hand drive
Vehicle Title:	Clean
Item location:	Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

Extras

Power Windows
Convertible, Leather Seats

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Description of 1961 Bentley Continental S2 Park Ward

1961 Bentley S2 Continental Park Ward Drophead Coupe RHD. VIN BC27BY. This is a three owner vehicle â€“ current owner for the past 45 years. We are selling this Bentley and other classic vehicles for a local estate.Highlights include:

Aluminum open-bodied coachwork by Park Ward

Engine 6.2 all-alloy V8 Rolls Royce # BH585

Engine production # P2422

125 total S2 Continental convertible Park Ward production (~35 in 1961)

Power: top, front windows, steering

Right Hand Drive (RHD)

Excellent interior woodwork

Old re-paint (pre-1975)

Regal red with older tan hides

Rolls Royce â€˜periodâ€™ brand upgrade kit. Current owner was a Rolls Royce enthusiast and in the mid 1970s elected to â€œupgradeâ€ from Bentley to Rolls emblems including: grille, wheel covers and rear bumper

Original beautiful Bentley drophead coupe grille included

Original tool kit, jack with handle, lug extension, air pump, spare wheel and manuals

Starts with a turn of the key, fuel tank flushed and has fresh non-ethanol gasoline

Transmission shifts smoothly

All gauges work except for clock; great majority of lights work as does the radio, wipers, fan motor, etc

Not driven on the road for several years and will require a safety inspection and brake repair for road worthiness

3 owners â€“ same owner since 1975 (45 years)

This S2 Continental was purchased by the current owner from a 1975 ad in Hemmings Motor News from the second owner listed on the London title (documentation included)

Odometer reads 35,085, assumption is 135,085 is actual mileage

Paper file & photo history from 1975 onwards

Original London title (two owners)

Valid Pennsylvania title

Sold as-is where-is

Please email with any questions before bidding. Hopefully the above description in conjunction with the photographs presents a clear overview of the Bentley Continentalâ€™s condition. Additional photos available upon request. Serious bidders are invited and encouraged to view the S2 Continental located at our shop in Reading, Pennsylvania 19601, USA. Sold as-is where-is with no warranty. If interested, call Fred + 1 610 796 1446 eastern time zone. Ebay members with less than 5 positive feedback must communicate with us before bidding or your bid will be deleted.

Payment terms: $500 non-refundable PayPal deposit within 24 hours of auction end. Balance in cash upon pick-up or bank wire transfer. Full payment must be received within 7 calendar days of end of auction.

Shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the auction winner. This vehicle will need to be moved by a car hauler / trailer. We will work in full cooperation with the transport company of your choice.