1962 Bentley S2 - Continental by H.J. Mulliner

Number of cylinders: 8

Service history: Present

Number of owners: 3

Registration number: AH-94-39

Bentley S2 Continental by H.J. Mulliner, 1962. Three owners, 157,022 km, service books from new.

Since its founding in 1919 by W.O. Bentley, the Bentley Motors marque has stood for unrivalled luxury, refined performance and an aristocratic air. Bentley built cars that were not only breathtakingly beautiful but also formidably powerful, cars that could seduce kings and racing drivers alike.

After the merger with Rolls-Royce in the 1930s, Bentley stayed true to its sporting roots, with models that married elegance to sheer driving dynamics. Through the 1950s and 1960s, Bentley grew into the marque of choice for the connoisseur who wanted the best of both worlds: the serenity of a Rolls-Royce, with the soul of a gentleman racer.

The Bentley S2 Continental represents an absolute high point of the golden age of British automotive artistry. Introduced in 1959 as successor to the S1, the S2 was the first Bentley with a mighty aluminium 6.2-litre V8 engine, a masterpiece that delivered effortless suppleness and silent strength.

This special Continental specification was produced by only a handful of the most prestigious coachbuilders, among them the legendary H.J. Mulliner & Co. in London. Each example was built by hand, a bespoke suit on wheels, tailored to the wishes of a very select circle. The Mulliner variants were renowned for their streamlined coachwork, lightweight bodies and timeless proportions that command admiration even today.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 65 photographs. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. Paint thickness measured panel by panel. The original factory brochure to page through.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location — once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon–Fri 9–18 and Sat 10–17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

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