Bentley S3 1965

Elton John was the owner of a Bentley S3, 1965. A model like this also appeared in the movie “Theatre of blood“ (1973), starring Diana Rigg and Vincent Price.

The Bentley S-Type and the virtually identical Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud were revealed in 1955. Eulogizing about Bentley’s newly introduced “S“ Series cars, The Autocar wrote, “the latest Bentley model offers a degree of safety, comfort and performance that is beyond the experience and perhaps even the imagination of the majority of the world’s motorists.“ The S3 was first announced and displayed at the Paris Motor Show October 1962. The Bentley S3, a 4-door saloon with seating for five, was produced from 1962 through 1965 with a total of 1630 examples being produced. It was basically a modified and modern version of the Bentley S2. Some examples were bodied by Park Ward, H.J. Mulliner, James Young and others, while most received coachwork from the marque. A limited number of 32 examples were created on a stretched wheelbase adding to the interior comfort for the passengers. In comparison to the S2, there were minor differences; most were aesthetics appearing near the front of the vehicle. The front panels had been restyled, twin headlamps had been fitted, and a smaller bumper was used. The interior’s split bench seat was now replaced by individual seats. Elton John was the owner of a Bentley S3, 1965. A model like this also appeared in the movie “Theatre of blood“ (1973), starring Diana Rigg and Vincent Price. This car has covered 80,608 miles.