1960 Bentley S2 Drophead Coupe

uced in 1959 the S2 and its lls- yce Silver Cloud II counterpart represented a significant advancement in both performance and refinement for the iconic British brands. placing the ageing 4.9-litre straight-six of the earlier generation each model benefitted from the addition of the all-new L- ies V-8 engine an all-aluminum 6.2-litre design that brought not only the power necessary for all its luxury appointments but a much-welcomed improvement in performance.The S2 was one of ??™s most successful models. A total of 1863 were produced by the time production ceased in 1962. Nearly all S2s were finished with the factory??™s Standard Steel on bodywork though 15 examples benefitted from the beautifully proportioned and hugely expensive phead Coup?© coachwork of H.J. Mulliner & Co. Ltd. those special cars just seven would be fitted with left-hand-drive the first of which is featured here: chassis B75LBR.H.J. Mulliner??™s design was striking. nting to promote their latest creation chassis B75LBR was built with promotional purposes in mind and was designated for display at the 1960 New International to Show. This glamorous early history is noted on the car??™s factory build sheet which also details its original color combination of two-tone over Sable coachwork with a Tan interior and elegant whitewall tires. and convenience options included electrically operated windows and a convertible roof a larger brake pedal and a four-piece fitted luggage set. A beautiful original s His? ter??™s ice? radio adds to the charm of the interior filled with sumptuous Connolly leather and highly polished wood that includes lovely fold-down picnic trays.Delivered new through the famous New and lls- yce distributor J.S. kip chassis B75LBR was shipped from to New via the SS Alsatia in of 1960 in time for its starring appearance at the New International to Show. The car was subsequently delivered to its first owner New -based ll securities analyst P. gar in late April. gar??™s obituary in the New es suggests a colorful personality having emigrated from in present-day Georgia to the ited States at a young age and going on to obtain a master??™s degree in economics at iversity. Not only was he successful in his professional life but he was also a committed supporter of the New theatre. ??™s records show that the S2 moved westward with its second owner Danny of zana fornia who retained the until 1995 when it was sold to Richard eland also of southern fornia. The car passed through the hands of at least one other owner before being sold to a collector through tage Motorworks of in 2021. The was serviced by the dealership prior to sale which included rectifying a number of cosmetic and mechanical issues ranging from the fabrication of new door panels and the removal of aftermarket speakers to re-trimming the boot. The period add-on air-conditioning system with an interesting and attractive pushbutton control panel was recharged at this time as well. The engine bay was refreshed while all four shock absorbers the brake master cylinders and the fuel pump were all replaced alongside an overhaul of the brake servo and the fitting of a new stainless steel exhaust system. The sum total of this work amounted to more than $83000. An impressive level of attention and detail to the engine and undercarriage indicates the time and effort bestowed upon this to create the highly-polished jewel it is today. The has been driven sparingly since and remains in superb condition. The correct jack and tools are in place as well.An exquisite example of a post-war coachbuilt these strikingly attractive H.J. Mulliner S2 phead Coupes are highly coveted sought-after and seldom offered for sale presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest s of the period.? fers welcome and trades considered? For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7566-1960-bentley-s2-drophead-coupe/