Bentley S3
The Bentley S3 is a four-door luxury car produced by Bentley from late 1962 until 1965.
The S3 was very similar to the S2. The most-visible difference was a four-headlamp layout that paved the way for the radically new Bentley T1 in 1965. The interior was modified with individual seats for front passengers and increased leg room in the rear. The 6.2 L (6230 cc/380 in³) V8 engine continued with minor modifications. The power steering was also improved.
Prices
Bentley S3 saloon: £6,126
Park Ward Continental sports saloon: £8,495, a premium of about 40%.
for comparison: Jaguar Mark X including all taxes £2,022.
Production
The standard S3 was built in the following quantities per model:
Bentley S3: 1286 (1 drophead coupé by Mulliner Park Ward)
Bentley S3 long wheelbase: 32 (7 with coachbuilt bodies by James Young)
(Continental below)
Changes from S2
The S3 was first announced and displayed at the Paris Motor Show October 1962.
Exterior
Twin paired headlamps. Stepped up wattage from 120 to 150 increasing forward visibility by at least 250 yards and giving a better spread on dipped beam