Introduced for the 1963 model year, the S3 represents the final iteration of Bentley’s S-Type and the marque’s sporting reputation was best exemplified in its Continental offerings. Designed with high-speed touring in mind, the Continental presented here is complemented with distinctive James Young saloon coachwork, that firm’s interpretation of the Flying Spur design.

Chassis BC12XA was delivered in November 1962 to Sir Egbert Cadbury through Jack Barclay’s London showroom. This right-hand-drive chassis was fitted with James Young body no. 5238 to design no. CV100, one of just 18 Continentals so equipped. In addition to serving as Vice Chairman of his family’s chocolate business, Sir Egbert was also an ace military pilot and a fervent Bentley enthusiast, having owned Speed Six, Derby, S1, and S2 Continental models.

In fall 1965, J.S. Inskip, Inc. facilitated acquisition of this car by Herbert “Hale” Allen of New York. It then passed to Jay Haft of Connecticut, another Bentley enthusiast with a fondness for postwar Continental models. Mr. Haft owned the car for 45 years, during which the car was repainted in the current metallic green. From new, this car was optioned with an electric radio, aerial, and front window lifts, along with full Continental instrumentation, including a tachometer. Still retaining its original fawn leather upholstery, it presents as a largerly unrestored car with patina commensurate with long-term Bentley enthusiast ownership.