The phrase ''They don't make them like they used to'' is no doubt overused, but it definitely holds true as far as this 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon is concerned. With its substantial wheelbase, lengthy hood and signature two-tone paint job, this British classic absolutely exudes luxury and is about as fitting an ambassador for opulent '60s automotive aesthetics as they come. It has come through the past 65-plus years in strong fashion, with its head-turning ability and properly fitted exterior well-intact. Its set of 15'' wheels show no concerning curb rash and the glass surrounding its cabin is still nice and clear. Sure, you can see some evidence of the passing years at close range, but this Bentley looks plenty sharp as is and, with a little well-placed attention, can be elevated back to its original stellar condition.
The cashmere leather interior features all the luxury appointments you'd expect from an automotive icon, including an array of burlwood accents that appear surprisingly fresh for a car from this era. Climb in, lower yourself into the driver's seat and you're sure to feel your mood elevated. Both the dash area and the headliner are in fine shape and while there's some wear on the heavily trafficked touch points inside the cabin, not all that surprising for a car that has been around since the Eisenhower administration, this interior appears pretty compelling just as it is and could be downright show-stopping with some skilled workmanship.
Everything remains in stock configuration beneath the hood, where a period-correct 6.2-liter aluminum V8 engine sits at the center of a very expansive compartment. Outfitted with a pair of one-barrel carburetors perched on a factory-issue intake manifold, this Bentley starts up without issue and holds an idle that's smoother than you might expect. Take it out on the road and you'll find that its 4-speed automatic transmission shifts through its gears properly and it tracks arrow straight. Power steering makes this sizable ride surprisingly easy to maneuver and while its power brakes seem to take a little effort to bring things to a stop, the factory brake system on a classic Bentley like this one is designed to function with a minimum of effort, so this can be remedied.
HIGHLIGHTS
FACTORY-CORRECT 6.2-LITER ALUMINUM V8
DUAL 1-BARREL CARBURETORS ON FACTORY INTAKE MANIFOLD
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER STEERING
POWER DRUM BRAKES
2-TONE BROWN PAINT SCHEME
SUNROOF
CASHMERE LEATHER INTERIOR
BENCH SEATING
AIR CONDITIONING (CURRENTLY INOPERABLE)
POWER WINDOWS
AM/FM/CASSETTE STEREO
Not many chances come along to own a classic Bentley that features the strong running condition and overall soundness of this 1960 Bentley S2 Saloon, so this outstanding ride represents quite an opportunity. Call today!
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- Body Typessedan
- Exterior ColourBrown
- Number of doors4
- Interior ColourCashmere
- VIN CodeB260LAM
