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1961 Bentley S2 Continental Drophead Coupe

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.

$168,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $150,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1961
Make and model
Bentley S1, S2 and S3
Generation
S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965)
Chassis
BC9LCZ
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 25 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$18,750 to $169,643
Median$35,000
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Bentley S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,750 and $169,643.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1961 Bentley S2 Long WheelbaseBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$33,250
1961 Bentley S2 SaloonBring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2025$25,000
1961 Bentley S2 Continental Two-Door SaloonGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$285,000
1962 Bentley S2 Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$5,000
1962 Bentley S2 Saloon ProjectBring a Trailer, July 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 19, 2026$6,500
1960 Bentley S2 SaloonMecum, June 6, 2026MecumJune 6, 2026$21,000
LQ4-Powered 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. Mulliner Design 7508 w/Van Gerbig Quarter WindowsBring a Trailer, Nov. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 20, 2025$116,000
1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur by H.J. MullinerBring a Trailer, March 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 26, 2025$171,000