The Story

There is a particular distinction to a motorcar that has survived more than six decades without losing the character with which it began. This 1960 Bentley S2 Continental Flying Spur is one such example—a rare, remarkably original expression of British coachbuilding, thoughtful ownership and enduring design.

Built on chassis BC66LAR, it is one of only 49 left-hand-drive examples of H.J. Mulliner’s Style 7508 Flying Spur produced between 1960 and 1962. Its hand-formed aluminum body introduced a beautifully proportioned four-door interpretation of the Continental, with close-coupled lines and sculpted rear fenders that gave the practicality of a saloon the presence of a grand touring motorcar.

The Bentley was first delivered on May 26, 1960, to Dr. George Westgate, finished in Medium Grey over Blue Grey Connolly leather—the same elegant color combination it retains today. Westgate’s appreciation for Mulliner coachwork extended to another automobile in his collection: a matching H.J. Mulliner convertible.

Its history since has been one of preservation rather than reinvention. By the late 1980s, the Bentley had earned an RROC National Award before passing through respected British sales and restoration specialist P.J. Fischer, where it received careful cosmetic and mechanical attention. It later spent years with a conscientious owner in Sweden before returning to the United States. Despite never undergoing a complete restoration, it went on to earn First Place in the Postwar Rolls-Royce & Bentley Class at the 2016 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance.

Beneath the coachwork is Bentley’s 6.2-liter aluminum V8 paired with a four-speed Hydramatic transmission and power steering. Original Blue Grey Connolly leather, Wilton wool carpeting and beautifully finished wood veneers preserve the atmosphere that makes these automobiles so special.

More than its rarity or accolades, however, this Flying Spur is compelling because so much of its story remains intact. Carefully maintained rather than comprehensively remade, it represents the kind of motorcar Lowcountry GT values most: one whose craftsmanship, provenance and history can still be experienced exactly where they belong, on the road.