Bernie Ecclestone's Bentley up for auction - Classic Cars for Sale
As a sportier variant of the S2, the factory Continental model had upgraded brakes and higher rear axle ratio to handle the continent's high-speed motorways. With a top speed of about 113mph, Continentals were consistently faster, quieter, and more comfortable than standard production cars. For these discerning individuals H. J. Mulliner was one of the last coachbuilders employed by Bentley to build the four-door Flying Spur saloon. As such, the coachbuilt S2 Continentals were among the most luxurious,stylish, and desirable of all the Bentley variants. One such client requiring such luxury was Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive of the Formula One Group, who purchased this Bentley S2 for his collection in the early 1990s. Mr Ecclestone kept the car for 15 years, only travelling 700 miles during... Source: www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk
