1960 Bentley S2 Continental James Young Flying Spur

1960 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL JAMES 

YOUNG CONTINENTAL SALOON #BC35AR. 

(Stock #3780.) The Continental was introduced in by Bentley as a 

high-speed touring car in 1952. With coach-built, all aluminum 

bodies and a lower center of gravity, the Continental was, even by 

Bentley standards, a very limited edition and quite expensive car. 

These first series Continentals were built with a 6-cylinder engine 

until 1959 when the exiting new 6.2 litre V-8 engine was introduced 

for the entire Rolls-Royce/Bentley line. James Young, recognized as 

a premier coachbuilder for Rolls-Royce and Bentley, designed a 

fabulous body in either 2-door or 4-door, all-aluminum coachwork 

for the new S-2 Continental. Our car is one of 36 of the 4-door 

saloons built and features a 6-light body with thin rear pillars for a 

very light look to match is lightweight status.  It was specially 

ordered, built and delivered to British Air Commander Sir Egbert 

Cadbury who had distinguished himself in World War I by shooting 

down two German dirigibles over the North Sea in 1916 and an L-70 

while piloting a de Havilland DH.4. Following the war, Sir Egbert 

went on to become managing director or his family’s 

business—Cadbury Chocolates—apppointed by Queen Victoria as 

the officially Royal Warranted Chocolatiers.  Upon receiving his 

new James Young Continental, Sir Egbert wrote a letter to Jack 

Barclay Bentley London saying “I am more than delighted with my 

car which is the finest vehicle I’ve ever driven.”  Our car remained 

in England until being purchased by an American in 2008 and 

brought to the U.S. who commissioned a repainting of the car along 

with extensive mechanical work and an entirely redone interior in 

correct Connolly hides and Wilton carpets.  Now, with just 41,437 

miles, this Continental is ready for touring or showing in its 

beautiful Garnet livery with sumptuous tan leather. $185000