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THE PROPERTY OF JOAN FONTAINE
1962 BENTLEY S2 STANDARD SALOON
Chassis No. B172LWD
Two-tone silver and grey with grey leather interior.
Engine: V8, overhead valve, single central camshaft, 6,230cc, 200bhp at 4,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed automatic (GM/Rolls-Royce Hydra-Matic); Brakes: drums, hydraulic, mechanical servo; Suspension; front independent, rear elliptic. Left hand drive.
At the 1959 London Motor Show Rolls-Royce Bentley Motors introduced their first all alloy V8 engine in the Bentley S2 and its equivalent, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. This 6.2 liter engine with hydraulic tappets operating overhead valve produced an approximate 200bhp at 4500 rpm. A large quantity of alloy was used in the engine construction which enabled a similar weight to be obtained to its 4.8 liter six cylinder predecessor. The result was a larger more powerful engine providing an extremely smooth power curve and top speed well in excess of 110mph. The American Hydramatic automatic transmission and power steering completed the modernization making the S2 a much more comfortable car to drive than the S1.
The outstanding appeal of the S2 is its V8 engine and smooth performance. This elegant 1962 standard saloon finished in two tone silver with light grey leather upholstery was purchased new by Ms. Fontaine from the Rolls-Royce Dealer Inskip's of New York.
Joan Fontaine, born Joan de Havilland in Tokyo in 1917, moved to California at an early age with her mother and sister, the actress Olivia de Havilland, to pursue an education, and ultimately, a career in acting. She was nominated for several Academy Awards, and in 1942 she became the youngest leading actress to win an Oscar for her work in Alfred Hitchcock's Suspicion (1941). Ms. Fontaine now lives in California's Carmel Highlands where she attends to other interests such as cooking, gardening and traveling in addition to her continued professional pursuits.
Ms. Fontaine has carefully maintained this Bentley from new; both the interior and exterior are in good condition. Recently in excess of $5,500 was put into this classic for new tires, new transmission and new leather and headliner, at the same time the ignition was checked. Christie's is pleased to offer this fine automobile on her behalf.
1962 BENTLEY S2 STANDARD SALOON
Chassis No. B172LWD
Two-tone silver and grey with grey leather interior.
Engine: V8, overhead valve, single central camshaft, 6,230cc, 200bhp at 4,500rpm; Gearbox: four-speed automatic (GM/Rolls-Royce Hydra-Matic); Brakes: drums, hydraulic, mechanical servo; Suspension; front independent, rear elliptic. Left hand drive.
At the 1959 London Motor Show Rolls-Royce Bentley Motors introduced their first all alloy V8 engine in the Bentley S2 and its equivalent, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. This 6.2 liter engine with hydraulic tappets operating overhead valve produced an approximate 200bhp at 4500 rpm. A large quantity of alloy was used in the engine construction which enabled a similar weight to be obtained to its 4.8 liter six cylinder predecessor. The result was a larger more powerful engine providing an extremely smooth power curve and top speed well in excess of 110mph. The American Hydramatic automatic transmission and power steering completed the modernization making the S2 a much more comfortable car to drive than the S1.
The outstanding appeal of the S2 is its V8 engine and smooth performance. This elegant 1962 standard saloon finished in two tone silver with light grey leather upholstery was purchased new by Ms. Fontaine from the Rolls-Royce Dealer Inskip's of New York.
Joan Fontaine, born Joan de Havilland in Tokyo in 1917, moved to California at an early age with her mother and sister, the actress Olivia de Havilland, to pursue an education, and ultimately, a career in acting. She was nominated for several Academy Awards, and in 1942 she became the youngest leading actress to win an Oscar for her work in Alfred Hitchcock's Suspicion (1941). Ms. Fontaine now lives in California's Carmel Highlands where she attends to other interests such as cooking, gardening and traveling in addition to her continued professional pursuits.
Ms. Fontaine has carefully maintained this Bentley from new; both the interior and exterior are in good condition. Recently in excess of $5,500 was put into this classic for new tires, new transmission and new leather and headliner, at the same time the ignition was checked. Christie's is pleased to offer this fine automobile on her behalf.