Classic Cars
The 1961 Bentley S2 that Sean Connery used as a daily driver for five years is coming up for auction later this month
Bentley was the brand that James Bond author, Ian Fleming, decided was right for his suave international spy. But when Sean Connery portrayed Bond in the film series, his gentleman’s expresses came from Aston Martin, not Bentley.
Perhaps to redress the balance, Sean Connery chose this 1961 Bentley S2 as his off-screen car, running it from 1974 through to 1979.
The S2, with its Connery-signed logbook, is coming up for auction at Bonhams Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club sale at Kelmarsh Hall on June 21. The price estimate is £12,000-£15,000.
For more information go to www.bonhams.com or speak to Tim Schofield on 020 7468 5804
Words: Ben Field
The 1961 Bentley S2 that Sean Connery used as a daily driver for five years is coming up for auction later this month
Bentley was the brand that James Bond author, Ian Fleming, decided was right for his suave international spy. But when Sean Connery portrayed Bond in the film series, his gentleman’s expresses came from Aston Martin, not Bentley.
Perhaps to redress the balance, Sean Connery chose this 1961 Bentley S2 as his off-screen car, running it from 1974 through to 1979.
The S2, with its Connery-signed logbook, is coming up for auction at Bonhams Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club sale at Kelmarsh Hall on June 21. The price estimate is £12,000-£15,000.
For more information go to www.bonhams.com or speak to Tim Schofield on 020 7468 5804
Words: Ben Field
