S3 Continental

After the R-Type Continental the Continental S1 (1955–1959), S2 (1959–1962), and Bentley Continental S3 (1962–1965) were delivered beginning in March 1955. The first was well received and 49 were built. The Bentley Continental S2 delivered from July 1959, debuted with a new L Series V-8 engine. It also incorporated previously optional amenities, air conditioning and power-steering. Bentley Continental S3, delivered from 1962 distinguishable principally by having four headlamps instead of two in the front wings.

In 2015 a 1952 R Type Continental, in not restored condition, sold for over US$1 million.

The second generation of the Continental ended with deliveries in November 1965 after the September 1965 introduction of the T Series.