You can pick up a vintage Bentley that once belonged to Sean Connery, the greatest Bond of all, at Bonhams’ auto auction as part of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiast’s Club’s annual rally this weekend for a relative pittance. The beautiful 1961 S2 saloon, finished in two-tone Tudor Grey / Shell Grey with a contrasting red leather interior, is estimated at only £12,000 - £15,000, or about $24,000 - $30,000, a fraction of what a new, less distinguished model sans pedigree will cost you.
The rally takes place this Saturday at Kelmarsh Hall, an 18th century manor house near Northampton that could easily serve as the setting for a P.G. Wodehouse novel. Hell, it’s probably worth the trip even if you don’t plan on plunking down fifteen thousand pounds for such a stylish ride.
—J.P.S.
