1959 Bentley S2 Shooting Brake Coachwork by Harold Radford Ltd Chassis no. B131AA This unique left-hand drive Bentley S2 features shooting brake coachwork by Harold Radford Ltd., the exclusive London firm established in the late 1940s. Radford's first design was for a wooden-framed estate car body on the Bentley MkVI chassis. This ‘Countryman' model was an immediate success, winning the 1948 Concours d'Elegance at Cannes. The Countryman was later refined, becoming in effect an early version of the ‘hatchback' concept applied to the standard saloon body on Bentley and Rolls-Royce chassis as well as those of other prestigious makes. Radford exhibited in the coachbuilding section at the London Motor Show from 1951 to 1963, winning numerous awards, and in the 1960s began to reach a wider public with its luxurious Mini conversions. The firm was acquired by H R Owen in the early 1960s. The sole example of its type manufactured and the last Bentley coachbuilt by Harold Radford, this S2 shooting brake was previously the property of renowned Belgian collector, Hubert Fabri, who restored the car extensively with assistance from Ian Mason and other Rolls-Royce/ Bentley specialists in England between 1998 and 2003. It has the desirable power steering and electric windows options, and has been sensibly upgraded with air conditioning, CD stereo system and electronic ignition. Most attractively finished in two-tone dark green/ grey with champagne leather interior, it comes fully equipped with gun rack and is surely one of the most stylish conveyances ever conceived with the country sportsman in mind. Presented in perfect condition in every department, it is UK registered ‘654 RTC', comes with a substantial file of restoration invoices, valid roadworthiness certificate and UK registration document. The ultimate car for the gentleman who has everything, or perhaps the perfect historic racing support vehicle. Seul exemplaire construit de ce type et dernière Bentley habillée par Harold Radford, cette S2 ‘brake de chasse' fut la propriété de Hubert Fabri qui la restaura totalement, avec l'assistance de Ian Mason et d'autres spécialistes Rolls-Royce/ Bentley en Angleterre, entre 1998 et 2003. La voiture a la désirable direction assistée et l'option vitres électriques et a été discrètement améliorée grâce à l'air conditionné, un système stéréo CD et l'allumage électronique. Superbement finie en deux tons vert foncé et gris avec intérieur en cuir champagne, elle est livrée complètement équipée avec l'accroche-fusils et est sûrement l'une des voitures les plus stylées dans la tendance ‘Country Gentleman'. Présentée en état sublime à tous niveaux, elle est immatriculée en Angleterre sous le no.'654 RTC' et sera accompagnée avec un dossier important de factures de restauration, un contrôle MoT à jour et un titre de circulation anglais. La voiture ultime pour le gentleman qui a déjà tout ou peut-être la parfaite voiture d'assistance pour les courses historiques. Estimate: €75,000 to 95,000 (CHF120,000-150,000)