2005 Bentley Continental GT
Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 30th April 2025
- Just 35,240 miles
- Replacement wheels fitted two years ago
- Reportedly benefits from comprehensive service history with main dealers and lately independent specialists
- Impeccably presented throughout
The Appeal
The Continental GT is without doubt one of Bentley’s most important cars. Half a century of Rolls-Royce ownership produced a few select gems, but by and large, the once hallowed Bentley name was deliberately held back so as not to show up anything its parent company had to offer. All that was to change in 1998, when following a brief stint of Vickers ownership, German auto giant Volkswagen have Bentley its big break.
Showcasing all-new Bentley design language, ground-breaking construction techniques and an awe-inspiring W12 engine, it was an automotive tour de force that took the world by storm when unveiled at the 2002 Paris Motor Show. Today, these first-generation cars continue to be revered by Bentley enthusiasts and so we’re pleased to offer this 35,000-mile example from 2005.
Benefitting from comprehensive service history, complete with a long advisory-free MOT and impeccably presented throughout, this Continental GT is eminently worthy of your consideration. The vendor has taken great care of the car, as have all four former keepers - a Bentley specialist even remarked “you would struggle to find a better or more cared-for example of a Bentley Continental GT for its age”.
The History and Paperwork
- Please note that the vendor will retain the registration ‘S25 CCW’
- 35,240 miles
- MOT valid until 30th April 2025
- Five registered keepers
- The vendor acquired the car in June 2022
- Kept on the vendor’s driveway under a waterproof cover
- We’re informed that the car benefits from comprehensive service history from main dealers and Bentley specialists
- The service book dates back to 2011
- V5C present
- Accompanied by several main dealer and specialist invoices which add detail to the maintenance history
- The next service is due in September (or in 1,600 miles)
The Condition
- We’re assured the bodywork is arrow-straight, with no dents whatsoever
- The vendor comments that the car looks “stunning” when cleaned
- Very smart blue paintwork with remarkably few signs of age
- There is a scuff to the bodywork on the apron under the number plate (not visible without looking underneath) and a couple of small scuffs to the wheels. Otherwise the bodywork is in immaculate condition
- We’re assured that the underside is entirely corrosion-free
- The wheels were all replaced two years ago, simply because the vendor disliked the previous set
- New tyres were also fitted two years ago as the previous items were old rather than worn
- The interior has clearly been well looked after, with black floor mats protecting the beige carpeting
- The leather upholstery only exhibits light wear - as befits the exceedingly low mileage
- The woodwork looks fabulous
- All looks in fine order inside the luggage compartment
- The vendor advises that all the cabin electrics and systems work as they should
- The only thing on the car that doesn’t work is the opening mechanism to the boot via the Bentley badge - but the release switch for the boot on the driver’s door and the release button on the key work perfectly
In-cabin features include:
- Heated, massaging seats
- 6 CD auto-changer
- Mobile phone connectivity
- GPS satellite navigation
The Mechanics
- 6.0-litre W16
- Six-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox
- Active Aerofoil
- Cruise control
- The vendor had the car professionally inspected when they purchased it, which only revealed some very minor issues and the specialist commented “you would struggle to find a better or more cared-for example”
- We’re informed that it drives exactly as it should, with no untoward noises to report
- The next service is due in September (or in 1,600 miles)
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
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Auction Details
- Year 2005
- Make Bentley
- Model Continental GT
- Colour Dark blue
- Mileage 35,240 Miles
- Engine size 5993
- Seller Type Private
- Town Farnham
- County Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
13
bids
from 9
bidders
- sceo.af•••• £9,000 01/07/24
- caffein•••• £8,000 01/07/24
- gurkha1•••• £7,500 30/06/24
- barry-g•••• £6,200 30/06/24
- sjordan•••• £6,100 29/06/24
- sjordan•••• £6,000 29/06/24
- brendan•••• £5,500 28/06/24
- gurkha1•••• £5,000 28/06/24
- sjordan•••• £3,000 27/06/24
- danny-m•••• £2,000 27/06/24
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