Highlights

68,128 miles indicated
Comprehensive service history
Excellent specification
Iconic W12 drivetrain
MOT to September 2023
Cherished plate "C12 GT X" included in the sale

The Appeal

In our opinion, almost no one builds luxurious, powerful grand tourers quite as well as Bentley. The modern day example of this – the Continental GT – is a perfect example of how to create an opulent and elegant machine that is also capable of frightening a supercar.

This handsome and very well specified example is presented in a desirable colour scheme, with below average mileage and a good history of servicing and maintenance. As such, if you’re in the market for a muscular, suave and lavish grand tourer, this really should be considered.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in March 2004
Nine owners from new
Current owner since December 2021
Excellent MOT history, current MOT to September 2023
Indicated 68,128 miles, confirmed by the MOT record
Owner’s handbooks and two keys included
Cherished registration (C12 GTX - as shown in the pictures) included
The car’s current registration is SF04 AWC
Comprehensive file of servicing and maintenance records
Service history consists of 12 invoices, all from Bentley main dealers or specialists
Has had a live GPS security tracker fitted in a discrete location which can be accessed through the web, iPhone and Android Applications giving the new owner a bit of extra peace of mind (the seller will provide all login details and access info on handover)
The tracker can also show real time speed and direction info when the car is in motion

The Interior

Black and beige leather upholstery with contrast stitching all appears to be in very good condition, with just a few marks to the door cards
The seats have been reconditioned and retrimmed in their original diamond quilted pattern, including the embroidered ‘Flying B’ logos, and are in very good condition with minimal evidence of wear
Heated and electrically operated front massage seats, with three-memory function
Individual rear seats show little evidence of use or wear
Smart black carpets and matched floor mats run through the cabin and are in very good order
The light headlining presents very well, looking to be secure and undamaged
Dark Burr Walnut veneer is lavished across the dashboard and transmission tunnel, front and rear, and shows in excellent overall condition
Electric windows and door mirrors with power fold function
Parking sensors front and rear
Cruise control
Hands-free phone connection
Dual-zone climate control
Satellite navigation, radio and 6CD changer
The vendor tells us that everything works just as it should, with no faults to report
The commodious boot is in fine order, with no staining to the carpet we could see, and a spacesaver spare present and correct

The Exterior

Finished in shimmering Moonbeam Silver Metallic (LG9R), which presents in fine condition, with just a small number of minor chips and blemishes
All of the bodywork looks to be in very good condition, with no corrosion or damage apparent
The external badging and trim all appears to be present and correct, with the polished mesh grilles having a lovely, deep lustre
The car cuts a dash on its original seven-spoke, 20-inch split-rim alloy wheels, which are very well maintained and show no evidence of kerb damage or lacquer peel that we could identify
Matched set of Nankang tyres, with very good tread depth
Electrically operated rear spoiler works just as it should
Underneath, the vehicle looks to be nice and straight, with no notable corrosion or damage to report

The Mechanics

Six-litre twin-turbo W12, offering a mighty 550hp
Exceptionally smooth six-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive system
Adaptable air suspension
Under the bonnet, the engine bay appears to be free from damage, although some components wear a coating of surface corrosion
The last recorded service was in September 2021 at 67,621 miles (less than 500 miles ago)
We’re assured by the vendor that the car drives superbly well, and they report no mechanical issues whatsoever

Summary

Not much comes close to the charismatic burble of Bentley’s big twin-turbo W12. And when you consider the low mileage, fine history and excellent specification of this example, we think it has much to recommend it.

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