The word ‘Speed’ has special resonance with Bentley buyers. It denoted the brutally quick big Bentleys piloted by the Bentley Boys pre-war. More recently, it is the name applied to the enhanced versions of the firm’s second-generation W12 Continental GT.
Speed models got a power hike to 600bhp and top speed tweak to a shade over 200mph. There were also improvements to the handling and, naturally, a more sumptuous specification. These are exceptionally rare cars and arguably ‘the one to have’ if you’re in the market for a W12 Continental GT.
This 2015 model is finished in an appealing combination of white and blue inside and out, with neat enhancements like quilted seats and piano black veneers. There is a full Bentley service history to August 2024. Recent work includes £11,000 of invoices by Bentley to prepare the car for sale, including mechanical work and wheel refurbishment. The MOT runs to January with no advisories.
Few convertibles do what they do quite like a W12 Continental GT Speed. Here is your chance to discover why.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1st January 2015
Four registered keepers
Thick history file as shown in photographs
All work appears to have been undertaken by Bentley
Full Bentley service history with 10 stamps to August 2024 and 76,640 miles
Recent work in August and September by Bentley totalling around £11,000
This included servicing, health check and electrics
MOT to 5th January 2025 with no advisories
72,859 miles showing on test and now showing 77,376 miles
GTC relevant private plate comes with the car
The Condition
Popular white and blue colour combination for exterior and interior
White paintwork in fair overall condition with some marks to note in photos
Bodywork is presentable with some points to note in photographs
Blue roof with some points to note in photographs
Anodised split spoke factory Speed alloy wheels in fair condition
Tyres in fair condition with some damage to side walls in photographs
High specification Speed interior with bespoke features
These include two-tone blue and cream seats, embossed headrests and piano black veneers
Some wear and marks to interior visible in photographs
Switchgear is generally presentable but points to note such as seat button missing
Features include electric front seats with memory operation
No reported issues with functionality of electrics or interior fittings
8spd automatic gearbox with DSG sequential shift functionality
Recent work to EML light although this is displayed in photos
£11,000 of invoices from August and September as shown in photographs
Car appears to have been mostly maintained by Bentley throughout its life
This includes run of Bentley-only service stamps to August 2024
Few miles covered since last service by Bentley
No advisories on current MOT for mechanicals or running gear
No reported running or driving issues
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