2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12
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Highlights
- Tasteful dark blue colour scheme
- Low mileage car in good condition
- Brutally quick 552bhp W12 6litre
- Well preserved high specification interior
The Appeal
Evolving a four door saloon from a coupe revived an idea and therefore a name for Bentley’s new executive express. The Flying Spur was also, appropriately, enough the most powerful and fastest production car in the world. A fitting addition to the firm’s long line of brutal, pummelling saloons.
The new car mixed classic Bentley hand-crafted cues with advanced technology. This included the clever twin-turbo, 6litre W12 engine that was both powerful and very smooth.
The Flying Spur was unveiled in March 2005, which makes this April car one of the earliest built. It is a low mileage example finished in a particularly fetching colour scheme. The good condition reflects the care of its handful of owners, meaning it comes to the buyer ready to enjoy. Few modern saloons are as sumptuous, cossetting and simply rewarding as the Flying Spur and this one looks ready and well placed to deliver all three qualities.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 18th April 2005
- Very early car following March 2005 Geneva launch
- Six registered keepers
- Please note, the private plate will not be included in the sale of this vehicle.
- Vendor acquired car in May 2021
- History file includes old invoices and MOTs
- MOT history verifies the low mileage
- Some servicing history available including attention at 33,273 miles
- MOT to 27th April 2024 with 43,230 miles showing on test and one advisory
The Condition
- Smart dark blue metallic paintwork appears well kept
- Bodywork straight with no visible damage or dents
- Underside shows no corrosion and no MOT structural advisories
- Eight spoke factory 19in alloys presenting well with little wear
- Pirelli tyres fitted all round
- Two-tone dark blue and beige interior which is well kept
- Few signs of wear or use across interior surfaces
- Leather seats and headlining showing little wear
- High specification including sat nav, rear blind and heated seats with memory
- Factory tool kit included
The Mechanics
- 5,998cc W12 twin turbo 552bhp engine
- 6spd automatic gearbox with ‘flappy paddles’ on steering wheel
- 0-60mph in 4.9secs
- Air suspension
- No reporting mechanical issues
- Runs and drives well
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 2005
- Make Bentley
- Model Continental Flying Spur
- Colour Dark blue
- Odometer 43,252 Miles
- Engine size 5998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Penarth
- Location Wales
- Country United Kingdom
12
bids
from 5
bidders
- ryan-ho•••• £10,000 01/05/24
- hawk.lo•••• £9,500 01/05/24
- ryan-ho•••• £9,000 01/05/24
- kelly.k•••• £8,750 01/05/24
- ryan-ho•••• £8,500 01/05/24
- kelly.k•••• £8,250 01/05/24
- ryan-ho•••• £8,000 01/05/24
- hawk.lo•••• £7,700 01/05/24
- ryan-ho•••• £7,500 01/05/24
- kelly.k•••• £7,000 29/04/24
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