2005 Bentley Continental GT

Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

  • 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 driving all four wheels
  • MOT valid until November 2023
  • Recent comprehensive service brings the total number of stamps to 16

The Appeal

The release of the Continental GT in 2003 proved itself to be just the sort of rebirth needed after Volkswagen took ownership of the company. Bentley built their reputation on GTs. Delivering contemporary styling and performance in a package that remained true to the Bentley’s reputation for comfortable grand tourers, the Continental was, and still is, a fabulous piece of kit.
This Bentley is in fine shape and with a very good service history, and it’s in great condition mechanically as well.

The History and Paperwork

  • Six former keepers
  • Comprehensive service history
  • Nine Bentley main dealer service stamps
  • Seven specialist service stamps
  • Three sets of keys
  • V5C present
  • MOT valid until November 2023
  • Leather bound handbook
  • Invoice for recent service amounting to £1,274

The Interior

  • Beige leather upholstery
  • Highly figured wood veneers used in abundance
  • Some gentle wear and slight discoloration to the beige leather
  • No signs of UV damage to the dashboard top or veneers
  • Little wear to the controls
  • All of the switchgear presents well and the vendor informs us that it works
  • The carpeting displays little evidence of foot traffic
  • The headlining remains clear and secure

The Exterior 

  • Light blue metallic paintwork
  • The paint presents well, with few blemishes
  • Small chips of the edge of the nearside door have been touched in
  • The bodywork is very straight overall, with a small dent along one swage line
  • We couldn’t see any corrosion to the bodywork
  • The wheels are in good shape, with some slight deterioration in places
  • The Pirelli tyres look to be in good condition

The Mechanics 

  • 6.0-litre W12 engine
  • Six-speed automatic gearbox
  • One of the front air springs was replaced recently
  • The vendor informs it that it drives really well with no faults to report

Summary

We love the Bentley Continental GT and early cars like this are already well on the way to becoming modern classics. If you’re looking for a capable GT that’s been well looked after, this Bentley would be a great choice.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 2005
  • Make Bentley
  • Model Continental GT
  • Colour Blue
  • Odometer 76,943 Miles
  • Engine size 5998
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Location London
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
22 bids
  • Ma•••• £15,750 18/12/22
  • je•••• £15,500 18/12/22
  • st•••• £15,250 18/12/22
  • je•••• £15,000 18/12/22
  • st•••• £14,750 18/12/22
  • Ma•••• £14,500 18/12/22
  • st•••• £14,250 18/12/22
  • je•••• £14,000 18/12/22
  • st•••• £13,750 18/12/22
  • Ma•••• £13,250 18/12/22
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