Highlights

550bhp W12 engine
Excellent leather interior
Long MOT

The Appeal

Any Bentley is an indulgence, especially one which features a six-litre W12 engine producing 550bhp. Nobody ever needs that many cylinders, or that much power. But Bentley ownership isn’t about need is it? It’s about that desirable combination of performance and luxury. The ability to cross continents at speed and in the utmost comfort.

This particular Flying Spur is presented in excellent condition inside and out. It has benefitted from long term ownership and has evidently been carefully looked after. The interior is sumptuous and well preserved, and the Silver Lake paintwork is an excellent choice of colour.

The next owner of this Bentley will undoubtedly enjoy basking in its comfortable embrace just as much as they will enjoy acquainting themselves with the precise capabilities of 550 horses assembled en masse.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 21st December 2005
Only three former keepers
Purchased by the vendor in August 2016
Maintained since by Bentley specialists Prasads Automotive
Extensive invoices on file for parts and servicing
Driven regularly by the current owner
The car currently sports a personalised registration plate, but will be supplied with its original number: PO55 LPX

The Interior

Exquisite leather interior
‘Saffron’ leather seats with contrasting ‘Portofino’ door cards and trim
The seats appear to be in excellent condition, with little sign of use and only very slight wear to the driver’s seat
There are no obvious rips or stains to the upholstery
The seats are both heated and ventilated and are fitted with a massage function, which is all said to be in working order
The driver’s headrest adjuster button is apparently broken, but the switch still functions
Thick pile carpets line the cabin and are in good order. They remain sumptuous, with only a little wear to the driver’s footwell
The veneers on the dashboard and centre console are in an excellent state of polish and exhibit a fine grain
The buttons and switches also show little sign of use
The headlining is clean and secure
To the rear, the cavernous boot has space for plenty of luggage
The boot release is said to be temperamental in heavy rain
The vendor tells us that an OEM space saver spare wheel comes with the car

The Exterior

‘Silver Lake’ paintwork in good condition
Only a few minor scuffs and scratches to be found
Good, straight body panels
Imposing mesh radiator grille
There is a noticeable scratch on the lower left section of the rear bumper, and a little bubbling inside the wheel arches
The lamp lenses appear clear and bright, with a small blemish on the offside headlamp
The driver’s door soft closer doesn’t currently work
Exterior trim all present and correct
The underside is said to be in good condition
The 20-inch alloy wheels are well presented, with only a few minor scuffs and the tyres are said to retain good tread

The Mechanics

Six-litre W12 engine
Automatic transmission
Said to start easily, even on cold mornings
The air conditioning is reportedly fully functional
Both front air springs are said to have been replaced, as well as the rear brake callipers and brake pads all round in February 2022
Long MOT to January 2024
The seller tells us that the car has recently been serviced

Summary

A beautifully preserved example of this luxurious saloon, which benefits from a long MOT and powerful engine.

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