The Continental GT was an incredibly pivotal car for Bentley. Perhaps one of the most important in the marque’s history. Offering buyers an unbeaten blend of comfort, style and performance, courtesy of a revolutionary W12 engine, the GT was, and still is to this day an unstoppable force and faces unrivalled success on the luxury GT market. If you’re looking for the ultimate grand tourer, the chances are you’re looking for one of these.
Well equipped, with a low number of owners, this early 2004 car is in exceptionally fine form, in its rather rare dark red hue and with just 44 thousand miles on the clock it may well be one of the most superb, and surely most interesting examples of the legendary GT on the market today.AGnQaCQve1AHOkxhZ1CtcYH1FB6dVWQEotonejPy.jpg838.47 KB
The History and Paperwork
First registered 01/07/2004
Accompanied by leather bound Bentley book pack
Bentley owners manual present in leather folder
Leather bound Bentley CD wallet with discs for the navigation system
One Bentley branded umbrella stowed in the rear will come with the car
Large volume of MOT certificates from throughout the car’s life
MOT valid with no advisories until August 2023
MOT records indicate very limited mileage amassed in recent years
V5 registration document present with the vehicle
Selection of service invoices from Leodis Court Bentley in Leeds, from the car’s previous owner
The current vendor advises the car has a full service history but at present the Bentley service book hasn’t been located
Still accompanied by factory extras including in car mobile phone
Awash with voluptuous cream and black leather, the expertly crafted, spacious cabin is one of the utmost quality. Front and rear the leather seating is in near factory fresh condition, providing armchair-like levels of comfort. All of the seats are in good order with rich, quality leather, paired with great stitching and cushioning and provide very little, if anything in the way of wear with the car having only covered an indicated 44 thousand miles in its lifetime.
A glossy wood finish trim adorns much of the cabin, giving the entire space a thoroughly modern feel. The trim itself is of a marvellous quality and exudes a rich shine throughout the cabin, it was a truly excellent styling choice on the part of Bentley.
At the sides sit four smartly upholstered door panels, mixing yet more cream leather and wood veneered trim; these are all in great shape and house some small chrome embellishments for the door pulls and electrically operated windows.
A true sign of a well loved and cared for car is the presence of the extensive set of Bentley in car gadgets and accessories, including the in car mobile phone set found in the central arm rest and the navigation and CD multi change systems, all of which present excellently.
The switchgear and instruments which operate the vast volume of technology and gadgets installed on the car all present well and are reported to function correctly. It should however be noted that an area of blemishing can be seen on the plastic screen surround and air conditioning buttons. The buttons themselves still work correctly though.
Opening the rear tailgate, one is presented with a vast carpeted boot area. In good order, this space is well presented and hosts two Bentley stamped umbrellas and factory first aid kit.cHCO9CN1SMwhPr1x6B0lYjTw7D377p5Au3uRJbCX.jpg554.51 KB
The Exterior
Impeccable, timeless styling
Rare dark red exterior paint scheme
Exceptionally well presented body and paintwork
Smartly presented in a wonderful dark red hue, the Continental GT is every part a beautiful car from the outside. Embellished with lavish chrome trim, with high quality paintwork that gleams and shines from nearly every angle, this is a Bentley that has been superbly preserved throughout its ownership and still looks incredibly modern.
The iconic mesh front grille piece is in fine form as is the rest of the subtle chrome trim, which adds a level of class to the Bentley without being brash or imposing. All panel gaps appear straight and consistent and nothing could be located in the way of body damage. Once again a real testament to the quality to which this car has been upheld.
All of the glass work, lighting and badging present in impeccable order, and at each corner sits an excellent 19” Bentley alloy wheels which are in a like new state and housed in excellent Pirelli P-Zero tyres.TRvktVdhD86935qhHn86w6vs98fXwKGIYPcq8Tpo.jpg746.42 KB
The Mechanics
Legendary W12 engine
All wheel drive
Incredibly smooth automatic transmission
Excellent overall mechanical order
Possibly the only suitable engine to be nestled under the bonnet of a luxury grand tourer, the legendary 6.0 litre W12 Bentley power plant. Vastly powerful, impeccably smooth and highly reliable, this is undeniably a very special engine. Delivering swathes of power and torque alongside a glorious exhaust note without being brash or excessive.
The example found in this particular car is in great form, having covered just 44 thousand miles, it presents incredibly cleanly as does the surrounding engine bay and underside. With no visible areas of leakage or mechanical flaws, and the vendor reporting an utterly excellent driving experience from the Continental.
The unrivalled king of luxury grand touring? If there was a car to take that title it would surely be the Bentley Continental GT. Beautiful, timeless styling, lavishly appointed with a wealth of power and torque all wrapped in a subtle, yet undeniably classy package.
This early example of the coveted model is a truly special car. Boasting far below average mileage, in a rare and desirable spec, this must undoubtedly be one of the best preserved examples of a Continental GT on the market today.
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