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.
This 2008 Continental is a wonderful two owner car, that comes to us well presented in highly sophisticated, and desirable Mulliner specification. Backed by a solid and comprehensive service history, it is certainly one of the finer examples of the coveted grand tourer available on the market today.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 24/09/2008
Supplied through Bentley Ribble Valley of Blackburn
Genuine two owner car
Kept by the original purchaser until 2013 at which point it was bought by the current vendor
Accompanied by leather bound Bentley service handbook wallet
Bentley service book is present with regular stamped services up to the 79,476 mile mark, around 2000 miles ago
Two sets of keys
Invoice for recent air conditioning recharge and bonnet hinge panel replacement by independent Bentley specialist
V5 registration document present with the vehicle
MOT expires inJuly 2024
MOT records highlight the very minimal mileage amassed in the car in recent years
The Interior
High quality Mulliner specification interior
Extremely well preserved and highly presentable
Immaculate black and red leather upholstery with diamond stitching throughout
Complemented by wonderful gloss piano black interior trim, as part of the Mulliner spec
Interior trim is of a brilliant standard and presents as such with incredibly minimal if any signs of age or wear
Exceptional red leather seating front and rear, presenting in a clean, like new state
Temperature controlled seats
Impressively spacious cabin with room for four passengers in great comfort
Red leather steering wheel with piano black rim, housing several driver controls
Bluetooth connectivity
Factory fitted navigation system, broadcasted onto central entertainment screen
CD multi changer
Lovely contrasting brushed metal finish embellishments throughout
All interior switchgear, controls and amenities are reported to be in great working order
Well fitting, high quality red headlining
Impressively sized, carpeted boot area in fine form
The Exterior
Impeccable deep black exterior finish
Presented in great clean shape, this has clearly been a well cared for car and the bodywork is a testament to that
Iconic, timeless design
Paintwork is of a great standard and is notably lacking in signs of age and wear
Exterior chrome trim is of a great quality and presents with a quality shine to it
Trademark mesh style front grille pieces are in brilliant shape
Panel gaps appear straight and consistent across the car
External badging and glass work are of a high standard
Four excellent seven spoke two piece sports alloy wheels reside at ground level, all in great shape and another part of the Mulliner specification
The Mechanics
Legendary 6.0 litre W12 engine resides in the front of the car
W12 provides astonishing power without being brash or obnoxious
Rigorously maintained with extensive set of stamped services in the the Bentley service handbook
Most recent service performed at 79,476 miles around 2000 miles ago with the car sitting now on just 81,508 miles
Presented in great overall mechanical order, with an exceptionally clean engine and engine bay
Excellently smooth automatic transmission
Underside appears clean and solid
Vendor reports of a wonderful driving experience from the Bentley, impressively powerful and incredibly refined
Summary
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 wonderful example of the legendary tourer is a truly special car. In rare and desirable Mulliner factory specification and backed by an extensive history file, this must undoubtedly be one of the best preserved examples of a Continental GT on the market today.
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