*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 03/2015 ***
Highlights
- Originally supplied new to the Crown Estates (Royal Family)
- Popular black metallic with ivory leather and walnut interior
- Full service history reported with 7 main dealer services
- Three registered keepers from new
- MOT valid to April 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Who can pass up the opportunity of a chance to sample the champagne lifestyle? In motoring terms, it doesn’t get more champagne lifestyle than Bentley’s Continental GTC. 550bhp W12 twin turbo engine and a hand-crafted leather and wood interior deliver performance and luxury that few cars can match.
This high-specification 2008 GTC cost £132,500 when new and was supplied to its first keeper, the Royal Family’s Crown Estates. Classically finished in black metallic with ivory leather, it has covered few miles for its age and is said to have been well maintained.
The MOT supports the sense of a well-sorted car because it runs to April 2026 with no advisories. With that interesting provenance and decent maintenance, this would make a great treat for the buyer.
The vendor says:
“Unique opportunity to buy an outstanding example of the gtc with the added provenance of the royal family. The car was 132,500 new, including optional extras, aluminium pedals and gear selector, also NAIM audio upgrade.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th September 2008
- Vendor states that car was supplied new to the Crown Estates (Royal Family)
- Three registered keepers from new (low owners for Bentleys)
- Full service history with 7 main dealer services advised by seller
- Most recent service completed on 14 August 2023 at 64,000 miles
- Currently showing 77,000 miles and due for an oil service
- Originally cost £132,500 new including optional extras are told
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Provenance is that the previous owners were the Crown Estate(Royal Family)
- Currently on BIG 9850 original reg LJ58AXP (could be bought for a separate fee)
The Condition
- Black metallic paintwork in good general condition for age as shown
- Vendor reports bodywork is all original paint apart from the rear bumper which was professionally repainted earlier this year due to damage (hence cat marker on vehicle)
- Edge trips to note to the driver’s door as shown
- Bodywork presents well as shown with recent accident repairs to note
- Sits on factory 9-spoke alloys in fair condition with some kerbing to note
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Black fabric folding electric roof in excellent order with some light marks to note
- Ivory leather interior with minimal signs of wear on the leather upholstery
- Some light bolster wear to note to the driver’s seat
- Walnut veneers to dashboard, console and doors
- Wood and leather finish to the steering wheel
- Fitted with optional aluminium pedals and gear selector
- Features Apple CarPlay connectivity
- Premium NAIM audio system upgrade
- Grey boot carpet with light stains as shown
The Mechanics
- 5,998cc 550bhp W12 twin-turbocharged engine
- 6spd automatic transmission
- The vendor states the vehicle to be in excellent mechanical condition throughout
- All systems and functions reported to be working as they should
- Vendor advises seven main dealer services to 64,000 miles
- Oil service is reported to be due based on mileage
- No advisories on current MOT
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