Highlights
- Just 55,367 miles
- Family owned from new
- MOT valid until August 2024
- Well documented service history, predominantly with Bentley main dealers
- Very well presented original example
- In the region of £10,000 spent recently
The Appeal
During its infancy, Bentley was synonymous with luxury and performance and while the former remained part of the brand’s ethos under Rolls-Royce, some felt Bentley’s had lost their edge dynamically. All this was to change under Volkswagen ownership, with a return to their sporting routes marked by the arrival of the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 Continental in 2003. The Flying Spur was to be the four-door saloon variant and proved equally pleasurable to drive or be driven in.
We’re delighted to offer this very fetching 2006 example which has covered just 55,367 miles from new.
The History and Paperwork
- Just one previous keeper recorded with the DVLA
- Family owned within the family since new
- MOT valid until August 2024
- Well documented service history in the original maintenance schedule
- The vendor informs us that the car benefits from full service history - and the maintenance schedule supports this although it does not detail the service carried out between 2016 and 2021
- Recently serviced in readiness for its new owner
- Full original key set
- Original book pack
- Several detailed invoices for past services
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- V5C present
- Private registration does not come with the purchase, car will be registered on age related plate
- New keys in 2021
The Interior
- Opulently trimmed in cream leather
- Piano black trims
- Breitling analog clock
- Fully adjustable electric heated front seats with memory function
- Minimal wear to the upholstery, with only the slightest sagging and the odd small blemish
- Matching cream leather headlining in fine condition
- Integrated infotainment system, reportedly in full working order
- Inbuilt phone system
- Practical dark carpets
- Thick pile overrugs in good order overall, with some wear to the one in the driver’s footwell
- All the door trims present well with very little wear and just a few marks where they meet the kick plates underneath
- All the switches and instruments present well and we’re not informed of any faults
- Very large boot space, in really nice condition
- Complete with an original battery charger and umbrella
The Exterior
- Handsome original metallic grey paintwork
- Straight bodywork with no damage apparent
- Very few paint blemishes, besides some light lacquer peel and the odd scratch on the bumpers
- Very slight dents visible in both front doors
- All the trims are in good order
- The front Bentley badge appears to have delaminated slightly, although this is not especially noticeable
- The alloy wheels remain very bright and appear in fine condition
- Some of the tyres are somewhat perished, as is identified in the last MOT test
- The underside is really well presented and seemingly devoid of any signs of corrosion or damage
The Mechanics
- 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12
- Six-speed Tiptronic / automatic gearbox
- The vendor reports that it starts readily and runs very well
- Ample power from its twelve cylinder engine, matched by very good body control and strong brakes
- We’re informed that it drives without fault or any untoward noises
- Annual service performed in readiness for its next owner
- Besides the aforementioned tyres, no advisories were noted on the most recent MOT test
- New battery replaced in 2021
Summary
It was clear upon release in 2003 that the new Bentley Continental was a masterstroke. This Flying Spur is in lovely condition and with low mileage and great service history, would be a great addition to your driveway.
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