The vehicle has been re-listed for auction due to the previous successful bidder's failure to fulfil the payment obligation.
Highlights
- Presented in Dark Sapphire metallic over Saffron & Beluga interior
- 20-inch 2-piece 7-spoke Mulliner sport alloy wheels
- Low mileage of 62,384 miles
- Good documented service history
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until July 2026
The Appeal
Big power, big presence, and the sort of craftsmanship that’s becoming increasingly rare; the 2008 Continental GTC is open-top motoring with real occasion. When Bentley launched the GTC, it successfully bottled the magic of a traditional open-topped grand tourer and gave it modern pace and usability. By 2008, the formula was spot on: a 552 bhp twin-turbo W12, all-wheel drive security, and a cabin that felt every bit as special as the badge on the bonnet. It’s a car for those who understand that true luxury doesn’t need to shout.
Finished in Dark Sapphire over a striking Saffron and Beluga diamond-quilted interior, this example has real visual warmth and presence. The paintwork is described as presenting well, set off by bright chrome details and Mulliner 20-inch two-piece alloys (the seller reports “2 front wheels with slight rubs”). Inside, it’s everything you’d hope for from a Bentley: rich leather, glossy Burr Walnut veneers, heated memory seats with embroidered emblems, soft-close doors, keyless start, navigation, Bluetooth, and multi-zone climate control. The vendor notes the interior is “All in PWO (perfect working order),” with sheepskin over-rugs adding to the sense of comfort.
Under the bonnet sits the mighty W12, paired with a smooth ZF six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, delivering the kind of effortless surge that defines the Continental range. The engine bay is said to present particularly well, and the vendor reports recent expenditure including “4 new discs, 4 new tyres & 2 new batteries,” adding that the “Engine is in great condition and running smoothly. No faults known.” Minor notes from the existing keeper include a small hole in the roof cloth and a bonnet badge that “needs re-enamelled” are openly disclosed. However, overall, this appears to be a well-cared-for example of a modern Bentley that still delivers the full grand touring experience in style.
The History & Paperwork
- First registered in May 2008
- In the existing ownership since April 2020
- Six former registered keepers
- The photos indicate an odometer reading of 62,384 miles
- V5C in the existing keeper’s name
- Good service history documented, most recently by Bentley Edinburgh
- We’re advised the car is garaged
- Private registration plate not included in the sale
- Valid, advisory-free MOT until July 2026
Service History
- 07/2020 - 60,741 miles - Bentley Edinburgh - Interim Service - £799.00
- 07/2020 - 60,741 miles - Bentley Edinburgh - Battery Reset, 4 Replacement Tyres, Front & Rear Number Plates Replaced, 3 New Number Plate Bulbs, Replacement Front Brake Discs & Pads - £3,199.23
- 06/2020 - We Restore Alloys - Complete Split Rim Restoration - £552.00
- 06/2017 - 51,777 miles - Shadow Motorcars Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists - New Hood Servo Motor - £266.28
- 06/2017 - 51,777 miles - Shadow Motorcars Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists - Rear Brake Callipers and Pads Replaced - £1359.94
- 11/2016 - 50,799 miles - Bentley Kent - Annual Service & MOT - £621.40
- 09/2015 - 48,082 miles- Bentley Cambridge - Vehicle Health Check & Annual Service - £585.00
- 06/2012 - 24,946 miles - Bentley Manchester - Annual Service, Replacement Components & MOT - £1,464.00
- 05/2011 - 19,874 miles - Bentley Manchester - Annual Service & MOT - £119.96
- 08/2010 - 16,045 miles - Bentley Manchester - Annual Service & Replacement Components - £1,117.38
- 05/2016 - 1170 miles - Bentley Cheltenham - First Service
The Condition
- Presented in Dark Sapphire metallic (LK5Q) over Saffron & Beluga interior
- The Dark Sapphire paintwork presents well throughout with minimal bodywork deficiencies
- A small hole is visible in the exterior roof cloth
- We’re advised that the “Front bonnet badge needs to be re-enamelled”
- 20-inch 2-piece 7-spoke Mulliner sport alloy wheels, the seller reports “2 front wheels with slight rubs”
- Glasses, windows and chrome trim, including chrome wing mirrors, appear smart
- We’re advised of the expense of “£1,100” spent on “Ceramic coating”
- Underside of the vehicle appears straight and as expected
- The engine bay is tidy and presents particularly well
- Saffron & Beluga Diamond Quilted leather interior presents well throughout, with some wear consistent with age and usage
- Dark Burr Walnut appears well throughout
- Satellite Navigation System
- Bluetooth Telephone System & Voice Control
- Keyless Entry And Start / Stop Button
- Soft Close Doors
- 14-Way electric heated memory front seats with Bentley emblem embroidered on the headrests
- Multi-Zone Climate Control
- Cruise Control
- 6 Disc CD Autochanger
- Autostyle Sheepskin over rugs all round
- The boot is tidy, and the spare wheel can be found inside
- Wind deflector and storage case also included
- The vendor describes the interior as “All in PWO (perfect working order)”
The Mechanics
- 5998cc (6.0L) twin-turbocharged W12 petrol engine
- ZF six-speed automatic transmission
- Producing 552 bhp
- All-wheel drive
- Right-hand driving position
- The vendor notes the car has had “4 new discs, 4 new tyres & 2 new batteries”
- We’re also told the “Engine is in great condition and running smoothly. No faults known.”
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