Highlights

Desirable Mulliner Driving Specification car with diamond-quilted leather and split-rim wheels
Well-documented service booklet with main dealer and specialist stamps
Four former registered keepers
Book packs, manuals, and both original keys supplied
MOT valid until February 2027

The Appeal

The first-generation Bentley Continental GT redefined the grand tourer when it arrived in 2003, pairing a twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 with Bentley's hallmark luxury and permanent all-wheel drive. With 552bhp and a 196mph top speed, it remains one of the most capable long-distance cruisers of its era, equally at home on a motorway dash as it is crossing continents.

This 2005 example wears the handsome combination of Dark Sapphire Pearl over Saddle Tan diamond-quilted leather with walnut wood trim. The service booklet is filled with stamps from main dealers and marque specialists, and an interim service has reportedly been completed by the vendor prior to sale. This Continental GT offers a solid entry into Bentley grand touring, with plenty of presence and performance.

Key Information

Mileage: 86,729 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until February 2027
Technical specs: 552bhp 6.0-litre W12 twin-turbocharged petrol, six-speed automatic, four-wheel drive
Paperwork: service booklet and manuals present; two original keys and V5C supplied

Service history:

02/26 - 86,719 - Vettura Hangar
04/21 - 78,891 miles - The Supercar Rooms Independent Bentley Specialist

07/20 - 74,231 miles - Starmans Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialist

07/19 - 67,713 miles - Starmans Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialist

07/18 - 58,894 miles - Hofmann’s of Henley

06/17 - 50,472 miles - Bentley Birmingham

07/16 - 45,239 miles - Bentley Birmingham

07/15 - 36,364 miles - Bentley Birmingham

07/14 - 33,208 miles - Bentley Birmingham

07/13 - 28,787 miles - Bentley Birmingham

06/11 - 22,086 miles - Bentley Birmingham

05/10 - 13,418 miles - Bentley Manchester

05/09 - 11,911 miles - Bentley Manchester

07/08 - 9,772 miles - Bentley Hampshire

06/07 - 7,622 miles - Bentley Hampshire

04/06 - 5,536 miles - Straight Eight New Forest Bentley

06/05 - 955 miles - Straight Eight New Forest Bentley

04/05 - 20 miles (Pre-delivery) - Straight Eight New Forest Bentley

The Detail

Dark Sapphire Pearl paintwork
Two-tone Saddle Tan and dark blue leather-trimmed interior with elegant wood inlays
Mulliner Driving Specification including 20-inch seven-spoke split-rim alloy wheels, diamond-quilted leather upholstery, and drilled alloy sports pedals
Electrically adjustable and heated front seats with three-position memory
Height-adjustable air suspension; adjustable damper settings
Air conditioning
Central infotainment system with navigation
Breitling analogue clock
Cruise control
Interim service reportedly completed by the vendor prior to sale
Service booklet contains stamps from main dealers and specialists throughout
Leather seats in original condition with some signs of wear, though the vendor states they remain presentable
Headlining sags slightly toward the rear
Split-rim alloy wheels show minor signs of corrosion and curbing

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