2006 Bentley Continental GT

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Highlights

• Iconic 6-litre W12 twin-turbo
• Comprehensive service history
• Luxurious specification
• Fine condition inside and out
• Unmodified and in factory specification

Overview

Although it was the very first Bentley produced under VW’s stewardship, the Continental GT was a massive success upon its release in 2003. Now widely recognised as one of the finest grand tourers money can buy, its unique blend of smooth styling, opulent interior finishes, bulletproof build quality and a thunderous W12 drivetrain make it both vastly capable and deeply practical.

If you’re looking for the quickest, most comfortable way for up to four adults to cover extreme distance with minimal effort and maximum pace, then not much this side of a private jet comes close. And yes, there will still be plenty of room for your colour-matched Louis Vuitton set thanks to the GT’s capacious luggage space.

We honestly can’t think of anything else that offers this much capability, presence and sheer swagger for the money. This is a fine example too, with an excellent service record, subtle yet classically attractive specification and the kind of gentle patination that you only get with supremely good material quality. It’s a very lovely thing, and we can’t imagine a better way to nip down to our yacht in Porto Cervo for a long weekend of fine-dining and Italian sea-breezes.

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Look, just let us dream for a bit, okay?

History and documentation

• First registered 27 July 2006
• 7 former keepers, current keeper since August 2023
• Stamped service book with services/inspections by Bentley main dealers as follows: July 2006 - PD; September 2006 @ 2,640; Mar 2007 @ 8,652; Dec 2007 @ 18,740; Dec 2008 @ 28,588; Mar 2010 @ 40,628; May 2011 @ 49,135; Jun 2012 @ 58,113; Jul 2013 @ 66,767; Jun 2014 @ 76,230; Nov 2016 @ 90,329; Apr 2018 @ 94,480
• Services by independent specialists: Nov 2019 @ 104,841; Jul 2020 @ 105,128; May 2021 @ 105,651; May 2022; May 2023; Jun 2024
• 113,564 miles on the clock, verified by the service and MOT records
• Full document pack, with stamped service book
• A collection of service and maintenance invoices, as well as old MOT certificates
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 11 June 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear (checked December 2024)
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Cream leather upholstery with black secondary leather, featuring perforated, diamond quilted centre panels on the seats
• The leather all presents in very good condition, with some gentle patination and creasing to the driver’s seat, but no damage or notable wear we could identify
• The front seats are electrically adjustable, heated and feature a 3-position memory function
• Multifunction steering wheel
• Electric windows and door mirrors
• Built-in satellite navigation and phone connectivity
• Dual zone air conditioning
• High end sound system with radio and CD changer
• Analogue Breitling dashboard clock
• Handsome burr walnut veneer wood trim presents in fine condition, with a handsome gloss and no signs we could see of cracking, warping or delamination
• The cream headlining looks to be secure and undamaged, with no staining or sagging evident
• Black carpeting with matched black over-mats runs through the cabin
• All of the internal trim and switchgear looks to be in lovely condition, with no significant wear or damage we could discern
• The boot space is very generous and well trimmed in neat black carpet
• The original battery charger, toolkit and spacesaver spare wheel are all present and correct
• The boot lid itself is electrically operated
• We’re assured by the vendor that all of the cabin’s features and functions operate just as they should, with no faults reported

Exterior

• Finished in Silverlake Metallic (LK5R) paintwork
• The paint presents in fine fettle, with an attractive level of gloss, an even finish and just a few minor blemishes and stone chips that we could see
• All of the bodywork shows nicely, with no damage or corrosion to see, even panel gaps and no obvious issues
• Similarly, the external trim, badging, light lenses and glass all present very well, with no damage, warping, cracking or notable wear we could identify
• We particularly love the traditional chrome mesh grille and vents that adorn the front of the car and add to the styling’s subtly aristocratic air
• Electrically operated rear spoiler
• Original factory-supplied 5-spoke alloy wheels, with new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres fitted to the front axle

Mechanical

• Twin-turbo 5,998cc W12
• 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift function
• All-wheel drive system
• Parking sensors front and rear
• Traction control system
• Cruise control
• Adaptive suspension
• Factory performance figures: 552bhp, 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 198mph
• That fabulous engine delivers peak torque from just 1,600rpm, ensuring there’s always plenty of power on tap for overtaking, or simply to effortlessly cruise at speed
• We’re assured by the vendor that the car is in excellent mechanical condition, starting and driving perfectly – no faults are reported

Summary

From its baritone purr at idle, almost imperceptible thrum while cruising to its full-bore, barrel-chested roar when you decide to bury your right foot, that fabulous twin-turbo W12 helps give the Continental a fabulously debonair character. Impeccably built, endlessly capable and just a little bit raffish, it’s everything a Bentley should be.

This handsome example has clearly been very well cared for, benefitting as it does from a superb service record and presenting in excellent condition inside and out. If you want a distinctive, well-specified, practical and endlessly capable grand tourer, the Bentley Continental GT is just about the best option there is. A technical tour de force, executed with clinical precision and peerless build quality, there’s a reason it’s been so successful. And this would be a great way to find out for yourself just how good they are…

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