2005 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

KEY FACTS

• A powerful and refined grand tourer, with low mileage for its age and fastidious maintenance history.
• Under the bonnet is the twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12, producing 552 bhp and 479lb-ft of torque, with four-wheel drive via a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.
• It has been maintained by main Bentley dealers and specialists from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This example was specified with black paintwork and sumptuous tan leather upholstery, also featuring electrically adjustable heated massage seats, a reversing camera, keyless entry and dual-zone climate control.
• An aftermarket Kenwood head unit has been installed, with integrated controls and satellite navigation.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and two keys will be included.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• The rear bumper is believed to have been resprayed, though one minor blemish is still visible on top. Some light stone chips can also be seen across the front bumper, and around the wing mirrors and door handles.
• Its tan leather upholstery displays a few slight creases and wrinkles, but there is no significant wear. The vendor reports that the rear headlining is beginning to sag, but overall the cabin is still in great shape.
• No electrical issues have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 22 November 2019 at 46,009 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. The vendor states that it will have a fresh 12-month MOT certificate ready for handover to the next owner.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was undertaken at Bentley Hertfordshire in August 2019, at 45,647 miles. Prior to this, it has been cared for exclusively by other main dealers and a well-known marque specialist.

Dates and mileage:

• 14/12/2004 - 23 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 19/01/2005 - 1,176 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 25/10/2005 - 9,517 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 19/10/2006 - 17,409 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 29/10/2007 - 25,265 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 24/11/2008 - 30,935 miles - Broughtons of Cheltenham
• 02/11/2009 - 35,648 miles - Phantom Motors
• 23/12/2010 - 38,589 miles - Phantom Motors
• 12/03/2012 - 39,640 miles - Bentley Essex
• 31/03/2013 - 42,699 miles - Bentley Hadley Green
• 27/08/2014 - 43,281 miles - Bentley West London Service
• 27/07/2015 - 43,652 miles - Bentley Hertfordshire
• 14/08/2018 - 45,237 miles - Bentley Hertfordshire
• 22/08/2019 - 45,647 miles - Bentley Hertfordshire

SUMMARY

This Bentley Continental GT is a sublime grand tourer, with low mileage and a very handsome colour scheme. Having been well maintained from new, it should prove a superb purchase for anyone seeking a comfortable cruiser; ready to savour for special occasions or even to put into regular daily driver duties.

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