2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC W12

KEY FACTS

• A well-maintained example of the open-top grand tourer, with a smart factory specification.
• Under the bonnet sits the 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, producing up to 552bhp and 479lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.
• It benefits from a comprehensive service history, performed at main dealers and marque specialists.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Continental GTC features Metallic Black paintwork, a Mohair hood, red leather-trimmed 14-way electric heated massage seats, Piano Black trim and black carpets.
• Factory equipment includes keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, satellite navigation, parking sensors, and a Breitling clock.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, and there are no dents around the panels.
• Its Metallic Black paintwork is in excellent condition for its age. Only minor imperfections are present, including a nick below the passenger door handle as shown.
• In the cabin, the red leather upholstery some creasing and further signs of use to the driver’s seat, but looks very good for its age.
• The seat backs have a few indents and surface marks, and there are some light scratches on the trims, but the deep Piano Black gloss woodwork looks very impressive.
• A black leather dashboard with red leather secondary hide gives the car a sophisticated appearance, and all of the switches are in fine condition. There are deep-pile black carpets and floor mats throughout. Overall, the opulent interior is in excellent condition.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 6 March 2021 at 49,891 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent maintenance was in October 2020 at 49,072 miles, where technicians at Leslie James Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialists performed an interim service and repaired the driver’s seat module.
• Prior to this, the car has been looked after by Bentley Manchester and by marque specialist Bowling-Ryan Ltd in Bolton.
• The vendor states that it is evident from the service records that the car has been maintained regardless of cost. It is currently in professional storage in Northampton, protected with a silk cover and kept on a trickle charger, plus given regular exercise.

Dates and mileage:

• 30/08/2007 - 37 miles - Bentley Manchester (Pre-delivery inspection)
• 21/09/2007 - 877 miles - Bentley Manchester (Running-in check)
• 25/08/2008 - 3,667 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 10/09/2009 - 6,160 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 14/09/2010 - 8,720 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 02/09/2011 - 14,067 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 06/09/2012 - 19,606 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 12/10/2013 - 25,852 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 22/10/2014 - 31,316 miles - Bentley Manchester
• 19/10/2015 - 34,970 miles - Bowling-Ryan Ltd Rolls Royce and Bentley
• 27/10/2016 - 38,560 miles - Bowling-Ryan Ltd Rolls Royce and Bentley
• 25/10/2017 - 42,094 miles - Bowling-Ryan Ltd Rolls Royce and Bentley
• 08/03/2019 - 44,258 miles - Bowling-Ryan Ltd Rolls Royce and Bentley
• 20/10/2020 - 49,072 miles - Leslie James Rolls-Royce & Bentley Specialists

SUMMARY

This Bentley Continental GTC W12 is a very good example of the open-top grand tourer, with a comprehensive service history and relatively low mileage for its age. It is presented in a lesser-seen factory colour scheme, and is ready for immediate use as a capable daily driver or a comfortable long distance cruiser.

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