2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT W12

KEY FACTS

• A stunning example of Bentley’s thoroughly refined grand tourer, finished in a handsome colour scheme, and boasting a host of luxurious factory-fitted options.
• Under the bonnet is the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, delivering around 626bhp to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift. 
• The odometer displays just 3,156 miles from new, which is fully supported by the car’s detailed maintenance history.
• This example has been with its current owner from new, and is accompanied by a full service history from the supplying dealer.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This example is finished in Peacock Blue metallic with bright chrome exterior trim, set over an Imperial Blue and Linen full leather-trimmed interior accented by contrast stitching and dark wood veneers across the dashboard and door cards.
• As part of the Mulliner Driving Specification, it rides on 22-inch black and polished-edge alloy wheels with Bentley-badged centre caps, shod all round with Pirelli P Zero tyres.
• This well-appointed example features the optional Bang & Olufsen surround sound system, Matrix LED headlights, and Bentley’s three-sided rotating display.
• The Continental GT model also boasts a unique three-chamber air suspension, contributing towards the vehicle’s exceptional levels of comfort and agility.
• Included in the sale are the original owner’s handbook, supplying dealer service history and two spare keys.  
• The cherished registration plate shown in the photos is not included in the sale. It is now back on its age-related mark of LH18 BYZ.

Specification highlights:

• 20-way electrically adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with two-position memory
• Front seat comfort specification
• Contrast stitching and seat piping
• Diamond Knurling Specification
• Mood Lighting Specification
• Touring & City specifications
• Fresh Air Intake and air Ionizer
• Heated windscreen
• Mulliner Driving Specification with Black and polished edge alloy wheels
• Adaptive cruise control
• Inductive phone charging
• Bang & Olufsen 16-speaker sound system with illuminated speaker grilles
• Digital TV Tuner (in Addition to Digital Radio)
• Electrically folding wing mirrors
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Heated, Duo-Tone, 3 Spoke, Hide Trimmed Steering Wheel
• Illuminated door sills with drop lighting
• Keyless start
• Matrix LED headlights
• Reversing camera
• Satellite navigation
• Three-sided rotating dashboard 12.3-inch touchscreen display
• Voice control
• Deep Pile Overmats - Front

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• The Peacock metallic paintwork is described by the vendor as being in excellent condition, with only a few very small stone chips to the front end of the vehicle, which have all been touched-in to a high standard.
• In reflection of the vehicle’s low mileage, the alloy wheels are very smart, displaying no obvious scuffs or marks.
• Inside, the Imperial Blue and Linen leather-trimmed cabin is in superb order, and there are no noticeable blemishes on any of the interior trim items.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults, and no warning lights on the dashboard.
• The car’s first MOT test was performed on 27 May 2021 at 2,998 miles, resulting in a clean first-time pass.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Continental GT was most recently serviced in May 2021 at 2,998 miles by Jack Barclay Bentley London, who changed engine oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs.
• Prior to this, Jack Barclay Bentley London performed an oil service, brake fluid renewal and changed both rear tyres in June 2020 at 2,550 miles. They also performed an oil service the year prior, in June 2019 at 1,699 miles.

SUMMARY

The Bentley Continental GT is a highly desirable luxury grand tourer, blending a potent twin-turbocharged W12 engine the comfort and opulence associated with the famous marque. This particular example is generously equipped with a host of factory options, and presents in superb overall condition having covered very few miles under the care of its only keeper from new. Whether acquired as part of collection of luxury cars or put to use as a magnificent long-distance companion, this Continental GT is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

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Please note: the cherished plate shown on the vehicle is not included in the sale. It has been switched back to an age-related registration plate.