Vehicle Description
The Bentley Continental GT was the first car released by Volkswagen
AG after their acquisition of the company in 1998 and was unveiled
at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, followed by Le Mans, Goodwood
Festival of Speed and the annual Bentley Drivers Club meeting at
Silverstone. The car differed significantly from the previous
Continental R & T models in terms of its concept; although much of
the car is hand-assembled, this Bentley is made in significantly
larger numbers than previously. As a result, the price at launch
was substantially less than the Continental R, thus exposing the
car to a much wider and new customer base as a more affordable car.
The Continental GT is equipped with a 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged
W12 engine and produces 552bhp at 6,100rpm and capable of
travelling from 0-62mph in an impressive 4.8 seconds. Torsen-based
permanent four-wheel drive is standard. This fabulous Bentley has
been owned by the vendor for the last six years and has been very
well cared for throughout his stewardship. Significant sums have
been invested in EU54 VBA to make this Bentley appear like a
Continental Speed example. The front bumper and grille together
with the road wheels and boot spoiler have all been upgraded and at
first glance, this Bentley has all the appearance of a later 2008
model. The metallic black paintwork is virtually unmarked and the
luxurious Saffron interior simply stunning. The cockpit area of the
W12 Bentley is divine with splendid ergonomics, easy to read dials
and everything is either set in wood or leather. As soon as the
driver gets in the car and presses the red starter button, it is
blatantly apparent this is a car offering outstanding performance
mated to extreme comfort and luxury. The car is supplied with a V5C
registration document and a full years MoT test certificate
together with a comprehensive history folder; exceptional value for
money given the modest estimate. For sale by auction on Saturday 23
September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor
Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
