2011 Bentley Continental GTC Speed 'W12'

Highlights

• Six-litre W12 GTC Speed
• Covered just 61,000 miles
• Same owner for last four years
• Original documentation retained
• Receipts, invoices and two keys supplied

The Appeal

It’s easy to forget what a seismic impact the Bentley Continental GT made when it debuted in 2003. The GT was the first model to come out of Crewe following Volkswagen’s acquisition of Bentley, and the company’s first mass-production model didn’t disappoint. The original coupe was augmented in 2005 by the convertible GTC, and a rare opportunity to purchase one of these stunning drop-tops has now arisen.

Finished in Glacier White with a contrasting black folding roof and a black interior, this GTC Speed appears to have been well preserved during its eight-owner life. The engine bay is clean and presentable, with the six-litre twin-turbo W12 still retaining its original notification stickers and Bentley decals. Similarly, the white paint is original and reportedly has no blemishes.

On the move, the GTC is described as driving like new, running smoothly and accelerating rapidly. The current owner has fitted replacement brake discs and pads to scrub off speed, while the roof has also been overhauled. There are only minor marks on the 20-inch alloy wheels, all of which are shod in Pirelli P Zero tyres.

This car’s interior is presented in good order, with no obvious signs of wear across its double-stitched diamond leather seating and matching door/cabin inserts. There is a pleasing reflective sheen to the gloss black panel facing the passenger seat. The roof has been overhauled in recent years, and while the current owner acknowledges some age-related marks, the interior has no rips or tears. The boot looks to have been barely used, and the original warning triangle is still attached to the inner boot lid.

Key information

• Mileage: 61,000 miles
• Country of registration: UK
• Technical inspection status: MOT until 14th May 2027
• Technical specs: 5,998cc twin-turbo W12 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission
• Paperwork: Bentley sales invoices for replacement parts and maintenance, service/infotainment/driver aid brochures, original owner’s handbook and two keys

The Detail

• Regularly serviced, with plentiful paperwork and invoices
• No significant wear reported internally or externally
• Current owner describes the car as driving “like new”
• Pads and discs replaced and roof recently overhauled
• Supplied with original owners handbooks and two keys
• Paintwork and exterior appear to be in very good condition
• MOT for eight months

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