2004 Bentley Continental GT

Highlights

• Sought-after tan leather interior with a distinctive exterior colour combination
• Over £7,500 spent on maintenance and repairs since 2021, supported by invoices
• 10 service stamps recorded from pre-delivery to 51,676 miles
• Private registration plate included in the sale, subject to confirmation

The Appeal

Amongst the first Bentleys to sit as a bona fide supercar, the Continental GT was a landmark when it first launched. Packed with a whopping great 6.0-litre 12-cylinder engine, it was capable of straight-line performance close to 200mph, all wrapped up in a level of luxury that remains one of the most cosseting in the automotive world.

The Bentley Continental GT was a landmark car when it launched in 2003 - the first Bentley of the modern era to combine grand touring refinement with genuine supercar performance, courtesy of its twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine. This 2004 example stands apart from the crowd with its handsome red livery, framing a sought-after tan leather interior. The vendor tells us that this combination draws many admiring comments and was the reason they sought this car out over three years ago.

Garage-kept and used for weekends and away days, this Continental GT benefits from a well-documented service history and significant recent expenditure on mechanical and cosmetic upkeep. The vendor describes it as an absolute pleasure to drive, and with a valid MOT and a private registration plate included in the sale, it ticks plenty of boxes. It's not often we see a Bentley in colours other than Silver, Black and Blue - this car is doubtless going to attract plenty of attention at auction.

Key Information

• Mileage: 56,800 miles (supported by service history stamps)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until November 2026
• Technical specs: 6.0-litre W12, four-speed semi-automatic
• Paperwork: Service book with 10 stamps, maintenance invoices from 2021 onwards

The Detail

• Most recent oil service carried out at 51,676 miles in October 2023
• Serviced by Bentley, Porsche and independent specialists throughout its life
• Spark plugs, exhaust gas temperature sensor, vacuum lines and pump replaced as part of a comprehensive mechanical overhaul
• Vacuum lines repaired and relocated as part of the above work
• Wheel alignment carried out alongside the mechanical work
• Smoke test performed to verify system integrity
• Window regulator replaced
• Heater control module replaced
• New battery fitted
• Air conditioning re-gassed, though the vendor notes it can be intermittent and may require further investigation
• Four new Pirelli tyres supplied, balanced and fitted
• Paintwork refreshed with repair and repaint to address nicks and snags, plus paint chip repair
• The vendor describes the exterior as in fantastic condition following the recent paintwork
• Driver's door mirror has a slight blemish around the edges
• The vendor describes the interior as in fantastic condition with very little wear and tear
• Equipped with electric memory seats, massage seats and heated seats
• Some pixels lost in led brake light strip
• Headliner is starting to sag from the rear
• No vibration or pulling reported from the steering
• The vendor reports that the car is starting, shifting and driving well

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