The steel bodywork of the Continental GT should be in excellent condition if it's had a caring owner. Any dents or parking knocks will be expensive to remove and point to an owner who has been careless. A lot of Continental GTs live on the street, but most owners are fastidious about the car's appearance.
Big car means big costs for body repairs
The bluff front of the Continental GT means it can be prone to stone chips and make sure the headlights are not cracked. It's the same story with the windscreen, which costs £1,850 plus fitting to replace if your insurance doesn't cover this.
The GTC's convertible roof is one of the best insulated soft-tops ever made and uses a unique seven-bow, three-layer design. It also has a heated rear glass screen and is operated by electro-hydraulics. It's unlikely the roof will be damaged through wear, but a vandalised hood will be difficult to repair and a replacement is £3,000 from Flying Spares that includes the inner and outer linings, ECU module and all hydraulics.
PHer's view:
"I've lost count of how much I've spent with dent repair specialists to keep it looking smart. It just seems to be a magnet for people to open their doors onto in car parks. I know it's a wide car, but I manage to get in and out with whacking other people's cars."
Gemma Ince
