2006 Bentley Continental GT W12

Highlights 

• 552bhp, 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine

• Extensive service history

• Low miles

• Long, advisory-free MOT

• Desirable colour combination

Overview

There are few models more deserving of their moniker than Bentley’s Continental GT. Here is a grand tourer that can cross continents really rather rapidly and with consummate ease, all the while enveloping its passengers in the lap of luxury. It really is the Ronseal of car names and the Continental GT continues to seduce to this day, all the while retaining its original design language. If it ain't broke...

Debuting all the way back in 2002 at the Paris Motor Show the Bentley Continental GT now belongs firmly in the modern classic category and makes for an excellent used purchase today, especially these earlier models where there are plenty of excellent examples from which to choose. With a whopping great 552bhp, 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 under the bonnet driving all four wheels performance was never lacking and when combined with that subtle, yet elegantly muscular styling it's really no wonder that the Continental GT dug Bentley out of a hole, going on to become one of its most successful models.

This low mileage black over cream example comes with lots of stamps in the service history as well as a long, advisory-free MOT, which is exactly what you want to see when buying a used car of this nature. Being a post-2005 facelift model the car features an improved interior, too and the vendor reports that it's driving well. In summary, it’s a very usable, early Bentley Continental GT with strong history in a great colour combination. What a great way to waft to your destination, near or far.

History and documentation

• 2006 model year

• V5C present and correct

• First registered 14 Jun 2006

• Original book pack and leather wallet

• Fully stamped service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: pre-delivery inspection at 19 miles (2006 – main dealer), 1,000 mile service at 925 miles (2006 – main dealer), 10,000 mile service at 10,208 miles (2007 – main dealer), 20,000 mile service at 19,368 miles (2008 – main dealer), 30,000 mile service at 30,602 miles (2008 – main dealer), 40,000 mile service at 40,180 miles (2009 – main dealer), 5 year service at 45,101 miles (2010 – main dealer), 6 year service at 50,755 miles (2011 – main dealer), 7 year service at 56,909 miles (2013), oil and filter change at 58,395 miles (2013 – main dealer), 8 year service at 60,774 mile (2015), 9 year service at 61,609 miles (2017), 10 year service at 62,677 miles (2018), service +radiator at 64,234 miles (2019), service at 65,534 miles (2021 – specialist), service at 78,949 miles (2023 – specialist)

• Advisory-free MOT until 19 Oct 2026

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 81,160 indicated miles

Interior

• The cream interior is in good condition overall

• Original spec

• Piano black veneer presents well and is free from damage

• Diamond quilted hide seats and door cards are wearing well

• Some light dents to the leather to note 

• Embroidered Bentley logo to seat facings

• Drilled alloy sports foot pedals

• Headlining is in good shape but is sagging slightly on the driver's side

• No reports of any faulty gauges or switchgear or the presence of any dashboard warning lights

• Carpets look to be in good condition

• The boot space is well-presented and comes with various factory accoutrements, including warning triangle and a selection of tools

• Engine bay is clean and presents well

Exterior

• No evidence of any major damage to the bodywork

• The black paintwork is good overall but there are some minor scratches and marks present across the bodywork commensurate with the car's age

• Numerous small stone chips to the front end

• Some swirls to the paint

• Small dent to the roof

• No signs of any corrosion

• All shut lines are uniform

• Window glass is damage-free

• Some fogging to the headlight lenses

• The 20” two-piece seven-spoke alloy sports wheels are in excellent condition with no signs of any kerb damage

• Tyres are all Roadmarch L-Zeal 56 models with no reports of any issues from the vendor

• Underneath looks tidy and there are no signs of any major corrosion, damage or repair work

Mechanical

• 552bhp, 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine

• Six-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.6s

• 198mph top speed

• New battery 09 May 2025

• Last service was Jun 2023 so it may benefit from an oil and filter change

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor states that the car starts as it should and is very responsive, as you would expect with a recent MOT and inspection

Summary

If you buy a Bentley Continental GT without the express intention of driving it as much as possible then you're doing it wrong and this car is the perfect embodiment of a usable example. Yes it would no doubt benefit from a machine polish and some paint correction but it's obviously been well maintained with a service and MOT history to corroborate, which is arguably way more important than any minor exterior blemishes, so get it bought and get it on the road where it belongs.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Skegness, Lincolnshire.