2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur W12

Highlights 

• Iconic and revered luxury super saloon

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

• Four-wheel drive

• 195mph top speed and 0-60mph in 4.9s

• Low mileage

• Long MOT

• In excellent condition throughout

• Well-maintained

• Main dealer and specialist service history

Overview

Bentleys have always possessed that special something. That je ne sais quoi that's seemingly unquantifiable but that's felt as soon as you ease behind the wheel, and the Continental Flying Spur is no different. Officially the fastest production four-door upon its release back in 2005 the Bentley Flying Spur still has presence in spades and with its 552bhp, 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine it certainly has the performance to match. Chuck in four-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension with damping control for impressive levels of traction and control and the car can certainly hold its own when pushed.

But it's that beautiful W12 that's the star of the show and the Continental Flying Spur is at its best when the road opens up and you can fully exploit the car's gargantuan straight line performance. Make no mistake though, the Flying Spur – in typical Bentley form – is still the epitome of luxury and feels incredibly special to this day, which is exactly what you want from such an esteemed brand.

A big seller for Bentley the car would enjoy a further two generations (dropping the Continental nomenclature in 2013 with the arrival of the second iteration) and is still being made today, such is its popularity, but it's the original first-gen models that arguably make the most sense in the second hand market with this particular early example being a prime representation of the marque.

Presenting in excellent overall condition the car has clearly been well-maintained and comes with a stack of paperwork as well as main dealer and specialist service history and a recent MOT pass. It's a low mileage example having covered just over 40K and is reportedly driving as it should with no known mechanical issues.

History and documentation

• 2005 model year

• V5C present and correct

• In current ownership since 14 Feb 2025

• First registered 15 Dec 2005

• Two registered former keepers

• Original book pack and wallets

• Two keys

• Original oil and charger boxed

• Main dealer and specialist service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: 2005 @ 37 miles (pre-delivery inspection, main dealer), 2006 @ 1,080 miles (1,000 mile service, main dealer), 2006 @ 8,754 miles (1 year service, main dealer), 2006 @ 17,637 miles (2 year service, main dealer), 2007 @ 26,579 miles (3 year service, main dealer), 2008 @ 27,835 miles (4 year service, main dealer), 2009 @ 29,099 miles (5 year service, main dealer), 2011 @ 30,336 miles (6 year service, main dealer), 2012 @ 30,711 miles (7 year service, specialist), 2013 @ 31,001 miles (8 year service, specialist), 2014 @ 31,431 miles (9 year service, specialist), 2018 @ 32,466 miles (10 year service, specialist)

• The vendor informs us that the car was serviced less than a month ago

• Various supporting invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance 

• Receipt for brake service dated 30 May 2025

• Numerous old MOTs

• MOT until 20 Mar 2027

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 40,620 indicated miles

Interior

• Wholly original and very well kept

• No signs of any damage

• Light signs of use in keeping with the car's age and mileage

• Door cards and carpets present well

• Factory lambskin rugs by Morlands

• All wood trim remains in excellent condition

• Leather seats are in great shape

• No reports of any electrical issues or dashboard warning lights

• All displays look good

• RoadPilot GPS tracker mounted to dashboard

• Telephones present in centre console

• Boot space is clean and tidy 

• Warning triangle present

• Engine bay presents well overall

Exterior

• In excellent condition for its age

• Paintwork remains in great shape

• No evidence of any corrosion

• All panel gaps appear uniform

• The car looks to be free from any major blemishes or damage 

• Some usual light stone chips to the front

• Windows and light lenses are in good shape across the board

• All chrome trim pieces present well

• Factory 20” seven-spoke wheels appear to be in good condition overall but there are a few light marks here and there to note along with some apparent brake dust residue in places 

• Yokohama Advan Sport tyres all round

• The underside is tidy and looks to be free from any issues

Mechanical

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

• Six-speed ZF tiptronic automatic gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 4.9s

• 195mph top speed

• Two new batteries fitted 30 May 2025

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the car drives and looks as it should and is kept on charge when not in use

Summary

Composed on the road and imposing without being too shouty about it the original Bentley Continental Flying Spur remains a truly excellent piece of engineering that can still ferry its occupants about in supreme comfort really rather rapidly. This particular car retains all of the charm and character inherent in such a venerated vehicle thanks to the fact it has been so well looked after all these years so if you're after a low mileage modern classic Bentley then you should seriously consider this fine example. 

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 York, North Yorkshire.