2011 Bentley Continental Supersport 'Bumblebee'

Highlights 

• Ultra-rare ‘Bumblebee’ trim combination

• Believed to be one of no more than six in this specification

• Genuine low mileage of 27k

• Annual main dealer service history

• Sports exhaust

Overview

One of the usual characteristics of a Bentley is the discretion with which it delivers its performance, especially the first-generation Continental GT Supersport, which kicks out 621bhp from its twin-turbo W12 engine; enough to send it barrelling towards the horizon, despatching 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds, on its way to a top speed of around 204mph. 

But while most Continental GTs are subtle, often finished in rich, dark metallic colours with muted leather interiors, there’s the odd one that sticks its head above the parapet. 

This one is the equivalent of the naughty kid at the back of the classroom. Its face doesn’t fit as far as convention is concerned, but it’s very individual and loveable, as well as being loud and very, very naughty. It is understood that Wolfgang Durheimer, then CEO of Bentley, approached Mulliner (the Bentley personalisation service, Bentley's equivalent of Aston's Q Division) with this specification for his personal car and Mulliner are thought to have built no more than five additional cars in this (or similar) colour schemes.

The seller reports that the specification was initially referred to as 'Durheimer' inside Bentley but this was later usurped by the nickname 'Bumblebee' before the cars went on sale. Our seller was lucky enough to be invited to Millbrook to drive one example and reports being hooked so when one became available to buy, he got straight in there.

Still, whether or not you're the CEO of Bentley, it’s certainly not a car for shrinking violets. While the Magnetic Grey paint job might be the very definition of a Bentley being discreet, the ‘Bumblebee’ highlights most certainly aren’t, with the wheels, bonnet scoops, Supersport decals and – most startlingly – the dashboard picked out in a vivid, solid yellow – a theme that continues to the door cards, quilted leather seats, gear shifters and steering wheel paddles. 

You’ll either love it or hate it, and if it’s the former, then it’s a real gem – owned for almost a decade by the vendor and serviced annually by Bentley, it has covered just 27,000 miles since new and appears to be immaculate throughout. You certainly can’t help looking at it, that’s for sure! 

 History and documentation

• First registered in the UK on 6 May 2011 on a Bentley factory ‘DK11’ numberplate

• The full specification is included in the gallery

• Owned by the vendor since 2016

• Two previous keepers

• UK V5C in the current owner’s name

• MOT until 13 January 2027, very recently renewed

• No advisory notices on latest MOT

• Genuine low mileage of just over 27,000

• Two sets of keys plus valet key

• Original handbook and service book in Bentley wallet

• Serviced annually by Bentley under current owner’s custodianship, most recently in December 2025 at a cost of £2701.84

• Invoices for every annual service back to 2016, all at a Bentley main agent

• All old MOT certificates back to 2015

• Matching private plate HE11BEE included with the sale

• London ULEZ compliant

 Interior

• Black leather seats with yellow piping, featuring quilted Alcantara inlays with matching yellow stitching, presented in faultless condition

• Distinctive yellow dashboard inserts

• Yellow details around gear shifter and steering wheel paddles

• Electrically adjustable memory seats

• Leather-trimmed door cards in excellent condition, with yellow quilted stitching and piping

• Climate control

• Premium audio system

• The seller advises that as this is a 2012 car it received the gen 2 touch screen display

• Cruise control

• Heated and electrically adjustable memory seats

• Tidy luggage area with original space-saver spare wheel and tools

• Genuine Bentley floor mats

Exterior

• Original Magnetic Grey metallic

• Solid yellow highlights on bonnet grilles, wheels, Supersport decals and badges

• High level boot spoiler

• Very smart overall condition with no visible corrosion and barely any chips and marks to the bodywork – all original and never painted during current ownership

• Yellow 20-inch alloy wheels in excellent condition, with a recent set of new Pirelli P-Zero tyres all-round

• Underside appears to be in good order and still shows factory underseal

Mechanical

• 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12

• Six-speed automatic transmission

• Factory figures: 621bhp, 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, 204 mph top speed

• This car features an aftermarket sports exhaust

• The vendor reports that the car drives faultlessly and is “like-new”

• Serviced nine times by Bentley in last 13,000 miles

Summary

If you love the idea of a Continental GT but have always found them a little too under-the-radar, then this car is the perfect tonic. Bold and purposeful, it’s hard to miss, yet at the same time as opulent and well-appointed as a Bentley should be.

The vendor reports that, to the best of their knowledge, only six Continental GT Supersports were ever made in this audacious Bumblebee colourway, so you’re unlikely to see another one up for sale soon – or, indeed, coming the other way.

Offered in collector-quality condition and with a very low mileage, this is a deeply unusual, rare and desirable Continental GT derivative, which is bound to appeal to Bentley aficionados. Go on, dare to be different!

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 Ascot, Berkshire.