2010 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL

Bentley’s Continental Flying Spur brought the performance and engineering of the Continental GT to a spacious four-door format. Introduced in 2005, it offered the accommodation expected of a luxury saloon alongside the substantial performance of a twin-turbocharged W12. The result was a car equally suited to its owner taking the wheel or enjoying the comfort of the rear compartment.

The Speed version, introduced in 2008, developed that formula further. Its 6-litre W12 produced a quoted 600bhp, sufficient for a claimed 0–60mph time of 4.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 200mph. A lower stance and subtle styling changes distinguished the model, while its name recalled the sporting Bentleys that had established the Speed tradition during the 1920s.

Those figures remain impressive, but the Flying Spur’s attraction lies as much in the manner of its performance as the numbers themselves. The automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive layout complement the engine’s considerable reserves, creating a grand tourer capable of covering long distances with little apparent effort. Four-door access and generous passenger accommodation add versatility to the familiar Bentley combination of craftsmanship and pace.

The 2010 example offered here is described as a Continental Flying Spur Mulliner Speed and indicates just 28,896 miles at the time of cataloguing. Its low recorded mileage is a central part of its appeal, particularly for buyers seeking a car that has seen relatively limited use whilst benefiting from subsequent specialist attention.

Our vendor describes its overall condition as very good to excellent, with particular praise for the interior trim. The specification includes a Naim in-car entertainment system, an appealing accompaniment to the cabin’s emphasis on comfort and refinement. For longer journeys, this combination offers a suitably luxurious environment for driver and passengers alike.

Of particular significance is the servicing and maintenance programme undertaken in 2023 by Fearon, Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. The vendor reports expenditure of approximately £12,000, with only around 3,000 miles covered since. The supplied notes describe a comprehensive approach to the work, although interested parties are encouraged to review the accompanying invoices for the precise scope of the attention received.

Supporting paperwork includes a service book displaying nine stamps, previous MOT certificates, invoices and assorted records. The history folder also contains the car’s user manuals and associated literature, providing useful material for the next owner. Three keys and a locking wheel nut key accompany the Bentley.

For an enthusiast seeking the performance of the Speed derivative within Bentley’s four-door Continental range, this example offers an attractive combination of low indicated mileage, desirable audio equipment and reported specialist expenditure. Its appeal extends from relaxed touring to more enthusiastic driving, with the cabin comfort expected of the marque throughout. We encourage inspection of both the car and its accompanying history file to appreciate its presentation and assess the maintenance undertaken.