2007 Bentley CONTINENTAL

First registered on the 1st of March 2007, this wonderfully discreet Bentley Continental GT is finished in the classic colour combination of silver over black leather. With a full service history, almost all of which was within the Bentley dealer network, it runs beautifully and looks magnificent.

Bought through us a few months ago, the vendor has now ticked this off his Bucket List so is now happy to offer it with a very sensible reserve in order to allow someone else to experience the car of their dreams.

Which means that as we’ve all talked about buying one at some point, the only question that remains is whether you are going to be the one who puts their money where their mouth is…

The Bentley is finished in a classic metallic silver finish, a colour that makes the Continental look like it has been carved from a solid block of aluminium, something the tight shutlines and perfect panel alignment reinforces.

It’s all still in good shape, too. Sure, there are a few stonechips here and there but that’s inevitable with even the most carefully curated cars. More importantly, the panels are free of serious dents, the flanks are free of ripples, and the overall fit ‘n’ finish is every bit as good as you’d expect given the car’s original sticker price.

The expensive light lenses, glazing and badges are all good too.

The seven-spoke, 20-inch alloy wheels are in good shape. They’re shod with Bridgestone Potenza tyres on the front axle, and Pirelli P-Zero on the rear. The back tyres still have good tread but the front ones are down to their wear indicators, so now might be a good opportunity to fit a new set of Pirellis on the front so all four match.

Faults? Well, apart from the usual tiny stonechips and minor marks that all cars collect over the years, there are some light scuffs around the rims of a couple of the wheels as well as the odd patch of alloy corrosion and some brake dust stains. None are too bad and the wheels could be left as they are until time and motivation coincide to refurbish them.

Other blemishes include a small dink on the offside rear wing; some cracked paint and a small dent on the lower edge of the boot lid along with a patch of discolouration on the upper surface, possibly where some bird poop has stained the surface finish; some small marks under the offside door mirror following an act of vandalism; some flaking paint on the fuel filler cap; and the odd small patch of surface rust on the lower wheelarches.

The Mulliner-spec quilted black leather seats look terrific. Featuring the Bentley logo embroidered in a contrasting white, they’re showing only gentle creasing and no damage, which means their condition is everything you’d hope for in your new V12-powered hyper-coupé. Electrically adjustable and heated, their heavily bolstered shape straddles the line between luxury and performance as well as every other aspect of the Conti.

Speaking of high-grip fixtures and fittings – heh, what other sort would you expect to find in a 560bhp, four-wheel-drive uber-saloon? - the drilled metal pedals reinforce the baby Bentley’s sporting credentials, as do the leather-and-chrome gearshift, 200mph speedometer, and fat-rimmed steering wheel.

Tipping the equation back in favour of old school luxury, the traditional walnut veneer trim is not only beautifully matched but is also sharp and free of the sort of peeling lacquer, chipped edges, and scuffs that lesser examples sport.

It’s much the same story with the rest of the interior; the chromed controls, dashboard and door cards are all as good as you’d expect to find in a well-fettled car that has yet to reach six-figures – and, as you can see, that gorgeous Breitling clock is present and correct.

We are told that everything works.

The boot contains the full complement of tools plus the warning triangle and those two massive batteries. The trim and carpets in there are very good.

Blemishes include a few dimples on the outer edge of the backrests of the two front seats and to the rear of the nearside door card. None have broken the leather, and an expert might be able to minimise or even completely ease them out if they bother you.

More serious is the headlining, which is starting to droop. This is a common fault, and a solution should be readily available.

The comprehensive service history is recorded as follows:

27.02.2007 and 26 miles – pre-delivery inspection by Bentley Hadley Green

11.04.2007 and 1,298 miles – service by Bentley Hadley Green

29.02.2008 and 7,602 miles – service by Bentley Kent

19.09.2008 and 15,945 miles – service by Bentley Birmingham

11.06.2009 and 30,841 miles – service by Bentley Birmingham

11.12.2009 and 39,587 miles – service by Bentley Birmingham

12.01.2011 and 58,273 miles – service by Bentley Birmingham

22.03.2012 and 62,470 miles – service by Bentley Cardiff

23.07.2013 and 65,904 miles – service by Bentley Hadley Green

19.11.2014 and 71,251 miles – service by Bentley West London

22.12.2015 and 74,484 miles - service by Bentley Hertfordshire

26.07.2019 and 85,490 miles – service by Blackmore Workshops

13.08.20 and 87,046 miles – service and new nearside rear brake caliper, rear pads and discs plus fresh sparkplugs by Woodford Halse Garage as a cost of just over £2,000

As you can see, all but the last two were within the Bentley dealer network.

We are told that it drives well, and the only fault we have been made aware of is the upper brake light, which doesn’t work. We certainly didn’t find anything to worry about during our short test drive.

Little of the massive V12 engine is visible but what is looks to be clean and well maintained.

The underside is solid, strong, and clean.

The Continental’s MoT certificate is valid until August 2021. It also has a number of expired MoT certificates plus a sheaf of invoices and bills to confirm the work that has been done to it over the years.

It also still has its original owner’s handbook, stamped service history, and storage wallet plus two sets of keys.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to a very good standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

You, like us, have considered buying a Bentley Continental GT, haven’t you? And why not: its combination of other-worldly luxury alongside a sure-footed chassis and intercontinental ballistic missile performance is a very seductive proposition.

And yet, few of us are daft enough to actually follow through, prudence and cowardice conspiring to steer us towards the mid-market Ford Focus that everyone buys because that’s the sensible solution.

But, sensible be damned because here is a Bentley Continental GT that appeals to the head AND the heart: It looks bloody magnificent, has an interior to die for, and has a nigh-on impeccable service history.

And how much will you be gambling?

Less than you imagine because our best guess is that the virtual hammer will fall somewhere between £15,000 and £19,000, at which point you will be winning at life.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

If needed, please remember we have a network of trusted suppliers we work with regularly and can recommend: Classic & Sportscar Finance for purchase-financing, Footman James for classic car insurance Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car and an array of regional providers for transporting it.

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