2004 Bentley Continental GT

The 2004 Bentley Continental GT garnered widespread acclaim from automotive critics and enthusiasts alike, revitalizing Bentley's image and attracting a new generation of discerning buyers to the brand. Its seamless fusion of luxury, performance, and craftsmanship set a new standard in the luxury grand tourer segment, cementing its place as an icon in automotive history. 

With just three previous keepers, this 2004 Bentley Continental GT has been with the vendor for the past six years. Finished in the not-so-common Cypress Green Metallic, the car comes with some nice extras and topped off with an excellent service history carried out at main Bentley dealers or independent specialists, helping it stand out from the rest.

The Continental GT is a stunning design with modern aesthetics exuding an aura of sophistication and elegance, and what better way to show this off than with the fantastic colour choice of Cypress Green Metallic.

At the front, the distinctive mesh grille and Bi-Xenon quad headlights capture some of Bentley’s heritage looks; there are some very minor stone chips in keeping with the age and mileage of the car. 

From the side, you can appreciate the size of the GT and take in the smooth-flowing lines with sharp creases where necessary to enhance the wheel arches. The doors look to align as they should, with an equal panel gap; there were no dings or dents noted when looking around the car. The chrome window surrounds are free from tarnishing, and the windows have no noticeable scratches to mention. 

The rear of the Bentley is super smooth, finished with red lights to give a clean, uncluttered look; even the third brake light is neatly hidden away along the edge of the roof. Again, there are no scuffs or marks to mention. 

Fitted with optional extra 19” Mulliner 2-piece split-rim wheels, there are a couple of minor marks on the rims, but nothing excessive, and they could be quite easily refurbished if you wanted them to be perfect. The tyres are Pirelli P Zero and have a good amount of tread remaining.

Inside the spacious cabin, Bentley, being Bentley, spared no expense in ensuring an unparalleled level of luxury and comfort for both the driver and passengers. 

Finished in Portland leather, the handcrafted, electric, heated, and massage memory seats allow you to fine-tune your seating position. These are in excellent condition, with no signs of excessive wear other than a small amount of creasing to the bolsters. The rear seat is also in good order and doesn't appear to have seen a great amount of use. There are some minor scuff marks on the bottom of the seat bases, which may be reduced slightly with a deep clean. 

The two-tone Laurel and Portland dashboard is in good condition with no noticeable scuffs to point out. The instruments are working as they should, with no warning lights illuminated when the W12 is running, and the odometer shows a reading of 68,800 miles. The dark-stained burr walnut fascias are all in excellent condition, as is the switchgear and optional extra Mulliner gear knob. 

The Portland-coloured leather steering wheel has a small amount of age-related wear to the top of the rim, and the buttons all look to be in good order with no excessive wear to the buttons. 

Plush carpets match the Laurel leather, and these are in excellent condition throughout. Inside the boot, the warning triangle and space-saver spare wheel are present and correct.

Beneath its meticulously crafted exterior, the Continental GT houses a formidable powertrain in the form of a 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which produces an impressive 552 bhp and 479 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, this powerhouse can propel the car from 0 to 60 mph in just over 4 seconds, with a top speed approaching 198 mph. 

The Bentley fires up without hesitation, and as you can imagine, the W12 sounds fantastic, with no issues reported by the vendor with the running of the car. 

The air suspension offers a smooth ride and also performs exceptionally well when a more spirited driving style is applied. No knocks or bangs are reported to be coming from the suspension components, and the Bentley comes to a stop in a straight line. 

Looking under the car, there’s not a great deal to see as it is mainly covered with the undertrays, which look to be in good condition.

The Bentley appears to have been well cared for, with regular servicing carried out at either main Bentley dealers or specialists. 

The owner's handbook and service book are included, along with several invoices for work carried out and parts fitted while it’s been in the vendor's ownership. The last service was completed on the 21st of January 2022, at 68,718 miles. 

The current MoT is valid until the 25th of December 2024, and looking back through the history, you can see it has covered less than 1,000 miles in the past four years.

At a snip of the cost from when it was new, this 2004 low-mileage Bentley Continental GT is perfect for anyone who’s looking for that special coupe grand tourer with exhilarating performance capabilities, luxurious handcrafted interior, and elegant looks. 

What's not to love about this luxury GT? We estimate this will fetch in the region of between £13,000 - £18,000, a slight difference from the £130,000 new price tag.

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