Unveiled in 2003 at the Geneva Motor Show, the Continental GT was a different animal. The Crewe-built cars numbers were impressive with the twin-turbo, VAG 6.0 litre W12 engines, developed in the VW Phaeton and stillborn W12 sportscar, producing 552bhp and 479lb ft torque. This prodigious output was fed through a six-speed automatic box from the new A8 and distributed by the Quattro four-wheel drive system. 0-60 in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 196mph were significant for a car of this stature. Some six years later, also in Geneva, Bentley unveiled their new 621bhp Continental Supersports which was indecently quick with 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 204mph, making it the fastest and the most powerful production Bentley ever. With a revised 'Tiptronic' automatic gearbox employing a 'quick-shift' system, gear change times were reduced by 50%. To cope with the increased power, it was necessary to have carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic disc brakes - the largest and most powerful brakes ever fitted to a production car. As the Supersports evolved Bentley managed to accidentally create a very limited-edition car, the two-seat examples were not selling as hoped because at the time most of the Bentley ownership comprised a demographic of drivers who wanted four-seats and a softer ride. Enter the SuperSport 'comfort seat' option, a four-seat option that still gave performance, clearly not that of the two-seater but it gave a very clean way for Bentley to exit what appeared to be a fabulous car but not for their then customer demographic, thus leaving those with the full two-seat example with a low production car and now highly desirable.

This stunning low mileage Bentley Continental Supersports is a 2010, UK supplied, right hand drive example finished in metallic Onyx Black with black quilted Alcantara and black leather trim. Presented with a pair of heated, two-piece, carbon fibre sports seats (the same found in the Bugatti Veyron) and Breitling analogue clock. The seat bolster has recently been retrimmed and the car fully ceramic coated and thus presents in stunning order. Where rear passengers would normally reside, a carbon fibre cross-brace spans the cabin, generating torsional rigidity and showing the real intent of the 'Supersports', this is now a rarity as many cars were converted by Bentley to four-seats to help sales. Sitting on 20" alloy wheels, the car is fitted with carbon-ceramic brakes, Mulliner front wings (a £10,000 option), adjustable suspension and a host of other options making it, effectively, a very luxurious 'Group A Touring Car' for the road with incredible power.

(new upper and lower suspension arms)

Boasting a comprehensive Bentley dealer and specialist history, the latest service, the larger of the scheduled fulfilled by renowned specialists Silver Dawn Services which included replacing upper and lower suspension arms, two new front shock absorbers, wheel refurbishment and alignment and new wheel bearing. Supplied with its driver's manuals, service book and a V5C registration document, this fantastically quick car would put a smile on any driver's face. We welcome any inspection of this amazing, showroom condition, Bentley with the W12 cherished plate included in the sale. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Service History

07/12/2009 PDI Harwoods Bentley 21
02/06/2010 Service Harwoods Bentley 1,860
15/03/2012 Service Bentley Hadley Green 6,084
15/03/2013 Service Bentley Hadley Green 16,086
05/11/2014 Service Jack Barkley 21,884
20/10/2016 Service Harwoods Bentley 26,278
27/04/2018 Service Bradshaw Bentley 28,353
07/08/2020 Service Bradshaw Bentley 29,097
20/07/2022 Service Bradshaw Bentley 30,357
20/07/2024 Service Bradshaw Bentley 33,902
27/07/2025 Service Silver Dawn 37,150

Lot details
Year: 2010
Make: Bentley
Model: Continental Supersports
Registration: W12 WLR
Chassis No: SCBCG43W7AC064765
Odometer: 38,000

* Desirable Club Sport Pack
* Major service completed in June this year