2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

Registration No: LJ59 BZM
Chassis No: SCBDF23W2AC063079
MOT: July 2026

• Warranted 45,000 miles from new
• Just three former keepers, with current registered ownership since 2020
• Finished in the rare and desirable colour combination of Aquamarine with Linen leather interior upholstery and a Green hood
• Offered with excellent documented service history, solely from Bentley main agents and specialists

Introduced at the New York Motor Show in April, 2006, the Bentley Continental GT Convertible (or GTC) proved an immediate sales success. Determined to engineer the most torsionally-rigid open four-seater money could buy, the Crewe manufacturer incorporated additional steel tubing within the newcomer's A-posts and windscreen frame, reinforced its sills and cross-braced the floorplan even more. The result was a class leading 16,595ft. lb. per degree. A very near match in dynamic terms for its Coupé sibling, the Convertible utilised the same crushingly powerful twin-turbocharged six-litre W12 engine, Torsen-based permanent four-wheel drive system, massive ABS-backed disc brakes and sophisticated all-round independent air suspension. Electro-hydraulically operated, the Bentley's luxuriously padded fabric roof not only stowed away neatly but also provided almost limousine levels of refinement. Reputedly capable of over 190mph when topless, the GTC featured two sturdy steel hoops concealed beneath its rear headrests which could be deployed within fractions of a second if the onboard computer sensed an impending roll. Arguably more of a two-plus-two than a true four-seater, the model could raise or lower its hood at speeds of up to 20mph (a nice party piece in slow moving traffic).

Finished in the uncommon but very attractive colour scheme of Aquamarine with Linen leather upholstery and a Green hood, this delightful GTC has been extremely well cared-for across its 16-year life. With only four owners from new, including the present owner since 2020, it has covered just 45,000 miles and received 16 services, all of them from Bentley main dealers and specialists. As built, it was a brilliantly well-specified car, with original equipment and fittings including light maple wood trim, massage seats with power-adjustable lumbar support, a leather steering wheel, digital sound package, navigation system, television reception, a power-closing boot, 20in alloy wheels, and much more. Additionally, this car has been fitted with a tracker by Vodafone Automotive, and uprated Naim audio system.

The detailed service history begins with the pre-delivery inspection and a further six services being performed by Jack Barclay, the final one undertaken in 2015 at 22,531 miles. One further Jack Barclay service was performed in 2018, with a number of well-respected Bentley specialists visited since, the most recent service being completed in November 2025, at c.45,000 miles. The MOT record further testifies as to the excellent care this GTC has received, as it has been tested annually since 2020 with no advisories. The current MOT is valid until July 29th, 2026, and in addition to its full service record, the Bentley is also supplied its leather-bound instruction book and two sets of keys. In the vendor’s words, the engine, electrics, transmission and interior are “excellent” and the bodywork and paint are “very good.” Being in such fine condition and sporting such a pleasant, summery colour scheme, we cannot think of a better car for grand tours to the south of France or the Italian lakes.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452