2022 Bentley Continental GT V8

The 2022 Continental GT V8 Convertible makes a compelling case for choosing the eight-cylinder over the W12 flagship. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 produces 542 bhp and gets the GTC to 62mph in four seconds, but the more significant difference is dynamic: the lighter front end sharpens steering feel and introduces a more playful balance that the W12 simply cannot match. Cricket Ball is an Extended Range metallic that sits somewhere between deep red and terracotta — an unusual choice that reads well on the GTC's wide, muscular bodywork, particularly with the fabric roof stowed.

At 4,841 miles from new, this is essentially unworn, and the options sheet reflects a buyer who knew what to specify. The headline addition is the Mulliner Driving Specification, which brings diamond-stitched hides and knurled metal detailing throughout, elevating the already exceptional interior further. Continental Blackline Specification, 22-inch five-spoke wheels finished in black, the Touring, City, and Mood Lighting packages, and the rotating display with B&O audio round out a coherent and well-judged order. Total factory options run to over £35,000.

The extended Bentley manufacturer's warranty covers the car until August 2027, and it comes with a full Bentley service history from new, supplied to the UK market. The 8-speed ZF automatic and active all-wheel drive make it genuinely usable year-round, and the 3-chamber air suspension with Bentley Dynamic Ride system ensures it can waft or engage depending on the road.