The Bentley Continental imposes a commanding presence whether rolling on the highway, cruising the boulevards or even just parked stationary. The Continental name has been around since the 1950s but we're more taken with the GT version that was first released in 2003. It's the shape we know and the Continental GT from 2003 onwards is more likely to be the one you're seeing for sale.
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Because you don't want one that's too old, we're going to look at the second-generation Continental GT from the 2015 model year. This range saw the introduction of the twin-turbo V8 powerplant which was sourced from Audi. There were five derivatives of this model, available in either coupe or convertible, known as the GTC (GT Convertible).
- GT V8
- GT V8 S
- GT W12
- GT Speed
- Supersports
Which model holds its value the best?
Answering this is like answering the age-old question of "how long is a piece of string?". Due to their high-end nature and extensive options lists, pinning one down as the best is rather difficult. When it comes to vehicles in this price range (and we're talking about R2-mil plus) there's very little in the age of the car but substantial loss with regards to mileage.
We found that even the 2015 models with the right amount of mileage on them held their value rather well while some of the newer models that have seen extensive use depreciate by as much as R1-mil.
The Supersports and the high-power Speed models retained the most value largely due to desirability and the low initial sales volumes. These were still fetching in the region of R4.5-million for both coupe and convertible models.
The biggest losers are undoubtedly the V8 models which have seen the most action. These models tend to be higher mileage offerings, possibly even used on a daily basis.
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