2008 Bentley Continental GT Speed

• The Continental GT Speed was introduced in 2007 and was designed to embody the perfect balance between exquisite luxury and an exhilarating drive
• Producing 602bhp the GT Speed offers 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and 205 miles per hour
• This particular car was supplied new to Cristiano Ronaldo on the 5th September 2008
• Finished in his choice of Sapphire Blue with Magnolia leather, he used this car for several years whilst playing for Manchester United
• Main dealer serviced up until 2016 when put in to long-term storage by our late vendor
• Most recent service recorded was at Bentley Glasgow in April 2016 at 35,700 miles
• The service records and MOT history support the indicated mileage of 38,418
• In outstanding condition throughout, with 12 months MOT. Cristiano's name is still visible on the V5C as the previous owner
• A great car with a significant past that will always distinguish it in the future.

The Continental GT Speed is a version of the Continental GT with increased engine power to 610 PS (449 kW; 602 bhp) and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) of torque. It also featured a lowered ride height, uprated spring/damper settings and uprated anti-roll bars for improved agility and body control; unique 9.5J x 20-inch wheels with bespoke Pirelli P-Zero performance tyres, retuned speed-sensitive Servotronic system, solid-mounted front subframe and stiffer rear bushings; 'Dynamic' mode for the Bosch 8.1 ESP system, front grille and lower air intakes in dark-tinted chrome matrix and wider rifled sports exhaust tail pipes. The Continental GT Speed was unveiled at Laguna Village Polo in 2007, followed by the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. This addition model took the Continental’s peerless craftsmanship, exquisite style and substantial power output and pushed it to an entirely new level.

This particular car was supplied new to football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, on the 5th September 2008, finished in his choice of Sapphire Blue with Magnolia leather upholstery. Often ranked as the best football player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo is world famous and has recently rejoined Manchester United, having previously played for both Real Madrid and Portugal. He is Captain of the Portuguese national side, a five-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or (2008, '13, '14, '16 and 2017) and is currently ranked by ESPN as the world's most famous athlete.

Cristiano used this car for several years whilst playing for Manchester United in the past and the car has been maintained by Bentley main dealers ever since. It has been main dealer serviced up until 2016 when put in to long-term storage by our much respected late vendor.  The most recent service recorded was at Bentley Glasgow in April 2016 at 35,700 miles. The book pack and service record are complete and present, as are all past MOT Certificates supporting the current indicated mileage of 38,418. It is offered in outstanding condition throughout, with a fresh 12 month MOT. Cristiano's name is still visible on the V5C as the previous owner. A great car with a significant past that will always distinguish it in the future.