Bentley acquisition

Sell your Bentley directly.

Selected Speed, Mulliner and high-specification Bentley models considered.

No feesFor sellers
No obligationFree assessment
Expert-ledHandled personally

Archive plate · Nº 114 · Bentley Continental GT Speed

Begin · In confidence

Begin with your Bentley.

Start with the registration. A specialist reviews the details personally.

The buying brief

Considered on the car's own terms.

MotorSignet considers selected Bentley models with desirable factory specification, strong history and exceptional condition.

We buy the performance flagships of the Bentley range: the Continental GT Speed across its generations, the W12 Bentayga Speed, and the Mulsanne Speed built around the long-serving 6.75-litre V8. Mulliner commissions and high-specification cars from these lines are weighed on the same terms.

A review starts with the factory specification: which engine and generation, and the Mulliner or bespoke options the car was commissioned with. Paint, veneer, hide and any coachbuilt detail all form part of the picture, so the fuller the original build record, the more precisely a specialist can read the car.

History and condition close the assessment. Service records that move from main dealer to marque specialist are common and read well, and mileage matters less on its own than how the car has been maintained and kept. Send the documentation you hold, and the review proceeds on the individual car.

01Specification and condition
02Service history and provenance
03Originality and modifications
04Ownership and documentation

The guide

Selling your Bentley, explained.

How do I sell my Bentley in the UK?

There are three routes to selling a Bentley: a private sale, a dealer part-exchange, and a direct sale to a specialist buyer. A private sale means advertising the car, managing viewings and test drives, and handling a large bank transfer yourself. A part-exchange is quick but the figure is tied to the car you buy next, and a franchised dealer will usually only take a recent car with its own service history. A direct sale to a specialist means one review of the car, one written offer, collection arranged, and payment by bank transfer before the car leaves. MotorSignet is the third route: a specialist reviews your Bentley personally and makes a direct purchase offer.

What does a direct buyer check on a Bentley?

The service history against Bentley's own schedule, the suspension and gearbox for that generation, the structure, and whether the specification on the build record is the specification on the car. On a first-generation Continental GT (2003 to 2011) or the Flying Spur that followed it in 2005 that means the air suspension and its compressor, the W12's coolant pipes and the hoses around the turbochargers, and brake wear. On the second-generation Continental GT from 2011 and Flying Spur from 2013 it means the V8 or W12 service record and the automatic gearbox's fluid changes. On the 2018-on Continental GT and 2019-on Flying Spur it means the dual-clutch gearbox service record, the air suspension and, where fitted, the 48 volt Bentley Dynamic Ride system. On a Bentayga it means the air suspension, the 48 volt anti-roll system where fitted, and the tyres and brakes, which work hard on a car of its weight. On an Arnage it means the V8's service record and the dampers; on a Mulsanne (2010 to 2020) the 6.75 litre V8's service record and the air suspension. On every car it means the two keys, the handbooks, the tool kit, and whether any accident repair was carried out by a Bentley approved repairer, because the later cars use aluminium and mixed-material structures that are repaired to Bentley's own method for that model. None of these rule a car out; they are what the offer is based on.

Which paperwork proves a Bentley's history?

The service record, the build record, and any Mulliner commission paperwork. The service record is the stamped book and the Bentley dealer or specialist invoices, with dates and mileages in order. The build record carries the factory specification, the paint and hide codes and any Mulliner Driving Specification; a separate Mulliner commission, such as a one-off paint or veneer, has its own paperwork. A Bentley dealer can confirm the original specification against the chassis number. Two keys, the handbooks, the tool kit and the battery conditioner go with the car.

Does high mileage stop a Bentley being bought directly?

No, high mileage does not stop a Bentley being bought directly. What matters is that the service record kept pace with the miles, that the suspension, gearbox and brakes were maintained rather than deferred, and that the invoices match the mileage you describe. A high-mileage car with its history in order is reviewed like any other.

How does a direct sale to MotorSignet work?

A direct sale to MotorSignet takes five steps: review, written offer, collection or delivery, inspection, and payment by bank transfer before the car leaves you. You enter the registration and the specialist reviews your Bentley from your description, photographs and paperwork; the two keys, the handbooks, the tool kit and the battery conditioner go with the car. You receive the offer in writing, with the inspection terms stated. If you accept, collection is arranged at a time that suits you, or you deliver to us. Any difference found at inspection is explained and agreed before anything is signed.

Reviewed 9 November 2026 by the MotorSignet buying desk

Selected models

The pictured car is only one example.

MotorSignet also considers other suitable models and derivatives. These Index entries show the current buying brief; if yours is not listed, send the details for review.

Continental and Bentayga

Flagship saloon

Nº 116Bentley Mulsanne Speed

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The direct route

Four stages. One point of contact.

Send the details

Registration, mileage and the information you have.

Personal review

A specialist considers the actual car and its history.

A direct offer

If it fits the buying brief, you receive a no-obligation offer.

Complete nationwide

Travel, inspection, secure payment and collection are arranged wherever practical.

Questions

Before you begin.

º1Do you consider left-hand-drive or imported Bentleys?

Yes. Use the manual-details route and include the country of registration, the registration or VIN, service history and current location.

º2Do you consider Continentals as well as older or coachbuilt Bentleys?

Yes. Selected modern Continentals, significant earlier cars and special commissions are all considered; send the specification and history for a personal review.

º3Does the original specification affect a Bentley review?

It is one part of it, alongside condition, mileage and provenance. Include the original build specification, any Mulliner options and coachbuilt detail where you have them.

º4Is there any obligation after I submit my car?

No. A submission and personal review do not commit you to accepting an offer.

º5What happens if the car has outstanding finance?

Tell us when you submit the car. If a purchase is agreed, the settlement is handled with the lender as part of completion.

º6Can you consider an imported or overseas-registered car?

Yes, case by case. Imported, left-hand-drive and overseas-registered cars can be considered. Use the manual-details route and include the VIN, registration and current location where available.

º7Will the car be advertised publicly?

No. MotorSignet purchases suitable cars directly and reviews every enquiry personally from first contact.

Begin in confidence

Tell us about your Bentley.

No obligation, ever.

Get a direct offer