Bentley Continental GT (W12)
2003–present
Lowest price
£9,250
Since 2020
Median price
£30,000
Since 2020 · n=85
Highest price
£178,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
87
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 87 lots

Based on 87 verified auction results
£27,626
Market value · recent verified sales
+6.5%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Prices have been flat (+6.5%). No strong directional signal.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
£27,626
+0%
5-Year Forecast
£27,626
+0%
Market scores
55
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Good
60
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2012
−£13,758-46%86 with · 81 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Bentley Continental GT W12 median in the UK has edged up 6.5% over the past year to £27,626, a modest gain that sits comfortably above the depreciation curve typical for modern luxury tourers. The signal remains neutral; this is stable ground rather than an inflection point.
The sample of 32 transactions over the trailing twelve months provides a reliable foundation for assessing momentum, with 87 cars tracked historically in the market. Recent pricing holds steady within the established range, neither accelerating upward nor showing weakness. Liquidity is rated as good, which means buyers and sellers should expect reasonable matching of supply and demand without extended hold times.
The Continental GT W12 sits squarely in the depreciating modern category with modest collectibility credentials. These are capable grand tourers with strong engineering but limited appeal as alternative investments; the market values them primarily on running condition and mileage rather than rarity or investment potential.
Average mileage on transacted cars stands at approximately 16,500 miles, suggesting owners typically keep these vehicles in light to moderate use—a healthy benchmark for this segment. Well-maintained examples at or below this mark tend to command steadier interest from buyers.
Both the three-year and five-year base projections hold flat at current levels, implying the market expects neither material appreciation nor fresh depreciation from here. This outlook reflects the stability in recent transactions and the car's positioning as a dependable but non-appreciating luxury asset. Holding current stock makes sense for owners not pressed to move; waiting for sharper pricing swings is unlikely to yield returns.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£27,626
- Annual appr. rate+6.5%/yr
- Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked169
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared169 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months38
- Sell-Through44%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£40,377
- Avg Mileage at Sale16,568 mi
- Recent Price Range£9,250 – £178,500
- Total Sales Tracked87
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£96,500
Collecting Cars · 12 Aug 2026
£28,000
Collecting Cars · 7 Aug 2026
£17,500
Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026
£128,000
Collecting Cars · 23 Jul 2026
£50,500
Collecting Cars · 22 Jul 2026
25,985 mi
£43,000
Collecting Cars · 7 Jul 2026
8,520 mi
Black · Automatic
£14,000
the-market · 10 Jun 2026
£45,000
Collecting Cars · 7 Jun 2026
7,035 mi
£17,000
Collecting Cars · 31 May 2026
£38,888
Collecting Cars · 13 May 2026
7,035 mi
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.