Bentley Continental GT Speed (2nd Gen)

Only 108 of the 177 cars in the catalogue with known production figures are rarer than the Bentley Continental GT Speed (2nd Gen). That places its 1,952-car production figure in a genuinely selective part of the collection, and the significance of this car begins with what that number represents: a hyper GT with a distinct mechanical profile rather than a common expression of luxury.

The GT Speed occupies an unusual position across the wider 600-car catalogue. Its W12 layout is shared by just 12 cars, while only 12 pair a W12 with AWD and only 11 are twin-turbocharged W12 cars. Those figures make its configuration one of the clearest points of separation from the rest of the garage. The 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 delivers 650 bhp and 900 Nm through AWD, giving it a 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h. In catalogue terms, that means it sits in the top 23% for power, ranks 89th for top speed, and is faster from 0-100 km/h than 383 of the 600 cars.

The appeal here is not simply the presence of large numbers, but the way those numbers combine. A 2+2 seater convertible with a W12, twin turbocharging and AWD occupies a narrow category within the collection. Bentley contributes 22 cars to the catalogue, and the GT Speed stands apart within that group through its blend of open-air grand touring form and high-output specification. Its UK origin also places it among a country represented by 160 cars in the catalogue, connecting it to a broader national presence while retaining its own uncommon formula.

At a used price of £85,000, it ranks 323rd among the 600 cars, making it more expensive than 277 catalogue entries. The £131 cost per bhp places its performance in a measurable context, where the numbers suggest a car built around a particular balance of capability and exclusivity rather than outright statistical dominance.

A collector choosing this Bentley adds a rare W12 AWD convertible to the garage, a machine whose identity comes from a combination few others can match. It stands apart.