2005 Bentley Flying Spur - ONLINE AUCTION

History and Background

The Bentley Flying Spur debuted in 2005 as a four-door model within the Continental family and was part of Bentley’s repositioning as a manufacturer of fast, luxury grand tourers in the Volkswagen era. Following its acquisition by Volkswagen in 1998, Bentley gained access to a new technical platform while retaining its own character and traditional position as a British luxury car manufacturer. The Flying Spur played a key role in expanding the modern Bentley lineup, combining performance and comfort in a four-door body style.

The Bentley Flying Spur shared its technical platform with the Continental GT but offered additional practical value in a more business-oriented and prestigious form. As a result, the model served a market segment in which the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Rolls-Royce models, among others, were also active, but with a clearly distinct positioning of its own. Bentley had previously used the name Flying Spur in the 1950s for a special edition of the Bentley S1, so the model name references a longer brand history within the luxury segment.

The introduction of the Bentley Flying Spur in 2005 coincided with a period in which Bentley experienced strong growth in visibility and production volume. The model contributed to this development by appealing to a broader group of buyers than just the traditional coupe customer. Within Bentley’s history, this generation marks the transition to a more modern technical platform while retaining the brand’s classic values of craftsmanship, luxury, and a strong emphasis on long-distance driving.

Features and Distinguishing Characteristics

The Bentley Flying Spur was developed as a four-door sedan with the characteristics of a grand tourer. This distinguishes the car from many conventional limousines of the same period, which were more focused on purely business transportation. The Flying Spur centered on the combination of a long wheelbase, a stately body, and Bentley’s signature design, featuring the iconic grille, headlights, and understated yet recognizable lines.

Technically, the Bentley Flying Spur was closely aligned with the other Continental models, meaning it benefited from Bentley’s more modern developments in the first half of the 2000s. Within that framework, the Flying Spur carved out a niche as a model for customers who wanted the Continental architecture in a four-door configuration. It is precisely this combination of family heritage, luxury sedan form, and brand identity that makes the Bentley Flying Spur a distinctive presence within Bentley’s lineup of that era.

Summary

The 2005 Bentley Flying Spur represents the first phase of Bentley’s modern Continental generation in a four-door form. The model links the historic Bentley name with the brand’s technical and commercial repositioning in the years following 1998. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing day.

Please note: This car is being auctioned online by Classic Car Auctions.

Place your bid in the After Auction - Classics, Sports Cars, Youngtimers Breedenbroek. The auction takes place entirely online. Everyone is welcome to view the collection during the viewing days. The amount listed is the lower end of the estimated value.

A viewing day for the After Auction - Classics, Sports Cars, and Youngtimers Breedenbroek is scheduled for Monday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The online auction begins on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The auction will close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

Auction start:
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Auction close:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Viewing days:
Monday, October 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:
Terborgseweg 61C
7084 AB Breedenbroek
Netherlands

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