Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Depreciation has done remarkable things to the first-generation Bentley Continental, and this 24,000-mile GTC is a clean illustration. Finished in Silverlake over Saffron leather with a replacement blue soft top fitted in March 2025, it pairs the twin-turbocharged W12 with all wheel drive and an adaptive air suspension. Bidding stands at $28,250 with five days remaining and 14 bids placed.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowMarket data from Classic.com puts the average Continental GT sale at $63,583 across all generations, with the first-generation GTC's high-water mark at $226,000 for a 2007 example in July 2026. Closer to the ground, Kelley Blue Book sets this car's resale value at $33,500, and Edmunds places a 2008 GTC between $15,188 and $25,262 depending on condition and mileage.AdvertisementAdvertisementThose lower figures describe cars with 150,000 miles behind them, which is not this one. Covering 24,000 miles in 18 years puts it in the top tier of surviving examples, and the fresh soft top removes the single largest deferred expense these convertibles carry. Fair value lands between $38,000 and $52,000, with $45,000 most likely. The current bid of $28,250 has 14 bids behind it and five days to run.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerCondition and detailsPresentation reads well for the mileage. Silverlake over Saffron leather is a strong combination, and equipment includes 20-inch Speed multi-spoke wheels on Pirelli P Zero tires, an adaptive air suspension with driver-adjustable ride height and damping, heated power front seats with memory and massage, a dash-mounted Breitling clock, navigation, a rearview camera, and a 12-speaker system. Documentation covers the owner's manual, a car cover, a clean Carfax, and an Illinois title in the owner's name noting Actual Mileage under the Legends heading.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerThe seller discloses the flaws plainly. A replacement blue soft top went on in March 2025, since these canvas roofs reach the end of their service life at two decades regardless of mileage, as the adhesive at the rear window begins to fail. Windshield chips are present, paint touch-ups have been applied, paint protection film covers the front, and wear shows on the driver's seat. Paint meter readings appear in the gallery.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerRunning costs are where these cars punish the unprepared. A twin-turbocharged W12 concentrates enormous complexity into a tight engine bay, the adaptive air suspension is a known consumable, and the car runs two batteries feeding electronics that never fully sleep, which makes a battery tender mandatory rather than optional and low voltage a common source of phantom fault codes. A pre-purchase inspection from a Bentley specialist is essential and should cover an air suspension assessment, a full diagnostic scan, and a soft top mechanism test.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeBentleyModelContinental GTCYear2008Mileage24,000 milesEngineTwin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12Power552 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torqueTransmissionSix-speed automaticDrive typeAll wheel drive with Torsen center differentialExterior colorSilverlakeInterior colorSaffron leatherCurrent bid$28,250 with five days remainingInterested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the Continental GTC uniqueOne transformative product came out of Volkswagen's 1998 purchase of Bentley, and this is it. The Continental GT arrived in 2003 on a platform shared with the Phaeton, powered by a 6.0-liter W12 that folded two narrow-angle V6 blocks into a single compact unit, and it took Bentley from a few hundred cars a year to several thousand. The GTC convertible followed for 2007, trading the coupe's roofline for a multi-layered fabric top without surrendering the structural rigidity.2008 Bentley Continental GTCBring a TrailerValue is the whole story now. A car that cost $200,000 new trades in the $30,000 range, which buys 552 horsepower, hand-stitched leather, and genuine presence for the price of a mid-trim family crossover. That equation attracts buyers who then discover what a W12 service schedule looks like, and it explains why so many first-generation Continentals reach the market carrying deferred maintenance. Good ones with real history are the exception rather than the rule.My takeAt $28,250 with 14 bids and five days to run, my call is $45,000, with $52,000 possible if two bidders recognize how rare 24,000 miles is on one of these. The value here is real and specific, with a fresh soft top, an Actual Mileage notation on the title, a clean Carfax, and a color combination that works, on a car that cost $200,000 new. What tempers my enthusiasm is that the cheapest part of owning a first-generation GTC is buying it, while the twin-battery drain, the air suspension, and the W12 all wait patiently for their turn. Budget for a specialist relationship before you budget for the car, and this becomes an enormous amount of Bentley for the money.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.