2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL

Bentley have always been the cornerstone of luxury cars. They look great, sound great and not many people have one so you will definitely stand out from the crowd. The traditional bold mesh Bentley grille makes it instantly recognisable, while the rounded edges, short bumper and low roof give it the modern, understated feel. The cabin is one of the most extravagant and comfortable ones you’re likely to ever be in. Hand-crafted leather seats, fantastically designed dashboard, and easy-to-use instrumentation means that it is second to none in its class. You will pay through the nose for it, but having said that, you’ll be hard pressed to find a hand-built, incredibly lavish car for a better price. But not only is it beautiful to look at, it is fantastic on the road. The Flying Spur ticks all the boxes in terms high standard luxurious driving. The all-weather handling, coupled with capable suspension provide you with a smooth, rarely flawed ride. It might not be the quickest off the mark at the traffic lights, but it just can’t be matched for its excellent top speed of 314kph, thanks to the brutish 6.0-litre W12 engine churning out 552 horses.

•  These are pretty reliable cars, but it is worth giving the electrics the once over

•  One of the finest cars around in terms of quality

•  Strong and sporty performance

•  Extremely opulent cabin, bursting with technology

•  Impressive levels of practicality

•  Unfortunately it isn’t a cheap car to keep on the road