Bentley has always been a little rambunctious, the slightly unruly one of the two pinnacle British luxury car makers. If Rolls-Royce wore an immaculate suit with a centered tie and buttoned-down shirt, Bentley's tie would be more rakishly angled, shirt top button undone, and ready to party at the drop of a hat. That's why if you prefer to take the wheel yourself rather than have someone else do so, this 2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8 is perfect. With 49,500 miles done already, it's got plenty more to give and comes with the Mulliner Driving Specification Package from the factory.

Exterior and Interior

Wearing an Onyx paint job, this 2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8 doesn't scream out to all and sundry that you've bought a car from one of the best manufacturers in the world. However, its design cues and iconic 'Flying B' emblems will communicate that in a far more suave manner. You've got red brake calipers lurking behind six-spoke Bentley alloy wheels, a jeweled fuel filler cap, and even a trunk auto-latch for the forgetful – after all, the typical Bentley buyer is probably pondering their next wise investment, acquisition, or corporate merger and has no time to think about menial things such as whether the trunk has been closed properly. Inside, there's a sumptuous black four-seat cabin with quilted leather seats and the Bentley emblem embroidered into every headrest. The driver is the luckiest of them all, as they receive a 3-spoke wood and leather-stitched steering wheel with contrast stitching, a knurled sports gear shift lever, and a set of drilled alloy pedals to control this smooth criminal. Both front seats are heated and power-adjustable with memory functions too. The black convertible top is power-operated, as you'd expect, and there's a wind deflector to keep wind noise in check at speed. Next, you'll find dual-zone climate control and a full touchscreen infotainment suite at your disposal, as well as a truly fantastic premium sound system. The current owner also tells us that there's a rear-view camera.

Engine

It may be all luxury and tech toys, but make no mistake; this 2013 Bentley Continental GTC V8 can party with plenty of smoking tire action if you desire, although such rowdy behavior wouldn't exactly do the brand justice. Hitting your nearest track, however, would. That's where you can really deploy the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that generates 500hp and 487lb-ft. An 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission sends drive to all four wheels and offers a maximum speed of 192mph.