The Continental nameplate is one that Bentley returned to time and again, yet the least-known variant is the most luxurious: the Bentley-badged convertibles built alongside the Rolls-Royce Corniche from 1985 to 1995.
A convertible Bentley Continental should represent the very peak of self-indulgent motoring. And a perfectly restored S3 like this might be the biggest treat of all.
For reader Peter Rogers the perfect car CV has to include a distinctive cruiser that’s also a canny buy. Will a day driving the 1996 Bentley Continental R provide a perfect match?
Patriotic Vanwall Formula 1 boss Tony Vandervell favoured Bentley road cars. We try his 1956 S1 Continental – an ultra-rare manual gearbox example, and the last Bentley he owned.
We delve into the history of a very special R-Type Continental – and take it ‘home’ to the Birmingham-based works where it spent its early years as everyday transport.
We catch up with the proud owner of a 2009 Bentley Continental GT Supersports, the fastest Bentley of its era and one of the most exhilarating road cars ever to come out of Crewe.
Having not had a Bentley in his life for some years, Richard McCann impulse-bought this 2005 Continental GT after just a quick spin… and remains highly delighted with his decision.
