Named after the Mulsanne Straight on the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Bentley's Mulsanne was the marque's flagship vehicle from 2010 until production ended in 2020. The Mulsanne was unveiled at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, replacing the hugely successful Arnage, named after another part of the famed French racetrack. The Mulsanne retained the 6750cc, V8 power unit from the Arnage, but with improvements; the engine was lighter and featured cylinder de-activation and variable cam phasing to improve fuel efficiency. It was also the first flagship car to be independently designed by Bentley Motors in nearly 80 years; the last being W.O. Bentley's 8 litre model in 1930.

Originally registered on 1st October 2011, this 2012 model-year Mulsanne is finished in Onyx Black with Beluga leather interior. Complemented by a stunning Piano Black veneer and deep-pile Wilton carpets, the interior is supremely comfortable and adds to an already impressive ride quality. Already a very well-appointed car, this example was supplied with TV screens on the rear headrests, offering an even more relaxed way to be driven. Supplied by Bentley Birmingham, this Mulsanne has been exceptionally well cared for with nine stamps at Bentley main dealers and the two by respected specialist Bell Sport & Classic Ltd. Offering an unrivalled blend of effortless performance and handcrafted luxury, these exceptional cars must be experienced to be appreciated, and this example is offered for sale with a V5C registration document, a current MoT test certificate and the original service books. Consigned by Charlie McCreery

Lot details
Year: 2011
Make: Bentley
Model: Mulsanne
Registration: X900 JLM
Chassis No: SCBBA63Y2CC016250
Odometer: 76,125

* Fully loaded specification
* Full service history, including Bentley main dealer
* Almost £200,000 new