Bentley (1919 to Present)

Bentley Motors (1919–Present) is the definitive British purveyor of "effortless performance," a reputation forged at Le Mans in the 1920s and refined through decades of hand-crafted luxury. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand has seen a significant shift toward the Bentayga SUV and the Continental GT, which together account for over 90% of local sales, while the traditional Flying Spur remains a rare, high-status choice for a buyer pool of ultra-high-net-worth executives and "well-heeled" professionals, including a growing percentage of female owners who use these vehicles as daily drivers. Desirability is currently peaking for the new 2026 V8 Hybrid models, which replace the discontinued W12 and V6 PHEV variants, offering a blend of eco-conscious tax benefits and brutal 500kW performance. Market values in Australia remain remarkably firm for late-model inventory; a new 2026 Continental GT Speed or Azure commands between $450,000 and $635,000 AUD, while the Bentayga starts from approximately $395,000 AUD. On the secondary market, early 2000s Continental GTs have become "accessible" icons at $35,000 – $65,000 AUD, but carry the high maintenance costs of their $300k+ original MSRP, whereas the discontinued Mulsanne has stabilized as a modern classic, with 2020 "end-of-line" editions still fetching over $350,000 AUD.

Bentley Motors (1919–Present) is the definitive British purveyor of "effortless performance," a reputation forged at Le Mans in the 1920s and refined through decades of hand-crafted luxury. In the 2026 Australian market, the brand has seen a significant shift toward the Bentayga SUV and the Continental GT, which together account for over 90% of local sales, while the traditional Flying Spur remains a rare, high-status choice for a buyer pool of ultra-high-net-worth executives and "well-heeled" p… Read more