The Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur are truly magnificent cars, and given their remarkably affordable used prices in many cases - highly tempting ones too. But as the saying goes ''There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Bentley.'' With tons of engineering, high specialist labour costs, and frames packed with wiring and technology, they can be a nightmare when they go wrong.

But with full time 4WD, 200 mph potential even in their base forms and the best selling W-configuration engine of all time - which itself directly benefitted from the development programme which birthed the Bugatti Veyron, their appeal is undeniable. And many owners absolutely love theirs with minimal issues even over many years.

So with plenty of merit both for and against buying a W12 Bentley, here are my thoughts as a former Flying Spur owner on some of the best and worst aspects from my time with the car...

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