2008 Bentley Continental GTC Base
SCBDR33W78C056748
Vehicle history report for the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC Base (VIN SCBDR33W78C056748). Gray, convertible/cabriolet, 6.0L 12-cyl 552 hp, gasoline. 18,902 mi reported. Registered in Ca. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- 2 recall campaigns exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.
- Lower mileage than typical for the year.
- Priced within the typical range for the model.
💵 A fair offer is around $69,263 (typical range $59,000–$76,000). Start a little below and leave room for anything the inspection turns up.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN SCBDR33W78C056748, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 2 recall campaigns for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2008 Bentley Continental GTC data →
Safety & driver-assistance equipment
Equipment the manufacturer reported to NHTSA for this VIN.
"Optional" means the feature was offered on this model but the VIN alone can't confirm it was fitted. Source: NHTSA vPIC.
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
⚙️ Engine, fuel & battery
📐 Body, chassis & dimensions
🛡️ Safety & driver assistance
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
What's a 2008 Bentley Continental GTC worth?
What comparable 2008 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
Is the seller's price fair? Get this exact VIN's current market value — retail, trade-in & loan value — in the full report.
See this car's exact value →MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC with this engine.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Bentley Continental GTC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 142
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 142.
Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
Bulletin 2083061/1 · Aug 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements
Bulletin 2051562/17 · Electrical System · Jul 2026Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
Bulletin 2028794/10 · Engine · Jul 2026Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
Bulletin 2051187/13 · Electrical System, Engine · Jul 2026Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms) There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year.
Bulletin 2075786/3 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Seat Belts · Jul 2026Measured values - Cycle recording instructions Condition: In some cases Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support Technical Background: The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to gu…
Bulletin 2071131/6 · Electrical System · Jun 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/16 · Electrical System · Apr 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/15 · Electrical System · Feb 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Condition: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/14 · Electrical System · Feb 2026Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Condition: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10/11 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. As such the EPB coding application…
Bulletin 2071089/4 · Electrical System, Service Brakes · Dec 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CONTINENTAL GTC AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
On certain vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic brakes, the brake rotor fixing screws may fail. This could result in reduced braking performance, which could increase stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the screws with an updated design.
Transport Canada #2013338 · Oct 2013Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system does not meet requirements of the standard when the sidelights are manually selected on the headlamp switch. Correction: Dealers will modify the DRL system.
Transport Canada #2013076 · Mar 2013Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the outer surface of the fuel filter may corrode prematurely. This may cause the filter housing to become porous and develop a leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire, possibly causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip.
Transport Canada #2008173 · May 2008Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Bentley Continental GTC
The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. The Continental GT is offered as a two-door coupé or convertible, with four seats. It was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns 2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
NHTSA Campaign #13V484000 · manufacturer #RE13/14 · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 17/10/2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
NHTSA Campaign #08V217000 · manufacturer #RE08/02 · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 15/05/2008These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 14 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. Run the pre-purchase checks below before you buy.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
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