Bentley Arnage 2005 (05) R 4dr Auto

This Lot will be sold at auction at Symphony of Spring; Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 7th March. The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998, a large luxury saloon car that replaced the previous Bentley Turbo saloon. Built by Bentley Motors in Crewe, England from 1998 to 2009, the Arnage and its RollsRoyce sibling named the Silver Seraph, were introduced in the Spring of 1998 and were the first entirely new designs for the two marques since 1980 when the Silver Spirit and Mulsanne models were introduced. In 2002, Bentley updated the Red Label as the series two Arnage R. This model was launched to contrast the Arnage T, which was developed to be a sportier variant. The Arnage R features two Garrett T3 turbochargers fitted to the engine as with the RL. Bentley quote the Arnage R as being an unrivalled example of the Grand Touring philosophy, making every journey a unique experience of power, luxury and control. A place where two very different worlds are perfectly united. Tradition and technology in absolute harmony.This very wellpresented facelift Arnage R was first registered 21st April 2005, finished in metallic silver with opulent beige over blue leather hide with blue piping and traditional walnut dash, capping and picnic tables. We are informed it drives beautifully with recent expenditure of more than £13,000 over the past 24 months including a PAS rebuild and suspension overhaul in what appears to be a no expense spared philosophy to maintenance. Comprehensively serviced by main dealer and specialists there are 10 Bentley services in the original book pack coupled to three specialist services and numerous invoices including those for new brake calipers in the last 2,000 miles and Pirelli tyres all round showing tread depth over 5mm. This is a lovely car, one of the last made by hand in Crewe with an MoT test certificate until February 2027. A wonderful luxury saloon car that to this day oozes understated class while still offering effortless power, the only question is drive or be driven? Consigned by Mathew Priddy