Highlights
- Very well maintained Arnage Red Label
- The last of the hand-built Bentley saloons
- Equipped with the classic 6.75litre twin turbo V8
- Huge history file attesting to careful ownership
- Long MOT and recently serviced
The Appeal
The Arnage built on Bentley’s reputation for building very quick, very comfortable executive expresses with an air of hand-built quality that few competitors could match.
The Red Label saw the re-introduction of the classic 6.75L twin-turbo V8 engine that had been hand-built to power Bentleys for decades.
The first introduction to this Red Label is its very appealing colour scheme, but it is the fastidious service history that attests to its condition and the car of its long term owner. There are saloon cars and then there are Bentley saloons and this one looks very compelling.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 19th December 2000
- Full service history by Bentley main dealers and independent specialists
- Last serviced on 9th March 2023 at 95,042 miles - 40 miles ago
- MOT expires 27th March 2024 with no advisories and car has covered few miles since the test
- History file shows invoices for work exceeding £25,000 back to 2008
- Comprehensive history file shows ongoing fastidious maintenance, including:
- Underbody wire brushing and painting in 2017
- Rear suspension work in 2016
- Paintwork rectification
- Air conditioning servicing
- Brake work
- Original service books and hard back handbook included
A key part of this Arnage’s appeal must surely be its voluminous service history. The seller has owned the car since 2006 and spared no expense when visiting Bentley main dealers and independent specialists. The work includes regular scheduled maintenance at the required intervals and additional preventative and responsive maintenance.
The responsive work has included suspension and brake work and remedying electrical and hydraulic issues. Preventative work has included refurbishing the factory alloy wheels, improving the paintwork and wire brushing and painting the underside.
The car has covered few miles in the last 10 years, during which most of this work was done.
The MOT history reflects this impression of careful ownership with a run of near-perfect tests with only the occasional minor advisory and no fails since 2016.
The last service was on 9th March 2023 but the car has only covered 40 miles since. The MOT was completed at the same time with no advisories.
The Interior
- Well presented caramel leather interior with extensive dark wood veneers
- Very good condition with only light creases on front seats indicating any use
- Off-white Red Label dials
- Electric sliding sunroof
- Leather headlining
- Light purpose carpets in very good condition Front seats electrically operated with heating and memory functions
- Standard factory Red Label fitment of Alpine sat nav system with remote operation
- We could not identify any marks or wear on the high quality veneers
- Switchgear in similar condition with no deterioration of the white decals
- Chrome fitments including air vents and organ pulls also in excellent condition
- Boot area in similarly good condition, just some light marks on the boot lock area to note
- Boot includes spare wheel, leatherbound handbook and even the factory protective gloves
The Exterior
- Dark silver metallic paintwork in excellent condition
- Red Label cars got stiffer body shells to cope with the more powerful engine
- We could not identify any bodywork scuffs or scratches around the car
- There appear to be a handful of stone chips on the front of the car
- Wing mirrors appear unmarked
- Chromework to doors, bumpers and grille in similarly unmarked condition
- The stylish Red Label alloy wheels refurbished by owner during his tenure
- The alloy wheels are very presentable with only light kerbing on the nearside two
- Two of the wheels also show early signs of corrosion but not unsightly
- Wheels are fitted with quality Pirelli tyres
- Lights and glasswork in good condition with no visible deterioration
The Mechanics
- 6.75litre twin-turbo V8 engine
- 4spd General Motors automatic gearbox
- Last served 40 miles ago in March 2023
- Extensive service history with Bentley main dealers and independent specialists
- Maintenance work includes to suspension, hydraulics, electrics and brakes
Summary
The Arnage was the last of a long line of hand-built Bentleys, exhibiting craftsmanship skills for which Bentley had long excelled. As such it had few competitors, yet with its 6.75litre twin-turbo V8 it could run rings around other saloons and even supercars.
This meticulously maintained Arnage has the Bentley motor and high specification beloved of enthusiasts. After long term ownership by its careful seller, it is ready to wow the buyer with its superlative charms.
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