2005 Bentley Arnage T Mulliner Level 2 Edition
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Highlights
- Well presented, very high specification Arnage T
- Blisteringly quick four door luxury saloon
- Low mileage car with good history
- Significant investment by owner
- Will be sold with full 12 months MOT
- The last fully hand built Bentley saloon
The Appeal
Back in the day Bentley meant big, brutal saloons battling down the Mulsanne Straight in the hands of the Bentley Boys. Post war, the firm eased more into a comfortable, cossetting era that was equally alluring but quite different.
Not until the 1980s did the firm look to pull the two strands of its heritage back together with the Turbo models. The later Arnage took things further, balancing a snorting, twin-turbo V8 with exceptional luxury and a chassis tuned for power. The Arnage T was the fastest Bentley in history and also the world’s most powerful four door saloon. Bespoke Mulliner trim options enabled buyers to personalise their steads to equal perfection.
This low mileage Arnage has the high specification Mulliner Level 2 trim package and is subtly finished in ‘triple black’ with black paint, seats and carpets. It is in very good condition with significant recent investment by the owner. It will come with a fresh MOT. For enthusiasts of very quick, very luxurious saloons, there is surely no alternative.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st June 2005
- Current owner since 14th May 2020
- £5,000 invested in the car since July 2019
- Some service history including recent invoices by an independent Bentley specialists
- Serviced in August 2020 at cost of £1,901 including brake pads
- Serviced again in August 2021 at cost of £1,231 including work to electrics and brake pipes
- Black lambswool over rugs replaced in July 2019 at cost of £800
- MOT expired on 3rd August 2023 with advisories for brake discs
- Has covered less than 800 miles since last MOT test
- Vendor states that the car will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
The Interior
- Exquisite Mulliner Level 2 specification with high degree of bespoke detailing
- Interior in very good condition with barely any signs of use, reflecting careful owners
- Very lights creased front seats with no visible bolster wear
- Quilted black leather seats with diamond stitching and contrasting silver stitching
- Bentley stitched backrest decals to all four seats
- Black leather headlining
- Beautifuil dark burr walnut veneers with contrasting machine-turned aluminium highlights to doors and dashboard
- Diamond quilted and indented leather door trims
- Veneers and aluminium inserts unmarked and very well presented
- Dials clear and as they left the factory
- Cruise control
- Factory fitted sound system with CD multi-changer
- Mulliner branded stainless steel tread plates unmarked and unscuffed
- Two factory Bentley umbrellas correctly stored in boot
- Rear entertainment screens
- Aluminium pedals
- Front and rear seats electrically operated with heating
- Parking sensors
- Black carpets in superb condition throughout including boot area
- Lambswool black over mats replaced in 2019
The Exterior
- Discreet black paintwork with desirable post-2007 quad headlamp facelift upgrade
- Split rim factory alloys enhance the stance and in unmarked condition
- Pirelli tyres fitted in 2020 at cost of £600
- Quad exhaust tips
- Mulliner badging and lower wing grilles
- Clean panels with no visible chips, scuffs or dings along the side or across the car
- Small number of stone chips visible on the front bumper
- Glasswork clear and unmarked
- Lights complete and clear with no visible misting or cracks
- Chromework bright and with no visible deterioration
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc twin turbo hand-built V8 engine
- 4spd General Motors automatic gearbox
- 0-60mph in just over 5secs
- Two new boot batteries recently fitted
- Most recently serviced in August 2021 by an independent Bentley specialist
Summary
The Arnage was the first all-new Bentley saloon since the 1960s and the firm’s last fully hand-built model. As such it has a special place in the firm’s lineage. That it also successfully married the firm’s reputations for luxury and brutally quick performance is yet another reason to admire these remarkable cars.
This very high specification Mulliner Level 2 car is beautifully finished in Triple Black with an exquisite interior. With significant recent investment and a new MOT at point of sale, this is a very tempting and rewarding yet subtle motor car.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2005
- Make Bentley
- Model Arnage T
- Colour Black
- Odometer 61,943 Miles
- Engine size 6750
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
10
bids
from 7
bidders
- Vario M•••• £16,500 24/09/23
- simon-c•••• £16,250 24/09/23
- Vario M•••• £16,000 23/09/23
- simon-c•••• £15,750 23/09/23
- RogerG £15,500 23/09/23
- RogerG £15,250 23/09/23
- colbypg•••• £15,000 22/09/23
- neil-sa•••• £14,750 22/09/23
- chris-r•••• £14,500 18/09/23
- Lancast•••• £14,000 18/09/23
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