Described by none other than Evo magazine as possessing ‘epic power,’ the 500bhp Azure T was the final flourish for a very traditional, hand-built type of Bentley. Just 80 left the factory, of which only 24 were RHD cars like this one. It is likely one of the last registered.
It is magnificent, a paean to the coachbuilding art from its sleek lines to its bespoke tooled interior. The Flying Fountain Blue metallic paintwork combines with a two-tone dark blue and cream interior, all in the sort of condition you would expect of such a high-quality car with just 17,000 miles on the clock.
These cars cost £245,000 new, even more when specified as this one is with features like the Naim high end stereo. It comes to market with full service history - there are 10 stamps from main dealers and specialists. The MOT history is similarly illustrious with no advisories throughout its life. The current test runs to August 2024.
Opportunities to acquire the ultimate evocation of Bentley’s hand-built era do not come along often. And this low mileage, highly cared for car is one of the best.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 18th August 2011
Three registered keepers from new
Vendor acquired the car on 4th October 2016
Indications are that just 80 Azure Ts were built
Of these 22-24 were RHD examples like this one
The car was launched in late 2008 and most are 2009 registered when production ended
That makes this car a very late example and likely one of the last registered
Unblemished MOT records with no advisories on any test back to the first in 2015
MOT to 28th August 204 with no advisories and 17,048 showing on test
Full service history with 10 stamps by Bentley and specialists
All handbooks and service books are present.
Currently, 1 key but 2 more have been ordered.
Service history:
50 miles - Jack Barclay 22/9/10
157 miles - Jack Barclay 8/9/11
2,570 miles - H R Owen 25/4/13
2,987 miles - Bentley West London 17/6/14
7,593 miles - Bentley Hampshire 5/9/16
9,383 miles - independent specialist 12/5/17
10,836 miles - independent specialist 2/5/18
15,121 miles - independent specialist 10/12/20
16,810 miles - independent specialist 30/12/21
17,043 miles - independent specialist 29/8/23
The Condition
Beautiful Flying Fountain Blue metallic paintwork
Dark blue electric roof in unmarked condition
Unmarked condition inside and out reflecting low mileage
Upgraded Azure T aesthetics influenced by Bentley MkVI
‘Le Mans’ front wing grilles
Underside with no issues to report and no structural MOT advisories
Unmarked hand-crafted interior with two-tone blue and cream finish
Two-tone dashboard and steering wheel
Quilted leather interior with no visible wear
Smart burr walnut veneers
Original factory radio system with remote control
Navigation with pop-up display
Bentley factory-fitted mobile phone
Upgraded Naim sound system
The sleek lines of the standard Azure were upgraded for the T, the car gaining a fresher, more modern look with purposeful detailing including front wing vents and bumper and radiator grille mesh.
The Flying Fountain Blue metallic of this car complements these lines, particularly when married to the dark blue roof and two-tone blue and cream interior of this car. Throughout the exterior and interior it presents as new, reflecting the low miles and owners.
The interior is a particular delight, a symphony of hand-crafted fittings from the quilted leather cream seats, hand-stitched two-tone leather dashboard and beautifully finished veneers. This car has the upgraded Naim stereo system and a Bentley mobile phone.
6spd automatic gearbox with centre console shifter
0-60mph in 5.2secs
Full service history with 10 stamps to 17,048 miles in August 2023
Engine covers are present and were removed for photographs but are now back on.
The Azure T may evoke gentle, relaxing cruising along sun-dappled boulevards, but this is a car of two characters. It is perfectly suited to such cossetting progress. But, should the conditions require it, the driver can unleash the car’s supercar side.
The venerable Bentley V8 is equipped with twin turbos, sufficient to deliver 500bhp and despatch the 60 spring in the low seconds. Contemporary reviewers described the performance as epic. The car’s surprises don’t end there: the Aure T was equally capable in the bends, revealing an engaging and surprisingly nimble chassis.
Of course, this car is more about knowing that performance is there, rather than regularly or even ever accessing it. Certainly this example appears never to have been driven that way. That sense is supported by the exceptionally low mileage and run of 10 service stamps. All the work has been done irrespective of mileage and by main dealers and specialists.
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Auction Details
Year2011
Make
Bentley
Model
Azure T
Colour
Blue
Mileage
17,085 Miles
Engine size6761
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Manchester
CountyCheshire
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
33 Bids
1DHK••••£133,00001/03/24
eranjba••••£132,00001/03/24
1DHK••••£131,00001/03/24
eranjba••••£130,00001/03/24
Waynejm••••£121,00001/03/24
tracker••••£113,00001/03/24
william••••£111,00001/03/24
Newpom••••£110,00001/03/24
tracker••••£108,00001/03/24
Newpom••••£107,00001/03/24
David E••••£106,00029/02/24
Waynejm••••£105,00029/02/24
Richard••••£102,00028/02/24
Waynejm••••£101,00028/02/24
powell.••••£94,00028/02/24
Richard••••£92,50026/02/24
Steven5••••£90,00025/02/24
Richard••••£85,00024/02/24
Steven5••••£80,00024/02/24
Richard••••£70,00024/02/24
Tom55••••£62,00024/02/24
Richard••••£60,00024/02/24
Woolman••••£52,50024/02/24
alastai••••£50,50024/02/24
Richard••••£50,00024/02/24
Tom55••••£43,00024/02/24
Woolman••••£42,50024/02/24
Richard••••£40,00024/02/24
Stephen••••£32,25024/02/24
Tom55••••£32,00024/02/24
Waynejm••••£31,10024/02/24
Woolman••••£25,00023/02/24
declan@••••£20,00023/02/24
2011 Bentley Azure T
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