Description
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
2003 Bentley Arnage R
Warranted 34, 000 miles from new
Estimate
£18, 000 - £22, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: SCBLC37F14CH09918
MOT: October 2026
Notably low-mileage example with just 34, 000 miles from new
Just five former keepers and current registered ownership since 2017
Offered with excellent documented service history, the vast majority from Bentley main agents
Finished in Silver Metallic paintwork with Parchment Hide interior and Burr Walnut trim
The Bentley Arnage and its Rolls-Royce sibling, the Silver Seraph, were phased in during the spring of 1998 as replacements for derivatives of the long-serving Bentley Mulsanne and Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. The bodies for the new cars were built at the Bentley factory in Crewe, while the engines were bought in. Initially available as a single model, the Arnage was powered by a DOHC 4. 4-litre BMW engine force-fed by twin turbochargers. However, it was around this time that Bentley passed into the hands of the Volkswagen Group and Rolls-Royce was acquired by BMW. Not surprisingly, BMW declined to see a rival marque powered by one of its engines, so Volkswagen was forced to find an alternative powerplant for the Arnage. In fact, the company sourced two and created the option of the Arnage Red Label and Arnage Green Label. The Red Label was initially powered by a Cosworth-built version of Bentley's stalwart single-turbo OHV 6¾-litre V8, while the short-lived Green Label utilised a Bentley-modified version of the Arnage's original BMW unit. The Red label gave way to the Arnage R in 2002. In common with the long wheelbase RL launched the previous year, it was powered by a completely reworked version of Bentley's venerable 6¾-litre V8. Courtesy of Bosch Motronic engine management and a pair of Garrett T3 turbochargers, it produced 399bhp and a whopping 616lb. ft. of torque.
Attractively specified in Silver metallic with Parchment hide upholstery and burr walnut trim, this five former keeper Arnage R was sold new through Bentley Glasgow. Original fittings included heated door mirrors and rear window; a fully adjustable steering column; heated, four-way memory seats; the Bentley audio system with ten speakers and a C. D. interchanger; a Nokia ’phone system; and navy lambswool over-rugs. The Arnage’s first fourteen services were by Bentley main dealers, taking it up to November, 2017, and 30, 689 miles. Subsequently, it was serviced by independent garages at 31, 567 miles in November, 2019, and at 32, 010 miles in June, 2022. Considering its present mileage is around 33, 500 miles, it will be appreciated that it is a very well-kept machine.
The current owner (since 2017) has been particularly attentive. In 2018, the Bentley received regassed rear springs from Flying Spares, and in 2019 £2, 000 worth of work was carried out fitting new front brake discs and pads and replacing the gearbox seal. Since 2021, it has been M. O. T.’d annually with no advisories. The present test is valid until October, 2026. An outstanding example of its kind, this Arnage is supplied with its book pack containing the owner’s handbook, service handbook, warranty slip, dealer network book, and quick reference guide, plus history including service invoices, old tax discs, and M. O. T. s back to 2006.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.
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