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2004 BENTLEY ARNAGE R | BLACK SAPPHIRE | EXTENSIVE BENTLEY & ROLLS-ROYCE SPECIALIST HISTORY | MAJOR MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE | TWO KEYS
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully specified Bentley Arnage R, first registered on 14 October 2004. Finished in its original factory Black Sapphire paintwork with Cotswold fine-line detailing, complemented by sumptuous Cotswold and Nautic leather upholstery, contrasting seat piping and exquisite Burr Walnut veneers.
This is a magnificent example of traditional British luxury motoring, combining Bentley’s legendary 6. 75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with an effortless four-speed automatic transmission, outstanding craftsmanship and unmistakable road presence.
Crucially, this particular Arnage benefits from extensive documented maintenance, including significant expenditure with respected Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists. For anyone familiar with the ownership of these remarkable motor cars, the importance of this history cannot be overstated.
One of the standout features of the accompanying paperwork is a substantial £5, 001. 79 invoice dated March 2022 from Stewart Walker Ltd, independent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists.
This comprehensive programme of mechanical attention included replacement anti-roll-bar bushes, anti-roll-bar links, steering track-rod ends, four-wheel geometry adjustment, four Pirelli P Zero tyres and extensive air-conditioning investigation and repairs.
This represents significant investment in precisely the areas that discerning Arnage buyers appreciate, particularly the complex suspension and steering components of these substantial luxury saloons.
Equally noteworthy is the documented brake-pipe refurbishment undertaken by Reading Independent Jags & Classics in February 2024, invoiced at £1, 260. 48.
The work included replacement front brake pipes, attention to associated hydraulic pipework, brake-fluid renewal and protective treatment of components, pipework and suspension.
Brake-pipe corrosion and the condition of associated underbody components are important considerations when purchasing a Bentley of this generation. Having documentary evidence of this substantial preventative and remedial work is therefore a particularly reassuring aspect of this car’s history.
The maintenance records extend considerably beyond these two major invoices.
The accompanying specialist service-history summary details 13 recorded service entries between 2005 and 2021, including servicing by Bentley Birmingham, Bentley Leicester, Mercedes-Benz Northampton, Hanwells of London and Shadow Motors.
Further invoices document an intermediate service and associated repairs in January 2023, additional air-conditioning work during 2024, and a January 2025 annual service and MOT inspection costing £2, 240. 53, incorporating engine and gearbox oils, air-conditioning control-module repair and exhaust repairs.
This substantial collection of records provides a valuable insight into the attention and expenditure the vehicle has received throughout its life.
The original Bentley factory specification is also present, confirming its striking Black Sapphire exterior and carefully selected Cotswold and Nautic interior combination.
Factory equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats with memory, electrically adjustable outer rear seats, heated front and rear seating, electric lumbar adjustment, Burr Walnut veneers, leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel, satellite navigation, rear DVD entertainment with screens integrated into the front headrests, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable steering column with memory, CD changer, telephone hands-free system and 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels.
Additional details include the bright stainless-steel matrix-style radiator grille, chrome exterior accents, tinted windows and Bentley umbrellas housed in the luggage compartment.
The result is a wonderfully appointed grand touring saloon offering the traditional elegance, comfort and craftsmanship for which the Bentley marque is internationally celebrated.
The latest supplied MOT certificate confirms a pass on 8 June 2026 at 109, 360 miles, with validity until 7 June 2027.
Two keys accompany the vehicle.
For the enthusiast seeking a Bentley Arnage R, this example offers an especially compelling combination of original factory specification, beautiful colour coordination and extensive documented specialist maintenance.
The considerable expenditure on suspension, steering, tyres, braking components and other mechanical systems is a genuine selling point, demonstrating investment in the areas that matter when considering ownership of one of these extraordinary motor cars.
An increasingly distinctive presence on British roads, the Arnage represents an era of Bentley craftsmanship and engineering that continues to attract admirers of traditional luxury automobiles.
