Highlights

One of only 752 right-hand drive Arnage Red Labels produced
Only one former registered keeper
Only 42,434 miles from new, verified by MOT and service history
Recent £8,652 of work including head gasket work in 2025 by Prestige
Engine and gearbox service in May 2026 at 40,523 miles by marque specialist
MOT valid to March 2027 with no advisories
Very good MOT history with few advisories over time
Vendor reports silver bodywork, chromework and cream interior all very good

The Appeal

The Arnage Red Label has a special place in Bentley's development. It was the last time that Bentley's hand-crafted coachbuilding was matched with a fully in-house designed engine. Heavily reworked for the purpose and turbocharged, it was good for 400bhp. Just 752 Arnage Red Labels left the factory in right-hand drive like this very tidy, low-mileage early example.

This first-year-of-production example was acquired by the current keeper to cover family weddings after selling his Rolls-Royce. He clearly had taste, as the silver metallic paintwork pairs handsomely with the white hide interior piped in blue, complemented by blue carpets and dark walnut veneers throughout.

With only 42,434 miles from new, it has clearly been cherished. The vendor describes the bodywork, chrome work and interior as presenting in very good order throughout, and states that the white piped blue hide looks and smells as new. The maintenance record is similarly impressive, with £8,652 documented spending on head gasket renewal, gearbox servicing and general upkeep since 2025. The advisory-free MOT runs to March 2027 with no advisories.

Interest in the Arnage is growing. This car gives the buyer a very well-preserved, low-mileage example and one where you benefit from all that recent work.

Key Information

Mileage: 42,439 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 3rd March 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 6,750cc turbocharged V8 producing 400bhp, four-speed automatic gearbox
Paperwork: All manuals and books present, service book stamped by main dealers and specialists, maintenance invoices, two sets of keys

Service history:

05/25 - 40,523 miles - Prestige service (marque specialist), including gearbox service by Quantum Transmissions
02/21 - 39,017 miles - unknown
07/17 - 35,658 miles - City Auto Sense (marque specialist)
02/13 - 30,334 miles - unknown
07/05 - 18,109 miles - City Auto Sense
07/03 - 13,710 miles - Bentley Manchester

Recent maintenance:

06/26 - £338 - Prestige Services - door fault
08/25 - £6,914 - Prestige Services - head gasket and related work
05/25 - £648 - Prestige Services - engine and gearbox service

The Detail

First registered 1st March 2000
Purchased new from Strattons, the local Bentley dealership
Always garaged by its keepers
Last serviced at 40,523 miles in May 2026 by specialist Prestige Service
Head gasket renewed in August 2025 at a cost of £6,914 by Prestige Service
Gearbox serviced as part of ongoing maintenance programme
Total of £8,652 documented as spent on maintenance since purchase in 2025
Vendor describes the silver metallic bodywork and chrome work as being in very good order
We are told that the cream piped blue hide upholstery presents well and smells as new
Factory 18-inch alloy wheels reported to be in very good order
Vendor reports a slight blister on one wheel centre
Fitted with matching Pirelli P Zero tires with good tread remaining
Exterior glasswork and lights in good order with no misting reported
Underside reported to be in fine shape with no structural advisories on last MOT
Dark walnut veneers present well across doors and dashboard
Gear gaiter chrome finish has come loose, described as an easy fix
Electric front seats with heating and memory function
Parking sensors and electrically adjustable steering column fitted
Factory navigation pop-up unit and Alpine stereo with remote controls included
Overmats with little wear
Unused spare wheel
First aid kit in its original wrapping
Factory service gloves reportedly unused
Remotes for Alpine music system and navigation included
No dashboard warning lights reported by the vendor
Described as driving "faultlessly" by the vendor
No advisories on MOT

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