2006 Bentley Azure
| Registration | UK registered |
| Chassis Number | SCBDC43H26CH11682 |
| Engine Number | 106968 |
| Odometer reading | 13,435 miles |
| Asking Price | £102,000 |
The Bentley Azure was launched in 1995 and based on the platform of the Continental R coupé which had been launched in 1991. Volkswagen purchased Bentley from Vickers in 1998, three years into production of the Mk.I model. Volkswagen executives decided to keep the then current Azure in production until 2003. Production of the new Azure began for the 2006 model year. Now based on the Arnage platform, power came from the then current variant of the Bentley turbocharged V8 making 450hp and 645 lb ft of torque. The new Arnage was designed for the BMW 4.4-litre engine. However, due to strained relationships between the two manufacturers, Volkswagen was forced to significantly re-work the original 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce/Bentley V8 engine in 2001, including a switch from the old single-turbo system to a modern twin-turbocharger set-up, reducing turbo-lag and increasing horsepower output. A new, model-specific six-speed automatic transmission fed power to the rear wheels. Bentley claimed a 0 to 60 time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, slightly faster than the previous edition and still very good for a vehicle of this size and weight.
This 2006 Bentley Azure was registered new on 24th October. Having covered a mere 13,435 miles from new which is confirmed by the service record and the MoT history. Finished in a wonderful colour combination and a connolly leather interior complemented with piano black veneers, this lovely convertible is supplied with a V5C registration document, various old MoT test certificates, invoices, and the service book pack. The Bentley Azure is a Grand Tourer offering enormous style and luxury, whether you are going to the shops or travelling to the Côte d’Azur, this low mileage Bentley Azure is just about the perfect vehicle.
Interested parties should note that the private registration number ‘1 YYG’ is being retained by the current vendor and an age-related plate will be issued on a successful sale.
Interested parties should note that contrary to the catalogue description, the service booklet has been lost. However, the history file includes five service records, the most recent of which was completed in 2021 costing circa £3,000. Also included in the history file is a record of 13 MoT test certificates completed from new.
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