2001 BENTLEY ARNAGE RED LABEL

KEY FACTS

• A dignified luxury saloon, which presents in generally excellent condition throughout.
• Under the bonnet is the 6.75-litre turbocharged V8, producing 400bhp and 619lb-ft of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed GM automatic transmission.
• It has undergone a comprehensive recent service and has low mileage.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The 2001 Arnage boasts a stiffer body shell than the previous generation, along with improved brakes, an upgraded steering rack and greater rear legroom.
• Factory equipment includes electrically adjustable heated seats, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, and elegant burr walnut veneers including the optional wood steering wheel.
• An aftermarket Clarion stereo, satellite navigation system, CD and DVD player were installed in 2010.
• Its original owner’s manual, service book, toolkit and branded umbrella are included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its original silver paintwork is in excellent condition, though one small blemish can be seen on the nearside of the front bumper. The chrome door handles have a few light marks.
• Some small bubbles are visible on the alloy wheels, along with slight discolouration around the edges of the centre caps.
• Inside, the Magnolia leather-trimmed seats feature the Bentley logo embossed on the headrests and smart navy blue piping, and present with just some minor creasing.
• The most recent MOT test was on 26 February 2021 at 59,856 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was undertaken in November 2019, where technicians at Bentley and Rolls Royce specialist PME Engineering changed the engine oil, filter, and a side light bulb, before freeing-off the throttle butterfly.
• Prior to this, in January 2017, routine servicing was carried out, with the addition of a new air pump belt, nearside rear fog light bulb, undertray clips, brake fluid and a Waxoyl coating. Both exhaust clamps were repaired, and the parking brake and washer jets were adjusted.

SUMMARY

This Bentley Arnage Red Label is a very good example of the sublime luxury saloon, with a few entertainment upgrades and which presents superbly for its age. Ideal as a comfortable long-distance cruiser or even as a chauffeur-driven vehicle, this Arnage is ready for to drive and enjoy.

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