2006 Bentley Azure | The Summer Serenade Auction | 18th July

• Stunning low mileage example
• Purchased from one of the country’s leading specialists
  

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 renowned 6.75 litre twin-turbocharged Bentley V8 producing 450hp and an immense 645 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the Azure combined effortless performance with exceptional refinement, accelerating from 0-60mph in just 5.6 seconds before reaching a claimed top speed of 168mph. Hand-built in Crewe, the second-generation Azure represented the pinnacle of Bentley's grand touring philosophy, offering four-seat open-top motoring with unrivalled craftsmanship, immense road presence and the ability to cover long distances in supreme comfort.

First registered on 26th September 2006, this striking Bentley Azure is presented in elegant Diamond Black with a matching black power-operated hood and beautifully appointed Beluga Connolly hide interior, complemented by Piano Black veneers and a Parchment instrument panel. Having covered a mere 33,900 miles from new, the mileage is supported by the accompanying service book and reflects the car's superb overall condition. Specification includes heated 14-way electrically adjustable memory seats, electric steering column adjustment with easy entry/exit, privacy glass, top-tinted windscreen, elliptical tailpipe finishers, chrome alloy wheels and the distinctive twin headlamp arrangement that defines the model. The luxurious cabin is further enhanced by veneered fascias and waist rails, leather steering wheel and gear selector, front and rear overmats and bench-style rear seating, providing accommodation for four adults in genuine comfort. Supplied with its V5 registration document, service book pack and an MoT test certificate valid until September 2026, this low-mileage Azure represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Bentley's finest modern convertibles. Combining effortless performance, impeccable craftsmanship and timeless styling, it is equally at home wafting through town or undertaking continental touring in the manner for which these magnificent grand tourers were conceived. Consigned by Mathew Priddy

Interested parties should note that the current registration will be retained by the vendor and an age-related registration will be issued following a successful sale.