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- 1996 Bentley Azure
1996 Bentley Azure
Lot Number: 780
1996 Bentley Azure
Striking, left-hand drive Azure with just 55,000 miles, originally supplied to the CEO of Cartier.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £50,625
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 30th September, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
LHD -
REG NUMBER
N160 PYO -
ODOMETER READING
55000 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this lot has not been subject to a service prior to auction.
SUMMARY
Striking, left-hand drive Azure with just 55,000 miles, originally supplied to the CEO of Cartier.
DESCRIPTION
- Part of a Private Collection this car has been stored for the past three years and was in daily use prior to this
- The Azure Convertible cost over £350,000 when supplied new in 1996 and was one of the most expensive production cars in the world at the time
- Power came from the company's stalwart 6.75-litre V8, fed by a single inter-cooled turbocharger producing in the region of 380bhp which, when mated to a General Motors-sourced, 4-speed automatic gearbox enabled 0 - 60mph in an impressive 6.1 seconds
- The car was exported to the USA and returned to the UK in 2006 where it was sold by Jack Barclays to the Chairman of Cartier the Jewellers in London
- Supplied with a comprehensive service history and all of the invoices from 2003 onwards. The service history confirms this car has covered 55,000 miles from new with a documented speedometer-head change by Bentley at 39,000 miles
- Original Azure handbooks, both keys. The car will come with a full 12 months MOT and service prior to auction
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 780
- Make
- BENTLEY
- Model
- AZURE
- Variant
- CONVERTIBLE
- Registration Number
- N160 PYO
- MOT Expiry
- 18/09/2024
- Chassis Number
- SCBZK14C0TCX53657
- Transmission
- Auto
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
Exterior
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This beautiful Bentley Azure Convertible cost over $350000 when supplied new in 1996 and was one of the most expensive production cars in the world at the time. The exterior paintwork is very good for its age.
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The interior is in excellent condition and stunning in red berry leather. This car is a future retro classic and one of the nicest convertibles that can sit 4 people comfortably. Being LHD makes the car perfect for a sunshine destination Monaco or Marbella.
Engine
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The engine is perfect and starts every time on half a turn of the key. The 6750cc Twin Turbo driven V8 Bentley engine is so smooth and the car glides along the country roads with ease.
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Remarks
The roof is in good condition but the rear plastic window has bloomed and needs treating or replacing.
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Vehicle History
Remarks
The car will come with a full 12 months MOT and service prior to auction. Part of a private collection this car has been stored for the past 3 years when prior to this it was a daily user for a top CEO. The car was exported to the USA and returned back to the UK in 2006 where it was sold by Jack Barclays to the chairman of Cartier the Jewellers in London. This car is reputed to be the only black with red leather combination in the world. It comes with comprehensive service history and all of the invoices from 2003 , the service history confirms this car has covered a mere 55,000 miles from new (Speedo changed at 39000 miles by Bentley all documented). the car now has a full 12 months MOT and the safety check on the car shows it to be ok apart from the following items. 1. An advisory on the MOT is a brake warning light however the brakes work perfectly it could be a sensor as the car has been stood for 3 years and we don’t have time to do it. 2. The fan blower on the interior is intermittent sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t yet again this could be because the car hasn’t been used I’m sure an auto electrician would fix it easy 3. The electric seats work fine but the memory seat buttons don’t work 4. The door mirrors don’t work electrically it could be fuse but not had chance to check they were working 5. Some roof lining trim wants refitting on the A posts a very simple task for an upholsterer.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 1st October between 10am and 3pm and Monday 2nd October between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 2nd therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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