Highlights
- One registered keeper from new
- Only 40,043 miles from new
- Well maintained with servicing to 39,000 miles
- MOT to February 2026 with no advisories
- Smart silver metallic with magnolia hide
- Very well maintained car that looks barely used
The Appeal
The return of the 6.75L V8 to the Arnage was a welcome moment for enthusiasts because, for the last time, it married the firm’s hand-crafted coachbuilding 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 RHD. This example is from the first year of production and was acquired by the current keeper as a present to himself. He clearly had taste as the silver metallic paintwork works well with the magnolia interior. Blue leather, piping and carpets plus dark walnut veneers complete the picture.
With only 40,000 miles from new, it has clearly been cherished and the exterior and interior is condition is quite remarkable. It looks like it has barely been sat in. Usual check areas like the alloys and driver’s seat look as if they just rolled out of the showroom.
The service history is similarly impressive. Together with the MOT records it verifies the mileage and shows very sparing use over the last five years. The car was last serviced at 39,000 miles in 2021. The advisory-free MOT runs to the end of February 2026. A really good example of these hand-built executive expresses.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st March 2000
- One registered keeper from new
- Acquired by seller as a present to himself
- Purchased new from Strattons, the local Bentley dealership
- Current MOT valid until 25th February 2026 with no advisories
- All manuals and books present as shown
- Service book stamped by main dealer and specialists to 39,017 miles in 2021
- Two sets of keys
- Remotes for the Alpine music system and navigation included
- Unused spare wheel
- First aid kit in its original wrapping
- Factory service gloves which appear to be unused
- Always garaged by single keeper
The Condition
- Smart silver metallic paintwork in very good order with few blemishes
- We are advised of minimal blemishes to paintwork which are not obvious in photos
- Bodywork presents as straight and well kept with no reported dents, damage or accidents
- Factory 18in alloy wheels in very good order with well kept edges and surfaces
- Vendor reports a slight blister on one wheel centre
- Fitted with matching Pirelli P Zero tyres showing good condition and plenty of tread
- Exterior glasswork and lights in good order with no misting to headlights or screen corners
- Underside is reported to be in fine shape with no structural advisories on last MOT test
- Lovely magnolia leather interior that shows barely any signs of use
- Vendor reports that the driver’s seat shows light patina but it is exceptionally light for age and mileage
- Magnolia is piped blue with reverse colour way on carpets and carried through to dash top
- Door cards, dash top, carpets and headlining all present very well for age
- Boot carpet looks barely used with no obvious tears or deterioration
- Switchgear presents well with no reported faults
- Included original factory navigation ‘pop up’ unit and Alpine stereo as shown with remote operation
- Extensive dark walnut veneers in very good condition across doors and dashboard
- Original overmats with little wear
- Specification includes electric front seats with heating and memory
- Gear gaiter chrome finish has come loose as shown which would be an easy fix
- Fitted with parking sensors and electrically adjustable steering column
- No reported faults with electrics, switchgear, dials or lighting
- No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or reported by seller
The Mechanics
- 6,750cc turbocharged 400bhp hand built V8 engine
- 4spd GM automatic gearbox with central console shift
- Described as driving ‘faultlessly’ by seller
- Sparing but regular use in recent years as confirmed by MOT and service history
- Regularly serviced by main dealers and specialists
- Last serviced in 2021 at 39,000 miles
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT
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