2001 | Bentley Azure

The Bentley Azure was launched in 1995, based on the platform of the Continental R Coupé which had been launched in 1991. The Azure intended to both convey a sense of presence and allow for comfortable seating of four adult passengers. Power came from the company's stalwart 6.75 litre, V8 featuring a single intercooled turbocharger producing in the region of 380bhp. The gearbox was a General Motors sourced four-speed automatic unit with the Azure capable of 0 to 60mph in an impressive 6.1 seconds. Owing to the limited space at Bentley's Crewe factory, the Azure was designed and manufactured by Pininfarina, significantly adding to the vehicle's production cost. From 1999, the Azure was also available in 'Mulliner Trim' which added special bespoke trim and additional equipment, thus allowing the buyer the option for further customisation during the build process. Pricing varied as equipment could be significantly different from one car to the next depending on personal preferences.

Originally registered on Valentines Day 2001 this Bentley presents beautifully in Silver Tempest and Parchment interior, with blue seat piping and blue carpets. The fastidious vendor has owned this Azure for the last eight years and has thoroughly enjoyed the 10,000 miles he has covered in that time. Now displaying a modest 45,658 miles, the original handbooks are present, together with the service books and receipts for recent expenditure. Reported to drive with no known faults, we can also confirm the hood words exactly as it should. Supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test Certificate, 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 Bentley Azure is just about the perfect vehicle. Consigned by Stewart Banks.