LOT 110
2001 Bentley Azure Coachwork by Pininfarina VIN. SCBZK22E51CX62572 Engine no. L410101936
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Lot 110
2001 Bentley Azure Coachwork by Pininfarina
2001 Bentley Azure
Coachwork by Pininfarina
VIN. SCBZK22E51CX62572
Engine no. L410101936
Coachwork by Pininfarina
VIN. SCBZK22E51CX62572
Engine no. L410101936
6,750cc OHV Turbocharged V8 Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
385bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Exquisite example of Bentley's flagship Azure Convertible
*Less than 34,000 miles recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging
*Powerful Turbocharged Bentley V8 to match the elegant Pininfarina-penned looks
*Opulent luxury inside and out
THE BENTLEY AZURE
Based on the potent Bentley Continental R, the drop head Azure version was one of the most powerful cars of the era. The famous Italian styling house Pininfarina had been chosen to develop the Azure on the four-seater Continental R platform, and there was no question that the result was most successful.
Body shells were assembled in Italy by Pininfarina, and shipped to the UK for finishing at the Bentley factory at Crewe.
Hailed by its maker as 'the world's best Convertible', the Azure lived up to that grand title, proving an immense success especially in the US where its combination of unmatched luxury, effortless performance and soft-top style was highly attractive. When production ceased in 2003 a total of only 1,321 Azures of all types had been built.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Finished in a classic color scheme of ivory white with a Parchment leather interior, this exemplary Bentley Azure was assembled by hand at the Crewe Bentley works during January of 2001 and delivered new to the US in February of 2001. According to the CarFax report, it made its way to Seattle, Washington, where it stayed until 2007 before heading to Illinois. In December of 2010, it found an owner in New York where it showed just 22,011 miles on the odometer and remained there until 2016. At this point, with a little under 28,000 miles recorded on the CarFax report, the car is believed to have migrated south to Florida. According to the CarFax, there might have been a potential odometer mis-reading during this time, which appears to have been a clerking error. The mileage has been consistent since then, and the Bentley has been routinely inspected. The luxurious Azure showed just 33,946 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.
The Pininfarina-penned exterior of the car is in fine shape, and inside luxurious carpets and walnut wood finishes invite passengers into a refined environment. All imaginable amenities are present in the cabin, while its convertible top allows its lucky occupants to take full advantage of fair-weather days. A $340,000-plus car from new, this extraordinary hand-built Bentley is ready for the next caretaker.
Electronic Fuel Injection
385bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Automatic Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Exquisite example of Bentley's flagship Azure Convertible
*Less than 34,000 miles recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging
*Powerful Turbocharged Bentley V8 to match the elegant Pininfarina-penned looks
*Opulent luxury inside and out
THE BENTLEY AZURE
Based on the potent Bentley Continental R, the drop head Azure version was one of the most powerful cars of the era. The famous Italian styling house Pininfarina had been chosen to develop the Azure on the four-seater Continental R platform, and there was no question that the result was most successful.
Body shells were assembled in Italy by Pininfarina, and shipped to the UK for finishing at the Bentley factory at Crewe.
Hailed by its maker as 'the world's best Convertible', the Azure lived up to that grand title, proving an immense success especially in the US where its combination of unmatched luxury, effortless performance and soft-top style was highly attractive. When production ceased in 2003 a total of only 1,321 Azures of all types had been built.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Finished in a classic color scheme of ivory white with a Parchment leather interior, this exemplary Bentley Azure was assembled by hand at the Crewe Bentley works during January of 2001 and delivered new to the US in February of 2001. According to the CarFax report, it made its way to Seattle, Washington, where it stayed until 2007 before heading to Illinois. In December of 2010, it found an owner in New York where it showed just 22,011 miles on the odometer and remained there until 2016. At this point, with a little under 28,000 miles recorded on the CarFax report, the car is believed to have migrated south to Florida. According to the CarFax, there might have been a potential odometer mis-reading during this time, which appears to have been a clerking error. The mileage has been consistent since then, and the Bentley has been routinely inspected. The luxurious Azure showed just 33,946 miles on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.
The Pininfarina-penned exterior of the car is in fine shape, and inside luxurious carpets and walnut wood finishes invite passengers into a refined environment. All imaginable amenities are present in the cabin, while its convertible top allows its lucky occupants to take full advantage of fair-weather days. A $340,000-plus car from new, this extraordinary hand-built Bentley is ready for the next caretaker.
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