Bentley Arnage R, 6750cc V8 Twin Turbo, Black coachwork with...
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£14,000 - £16,000
Bentley Arnage R, 6750cc V8 Twin Turbo, Black coachwork with matching black leather upholstery and well-figured burr-walnut trim throughout, date of first registration 2003, ‘reputably’ first used by HM King Charles III when HRH Prince of Wales, second owner was Fashion Designer Tom Ford, the car also appeared in a recent Duran Duran music video.
Upon further research the car was owned initially by Bentley Press and Special Car Support, and has had no TU registrations allocated to it, meaning it was not a press demonstrator, It has 2 stamps from this Special Bentley department in the service book. Prince Charles had a Turbo R at the time, so would not have been his main vehicle, but as we know there are many cars associated with the royal households and the 2
nd
and 3
rd
owner were passed the ‘Prince Charles history’ down the line from the originating dealer, so more research would be required.
The current MOT is valid until April 26th 2024. Approximate mileage 77,000 miles, some bodywork requires minor attention, tyres good, supplied with two keys.
Meets the current ULEZ emissions standards. Current private registration number will be retained by the vendor and will NOT be transferred with the vehicle.
Footnote: Princess Diana’s Ford Escort RS sold for £722,500 in 2022 https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/2022/8/princess-dianas-ford-escort-rs-just-sold-for-722500/
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£14,000 - £16,000
Bentley Arnage R, 6750cc V8 Twin Turbo, Black coachwork with matching black leather upholstery and well-figured burr-walnut trim throughout, date of first registration 2003, ‘reputably’ first used by HM King Charles III when HRH Prince of Wales, second owner was Fashion Designer Tom Ford, the car also appeared in a recent Duran Duran music video.
Upon further research the car was owned initially by Bentley Press and Special Car Support, and has had no TU registrations allocated to it, meaning it was not a press demonstrator, It has 2 stamps from this Special Bentley department in the service book. Prince Charles had a Turbo R at the time, so would not have been his main vehicle, but as we know there are many cars associated with the royal households and the 2
nd
and 3
rd
owner were passed the ‘Prince Charles history’ down the line from the originating dealer, so more research would be required.
The current MOT is valid until April 26th 2024. Approximate mileage 77,000 miles, some bodywork requires minor attention, tyres good, supplied with two keys.
Meets the current ULEZ emissions standards. Current private registration number will be retained by the vendor and will NOT be transferred with the vehicle.
Footnote: Princess Diana’s Ford Escort RS sold for £722,500 in 2022 https://www.goodwood.com/grr/road/news/2022/8/princess-dianas-ford-escort-rs-just-sold-for-722500/
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