2008 Bentley Arnage R

The vendor has owned this low-mileage Bentley Arnage R since 2015. In common with the car’s previous owners, he has used it sparingly, mainly as a vehicle for outings to Goodwood and other special events and occasions.

Now then.

About the vendor.

We hope he won’t mind us describing him as something of a character.

One of his forbears, a real-life Indiana Jones by the name of Hiram Bingham, discovered the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911.

Other relatives have been, variously, MI5 agents, QCs, playwrights, novelists, holders of the Victoria Cross, initiators of the fateful Charge of the Light Brigade, soldiers, Knights and TV writers (‘Upstairs, Downstairs’).

His cousin is Lord Lucan.

No, really.

The car’s number plate - BO07 LTD - was purchased by the vendor after he had been engaged in a legal dispute over a 5ft strip of land with the family of Ian Fleming. As we all know, anything to do with 007 can be of great interest to fans of His Majesty's most valiant servant, one of whom may want this plate for their own car and pay a sum (as handsome as Sean Connery himself) for it.

For further evidence of endearing idiosyncrasy, look no further than the (removable) twin ‘GB’ badges mounted atop the Bentley grille.

With only 34,000 miles on the clock, this archetypically fast, opulent and indulgent Bentley is in what appears to be very decent mechanical order and has just a few cosmetic issues for its next owner to consider.

The bodywork is really pretty good and there are no dinks, dents, creases or folds of any significance to speak of.

The panel gaps and shut lines are consistent and even.

The two-tone silver-over-grey paintwork has a very impressive depth of shine and lustre.

The wheels are OK but have a few scuffs and bubbles here and there and some missing lacquer in places.

There’s some discolouration around and under the GB badges atop the grille.

There are a few scuffs and scratches on the front and rear bumpers and valances.

There is some bubbling in evidence at the edge of the sunroof and some scuffing on the n/s wing mirror.

The lights, lenses and badging all seem to be in good condition, as is most of the exterior trim, fixtures and fittings.

The overall good condition of the car continues on the inside, where the beige leather upholstery is broadly in very decent condition and the seats have held up well, both front and back.

The burr walnut veneers are rich, glossy and in excellent condition.

The carpets and mats are good, as is the headlining.

The side bolster on the driver’s seat is the only area that’s showing any signs of use or wear, but we’re of the opinion that some proper cleaning/feeding products and a spot of elbow grease would do a decent restorative job.

The leather on the door cards is good, although there is a small hole at the edge of the leather trim on the driver’s door.

The vendor tells us that all knobs, switches, levers, toggles, dials and instruments do what they’re supposed to do.

The capacious boot is in good order.

As far as we can tell, everything looks solid, honest and straight.

Ditto the engine bay.

The car’s mileage today is just over 34,000 miles.

On the occasion of its last MoT in June 2022 (passed with no advisories), the mileage was recorded as being 33,899 miles.

The car was last serviced by Bentley Hampshire on 7.10.22.

Bought new from Jack Barclay in 2008, its service history is as follows.

· Jack Barclay – 9.12.08 – 816 miles.

· Jack Barclay – 28.10.09 – 5,183 miles.

· Jack Barclay – 18.10.10 – 11,774 miles.

· Jack Barclay – 18.08.11 – 15,905 miles.

· Bentley Birmingham – 09.10.12 – 17,061 miles.

· Bentley Surrey – 12.08.15 – 18,431 miles (2014 service carried out at same time).

· Bentley Surrey – 09.07.16 – 22,834 miles.

· MPG Dorchester – 10.07.18 – 28,766 miles.

· MPG Dorchester – 19.07.19 – 31,531 miles.

· MPG Dorchester – 26.8.20 – 32,845 miles.

· Bentley Hampshire – 07.10.22 – 32,845 miles.

The car comes with a space saver spare wheel, a full set of manuals and handbooks, tools, keys, Bentley umbrellas, and a battery charger.

It has been HPI checked and cleared.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to a very good standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

Good service history, low miles, good all-round condition?

These are things any prospective Bentley buyer should want to hear.

There are one or two largely cosmetic issues to contend with but, as far as we can tell, this very fine hand-built Bentley Arnage R has the underlying pedigree, quality and style to provide its next owner with many years of very classy motoring pleasure.

We’re happy to offer this impressive vehicle for auction with an estimate in the range of £30,000 - £40,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Poundbury, Dorset, United Kingdom. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.