1996 BENTLEY AZURE - Lot 80

Lot n° 80
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1996 BENTLEY AZURE - Lot 80
1996 BENTLEY AZURE • Serial number: SCBZK12CXTCX53687 • Vehicle registration: French o Major work performed since 2020: over 85,000 euros in invoices! o Model year: 1996 o Beautiful color combination The Bentley Azure was unveiled in 1995 at the Geneva International Motor Show. It replaced the Continental Convertible, an older model based on the Rolls-Royce Corniche. As its name suggests, the Bentley Azure was designed for leisurely drives and long-distance travel along the French Riviera. Developed on the basis of the Continental R, it delivered a commanding 385 chevaux, perfectly suited to power the 2.6 metric tons of this beautiful British car. Designed by the renowned coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Azure is a true aesthetic triumph. Timeless in design, it manages to turn heads without ever losing its elegance. Extremely expensive at launch, it was priced at £347,000 without options. Despite this, it was a definite success for Bentley, which sold 1,403 units between 1995 and 2002. This Bentley Azure was delivered new in 1996 to its first owner. Delivered in 1996, this Bentley Azure beautifully combines its dark blue metallic body with a beige leather-upholstered interior and a navy blue alpaca soft top. Extremely elegant and understated, it is nonetheless lavishly equipped. Its trail then leads to Monaco, where the car was stored for many years. Upon its arrival in France in 2021, it underwent extensive restoration and refurbishment work following its long period of inactivity. In total, more than 85,000 euros were invested in this restoration project. The soft top mechanism—a particularly complex and delicate component on the Azure models—was overhauled. The upholstery, fine woodwork, mechanical systems, and electrical systems were also overhauled. ERRATUM: Please note that this vehicle is awaiting a follow-up inspection, specifically due to corrosion on the driver’s floor and the brakes. 1996 BENTLEY AZURE • Serial Number: SCBZK12CXTCX53687 • Registration: French • Major work since 2020: Over €85,000 in invoices! • Model Year: 1996 • Color Scheme: Beautiful color combination The Bentley Azure was unveiled in 1995 at the Geneva International Motor Show. It replaced the Continental Convertible, an already aging model based on the Rolls-Royce Corniche. As its name suggests, the Bentley Azure was designed for cruising and long-distance journeys along the French Riviera. Developed on the basis of the Continental R, it delivered a commanding 385 horsepower, perfectly suited to propel the 2.6 metric tons of this beautiful English car. Designed by the renowned coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Azure is a true aesthetic triumph. Timeless in design, it retains its elegance even with the top down. Extremely expensive at the time of its release, it was priced at £347,000 before options. Despite this, it was a definite success for Bentley, which sold 1,403 units from 1995 to 2002. This Bentley Azure was delivered new in 1996 to its first owner. It was later traced to Monaco, where the car was kept in storage for many years. Upon arriving in France in 2021, it underwent extensive restoration and refurbishment following its long period of inactivity. In total, more than €85,000 was invested in this restoration project. The soft-top mechanism—a particularly complex and sensitive component on the Azure—has been overhauled. The upholstery, fine wood trim, mechanical systems, and electrical system have also been fully serviced.
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