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80 - 1996 BENTLEY AZURE • Chassis number: SCBZK12CXTCX53687 • Reg…
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Estimate €70,000 - €90,000
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1996 BENTLEY AZURE • Chassis number: SCBZK12CXTCX53687 • Registration document: French o Major work carried out since 2020: over €85,000 in invoices! o Year: 1996 o Beautiful colour 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 journeys along the French Riviera. Developed on the basis of the Continental R, it offered a commanding 385 horsepower, perfectly suited to propelling the 2.6-tonne English beauty. Designed by the famous coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Azure is a true aesthetic triumph. Timeless, it manages to take the top off without ever losing its elegance. Extremely expensive on its release, it was priced at £347,000 excluding 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. This Bentley Azure was delivered in 1996; it beautifully combines the dark metallic blue of its bodywork with a beige leather-upholstered interior and a navy blue alpaca soft top. Extremely elegant and understated, it is nonetheless lavishly equipped. Its trail is then traced to Monaco, where the car was stored for many years. Arriving in France in 2021, it underwent extensive restoration and refurbishment following its long period of inactivity. In total, over €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 woodwork, mechanical systems and electrical components have also been refurbished. 1996 BENTLEY AZURE • Serial Number: SCBZK12CXTCX53687 • Registration: French • Major work since 2020: Over €85,000 in invoices! • Model Year: 1996 • Colour scheme: Beautiful colour combination The Bentley Azure was unveiled in 1995 at the Geneva International Motor Show. It replaced the Continental Convertible, an already ageing model based on the Rolls-Royce Corniche. As its name suggests, the Bentley Azure was designed for cruising and long-distance journeys on the French Riviera. Developed on the basis of the Continental R, it offered a formidable power output of 385 horsepower, perfectly matched to propel the 2.6-tonne beautiful English car. Designed by the famous coachbuilder Pininfarina, the Azure is a true aesthetic triumph. Timeless, it manages to drop its top without ever losing its elegance. Extremely expensive upon its release, it was priced at £347,000 before options. Despite this, it was a definite success for Bentley, which sold 1,403 examples 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. Arriving in France in 2021, it underwent extensive recommissioning and refurbishment following its long period of inactivity. In total, more than €85,000 was invested during this restoration project. The soft-top mechanism, a particularly complex and sensitive component on the Azure, has been overhauled. The upholstery, precious wood trim, mechanics, and the electrical system have also been fully serviced.
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