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2005 Bentley Arnage R

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  • Mileage~19,000
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Engine6.75L
  • LocationWadebridge

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2005 Bentley Arnage R

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Introduction

Jacob Boodrie
Professional Consigner

Sumptuous cabin, an effortlessly smooth ride, and immense power under the bonnet makes this Bentley Arnage R a true delight to drive.

The Bentley Arnage was launched in 1998 and remained in production until 2009. It marked the marque’s first all-new design since 1980. This particular car is the facelifted R variant, generously equipped with a host of factory-fitted optional extras. The R boasts twin turbochargers paired with the legendary 6.75L V8, delivering around ~450BHP. With a 0–60 time of just 5.8 seconds and a top speed nearing ~168MPH, it certainly doesn’t lack performance — an impressive achievement considering its size and the level of luxury inside.

This example is finished in the Bentley colour of “Dark Sapphire Pearl” with a "Magnolia" interior. It comes from ~2 years of careful ownership, serviced earlier this year by a Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist, and has covered only ~19,000 miles over its life. A face-lift version, the car has seen just 5 former keepers, judging by the condition of the car, it's been well pampered over the years.

This listing was written from information supplied by Jacob after meeting Keith the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

Lovingly cared for and well preserved, this example speaks for itself — an absolute pleasure whether you’re behind the wheel or relaxing in the back.

Keith has thoroughly enjoyed owning this Arnage R over the past ~2 years. It’s been kept in his dry garage and reserved strictly for sunny weekend drives — a fact clearly reflected in its low mileage and superb condition, he's only covered ~2,000 miles in this rime. He had the car serviced earlier this year by Specialist Cars (South West), where they carried out some other maintenance to suspension etc as required and detailed in the invoice.

Originally, he planned to hold onto it for many years into his retirement. However, with most of his local roads being narrow country lanes bordered by tall hedgerows, the Arnage R isn’t the most practical fit. Keith is now on the lookout for a Continental GT instead. He’ll be available in the comments below to answer any questions about the car.

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Exterior

Commanding, assertive, and refined — with dynamic styling cues that add a sporty edge to this luxurious saloon.

Wheels and Tyres

The 19” wheels, finished in silver, look great on this example and give the car a luxurious appeal. During our visit, the wheels appear well cared for, with no sign of any obvious damage to any of the spokes, but there are slight signs of marks around the centre caps.

The wheels are fitted with Pirelli Powergy (dated 2024) and Asimmetrico (dated 2020) tyres, and these also appear to be in great condition, with a good amount of tread remaining and no visible cracking or signs of age on the sidewalls.

Bodywork

The bodywork of this Bentley looks in great condition, with all the panel gaps around the car appearing to align very well. During our visit, we didn't spot any obvious dings or dents around the bodywork, nor corrosion.

We've provided more detailed observations through our high-resolution images and videos. Please take the time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

Finished in “Dark Sapphire Pearl”, the paint is applied with even coverage and colour across each panel. The finish of the paint appears in great condition, a mop and polish would elevate the finish further.

Once again, we've captured high-resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the paintwork for yourselves.

Glass and Trim

The glass on this Bentley Arnage R presents in great condition and is consistent with the car’s low mileage. During our visit, we found no signs of obvious chips, cracks, or discolouration. The window seals are also in great shape, matching the overall well-kept condition of the vehicle.

The bumpers, door handles, and window surrounds are all in great condition too. The only thing we did notice is some flaking on the chrome finish of both wing mirrors, likely due to unlucky stone chips.

Interior

Lined in fine leather and accented with rich wood trim — a cabin that delivers the unmistakable craftsmanship Bentley is known for.

Seats and Carpets

The "Magnolia" leather seats with dark blue pipping have held their shape very well over the years, as you would expect given the mileage. The cabin of this Bentley is a really lovely place to spend any time travelling. We noticed the slightest signs of wear to the driver bolsters in line with the age and mileage.

Deep pile carpets are fitted across the floors, take a look at the photos and videos for a closer look inside this Arnage R.

Dashboard

A burr walnut veneered dashboard greets you as you take a seat in the luxurious cruiser. A very clean and smart Bentley dash and instrument cluster, all the numbers are clean, clear and legible.

The dashboard in this Arnage R shows no signs of any major damage or scuffs, it is wrapped in dark blue leather, and with no warning lights displayed. The odometer showed a reading of ~19,057 miles during our visit.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

Fitted with a Bentley leather steering wheel and chromed automatic gear selector.

The steering wheel requires minimal effort to manoeuvre this luxury saloon, it is wrapped in matching dark blue leather.

Mechanics

Powered by a mighty 6.75L twin-turbo V8, this refined heavyweight surges to 60MPH in a mere ~5.8 seconds.

Engine and Gearbox

Equipped with a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8, the car featured a tuned engine with an output of ~450BHP. On the day of our visit, we started the car from cold, and it performed well on the road, the engine pulled nicely, idled smoothly, and ran without fault.

Keith reports that the car starts from cold with no issues and drives well with its smooth automatic gearbox powering the wheels. Take a look at the mechanical video to see the car starting from cold, driving around, and for a closer look underneath the Bentley and the smart engine bay.

Suspension and Brakes

The suspension appears to be in good condition, providing a smooth journey on the sweeping Cornish roads.

During our short drive in the car, it felt just as you'd expect for a sports car from this era, coming to a stop without a fuss too.

The Drive

Don’t let the opulence fool you — beneath the refined exterior lies a tuned, twin-turbocharged 6.75L V8, paired with a robust automatic gearbox to put all that power down with confidence. Watch the video to see this beast in motion.

Electrics and Other

We didn’t test all the electrics during our visit, but Keith reports that, to his knowledge, all of the electrics are functional and operational, aligning with the overall condition of the car.

The car has its original stereo unit fitted along with a phone in the arm rest, aircon, electric seats, power windows from the factory.

History and Paperwork

Factory-packed with top-tier features, UK RHD, low mileage, and finished in desirable specification — a first-class saloon built for comfort and elegance.

The car is coming out of a ~2 year ownership with Keith. It was most recently serviced in February, over and above a standard oil service as detailed in the invoice. The Arnage R comes with a current MOT valid until 17.06.2026.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History
Date Type Mileage
28.02.2025 Service 18,391
19.05.2025 MOT 18,973
18.06.2024 MOT 18,172
25.05.2023 MOT 17,028
10.02.2022 MOT 15,886
15.02.2021 Service 15,795
12.02.2021 MOT 15,795
06.03.2019 Service (MD) 15,692
20.09.2018 MOT 15,680
101.08.2016 MOT 15,664
13.08.2015 MOT 15,411
01.04.2014 MOT 15,077
21.03.2013 MOT 14,655
16.03.2012 MOT 14,115
25.03.2011 MOT 13,268
06.08.2011 Service (MD) 13,846
04.03.2010 MOT 12,762
03.03.2010 Service (MD) 12,758
05.03.2009 MOT 11,394
05.03.2009 Service (MD) 11,398
07.03.2008 MOT 10,343
03.03.2008 Service (MD) 10,343
19.03.2007 Service (MD) 8,450
27.04.2006 Service 4,560
23.06.2005 Service 1,194
08.11.2004 Service (MD) 49
Key Details
  • ModelArnage R
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Reg. Date10.03.2005
  • CC6,750
  • Mileage~19,000
  • HistoryPresent
  • ColourDark Sapphire Pearl
  • Interior ColourMagnolia
  • Interior TrimLeather
  • Chassis #SCBLC37F35CH10585
  • Engine #105893
  • Last Service28.02.2025
  • RestoredNo
  • Engine RebuildNo
  • MOTYes. Exp - 17.06.2026
  • MOT ExemptNo
  • Road Tax ExemptNo
  • HPi ClearYes
  • Former Keepers5
  • Tyre TreadGood
  • Tyre BrandPirelli
  • Tyre Age2021/2024
  • Security SysYes
  • # of Keys2
  • LHD or RHDRHD
  • VisitedYes
  • Sale TypePrivate
  • Owned~2 years
  • Key FeatureLow mileage and condition
  • Auction ID2980






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4 Comments
spydermike
spydermike
1 year ago

Hi Kieth- is this a 4 speed auto or the later 6 speed?

Plato
Plato
1 year ago

Hello Keith
The error codes (P0491 and P0492) noted on your invoice from Specialist Cars dated 28/2/2025 refer to possible issues with the Secondary Air Injection system. They say they have cleared the engine light fault but add “if fault persists further investigation required” my experience is that unless remedial action is taken the fault will persist and the engine warning light will re-appear – which can be a rather expensive problem. I can see no reference to any further work being undertaken on this issue – could you comment on this please?

Plato
Plato
  KEITH
1 year ago

Thank you so much!!
I have, over the last 40 years been fortunate enough to have owned a great many “high end cars” as you put it. Amongst which were two Bentley Arnage – a 4000 mile two year old Green Label purchased in 2000 and a 36000 mile Arnage T special order purchased in 2010. My question was to ascertain whether or not any further investigation had been carried out into the problem? I can’t say that your reply overwhelms me with confidence in that respect but I am grateful for your advice regarding the possibility that a high end bill may be on the horizon!!
Thanks again.

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