1999 Bentley Arnage Green Label

Highlights

• One of only 15 Arnage Green Label models remaining on the UK register
• Recent £6,000 body refurbishment
• Accompanied by original Bentley documentation and stamped service record books
• Dry-stored and underside treated with protective coatings annually by the current owner

The Appeal

Named to distinguish it from the later Rolls-Royce-engined Red Label, the Arnage Green Label paired BMW's twin-turbocharged M62 V8 with a five-speed ZF automatic: a potent combination wrapped in Crewe-built luxury. With only 15 examples still on the UK register, they are becoming genuinely scarce.

This example was completed at Bentley's Pyms Lane factory on 19th January 1999 and dispatched to H. R. Owen in London, where it received its first registration nine days later. The current owner acquired the car in March 2023 to join a collection of classics and has only driven it in dry conditions since.

Inside, the cabin is trimmed in magnolia leather with cobalt blue piping and matching deep-pile carpets, complemented by fine wood veneer across the dashboard, centre console and door cards. The vendor states the interior presents very well, with the rear cabin appearing virtually unused. Outside, the bodywork has benefited from a recent refurbishment, and the vendor reports that the brightwork, bumpers, and alloys are all in smart condition.

The car comes with an advisory-free MOT that runs to 14th June 2027, two sets of keys, V5C in the current keeper's name, and the original leather-bound Bentley holdall containing owner's manuals and service record books. For those seeking a well-presented, increasingly rare grand tourer from Crewe, this Arnage Green Label warrants serious attention.

Key Information

• Mileage: 78,515 miles indicated; the current owner has covered approximately 800 miles since acquiring the car in March 2023
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: valid MOT (expiry date not specified)
• Technical specs: 4.4-litre BMW M62 twin-turbocharged V8 petrol, five-speed ZF automatic, rear-wheel drive
• Paperwork: V5C, two sets of keys, original Bentley owner's manuals, stamped service record books in original Bentley holdall, private registration not included in the sale

The Detail

• Underside treated with Dynax and WaxOyl protection annually by the current owner
• The vendor states the interior is in very good condition, with all switchgear and electrics in working order
• Alpine CD shuttle fitted beneath the driver's armrest, compatible with the Alpine radio/cassette unit in the centre console
• Fitted with Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tyres, reported to be in very good condition
• The vendor reports the two-tone five-spoke alloys are free from scuffs
• Retains original glass headlamp covers (pre-2001 specification); light lenses are reportedly clear with no fogging
• The vendor states the front and rear bumpers are free from notable blemishes
• Driver's door mirror is slightly loose in its housing, meaning electrical adjustment is not fully functional
• The vendor reports some natural oxidation on the underside, consistent with the car's age

The vendor says:
"As is only to be expected of a high-end luxury marque, the interior of this Bentley is presented in exceptional condition. Just a little short of showroom condition, the interior offers up swathes of superior magnolia leather covering the armchair-like furniture, all elegantly trimmed with cobalt blue piping.

"The interior is a sight to behold and delight. Each time you enter the cabin, there is a pervading sense of luxury, supported by the deep, shag pile carpeting presented in matching cobalt blue. The rear of the cabin appears as though no one has ever been back there.

A blend of fine-quality leather and pristine veneered wood trim covers the well-laid-out dashboard, centre console, door cards and roof lining. There is an Alpine CD shuttle concealed beneath the driver’s armrest, which is compatible with the Alpine radio/cassette unit in the centre console.

"While much mention has been made of the quality and perhaps quantity of the wooden veneered trim within this Bentley, it is all tastefully presented and its volume not remotely excessive. All the switchgear and interior electricals, including seat adjustments, are in working order.

"The condition of the exterior of this Bentley Arnage Green Label matches that of the pristine interior and is indicative of the love and care afforded the car during its 27 years. The light lenses are clear and show no hint of fogging that may sometimes be associated with a car of this age. The twin sets of headlamps are protected by glass covers, which were replaced by plastic units from 2,001.

The front and rear bumpers are in remarkable condition and blemish-free. The handsome two-tone, five-spoke alloys are shod with a set of Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tyres, all of which are in very good condition. The alloys show no scuffs or evidence of being ‘curbed’ and too are in superb condition.

"The brightwork around the car – including the Bentley badges and Flying B on the bonnet – is in exceptional condition, none of which has a scratch or mark to its surface. A cursory glance down each flank of the car shows no evidence of damage, and even the front valance and number plate, for all their vulnerability, remain blemish-free.

"The driver’s door mirror is slightly loose in its housing, meaning that the electrical adjustment isn’t fully functional at present.

The car is in excellent mechanical condition with steering, brakes, engine, drivetrain and running gear performing well as to be expected of a quality car.

"Like the immediately visible parts of this prestige Bentley, the underside and sills of the car are present in good order with a degree of natural oxidation that may reasonably be expected on a car of this age and mileage. The current owner has treated the underside of the car with Dynax and Waxoyl protection every year while in his charge.

"There are a number of Bentley Arnage models about in various states of presentability. However, according to the website howmanyleft.co.uk, the number of Arnage Green Label models registered in the UK peaked at just 19 cars in 2000. Since then, just 15 of those remain registered in the UK.

"N3 BKL, is a rare but rudely healthy 1999 example of one of Bentley’s finest and most luxurious continent crushers as the Arnage commenced its production life."
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