160 - 1999 BENTLEY AZURE

1999 BENTLEY AZURE French Version Chassis: SCBZK15E5XCX61727 French vehicle registration certificate Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995, the Bentley Azure succeeded the Continental Convertible, which was similar to the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Developed on the basis of the Continental R in collaboration with Pininfarina, it offers an interpretation of open-top grand touring that evokes journeys along the French Riviera. Its V8 engine, listed in the text as producing 385 ch (a figure to be confirmed), powers a convertible weighing approximately 2.6 metric tons. Its positioning was decidedly high-end. However, the launch price of £347,000 (excluding options) mentioned in the text requires verification of the currency and market in question. For this first generation, Bentley reports that 1,311 units were produced from 1995 to 2003—a figure that differs from the 1,403 cars sold between 1995 and 2002 initially mentioned. This particular car was delivered new to its first owner in 1999. Its leather-trimmed interior and soft top are in keeping with the tradition of Bentley convertibles. The colors of the body, upholstery, and soft top remain to be specified: the sentence intended to describe their combination is incomplete. The text also highlights the car’s extensive equipment, without detailing the specific features. The current owner acquired it in 2018 through a dealer in Le Touquet. At that time, the soft top had just been serviced by Garage Auberval, a Bentley specialist, at a cost of over €6,000. The tires were replaced in 2023, followed by the electric seat adjustment system in 2024. In April 2026, Altone Garage replaced the steering rack for €2,800. The most recent technical inspection did not report any major defects. This Azure captures the character of the great British convertibles of the 1990s. With the top down, it invites you to take your time on the journey, surrounded by the ambience of a leather-trimmed interior and the rhythm of its V8 engine.   1999 Bentley Azure British version Chassis number: SCBZK15E5XCX61727 French registration document Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995, the Bentley Azure succeeded the Continental Convertible, a model related to the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Developed from the Continental R with Pininfarina’s involvement, it offered an approach to open-top grand touring that evokes journeys along the French Riviera. Its V8, listed in the supplied text as 385 PS—though the unit of measurement requires confirmation—powered a convertible weighing approximately 2.6 metric tonnes. The Azure occupied the upper end of the luxury market. The stated launch price of £347,000 before options requires verification of both the currency and the market in question. For this first generation, Bentley records 1,311 cars built between 1995 and 2003, rather than the 1,403 cars sold between 1995 and 2002 stated in the original text. This example was delivered new to its first owner in 1999. Its leather-trimmed interior and soft top reflect Bentley’s convertible tradition. The colors of the body, upholstery, and soft top have yet to be specified: the sentence intended to describe their combination is incomplete. The provided text also refers to generous equipment without listing individual features. The current owner purchased the car in 2018 through a dealer in Le Touquet. At that time, the soft top had recently been serviced by the brand specialist Garage Auberval at a cost of more than €6,000. The tires were replaced in 2023, followed by the electric seat adjustment control in 2024. In April 2026, Garage Altone replaced the steering rack at a cost of €2,800. The most recent French roadworthiness inspection reported no major defects. This Azure offers the chance to rediscover the character of a large British convertible from the 1990s. With the top down, it invites its next owner to enjoy a leisurely drive, surrounded by leather and accompanied by the sound of its V8 engine.