2000 Bentley Arnage Red Label

47,000 miles from new Reg No: V8 BNL MOT: August 2023

Estimate: £16,000 - £20,000*

Chassis No: SCBLC32E6YCH04718

Introduced at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Bentley Arnage Red Label boasted 835Nm of torque - more than any other production car! Powered by a revised version of the marque’s long-serving 6.75-litre V8 (albeit in turbocharged guise), allied to four-speed automatic transmission, the newcomer was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds and 155mph. Further benefiting from a stiffer bodyshell, revised suspension and bigger brakes, the luxury sports saloon retained a tangible link to the Crewe-built Bentleys of the 1950s/60s, the last of 2,282 Red Labels was completed in 2005.

Presenting in a very Dark Green, Bentley Black Emerald and displaying 47,000 miles ‘V8 BNL’ has been in current ownership since 2007 and has had just 3 former keepers. Previously maintained by the likes of Rolls-Royce garages and Bentley Bristol in 2012, the Red Label was the subject of new cylinder head gaskets and a radiator and gearbox cooler, that were all fitted by Rolls-Royce and Bentley with invoices on file for the sum of c.£5,260. ‘V8 BNL’ last service to date was from Bentley Bristol, in June of 2020, with an invoice total of £2,468.05. A very well-maintained example with rear picnic tables, the Bentley is accompanied by old MOTs and invoices, the original bookpack, handbook and well-stamped service book. The vendor currently grades the Bentley with regards to the engine, gearbox, interior, paintwork and electrics all as ‘Very Good’.

1969 Morgan 4/4 1600

Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000*

Reg No: RSC 578H MOT: October 2023

Chassis No: B2062

The history of Morgan’s 4/4 model can be traced right back to the company’s departure from its traditional 3-wheeler output in 1936. The 4-4 (and post WW2 4/4) designation simply meant four-wheel four-cylinder. With a separate chassis construction, Morgan’s famous sliding pillar independent front suspension (get the grease gun out!) and ash-frame clad with conventional panel pinned bodywork and cutaway doors, all provided an outlet for the buyer who did not trust new-fangled steel coachwork and monocoque ‘shells. After five separate series of cars, the 4/4 was re-named the 4/4 1600 in 1968.

With just 2 former keepers and 87,300 miles from new, this pretty 1969 example has been the subject of an extensive restoration in 1988, which included a new chassis. Additionally, ‘RSC 578H’ has received new woodwork, new wings and a repaint. Power is delivered from a 1600cc Kent engine, mated to a 4-speed transmission. The engine casing is believed to be of the desirable 711M type, which came with much stronger square main bearing caps. The engine was overhauled in 1999, some 1,350 miles ago and the specification includes the weather gear, consisting of side screens, soft-top and tonneau cover. Offered with a collection of invoices and old MOT certificates ‘RSC 578H’ is offered with a current MOT certificate into October 2023.