2006 Bentley Arnage Diamond Series

One of just nineteen UK-delivered Diamond Series vehicles, this 2006 Arnage has evidently been well-used and well-maintained throughout its lifetime, having racked up an impressive 158,000 miles on its odometer over the years.

Purchased by our vendor with the intentions of adding it to his private hire fleet of luxurious vehicles, this Arnage spent most of its life with its current owner garaged and standing, seeing occasional use but not any serious mileage put onto its impressive odometer reading.

Prior to its current ownership, the car was in the hands of another fleet driven / chauffeured driving company, with whom it was maintained to a very high standard and used regularly.

Recently serviced at a cost of circa £800 prior to being delivered to The Market, this Arnage is ready to use as a luxurious daily driver, or be pressed back into service as a chauffeur-driven rental or fleet vehicle, making it an ideal business investment opportunity for someone looking to expand their fleet.

Still looking stately, impressive and regal to this day, this Arnage generally presents well for its age and mileage, though there are plentiful signs of use from its years of service.

Whilst there are some superficial signs of age, the good news is that there are no large dents, signs of accident damage or mis-aligned panels that we could see during our photo shoot, which is very good news indeed.

Up front, the slab-fronted Arnage is peppered with stone chips and small imperfections from its time on the road, though all of the light lenses have escaped without any cracks or damage.

Both front and rear bumpers are scuffed to varying degrees, whilst there are also numerous other marks and imperfections visible along the vehicle. The most visible of these have all been documented, and are available to view in the expensive photo gallery below.

Elsewhere, the chrome radiator grille, trims and emblems are all present and correct, and in good shape. We did notice a very small patch of bubbling above the boot emblem/lock, though this is of no great concern, in our opinion.

All four wheels present very well indeed, with only a few minor marks noted.

Inside, the sea of high-quality leather, glossy wooden finishes and general air of opulence remains, and overall the luxurious cabin of this Arnage remains in good order throughout.

Up front, the seats - particularly the driver’s item, naturally - show signs of their age, with the bases beginning to crease, crack and display an age-related patina, but keep the leather treated, fed and conditioned and it should continue to serve you for many, many years to come.

The rear seats, of course, exhibit less wear than the items up front, though these too show some creasing, cracking and wear to the outer edges of the bases.

Up above, the headlining remains taut throughout with no stains, sagging or damage, whilst the carpets also present very well indeed, on the whole.

Importantly, the model-specific wooden dashboard, door cappings, fascias and inlays are all in excellent condition, with only a few light commensurate marks to be aware of, and no signs of lacquer peel, cracking or damage that we could find during our photo shoot.

In the rear, the capacious luggage compartment displays some wear-and-tear consistent with the vehicle’s age and mileage, but is in perfectly serviceable condition, and even the umbrella remains in place!

There are no reported faults with any of the electrical systems or switchgear, and we found no faults during our short road test.

Under the bonnet, the 6.75-litre engine looks to be in great shape… what we can see of it, anyway. The numerous covers do neaten up the engine bay, but significantly restrict our view of the block, ancillaries and gubbins, though there are no reported issues from the vendor.

Out on the road, this Arnage is sophisticated, quiet and comfortable as you’d expect, yet still delivers an ever-surprising turn of speed with a more generous use of the accelerator, all with the level of refinement we’ve come to expect from Bentley.

Being critical, we’d note that the front end suspension gave a slight knocking noise when going over speed bumps or badly broken roads, and the steering felt a little light/loose to us - perhaps some suspension bushings require refreshing in the future, but it remains perfectly drivable as it sits.

Underneath, the chassis remains in good condition, showing only a typical ‘bloom’ and ageing to exposed components such as the exhaust, suspension components and exposed areas.

The most recent MoT exam - dated 06 August 2021 - shows a clean first-time pass with no advisory items.

Finally, the vehicle was serviced prior to its arrival at The Market, with the invoice dated 23 May 2022 and showing the odometer reading at 158,609 miles. This work included a 10,000 mile / 12 month service, along with some minor remedial attention to the braking system.

Included with the vehicle is the V5 registered keepers document showing 5 former keepers, a well-stamped service record including the original PDI stamp / specification sticker, numerous invoices for servicing, miscellaneous works and maintenance, handbooks and controls for the various on-board systems, and two keys.

It is also worth noting that in 2020, the car was subject to over £4,000 worth of works, including replacement of all spark plugs and leads, both auxiliary pumps and the pump fan, and fitment of a new water pump, thermostat (and associated O-rings) along with a new auxiliary belt, idler and tensioners.

As always, we’ve photographed all of the paperwork that has accompanied the vehicle into our HQ, and this can be viewed at the end of the gallery below.

Comfortable, capable, regal and yet able to deliver impressive pace when requested, this 2006 Bentley Arnage is a fantastic weekend cruiser, luxurious daily driver or excellent fleet hire candidate, boasting the provenance of being one of only 19 UK-delivered Diamond Series models.

Ready to use and enjoy as you see fit, and benefitting from both recent interval servicing and extensive works in recent years, this Arnage is ready to be pressed into service from the word go, and we’re confident to offer it for sale with an estimate of £15,000 to £20,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions.’