2002 Bentley Azure Mulliner Widebody

Already exceedingly rare as 1-of-43 left-hand drive export examples of the Bentley Azure Mulliner Convertible produced for 2002, this specimen is a true "1-of-1" with its originally specified "Paint-to-Sample" exterior finish in Monaco Yellow, factory-matched to the original owner’s Ferrari Fly Giallo (Fly Yellow) color selection. According to the seller, only an approximate 6,340 miles have been traveled from new at the time of listing of this beautifully appointed, equipped, and presented example of Bentley greatness.

Finished in one-off “Paint-to-Sample” Monaco Yellow as stated above, this 2002 Bentley Azure Mulliner Convertible casts a particularly bold presence with its many model-specific features and upgrades. Among them are a widened track with 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels mounting 285/45 Pirelli P-Zero tires, housed beneath aggressively widened fender arches. The chrome mesh grille and matching vents to each side of the revised front bumper deliver a decidedly purposeful look, heightened by similar vents added to the front fenders for enhanced engine cooling. Specific tapered sills/lower skirts enhance the performance theme and deliver a clean look, and a single-tipped dual tailpipe delivers a subdued, yet more aggressive, exhaust note. Blue Mulliner-specific model identification emblems complete the many visual highlights.

In addition to Mulliner door sill emblems and the captivating special order engine-turned dash fascia characteristic of this rare special-edition Bentley, standard and optional amenities are too numerous to fully list here, requiring a detailed inspection of the copies of the factory production records and detailed correspondence on file with this stunning vehicle. Nonetheless, from the rapid-operating power convertible top to the top-quality Connolly leather upholstery and Wilton wool carpeting, this Azure Mulliner is more than worthy of its model designation conjuring vivid images of the exotic Mediterranean coastline on the French Riviera. Other highlights include matching brushed aluminum dash, door, and door-panel accents, electronically controlled front seats with memory function, heat and lumbar support, an AM/FM CD stereo system, power brakes and steering, power door locks and windows, and the year-round comfort of air-conditioning.

Based on the Continental R and its turbocharged, inter-cooled 6.75L V8 power-plant, the uprated Azure Mulliner delivers 420 factory-rated horsepower with an amazing 645 pounds-feet of peak torque via a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. Performance was – and remains – impressive, including acceleration from rest to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds and an electronically-limited top-speed of 155 mph, notwithstanding the Azure’s weight exceeding 5,000 pounds. Electronic traction control and an electronically controlled suspension maximize performance, while four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes deliver stopping power to match the Azure’s prodigious forward thrust. Along with its impressive equipment and specifications, this 2002 Bentley Azure Mulliner Convertible’s condition and appearance are consistent with its low-mileage and limited use since new.

A bespoke automobile, this “1-of-1,” “Paint-to-Sample” Monaco Yellow Azure Mulliner was delivered new via Don Massey Cadillac, Inc. of Plymouth, Michigan. Extensive correspondence on file documents discussions with the factory regarding the special paint finish and assembly timeline. Also included is one of the most thorough factory build-sheets we've ever seen, documenting the car's complete array of standard and optional features, test results and corrections prior to shipment to the United States, which is available for inspection upon request.

The car was purchased by the consignor in 2020 from Bentley of Atlanta, and receipts on file detail a $14k pre-delivery service. The following year, it was taken to another shop in New Jersey responsible for rebuilding the convertible top hydraulic system and other minor issues costing $15k with receipts on file. Dealer-issued books and manuals are also included, as well as a clean Carfax report (shown in the photo gallery below) documenting the mileage and clean history of this modern Bentley legend. This lovely Azure Mulliner Widebody is now being offered for sale with a clean Florida title in the seller's name on lien with Putnam Leasing.

Some 20-years after production, this 2002 Bentley Azure Mulliner Convertible beautifully exemplifies all that is great in Bentley ownership. Featuring the marque's exceptionally rare, top-performance specification when new, it benefits from outstanding preservation and care, not to mention its bespoke “Paint-to-Sample” Monaco Yellow exterior finish and striking engine-turned dash. It also celebrates its maker’s glorious early competition record and traditional virtues, plus an entirely new era including a 2003 Le Mans win – the first since 1930.