1996 Bentley Azure

This car is offered from outside of the European Union. It has been imported under temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to Dutch import tax (9%) on top of the winning bid price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% Dutch import tax plus 21% VAT on the hammer. If exporting immediately to another country, then tax/duty will only be paid in that country.

The winning bidder will pay €500 customs charge on top of the ‘hammer’ price.

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, as their proof of purchase.

This vehicle has been on static display in the Middle East for a number of years and the only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery. In all cases the papers shown are photocopies unless otherwise stated. We do not have the original paperwork.

Unless otherwise stated, we have not tried to start or drive the car, and cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. The car is not registered anywhere.

It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

As CARS Europe BV is the guarantor of all customs duties and taxes for vehicles within Dutch customs bond, the car cannot be released until full payment received.

All storage charges (€30 + local VAT per day commencing from the sixth day following the auction end) must be paid in full prior to the vehicle’s collection or onward transportation. Collection and viewings are strictly by appointment only.

Please send an email to the storage centre to ensure vehicle(s) are ready at time of collection. Photographic ID will be required at time of collection. If a third party is collecting for you, then written authorisation is required in advance from you and photographic ID of the third party is required at the time of collection.

CARS Europe BV will contact you after the balance payment is received to confirm onward transport requirements. For enquiries about import tax and shipping contact Madam Joanna Herlihy, +31 (0) 252 682 526, +44 7483 433912, joanna@carseurope.net.

VIN: SCBZK16C7TCX53636

The odometer reads 43,934 kms.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, this 1996 Bentley Azure comes with no history or service records.

With the proviso that we haven’t tried to drive this car and can therefore only comment on its cosmetic condition, we think it is a very good, low kilometres example of a fine model from one of the world’s great sporting marques.

We believe it entered the vendor’s collection in 2013.

This car’s dark blue metallic finish has plenty of shine and lustre and the bodywork is free of any dents, dinks, creases, folds or ripples of any real significance.

The panel gaps and shut-lines are crisp, even and consistent.

The hood appears to be free of any holes or tears of note, but is certainly in need of professional cleaning and the fabric surrounding the rear screen is rather discoloured.

The wheels, chrome, badging and all external fixtures and fittings appear to be in very good order.

There are numerous small paint chips, scuffs and scratches along the driver’s side flank of the car and, to a slightly lesser extent, on the passenger’s side flank.

The rear bumper seems to be slightly misaligned and there is a gap where it meets the bodywork on the passenger side.

There is some streaking and scuffing on the front valance.

The interior of the car is much more a reflection of the car’s low kilometres than its long life and it all looks highly original and authentic, as far as we can see.

The grey leather upholstery looks to be in very good order, both front and back, and there’s no more than minimal creasing to be seen even on the driver’s seat.

The car’s various wooden veneers on the dashboard, door cappings and inserts have survived the passage of time well.

The door cards are fairly good, although the carpet at the base of the driver’s door looks in need of a good clean.

The same applies to the rest of the car’s blue carpets and sheepskin over-rugs.

We can’t vouch for the full functionality of instruments, dials, buttons, knobs, switches or levers because we haven’t driven the car.

Everything in the engine bay seems to be in its right and proper place.

The undersides of the car appear to have plenty of structural integrity.

The engine turns over, but we have not started it.

This car doesn’t come with any history or service records beyond what is shown in the photography section. The paperwork there is a photocopy (not original).

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

None of the paperwork that might be shown in the gallery in any way constitutes any kind of licensing or registration certification.

Yes, there are one or two cosmetic issues to address, but - provided, of course, that the engine, electrics and mechanicals are as good as the rest of the car - we think this majestic Azure has more than enough underlying quality to provide its next owner with many years of pedigree motoring pleasure.

We’re confident to offer this marvellous car for auction with an estimate of €30,000 - €40,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located in a bonded warehouse in Amsterdam, 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’.