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Debuted at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show Bentleys new Azure featured seductive styling by Pininfarina in collaboration with Bentleys design team. In addition to upholding Bentleys long-established tradition for luxury and refinement the Azure was a true iron fist in a velvet glove as the worlds most powerful four-seat convertible at launch. Based on the Continental R and its turbocharged and liquid-intercooled 6.75-liter V-8 engine the Azure featured a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and delivered 420 factory-rated horsepower with 645 pounds-feet of peak torque. Performance was and remains impressive including acceleration from rest to 60 mph under six seconds en route to a top speed of 150 mph notwithstanding the Azures weight nearing 6000 pounds. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes electronic traction control and an electronically controlled suspension matched the Azures prodigious forward thrust.Other standard features are too numerous to list fully including a Burr Walnut instrument panel Wilton wool carpeting and lambswool rugs a rapid-operating fully automatic top and electronically controlled front seats with memory function plus heat and lumbar support. Other standard features and amenities included Bentleys automatic headlamp system an AM/FM cassette stereo with CD changer automatic head restrain height adjustment and a handsome and sporty matrix-style chrome grille. As expected Azure production was limited amounting to just 1321 cars between 1995 and 2003 a heady period that included development of the Speed 8 prototype racer which returned Bentley to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2003.Sporting handsome Black Garnet paint over Tangier leather upholstery and a matching convertible top this rare 2001 Bentley Azure convertible carried a $359900 MSRP new. An additional $7425 in options and accessories included power folding door mirrors audible reverse aid Bentley umbrellas Wildberry seat piping a garage door opener and special steering wheel. As offered this Azure is beautifully presented with under 18000 miles of use from new progressively documented by a clean Carfax report. Clearly benefiting from caring ownership the Azure was purchased new on November 13 2000 by its first owner a Delray Beach resident from Bentley dealer Braman Motorcars of West Palm Beach Florida. In November 2008 at 14727 miles the Azure was acquired by the second owner and relocated to Palos Heights Illinois near Chicago.Virtually flawless throughout this 2001 Bentley Azure looks great throughout with a commanding yet athletic presence. It benefits from comprehensive recent service to the convertible top hydraulic system and the broadcloth headliner remains undamaged and as new. The Azures special Mulliner interior remains impressive and reveals only slight and typical wear visible to the drivers side leather seat bolsters and central armrest. The Walnut interior trim dash and special wood-and-leather rim steering wheel remain beautiful inviting and virtually flawless.The 420-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 6.75-liter V-8 powerplant engine compartment and trunk are all equally clean and correct retaining proper factory labels and components. In addition to the aforementioned clean Carfax report this stunning 2001 Bentley Azure includes a copy of the original window sticker plus the original owner identification card pre-delivery record and receipts plus the original factory-issued owners handbook. Beautifully presented in great colors this 2001 Bentley Azure is surely one of the finest examples available today. While rare and immensely collectible it is also one of the most satisfying and strong performing of all modern Bentley models to drive and enjoy.Offers welcome and trades consideredFor additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6948-2001-bentley-azure-conv/