Introduced at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Bentley Arnage Red Label boasted 616lb.

ft.

of torque—more than any other production car! Powered by a revised version of the marque's long-serving 6¾-litre V8 (albeit in turbocharged guise), allied with a 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 and '60s.

The last of 2,282 Red Labels was completed in 2005.

This superb Red Label has covered only 48,000 miles from new and boasts a most impressive service record.

Originally sold through Harwoods of Sussex in Pulborough, it is finished in the elegant colour scheme of Verdant Green with Oatmeal hide and Green carpets and piping.

It was built to a very high specification, including satellite navigation, digital climate control, cruise control, a six...