Bentley Azure
A four-seat convertible the size of a small yacht.

The story
The Azure was the open version of the Continental R. It could carry four adults in real comfort at 150 mph with the roof down. It was one of the most expensive cars in the world.
Inside
Four deep leather armchairs and a powered hood that folds away under a hard cover.
In period colours
Tap a colour to respray the drawing.
It weighs more than two and a half tonnes.
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Before you buy a 1990s car
- On petrol engines, check the cooling system and any sign of head gasket trouble.
- Ask when the timing belt was last changed, where fitted.
- Parts for mass-market cars are widely available; specialist and low-volume models can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.