Luxury comes in levels. For many, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series are the pinnacles. However, if you want to go even higher, you've got to knock at the doors of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Even there, differentiation exists. The more relaxed and mature typically choose a Rolls-Royce, while those with a spark of mischief tend toward Bentley. That's why even though this 2003 Bentley Arnage T appears to be a respected and stately cruiser, the powerplant lurking beneath its majestic hood will show you otherwise. With just 58,000 miles on the odometer, it's also got plenty of life ahead. Go on, buy it. You won't regret it, and neither will your investment advisor – cars like these are future classics, after all.

Exterior and Interior

Black is an excellent color for a car like this 2003 Bentley Arnage T, as it brings out all its lines and details. This is peak Late Nineties Bentley design, with a long hood and long trunk profile sandwiching a spacious cabin. Chrome window garnishes, twin exhaust outlets, and the characteristic twin headlamps are all signature Bentley. We are told that this car also has premium wheels, and the five-spoke units do indeed befit such luxury and, dare we say it, hooliganism if desired, given that you can burn some rubber when the mood strikes. The black leather-trimmed interior of this 2003 Bentley Arnage T is as opulent as 2003 can be. It's got every creature comfort and tech toy that was cutting-edge back then. Cue up dual-zone climate control, powered and heated front seats with four memory slots apiece, a navigation system, parking sensors, rear picnic tables, and even a bar. However, it's still a place of analog goodness, where nary a digital screen can be found in the instrument cluster, and good old gauges with needles tell you everything you need to know. Another notable feature is the rev counter; you'll find them in a Bentley but not in a Rolls-Royce, which, once again, tells you about the two brands' character. Finally, a sunroof allows for some stargazing at will.

Engine

The red line on the rev counter beginning at a mere 4,600rpm tells you that the powerplant beneath the hood of this 2003 Bentley Arnage T isn't exactly a high-rev screamer. Why bother with stratospheric redlines when you can strap twin turbochargers to the already sizable L-series 6.75-liter V8 and gain plenty of tire-frying ability? The result is 450hp and 645lb-ft, enough for zero to sixty in just 5.5 seconds. The top speed is rated at 170mph, and a four-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties.