Twenty years in the past in 2003, Discovering Nemo topped the field workplace because the number-one movie, and “In da Membership” from 50 Cent was the preferred music single. Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected as governor of California, and the social community Myspace first launched. The luxurious Bentley Arnage was in its fifth mannequin yr, however you needed to be exceptionally rich to have the ability to afford one.

The Decide of the Day is a 2003 Bentley Arnage listed on the market on ClassicCars.com by a non-public vendor in Edina, Minnesota. (Click on the hyperlink to view the itemizing)

“On the time, some of the costly sedans on the planet!” the itemizing begins. “This 2003 Bentley Arnage is beautiful. Absolutely serviced and prepared for years of enjoyable.”

Certainly, the Arnage T had a advised retail value of $228,990. And that was 20 years in the past! Adjusted for 2023 {dollars}, that comes out to a jaw-dropping $386,933. Let that sink in for a minute.

The Arnage had first launched in 1998 as a full-size luxurious sedan (or saloon, in correct British phrases) by Bentley Motors, with meeting happening in Crewe, England. The mannequin was co-developed with (and shared chassis components with) the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. Manufacturing continued by means of 2009 with what Bentley referred to as the “Closing Sequence.” (The alternative mannequin was the Bentley Mulsanne)

Energy for this govt transporter comes from a BMW-sourced 6.75-liter V8 with Cosworth twin turbochargers. The one obtainable transmission for the 2003 mannequin yr was a GM four-speed computerized. Displaying simply 60,565 miles on the odometer, this 20-year-old automotive qualifies as having low mileage by most business requirements. The vendor says that the automotive has obtained a full inspection report, and a four-month, 4,000-mile guarantee will probably be included for peace of thoughts.

On the high of the center-dash is an Alpine pop-up navigation system, which was superior for its time. The cabin is stuffed with facilities like beneficiant shiny woodgrain trim, energy comfort choices, genuine saddle-colored leather-based upholstery, tray tables, and even color-keyed accents for the sprint pad and steering wheel that herald inexperienced hues to align with the outside. The cabin is actually a deal with, and now the prospect is yours to take pleasure in it.

“Be the discuss of the city with this Arnage!” the itemizing concludes.

The asking value is $28,995 or greatest supply for this luxo-sedan – which stays a standing image even twenty years later.

To view this itemizing on ClassicCars.com, see Decide of the Day.