Category Archives: Bentley
AT THE CONCOURS: Bentley Blue Train Captivates Again
(Crewe, 21 July 2015) Some 85 years after the famous victory that made its name, the Bentley ‘Blue Train’ is still enjoying winning ways, picking up four prestigious awards at the Schloss Bensberg Classics event in Germany. The Speed Six ‘Blue Train’ … Continue reading
THE LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN: Bentley Launches Über-Exclusive Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series
(Crewe, 30 June 2015) Bentley is taking its fusion of luxury and performance to new extremes with the launch of the Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series. This exclusive series is limited to just seven cars, each inspired by one … Continue reading
AT THE CONCORSO: Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Earns Top Concept Car at Villa d’Este
(Crewe, 24 May 2015) A panel of expert judges at the world-renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa D’Este have presented Bentley’s EXP 10 Speed 6 with the ‘Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes’, following its appearance at the Italian classic and vintage … Continue reading
IN THE NEWS: Bentley Marks Anniversary with Mille Miglia Run
(Crewe/Brescia, 12 May 2015) In 1930, ‘Bentley Boy’ Tim Birkin claimed his aborted attempt on the Mille Miglia in his legendary Blower was due to a lack of “due preparation”. 85 years on, Bentley has ensured all plans are in place … Continue reading
AT THE SHOW: Bentley Commemorates Historic “Blue Train” Race with 85th Anniversary Mulliner Limited Edition
(Crewe, 15th April 2015) Bentley Motors is commemorating the historic ‘Blue Train’ race won by the Bentley Speed Six in 1930 with a Mulliner Limited Edition – the Mulsanne Speed ‘Blue Train’. Debuting this week at the Techno-Classica show in … Continue reading
ON THE BLOCK: The $2,000,000 Amelia Island Challenge
If you’ve watched or participated in any of the /DRIVE eBay challenges on YouTube, you know how this works. In this case, your Petrolhead Godmother just plopped $2,000,000 USD in your lap to spend as you like at this weekend’s auctions during the Amelia … Continue reading
AT THE SHOW: Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Offers a Peek into Future Design and Performance
(Crewe / Geneva, 2nd March 2015) Bentley Motors is showing the future direction of luxury and performance with the EXP 10 Speed 6 at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. The concept is a British interpretation of a high performance two seater … Continue reading
IN THE NEWS: Lamborghini Sarasota Kicks Off Sarasota Exotic Car Fest
December 11, 2014, Sarasota FL – The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest fired up its 13th year with a reception at Lamborghini Sarasota. The event will be held February 20-22, 2015 with a theme honoring the 30th Anniversary of Miami Vice and its … Continue reading
IN THE NEWS: Bentley Redefines Open-Air Luxury with Grand Convertible
(Crewe, 18th November 2014) The ultimate expression of British automotive luxury is imagined with the Bentley Grand Convertible, the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley. Iconic yet understated in style and fashioned entirely by hand from the very finest materials, … Continue reading
ON THE BLOCK: Rare Bentley Headlines Silverstone NEC Sale
An incredibly rare and special 1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback, one of just three right-hand drive automatic examples produced, is set to headline Silverstone Auctions’ final sale of the year at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show on the … Continue reading