Bentley Type R Bensport La Sarthe 2021 Grey by Autocult
Reviving old values
First
of all: If you have irrevocably lost your heart to a historic, original Bentley
or an Rolls Royce, this model will not please you! On the other hand, if you
can rejoice in an extremely successful mixture of traditional British vehicle
technology of the highest level, paired with modern comfort, you should like
this modernly trimmed Bentley.
As
can be seen in the initial lines, the noble manufacturer ‘Bensport Ltd.’ is
probably splitting the scene of fans for classic, noble, British cars like
Bentley or Rolls Royce. Bensport dared not only to set hands on two sacred
British car brands, but also to raise the end result to a creation that
reflects the “state of the art”. At the plant in Ilminster, original Bentleys,
preferably one of the R-Type Continentals, which were produced only 207 times
in the 1950s and which are now highly coveted and searched by classic collectors,
are currently being dismantled, improved and rebuilt. Bensport leaves it to the
customers to put together their “new-old car” individually or rather to have it
rebuilt. Electric windows, heated seats, a heated rear window or electronic
display instruments at the dashboard, designed in the classic Bentley look, represent
only a minimal excerpt from the range.
The
company Bensport has committed itself to the philosophy of launching the
sophisticated Type R as the only model in their offerings that they will
produce in only 24 examples. The chosen design is strongly based on the look of
the 1950s with some nice features, such as the two ‘LeMans’ style tank filler
necks attached to the upper rear. Whether the touch of racing convinces the fanbase
and whether the adaption of the great racing victories is enough to at least
revive the myth, only time will tell. Notwithstanding the above, the designer of
Bensport have undoubtedly performed a very classy blend of modern technology
and the familiar British Bentley “look”.
Description: | Bentley Type R Bensport La Sarthe 2021 Grey |
Catalogue#: | ATC05038 |
Product Type: | Resincast |
Scale: | 1:43 |
Event: | Concept Cars, Road |
Colour: | Grey |
Drivers: | - |
Sponsors: | - |
Dates: | 2021 |
Race/Position: | - |
Release Date: | February 2022 |
Weight: | 450 grams |
Comments: | Limited edition of 333 pieces |
About Autocult
A relatively new maker of very well finished resincast models, established in 2015. Very imaginative choice of subjects, often concentrating on the more eccentric episodes in motoring history! Production limited to 333 pieces of each subject, which often means that we get one delivery and that is it, so pre-orders strongly recommended!! Made in China for Germany.