The Continental GT is the crowning glory of Bentley’s modern vehicle line-up and has been reimagined and miniaturised as a detailed model replica. Hot Wheels eat your heart out.
Amazing attention to detail has been put into a series of scale model variations of the Bentley Continental GT which is said to have had thousands of hours of work go into the crafting of these highly sought after collectors’ pieces. The model cars will be available in several different scales including a 1:8 scale collectors’ piece, a detailed 1:43 scale model as well as a miniature 1:64 scale model.
The 1:8 scale model is offered as a bespoke product by Bentley meaning you can commission your very own unique replica of the Conti GT in any variation you wish to. This could match your current Bentley (if you’re so lucky), an iconic Continental GT racecar or perhaps the car of your dreams. More than 1,000 tiny, individual pieces are used to hand-build this collector’s piece, taking about 300 hours in total to complete.
From the tiny steering wheel which features the intricate cross-stitching, the iconic seat quilting, the wood veneers and plush carpets that characterise the original this 1:8 scale model is millimetre perfect. Even the doors and boot open to allow you to admire the intricately replicated interior in close detail.
The full list of options you get to select and customise include exterior colour, wheels, lower grille, brake calipers, number plate, driver position, interior colour, seat quilting and material, veneers and carpets.
The 1:8 scale model is crafted in resin and sits on a varnished plinth to create a spectacular display piece for your home or office, and to be passed down through the generations as an heirloom piece if you so desire (Bentley sure does).
The 1:8 scale car on the plinth measures in at 78 cm long, 40 cm wide and 24.4 cm tall and will set you back £6,995 ($12,700 AUD).
If the full works is a little pricey for you, the 1:43 scale Continental GT which comes in a presentation box and plinth with the iconic Bentley wings logo might be the way to go. The models are available in a choice of two iconic colour combinations: Khamun exterior paint with Blackline Specification and a Beluga interior, or Storm Grey exterior paint with Brunel and Linen Interior. The 1:43 model car is 5.2 cm wide, 11.2 cm long, and 3.3 cm in height and will set you back £85 ($155 AUD).
The smallest model from the Continental GT collection is the 1:64 scale die-cast model. The iconic styling lines of the full-size car are present, accented by soft rubber tyres featuring detailed wheel designs. It is available in three iconic Conti GT colours: Ice, Orange Flame and Sequin Blue. The 1:64 scale die-cast model is 3.1 cm wide and 7.7 cm long, so the perfect first Bentley for up and coming collectors. The 1:64 scale model is available for £12 ($22 AUD).
Keyword: Bentley Continental GT given the scale model treatment