LONDON: Bentley Motors is coming out with a limited edition Mulsanne Speed “Blue Train” to celebrate the historic “Blue Train” race won by the Bentley Speed Six in 1930.
Debuting this week at the Techno-Classica show in Essen, Germany, just four examples will be hand-crafted in Crewe for customers in continental Europe.
Each car features a number of historical references and modern interpretations of design details from the original Speed Six.
The dashboard fascia features veneer image of the original Bentley ‘Blue Train’ Speed Six.
For example, the fluting pattern in the door panels and the rear quarter inserts echo the interior of Barnato’s original car. The dashboard fascia features veneer image of the original Bentley “Blue Train” Speed Six. Meanwhile, the treadplate plaques bear the wording “Blue Train 85 Years” and the front grille features a square mesh design inspired by the original Speed Six.
The first “Blue Train” Limited Edition delivered will also feature a personalised hamper, trimmed with Burnt Oak and Camel hide to match the interior of the car. The hamper contains Robbe & Berking silver plated cutlery, Haviland Limoges porcelain crockery, LINLEY crystal champagne flutes and Angora picnic rug, woven in Scotland.
“The Blue Train is one of the most famous and celebrated cars in the world, and it embodies the racing spirit of the Bentley,” said Bentley Heritage Collection head Richard Charlesworth.
The Mulsanne Speed Blue Train by Mulliner can be seen at the Techno-Classica Show from April 15-19.
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