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18/12/2024 9:46 pm
This is a model of the prototype Bentley Baccalar that appeared at Pebble Beach in 2022. The 1:1 is powered by a 6.0-liter W12 and is based on the Continental with slightly beefier fenders. There is no rear seat but TSM modelled the form-fitted luggage behind the two bucket seats. The color is a dark fine metallic called Scarab Green, smoothly applied by TSM. Only 12 production cars were to be made - the 13th is this car and below the Baccalar script on the side it says 'Car Zero / Engineering Prototype'. The gray wool upholstery is well done as well as its yellow and black edging. Also represented is the real car's 5000-year-old river wood trim. Wait, what? I had to look up what river wood is and it is timber that has been submerged in water for years or even centuries. Where they found this stuff, I have no idea. But I am a sucker for dark green Bentleys.
More details here: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-bentley-bacalar-first-drive-review/
19/12/2024 6:38 am
Clearly W. O.'s racing tradition lives on, though I suspect we're more likely to see this baby cruising the streets of Doha than the Le Mans course.
19/12/2024 10:07 am
New to me Harv. Somehow I missed this one in my auto magazines. I love the style and colour. They likely only had enough of that 5000 year old wood to make 12. What is the selling price, I wonder?
19/12/2024 1:22 pm
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19/12/2024 2:20 pm
Can I get one without the black wheels?
19/12/2024 2:26 pm
Even at my age, it's the dreams that keep me going every darn day ! 👍 Never stop dreaming !
19/12/2024 10:41 pm
Harv, that model looks great in dark green. I have one in the Yellow Flame color, but I might have to consider the green as well.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
20/12/2024 12:42 am
20/12/2024 9:50 am
I realize the 1:1s are "cheap" (< 2 million ) but for less than 5% of that, one can get a 2025 Mustang GT convertible which, IMO, looks a lot like this Bentley. - just say'n 🙄 😏
20/12/2024 12:13 pm
@chris, LOL! Yes! And Ginger Ale is a lot less than Dom Perignon but not as intoxicating! 😊
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
20/12/2024 2:41 pm
@jkuvakas .... yes - understood, of course. No one ever "needs" these cars. However, if you're going to lay-out that kind of coin you better drive off in something that makes a statement. I wouldn't want my Bentley being mistaken for a Mustang ever, not even once. Take this Cadillac Sollei, for example; it makes a statement.
20/12/2024 8:44 pm
@chris, it does! It says, "I will never be put into production!" 🤣 🤣 🤣
I seriously doubt anyone on Rodeo Drive will mistake your Bentley for a Mustang. Perhaps the folks in the trailer park? 😊
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
20/12/2024 9:46 pm
Not sure they allow Mustangs on Rodeo.....
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