The Old King Meets The New Prince
photographer: Max Earey
Bentley R-Type Continental vs. Continental GT
Bentley.Has a name ever had such gravitas in the automotive world? Powerful and evocative, it conjures up images of Le Mans victories, glamour, sophistication, speed and, above all, Britishness. Yet not long ago it floundered in the shadow of Rolls-Royce, staring down the barrel of an ignominious death.
The company has produced some of the most extraordinary, most powerful cars to ever grace the planet, and the two models here represent important milestones in Bentley’s genealogy. Despite the fact that they’re separated by 54 years, they have a lot in common.
The Continental moniker is apt, stating their raisons d’etre. They were both designed and built with the ability to cover enormous distances in supreme comfort, unrivalled civility and effortless pace. Both stand out like jewels, but honors for the most beguiling belong to the old-timer. This R-Type Continental (valued at more than $500,000 ) lives in the company’s heritage collection and came out just for the day. It didn’t fail to turn a single head.
If you want to turn heads here the D/FW drive the Bentley Continental GTC Convertible from DFW Elite Auto Rental.
Terry on March 27th 2008 in Exotic Car Rental