by Michael SatterfieldBentley is by far one our all-time favorites here at The Gentleman Racer, after returning from SEMA we saw countless atrocities committed against many a Bentley. These tragedies in sheet metal looked as if they had spent the summer at an APC boot camp, only to graduate as full-blown circus wagons.
In an effort to steer Bentley accessorizing in the right direction the crew from Crewe as introduced a range of produces both for car and driver that is of the same level of quality and craftsmanship that we have come to expect from Bentley. From aggressive new front wings to child safety seats available in matching interior materials, Bentley owners really do have it all now. Check out the photos and full press release below.
PRESS RELEASE:
DESIGNED BY BENTLEY - EXCLUSIVELY FOR BENTLEY
A new range of Bentley-styled accessories (11 November 2009. Crewe, England) Bentley Motors has launched a new collection of accessories highlighting the British company's design and craftsmanship skills. Whether purely functional or created to further accentuate and personalize the appearance of a customer's car, each accessory reflects the attention to detail at which Crewe's stylists and engineers excel. One of the highlights of the new collection is the striking Vented Wings available for the Bentley Continental GT and GTC. Styled by Raul Pires, Bentley's head of exterior design, the sleek, vented wings further emphasize the Continental's sporting lines. Positioned to the rear of the front wheel arch, the vents are cut into a newly tooled wing panel and feature a black mesh finish. An alternative chrome mesh is currently under development and will be available in early 2010. This accessory will also be offered on Continental Flying Spur models. The Bentley ethos of tailoring hand craftsmanship to customers' personal needs is now extended to the company's smallest enthusiasts.
Customers may now commission a new selection of bespoke Child Seats with the hide color matching that of their car's interior including, where appropriate, the same piping, fluting, and hand-stitching. As a further option, a child's name may be embroidered on the seat back beneath the Bentley Wings. Bentley's new Self-Levelling Wheel Badges offer Arnage, Azure, Brooklands, and Continental customers the opportunity subtly to personalize their Bentley. The badges fit into the center of the wheel and feature Bentley's classic 'B' symbol surrounded by the 'Bentley Motors' script and remain completely level and upright at speeds of up to 70mph (112 Km/h). Once the car comes to a halt the wheel badges will also automatically self-level. Offering excellent indoor and outdoor protection (and tailored to specifically fit each model) Bentley's branded Car Covers are now available for the Continental Supersports and Series 51 GT and GTC models. The covers are branded with unique Supersports and Series 51 logos with the name of the model embroidered on the side.
Customers may now commission a new selection of bespoke Child Seats with the hide color matching that of their car's interior including, where appropriate, the same piping, fluting, and hand-stitching. As a further option, a child's name may be embroidered on the seat back beneath the Bentley Wings. Bentley's new Self-Levelling Wheel Badges offer Arnage, Azure, Brooklands, and Continental customers the opportunity subtly to personalize their Bentley. The badges fit into the center of the wheel and feature Bentley's classic 'B' symbol surrounded by the 'Bentley Motors' script and remain completely level and upright at speeds of up to 70mph (112 Km/h). Once the car comes to a halt the wheel badges will also automatically self-level. Offering excellent indoor and outdoor protection (and tailored to specifically fit each model) Bentley's branded Car Covers are now available for the Continental Supersports and Series 51 GT and GTC models. The covers are branded with unique Supersports and Series 51 logos with the name of the model embroidered on the side.
In addition, Bentley is now offering Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur customers the opportunity to personalize their indoor car covers with their own bespoke text – for example, a cherished registration number. Originally launched in 2004, the Bentley Jewelled Torch has been a notable hit with Bentley drivers and enthusiasts of the marque. The lightweight torch retains its powerful LED spot beam but for an extra dash of style and practicality, the Bentley 'B' is now lasered into the lens and Bentley's unique knurling has been added around the beam adjustment bezel. The new version of this compact torch is presented in a branded box and can be recharged from the car's cigar lighter.
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