"Rare" Bentley 420 (Pics)

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Here is rare 2001 Continental 420 Bentley, one of 25 made in the world. I did't know about the history untill after I detailed it and drove it. On the dash is displayed production #8. Pretty cool I thought. Gary
 
Wow very nice! Althought not one of the rare ones, I saw a very similar looking one the other day near I95 :up
 
turbomangt said:
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Here is rare 2001 Continental 420 Bentley, one of 25 made in the world. I did't know about the history untill after I detailed it and drove it. On the dash is displayed production #8. Pretty cool I thought. Gary
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how far did you "drive it" -- hope you didn't scar it for life!! :D :cool:



nice car, nice detail.
 
I liked the Bentley and Rolls that were used in Prince Charles and Camille's wedding. I think the C&C were in a 62 Rolls. I did not see and swirls or cobwebs in either cars (on tv)
 
Turbomangt- That's nice, thanks for posting it. I really like that previous generation continental...and I hear the paintjobs were nicer on those than they are on the new ones, too.



Any idea what made the "420" edition so special? It looks a lot classier than some of their "special editions".
 
turbomangt said:
Only thing I understand that made it rare is the fact they only made 25 of them
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Heh heh, OK, that does explain the rarity :D You have piqued my curiosity as to what makes them so special though. Seems like most of the "special" Bentleys had some kind of tacky alterations that make me :rolleyes:



I've been wondering if the older style Continentals like that will suddenly get (relatively) inexpensive now that they're selling so many of the new ones...
 
Thanks for posting Gary



Some google info-

Quote: Re-write the legend... What makes a champion return to the scene of last year's triumph and start again in the first round, putting a hard-won reputation to the test? Because it is the contest that makes the champion. And it is the acceptance of new challenges that makes a legend greater still.



WHETHER THE CONTINENTAL T is, as Autocar magazine declared, the "greatest Bentley in half a century" depends upon your tastes and driving style. But it is unquestionably the fastest-accelerating Bentley ever built and the most powerful, with an intensity of character that recalls the marque's racing bloodline. For those in search of mighty performance, the Continental T stands alone. 2001 Continental 420 Bentley
 
TOGWT- Thanks for posting that. I somehow *thought* that the "420" might've had to do with a HP figure, but I was afraid all the "hot" versions had some sort of weird body modifications ike the one with the "t-bar" roof and the less-than-stylish fender flares. Nice to see that wasn't the case.



LightningSVT- Heh heh, some of the older Bentleys are now quite affordable, *IF* you have good mechanic who won't mess the car up or rip you off.
 
Accumulator said:
Any idea what made the "420" edition so special? It looks a lot classier than some of their "special editions".
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Check the model year. Like most special editions, this was an upgraded run-out model - the last Bentley coupe sold before the model was dropped for the current Continental GT. Nice cars, and sought-after by those RR enthusiasts that aren't fond of the new VW designs. Btw, all of the models are "rare" - I think the company sold fewer than 100 cars that year. VW has done wonders with the make since they released the new models, no question.



Emanuel (RROC member)
 
epbrown01- Thanks for the additional info, yeah, the model year clue slipped right past me.



Since I last visited this thread I've done a little more research into these things. Much as I appreciate AWD (and thus would only replace my S8 with one of the new "VW/Audi Bentleys" if I decide to write the big check), I still love the older, "three box" style ones and their more traditional nature.



I've noticed that the older Continentals still sell for more than the new Continental GTs, even when they have significant mileage on them. Even nice Turbo Rs are still kinda pricey. Interesting, at least to a guy who's used to the depreciation hits that Audis and other "normal-nice" cars take.



Nice to see a RROC member here at Autopia! One of the reasons I'd buy a Bentley/RR would be for the pure joy of detailing it, the chance to truly appreciate the details of the workmanship and contribute a little something of my own abilities towards its preservation.
 
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