A unique collection of Bentleys receives its capstone.
With over a century of history, Bentley’s legacy includes both stunning ultra-luxury cars, and racing heroes from its early history, including a cherished legacy at the equally historic 24 Hours of Le Mans, as one of the most successful and decorated manufacturers at the world’s most daunting and revered endurance race. Bentley boasts six overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and while many of those were earned in Bentley’s early years, the most recent was snagged just over 20 years ago in the early 2000s with the Bentley Speed 8 after a 73-year absence from the winning spot.
Coinciding with the retirement of Bentley’s flagship W12 engine, Bentley recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its most recent 24 Hours of Le Mans victory with a special collection of commemorative cars, which featured a special configuration echoing Bentley’s legendary racing liveries, along with various commemorative touches. A collection of Continental GT and Continental GT convertible examples, the exclusive collection honored Bentley’s rich and proud racing heritage.
Exclusively available to owners of the Le Mans Collection Continental GT or GT Convertible cars is a customization package for the new Bentley Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner, a new special edition of the Bentayga with greater driver focus including 22-inch wheels and rear-axle steering. The package gives the Bentayga Apex the same livery and features of the Le Mans Collection Continental GT.
Bentley collector Mark King recently took delivery of his Bentley Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner, which matches the Verdant Green with Moonbeam livery of the Continental GT he owns. However, those aren’t the only Bentleys in his collection, with his garage in Northern Ireland also housing a Bentayga Speed, a Continental GT3-R and a Continental Flying Spur, all driven regularly since he owned his first Bentley in 2010. His Bentayga Speed, which has over 100,000 miles, is often used to trailer other cars. With a new Bentayga Apex Edition that matches the Le Mans Collection Continental GT, Mark King’s Bentley collection celebrates the brand’s cherished legacy.
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