BENTLEY AT THE 2016 CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE

August 26, 2016 by Bentley

◾More than 150 Bentley models on display at Windsor Castle on 'Bentley Sunday'

◾New Bentayga and Mulsanne to appear alongside historic cars

such as the Speed-Six and 8-Litre

◾Trophy of Elegance awards to be presented to best customer Bentleys

◾Special display celebrates two iconic Bentleys introduced during Her Majesty The Queen's lifetime; State Limousine also on display

(Crewe, 25 August 2016) In a display of automotive excellence, more than 150 Bentleys will grace the grounds of Windsor Castle at this year's Concours of Elegance (2-4 September).

Now in its fifth year, the Concours of Elegance has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious motoring gatherings, convening the finest cars at Britain's stunning Royal palaces.

As a key partner of the Concours, Bentley will be presenting a range of models from its past and present – from the famous 1930 Six-Speed Van den Plas Tourer 'Old Number 2' (which won the Brooklands Double 12), to the new Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase and Bentayga.

On Friday 2 September, Bentley will showcase three cars that bring to life the story of the marque's pinnacle luxury flagship, the Mulsanne. Chassis No. 2 is a perfect example of the first Mulsanne produced, while the two members of the current Mulsanne family on display offer different interpretations of Bentley's flagship.

The Mulsanne Speed focuses on performance and power, offering 537 PS and 1,100 Nm torque (530 bhp / 811 lb.ft), while the Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase offers an additional 250 mm of rear legroom for those who prefer to be driven in unrivalled luxury and style.

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'Bentley Sunday' sees two Trophy of Elegance awards given to the best customer cars (pre- and post-1965) selected from the 150 Bentleys expected to gather at the prestigious event.

On the same day, to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's 90th year, Bentley will exhibit three cars as part of a special display of iconic vehicles launched during her lifetime. Included will be the very first examples of the Continental GT and Bentayga to roll off the production line at Bentley's factory in Crewe. Her Majesty The Queen's State Limousine, perhaps the most famous example of a modern coachbuilt Bentley, will also form part of this display.

Bentley Motors is a Warrant Holder to HM The Queen and is proud to have supplied the Bentley State Limousine, the official transport of The Sovereign, on the occasion of The Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Bentley Motors is the most sought after luxury car brand in the world. The company's headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, R&D, engineering and production of the company's four model lines – Continental, Flying Spur, Bentayga and Mulsanne. The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley. It is also an example of high-value British manufacturing at its best. Bentley employs around 4,000 people at Crewe.

About Concours of Elegance

Established in 2012, the inaugural Concours of Elegance was held within Windsor Castle to mark the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen's reign. The first Concours of Elegance set a new global benchmark for a classic-car concours, winning prestigious awards in the process; unheard of for a start-up event in its first year. The second Concours of Elegance was held in 2013 to equal fanfare at the historic Royal Palace of St James in London, with the widely acclaimed and biggest yet third concours set in the stunning grounds of Hampton Court Palace in September 2014. Only 60 cars of the highest calibre are invited to the Concours of Elegance (60 is a reference to The Queen's diamond jubilee, which saw the event established in 2012), with the rarest cars in the world, from all over the world, painstakingly sleeted by the Concours Steering Committee, a respected team of authoritative historic car experts. A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity.