With a reputation for being a badge-engineered Rolls-Royce, one might wonder how the name Bentley has managed to stick around for almost a century. The Speed Six is the answer. Introduced in 1928, it continued the marque’s domination of the 24 hours of Le Mans and further defined Bentleys as innovative and enduring.
Leasing has come to dominate the way people drive luxury vehicles today, and judging by television commercials, it’s a major tactic for “moving the metal” across the mainstream automotive spectrum, too. Lower monthly payments, compared to conventional financing, remain a key draw to leasing, along with the ease of switching vehicles every few years.
Premier is eagerly watching the Bonhams’ Frederiksen Collection Auction: Featuring rare, coachbuilt examples from the most exclusive marques, this exceptional collection is considered one of the finest in Europe and will be offered on-site at the 16th century Lyngsbækgaard Manor near Ebeltoft, Denmark.
This weekend is Bonhams Festival of Speed Auction in Chichester, Goodwood in the UK. While the Premier team will not be in the country for the auction, we are still curious what happens in the exotic, vintage and highline industry, near and far. Below are a few of the cars we’re watching this weekend.