Ugliest Bentley I've ever Seen - Bentley Flying Star

Mpower · 11th March 2010, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Scorcher

This is the ugliest Bentley I've ever come across in my life.The Bentley Flying Star. Is it a Concept, an Imagination or the worst, Reality ?

If you did not click the pics, then you must mention the source.

bottle · 11th March 2010, 22:32

I like it too

Mr_Bean · 11th March 2010, 22:35

I guess the vehicle discussed here is in the following link:

New Bentley Mulsanne: full details and specifications including new interior shots!

Sudan_NFS · 11th March 2010, 23:19

This car looks like attaching a CT first half and second half with an wagon.
I think this vehicle was shown in Geneva Auto show.Can anyone confirm this?

Latheesh · 11th March 2010, 23:24

Yeah this thing is ugly, I suspect our DC's involvement in this crime :-)

Scorcher · 11th March 2010, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Mpower

If you did not click the pics, then you must mention the source.

Oops, sorry sir. Source - netcarshow.com. Thanks for pointing out mate, will take car in future.

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Originally Posted by Mr_Bean

I guess the vehicle discussed here is in the following link:

That is the Mulsanne buddy, not this car. Mulsanne is the new super saloon from bentley.

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Originally Posted by Sudan_NFS

This car looks like attaching a CT first half and second half with an wagon.
I think this vehicle was shown in Geneva Auto show.Can anyone confirm this?

Not sure, but i think it was the Mulsanne at the Geneva show.

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Originally Posted by Latheesh

Yeah this thing is ugly, I suspect our DC's involvement in this crime :-)

Good one there

FlyingSpur · 12th March 2010, 19:01

NOooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo !! They ruined the Flying Spur...

Nice interior combination though

speedy · 13th March 2010, 12:23

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Originally Posted by Jayabusa

It's a one-off AFAIR made by a coach builder called Touring Superleggera. Ugly.

, this car must have cost pittence to build and a bomb for the buyer, if it was made for a special custom order. As of now it looks wierd and unlike the master pieces from the Bentley stable but i feel the more you look at it, the smile will come on.

Right now i just like the key and the key ring of the car

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genjew · 13th March 2010, 12:52

I think it looks gorgeous! Perfect companion to a Defender at an English Manor in the countryside.

It is not based on the Flying Spur but as will be evident to Bentley fans, it's based on the Continental GTC.

It's intended for Gentlemen of Leisure. Those who love their supercars but require space to carry a few hunting rifles or golf clubs

As others have mentioned it's a shooting brake.

From WikiPedia

The term originated with custom built 2-door luxury estate cars altered for use by hunters and other sportsmen such as golfers, riders, and polo players requiring easy access to larger storage areas than offered by the typical automobile boot.

In the early 19th century, a brake was a large carriage-frame with no body, used for breaking in young horses. By the late 19th century the meaning had been extended to a large waggonette designed for country use. A "shooting brake" carried a driver and gamekeeper facing forward and up to six sportsmen on longitudinal benches with their dogs, guns and game carried alongside in slat-sided racks.

The carpet in the back is made out of woven leather!

Personally I'd love to see a Speed variant of this Flying Star!

Thad E Ginathom · 13th March 2010, 14:57

Ha ha ha... It's a hatchback: won't sell at it's price in India

But seriously, isn't this a coupe? I don't know.

I certainly wouldn't say no if anyone wants to give me one. Yes, the rear is a trifle weird, but not the worst by any means.

anku94 · 13th March 2010, 19:07

@Thad, It's called a Shooting-Brake design.

ir458 · 13th March 2010, 19:33

Ever since I saw this I have been having terrifying dreams

de3p · 13th March 2010, 19:42

for some reasons, I don't mind been seen driving around in one of this.

Scorcher · 14th March 2010, 00:30

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Originally Posted by genjew

Personally I'd love to see a Speed variant of this Flying Star!

By the rims, i feel it 'is' a Speed variant.

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Originally Posted by ir458

Ever since I saw this I have been having terrifying dreams

+1 to that

anupam9557 · 14th March 2010, 00:49

Holy cow, The hell of a spur.

. bentely should kept it as a sedan itself.

11th March 2010, 22:32	#32
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	I like it too
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11th March 2010, 22:35	#33
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 891 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	link I guess the vehicle discussed here is in the following link: New Bentley Mulsanne: full details and specifications including new interior shots!
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Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	This car looks like attaching a CT first half and second half with an wagon. I think this vehicle was shown in Geneva Auto show.Can anyone confirm this?
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Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,091 Times	Yeah this thing is ugly, I suspect our DC's involvement in this crime :-)
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FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	NOooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo !! They ruined the Flying Spur... Nice interior combination though
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13th March 2010, 12:52	#39
genjew BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Bombay Posts: 29 Thanked: 24 Times	I think it looks gorgeous! Perfect companion to a Defender at an English Manor in the countryside. It is not based on the Flying Spur but as will be evident to Bentley fans, it's based on the Continental GTC. It's intended for Gentlemen of Leisure. Those who love their supercars but require space to carry a few hunting rifles or golf clubs As others have mentioned it's a shooting brake. From WikiPedia The term originated with custom built 2-door luxury estate cars altered for use by hunters and other sportsmen such as golfers, riders, and polo players requiring easy access to larger storage areas than offered by the typical automobile boot. In the early 19th century, a brake was a large carriage-frame with no body, used for breaking in young horses. By the late 19th century the meaning had been extended to a large waggonette designed for country use. A "shooting brake" carried a driver and gamekeeper facing forward and up to six sportsmen on longitudinal benches with their dogs, guns and game carried alongside in slat-sided racks. The carpet in the back is made out of woven leather! Personally I'd love to see a Speed variant of this Flying Star!
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,445 Times	Ha ha ha... It's a hatchback: won't sell at it's price in India But seriously, isn't this a coupe? I don't know. I certainly wouldn't say no if anyone wants to give me one. Yes, the rear is a trifle weird, but not the worst by any means.
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13th March 2010, 19:07	#41
anku94 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 351 Times	@Thad, It's called a Shooting-Brake design.
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ir458 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 141 Thanked: 11 Times	Ever since I saw this I have been having terrifying dreams
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de3p BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 29 Thanked: 10 Times	for some reasons, I don't mind been seen driving around in one of this.
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anupam9557 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 362 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Holy cow, The hell of a spur. . bentely should kept it as a sedan itself.
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