Hedley Studios reveals scale replica of classic Bentley Blower racer
'Hedley Studios has reimagined a car that sits at the very heart of Bentley's history and heritage, with extraordinary attention to detail and craftsmanship. The Blower Jnr may be smaller in scale, but its presence, performance and sense of occasion invoke the spirit of the original,' says Mike Sayer, head of product communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection for Bentley Motors.
The price is about £90,000 (R2.15m).
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