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The Bubbly: Veuve Clicquot edition Bentley S3
In case the Grey Goose edition Rolls-Royce Phantom wasn't your poison, champagne label Veuve Clicquot, the same French vineyard that teamed up with Porsche Design for that unique refrigerator, has crafted this one-of-a-kind 1966 Bentley S3.
The S3 model was produced between 1962 and 1965, and was differentiated from the S2 largely by its distinct four-headlamp nose. The Veuve Clicquot edition, meanwhile, has a distinctive yellow and black paintjob and remains largely stock and true to the original... save for the addition of a satellite navigation system. The car belongs to Edouard de Nazelle, a descendant of one of the vineyard's founders, and apart from serving as an elegant transport for its noble owner, it doubles as a promotional tool for the company's carbonated elixir.
Gallery: Veuve Clicquot edition Bentley S3
[Source: TrendHunter]
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casey shain 9:04AM (9/19/2008)
i beg to differ, but that's not an S3 Bentley. that's the Continental version of what looks like to be an S2. Note the front only has 2 headlights, even though your text correctly notes that S3s had 4, and the 6-light greenhouse, was never a regular Bentley/RR feature. that was the easiest way to spot the Continental version.
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Michael 2:32PM (9/19/2008)
It's a Bentley S2 Continental "Flying Spur" 4-door saloon by H J Mulliner, circa 1960. The Flying Spur was also produced in a 4-light version and a 6-light version with much smaller rear quarterlights, but this is the standard 6-light version.
casey shain 2:57PM (9/19/2008)
thanks Michael for the confirmation! here's my version of what could be a modern one.....
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/artandcolour2006/Photochops/BlueTrainCoupe4D.jpg
Braden 10:04AM (9/19/2008)
If you guys think that is yellow, you need better LCDs or better eyes. More like a pylon orange...
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Gregg 10:37AM (9/19/2008)
And some people think the Brooklands looks set too far back on its wheels...
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Gardiner Westbound 10:39AM (9/19/2008)
The old tyme British marques had more class than a boatload of modern Rolls Royces and Bentleys, however, the colors don't ring my chimes.
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jeanNOTCOT 11:48PM (9/19/2008)
All of the images used in this post (and the trendhunter link) ~ were snagged from my trip to paris with Veuve Clicquot ~ you can see more about the trip here: http://www.notcot.com/archives/2008/09/the_veuve_clicq.php
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