Bentley Unveils First Design Sketches of Mulsanne Convertible Flagship

BentleyBentleyUnited Kingdom, 1919 > present37 models
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is going retro for the design of its new flagship sedan, at least that is what the official design sketches show. Called the Mulsanne Convertible ConceptBentley MulsanneUnited Kingdom, 2011 > present6 photos
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, the new car borrows the design of the Bentley S series cars through the 50s and 60s, especially the S3Bentley S3United Kingdom, 1964 > present1 photo
. Other than the slightly more retro design, the car is just a convertible version of the Bentley Mulsanne. 

“The modern, luxurious, high-tech Mulsanne saloon provides a perfect foundation on which to create the world’s most elegant convertible. The Convertible Concept will extend the appeal of the Mulsanne family, while enhancing the profile of the Bentley brand, particularly in new and emerging markets," said Bentley Cheirman Wolfgang Dürheimer.

Bentley is not saying when or even if it plans to produce the Mulsanne Convertible. It revealed the sketches during the Pebble Beach Concours last weekend meaning that it was probably judging the reaction to the car among the wealthy. It will compete against the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead CoupeRolls-Royce Phantom Droph...United Kingdom, 2006 > present6 photos
.