Tuesday 19th July 2016

Bentley Bentayga 'Fly Fishing by Mulliner'

Just when you thought you'd seen all the special editions...

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The Bentley Bentayga hasn't enjoyed the best reception so far on PistonHeads. Principally that's been due to how it looks, because as a car it's actually - whisper it - really rather good.

"Well I'd have gone for navy blue outside"

It's also proving very popular with customers, so much so that the first special edition has already been announced. This is the Bentley Bentayga 'Fly Fishing by Mulliner'. Yes, a 4x4 designed specifically to go fly fishing.

Externally and mechanically, this is standard Bentayga. So it's the same Continental-esque looks (that seem to work better in dark green) and W12 powerplant with 608hp. Where it differs is inside, where the Bentayga has been made into the "ultimate luxury car for fly fishing enthusiasts." A narrow niche, granted, but that's the claim...

In the boot you'll find four fishing rods trimmed in saddle leather with linen cross stitching plus a pair of landing nets (in their leather bags) stored in a pocket to the side. The key features of the Mulliner are in three units though, again trimmed in saddle leather. There's a master tackle station (ahem), a refreshment case and a waterproof wade stowage case.

The last of those is fairly self-explanatory, but it's worth discussing the other two. The refreshment case contains three flasks, Mulliner fine china tableware (we kid you not) and a food storage compartment. Naturally it's trimmed in "linen leather".

You want lavish? You got it

The master tackle station is where the real fishing fan will get their fix though. In a Burr Walnut veneered drawer is a fly-tying vice and tools, plus a selection of cotton, hooks and feathers. There are also four solid aluminium reel cases. The whole boot area is water proof and dehumidified, with rear sill protection covers also included. Plus, when you're done on the river and have to associate with humans again, everything can be removed and full luggage space restored.

On top of this, the Fly Fishing by Mulliner comes with welcome lights projecting both the Bentley and Mulliner logos on the ground; they are also now available on the standard Bentayga.

A price hasn't been announced for this Mulliner Bentley yet, because why would they need to? We can't wait to see the special editions that are coming next - bring on the polo-spec Bentayga.

[j90gta]

Believe the first one has been ordered by J.R. Hartley!!

[Butter Face]

I'm amazed that some people have the time/money/inclination to think 'Yes a vastly expensive W12 608bhp Bentley is exactly what I need for fishing'

[Blackpuddin]

Anybody else feel slightly nauseous, or just me?

[easytiger123]

I gather they've got darts, Mousetrap and Kerplunk special editions in the works too.

[j90gta]

Presume there will also be a shooting version with the appropriate gun storage.....

[nbetts]

That is very Niche - but hey - by all accounts the car is very good and looks are a subjective matter anyway.

If it floats your boat and you want one then why not?

[fatboy b]

That has to be the stiest looking car of recent years. The chrome detailing around the rear lights is just comical, though I doubt the tasteless footballers will care. Bentley are certainly going through an awkward few year with their styling.

Edited by fatboy b on Tuesday 19th July 11:45

[TooMany2cvs]

Do they do much...?

Oh, wait.
Yes.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0753821788

Know your target market.

[TooMany2cvs]

j90gta said:

Presume there will also be a shooting version with the appropriate gun storage.....

Yep, the Holland and Barrett special edition.
Oh, wait. No. They're already in bed with Range Rover.
https://www.hollandandholland.com/range-rover/

[Krikkit]

Going to stick my head above the parapet here and say that I actually quite like that.

The looks are pretty dreary, but as a package that looks very nicely done.

[Quickmoose]

It could almost be April 1st.
Why have they not done a footballer's wife version? Surley they'd be more likely t spec leather lined, shopping holdalls, small dog holders and makeup centres etc
Anyway, on this basis, the Bentayga has a long and successful niche filling future ahead of it, congrats Bentley.
And thank god niches are all it's going to fill, because IMO it's god-awful.

[Ninja59]

TooMany2cvs said:

Yep, the Holland and Barrett special edition.
Oh, wait. No. They're already in bed with Range Rover.
https://www.hollandandholland.com/range-rover/

Do you want vitamins with that? (Not the Holland and Barrett special edition...but Holland and Holland)...

As for the Bentley was carp name....Sorry.

[AH33]

Another fat Bentley for the worst people on earth.

[Chris Stott]

I saw a Bentayga 'in the flesh' for the 1st time last week... don't like the front, but the rest of it looked surprisingly OK.

[Q Car]

Blackpuddin said:

Anybody else feel slightly nauseous, or just me?

I'm much further along the scale than slightly nauseous.........

[Schermerhorn]

The way these things have depreciated already is nothing short of comical.

[morgs_]

Ninja59 said:

TooMany2cvs said:

Yep, the Holland and Barrett special edition.
Oh, wait. No. They're already in bed with Range Rover.
https://www.hollandandholland.com/range-rover/

Do you want vitamins with that? (Not the Holland and Barrett special edition...but Holland and Holland)...

As for the Bentley was carp name....Sorry.

I wonder if there are such things as ninja parrots?

[Hitch]

Schermerhorn said:

The way these things have depreciated already is nothing short of comical.

Eh? 13 for sale on AT at seemingly sensible prices.

[Roger Irrelevant]

All the fishermen I see tend to use ropey old Passats or Xsara Picassos, which in fairness look quite a bit better than this. Doubtless it will be the last word in luxury but christ it's gopping - like one of those Chinese car companies thought 'Our customers like Bentleys, our customers like 4x4s, therefore they'll love a weird conglomeration of the two'.

[stuckmojo]

That is fantastic. (I am sarcastic)

Are they looking for a niche the Khansory types haven't covered yet?



I am claiming IP on the future Tesla "pisshead" special edition with loaded map of pubs, vomit bucket and autopilot pre programmed to get the pissed driver home.