HOW BELIEVABLE IS THE EXP 100 GT?

This new Bentley concept for 2035 looks pretty outlandish, doesn’t it? Especially when you discover that, despite its beautifully balanced coupé-like proportions, it’s longer than a long-wheelbase Mercedes-benz S-class.

But I’d say there are some big elements of practicality about it, and I’ll give you three reasons. First, the original and great-looking Bentley Continental GT first appeared back in 2003, and lasted 15 years in production. At the end, without pulling up any trees, it was still selling reasonably well because the maker knew how to keep models fresh with differently equipped versions.

Now, add 15 years to 2019, and you’re in 2034, within an ace of the date Stefan Sielaff and his henchmen are talking about for their new concept, if it were to be made. I don’t imagine the size will be right, given the overcrowding of our roads. But I’ll bet the styling and the motive power are very close. And I accept the argument for even greater luxury entirely. At the very least, I’d say, this is a snapshot of history being made.