Bentley throwback

Bentley is the latest firm to recreate one of its past icons, announcing plans to build 12 new examples of its famous 4.5-litre ‘Blower’.

Originally produced in the late ’20s for racing driver Sir Tim Birkin, just four examples of the 4.5-litre were built. One example, produced in 1929, saw action at Le Mans that same year.

It’s this particular car that will serve as the inspiration for these 12 new recreations of the Blower – pegged at this figure to commemorate the total number of races a ‘Blower’ entered.

As part of the design process, the original car will be disassembled by Bentley with each part then catalogued and scanned in 3D in order to create a digital model. The firm will also be using original moulds and tools alongside modern production methods.