As I stated previously, the Bentley is otherworldly. Just what do I mean by that? I've had a few people ask, since my return, if any car could be worth $334,985, the entry price for an Arnage T. The fact that about 80 percent of new Bentley owners pay cash for their cars, almost the exact opposite of the normal purchasing trend for less expensive vehicles, says a great deal about the brand's clientele. To them, the car is evidently worth every penny.
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| Can a car really be worth $334,985? If you're talking about the Arnage T, then yes, it's worth every penny.(Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
And I have to agree. Having had the opportunity of traveling to and from the airport as a passenger, I took the liberty of poking around, touching all surfaces, opening and closing vents, ashtrays and cupholders, and generally getting a literal feel for the automobile.
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| Nothing could have prepared me for the attention to detail and stunning craftsmanship within the Arnage T; it is simply awe-inspiring. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
While I've experienced cars from BMW, Audi and Porsche that offer full leather packages, authentic wood trim and beautifully crafted metalwork, nothing could have prepared me for the attention to detail and stunning craftsmanship within the Arnage T. The inlaid wood veneers weren't just strips of trim for decorative purposes, but seemed as if part of the structural integrity of the dash and doors - though a Morgan this is not, the doors are steel reinforced. The T sports a mix of regular and perforated leather surfaces, even across the headliner, itself a classic piece of automotive art.
The dash is awe inspiring. Specific to the Arnage T, dash panels, console and door trim feature machine turned surfaces that bring memories back to the classics of yesteryear. The look matches the car's drilled-aluminum brake and accelerator pedals and chrome finished switchgear to a T, excuse the pun, each item finished to perfection in the way a master artisan would painstakingly create the setting for a prized jewel. And I'm not overstating myself. The sheer weight of the knobs and buttons is unlike any of its rivals, even the cupholders are made out of metal - and incidentally work quite well.
