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Bentley Revives Iconic 1929 Blower

Bentley Revives Iconic 1929 Blower as Fully Electric ‘Blower Jr.’

Bentley is breathing new life into one of its most legendary models with the launch of the Bentley Blower Jr., a fully electric reinterpretation of the iconic 1929 Blower. This scaled-down, 85% recreation pays homage to the original race car while embracing modern electric vehicle technology.

The Blower Jr. is powered by a 48-volt electric drivetrain, delivering a top speed of 45 mph and a driving range of around 65 miles. While clearly designed for leisurely drives rather than racetrack performance, it offers a unique blend of vintage style and eco-friendly innovation.

Production is limited to just 349 units, ensuring exclusivity for collectors and enthusiasts.
Handcrafted with meticulous detail, the Blower Jr. mirrors the original's open-cockpit charm and classic design, making it as much a tribute as it is a statement of Bentley’s evolving vision for the future.

With the Blower Jr., Bentley proves that even the most iconic heritage models can be reimagined for the modern era—without losing their soul.

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Broad Arrow Auction Results

1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa Sets Record with €7.54M Sale at Broad Arrow’s Villa d’Este Debut Auction

Broad Arrow Auctions, part of Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), marked a major milestone with its first European sale as BMW AG’s official auction partner at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. Held on May 24–25 at Villa Erba, the two-day event drew packed rooms and over 8,000 online viewers, achieving €31,172,625 in total sales with 78% of lots sold, including three post-auction deals.

“Our debut at Villa d’Este was a resounding success,” said Joe Twyman, VP of Sales, EMEA. “It was the perfect launch for our European expansion.”

Auction Highlights:
Star Sale: 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa – €7,543,750 (New record)

Top Classic: 1954 Siata 208S Spider – €1,750,000

Modern Icons:

1989 Ferrari F40 Competizione – €2,312,500

2003 Honda NSX-R – €934,375 (World record)

2023 Ford GT – €613,750

Motorcycle Highlight: 1990 Ducati 851 F90 Corsa (ex-John Surtees) – €81,250

A BMW-only evening auction also impressed, led by a 1980 BMW M1 Procar spec car that sold for €602,500.

Kenneth Ahn, Broad Arrow President, added: “The support for our European debut was incredible. We're proud to work alongside BMW AG and the Concorso and look forward to expanding in 2025.”

Top 10 Sales:

1. Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa – €7,543,750

2. Talbot-Lago T150 C Teardrop – €3,606,250

3. Ferrari F40 Competizione – €2,312,500

4. Siata 208S Spider – €1,750,000

5. Ferrari 275 GTS – €1,525,000

6. Porsche Carrera GT – Sold pre-auction

7. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster – €1,007,500

8. Honda NSX-R – €934,375

9. Ford GT – €613,750

10. BMW M1 – €602,500

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