Mercedes or Bently or...

[Quillwitch]

My MC lives in London, story takes place in the late 90s, he family is /was wealthy at some point, and rather old wealthy/conservative types-- but not anymore, the money is gone, but they still have a driver and an old car --what do you reckon this car would be? I´m guessing an old Bently or a Mercedes. What say you?

 

[Rich.]

Bentley. For sure. They wouldn't want any of that German efficiency – soulless, don't you know? Completely soulless [ahem, this bit's in character, not the opinion of the author – you said they were old conservatives]. And they would have had palpitations when Bentley was bought out by Volkswagen... 'By golly, we didn't fight the war for this!'

 

[Quillwitch]

Bentley. For sure. They wouldn't want any of that German efficiency – soulless, don't you know? Completely soulless [ahem, this bit's in character, not the opinion of the author – you said they were old conservatives]. And they would have had palpitations when Bentley was bought out by Volkswagen... 'By golly, we didn't fight the war for this!'

LOL! Agreed! Yes, I kinda figured.

 

[James Marinero]

Bentley Continental.

 

[Paul Whybrow]

I'm fond of the Bentley Continental in its R and T versions. An alternative would be the Turbo R—Sir Elton John's old motor is currently up for grabs, at what looks like a bargain price:

Bentley. Sir Elton John's Low mileage Turbo R (1985) | A1 Classic Cars

 

[Matnov]

A Bristol.

 

[Paul Whybrow]

A Bristol.

Good choice...I rather fancy a 411 series 4 as they're a great Q car—British coachbuilding hauled around by a grunty 6.2 litre Chrysler V8!

 

[Geoff]

Bentley Mulsanne, made until 1992. A bit of performance car with its turbo V8 engine.