Details: The Mulsanne’s Flappy Paddles
By Gunnar Heinrich | Bentley Motors via YouTube
FURTHER evidence that more than anyone the Brits know that the art of luxury boils down to attention to lavish detail – even if this wasn’t quite so for assembly processes in years past. In the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne’s instance, that inimitable attention finds itself lavished on the knurled metal surfaces of the helm’s flappy paddles.
Check it out @ 0:37.
About the Author: Gunnar Heinrich is publisher of Automobiles De Luxe online and is executive producer of the Automobiles De Luxe Television series on PBS member station CPTV.
Brad Starcevich | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
Beautiful video, absolutely gorgeous car. I love it more every time I see it.
Thanks Gunnar.
Best,
Brad
Jim | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
While not everyone can afford a Bentley, everyone should have some thing in their home, during their life, that is a handmade item showing exquisite craftsmanship. Those objects become treasures and bring pleasure every time you look at it or use it.
Brad Starcevich | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
Jim,
You’re a man after my own heart. Fortunately, there are many fine, handmade treasures that exhibit exquisite detail and craftsmanship that many can own and enjoy that don’t approach the price of a new Bentley. It seems to me however that the vast majority of folks today opt for quantity over quality. Opon further consideration, it occurs to me that this has always been the case.
Best regards,
Brad
Gunnar | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
Gentlemen, I like this thread’s tenor. You both have captured the essence of what really makes these cars special.
Jim | Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
With regard to automobiles, Bentley and Rolls are the only remaining marques that practice the level of craftsmanship. While never at the level of these manufactures Mercedes, Jaguar, Cadillac and others offered similar, though more limited details in their top of the line cars. For a Saturday outing, wander down to your local vintage auto emporium and seek out a Jag or Merc from the 50s-60s or Caddy or Lincoln from the 30s and note the details in how the dash is made, how the seats come together or significantly the metal and how it is formed for the grill. Now head over the dealer of those brands and look at the same things.
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