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Bentley Turbo R LWB Blue GT Spirit 1:18

Bentley Turbo R LWB Blue GT Spirit 1:18
Current price: £155.83

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Specifications
Car Brand
Bentley
Model Manufacturer
GT Spirit
Scale
1:18
Material
Resin
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
GT782
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About the Bentley Turbo R LWB Blue GT Spirit 1:18

TL;DR: GT Spirit's 1:18 Bentley Turbo R LWB in blue resin reproduces Bentley's imposing long-wheelbase 1980s flagship. Sealed resin construction gives it sharper shut lines than diecast alternatives, suiting an ultra-luxury saloon that rewards close inspection over opening features.

The Turbo R LWB's sheer scale and formal presence make it a natural subject for resin, a material that prizes surface precision over articulated doors.

Resin Construction and the Turbo R's Formal Lines

Resin models are cast as sealed bodies, trading opening doors and bonnet for tighter, more consistent shut lines than diecast tooling typically achieves, an approach that suits the Turbo R's long, flat flanks particularly well. Lifted from its base, the model feels notably lighter than a diecast piece of similar size, a hallmark of resin rather than zinc alloy construction. The blue paint holds real depth under direct light, and the long-wheelbase proportions, stretched behind the rear doors for extra cabin space, are rendered with enough precision that the car's imposing scale reads clearly even at 1:18. Chrome grille and lamp detailing, key Bentley identifiers, benefit from resin's ability to hold sharp definition.

Positioning the Turbo R Among Ultra-Luxury Collectibles

The Turbo R marked Bentley's shift toward genuinely potent turbocharged performance within a traditionally understated luxury saloon body, giving it a dual identity as both formal transport and serious performer. The long-wheelbase variant added further exclusivity, aimed at owners who valued rear cabin space as much as the marque's engineering.

At roughly 26cm given its stretched proportions, the model commands genuine shelf presence among 1:18 pieces. This sits at a mid-premium resin tier, sealed construction trading interior accessibility for the sharper surface precision serious Bentley and ultra-luxury saloon collectors tend to value most.

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