by A unique wooden car
While luxury car buyers often opt for luxurious wood trim for their interiors, sometimes this idea takes on a true grand scale. In this case, the result is not just a car with wooden elements, but a fully wooden model. The full-scale wooden replica of the Bentley Continental GT is the closest thing imaginable to a sculpture that can be placed next to the real car, although the price might surprise you.
Manufacturing and materials
This unique piece was created in Belgium, although the author remains unknown. It resembles the works of ND Woodworking Art and features a meticulously crafted exterior and interior. Made from marine teak and plywood, thousands of parts are assembled on two wooden beams that serve as the chassis. The entire process took over 3000 hours, which is a testament to painstaking work.
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Design and inspiration
The model is based on the third-generation Continental GT, introduced in 2017 and produced until 2024. The large grille, bumper, exhaust pipes, and rims around the oval headlights and taillights have a darker shade for contrast. The proportions differ slightly from some angles, but details like the three-dimensional emblems are impressive.
Interior of the wooden Bentley
The wooden GT has doors that open on external hinges, revealing an interior that replicates the original layout with a dashboard, center console, and door panels. The seats are flatter than those in the real car, but the carved lines attempt to reproduce Bentley’s diamond quilted leather pattern. The result conveys the essence of the design, remaining a handcrafted interpretation rather than a copy.
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Aside from the steel axles and acrylic windows, everything else is made of wood, including the wheels and tires. Although this Bentley doesn’t have a W12 or V8 engine under the hood, it rolls and is steered thanks to a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism.
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Weight and comparison
The model weighs 2000 pounds (907 kg), which is significantly lighter than the real Continental GT, which in its latest hybrid version can reach 5421 pounds (2459 kg).
Location and sale
The wooden Bentley is currently on display in the Autosport Group showroom in Boca Raton, Florida, alongside used luxury cars of the brand. The dealer has decided to part with it, offering it on eBay. According to the listing, there are noticeable cracks along some seams and minor wear in the interior.
Price and value
The asking price is a hefty $98,900, which roughly corresponds to the cost of some used Continental GTs that are, as we know, drivable. On the other hand, most Bentley owners spare no expense on exclusive items, so why not purchase a wooden work of art to place next to the real car?
For those interested: a few months ago, YouTuber Austin Campbell visited the Florida dealership and filmed a full review of this handcrafted piece.
Wooden car models have always attracted the attention of collectors and art enthusiasts, but this case is special. Creating a full-scale, functional (in a sense) car from wood requires not only skill but also a deep understanding of automotive design. Although the price may seem high for a stationary object, the value of such projects is often determined by their uniqueness and the resources expended. Similar items become part of automotive culture history, demonstrating how art and engineering can combine in the most unexpected forms.
