I love Grassroots cars, and gems like a Civic Hatch setup for STS or a ratty Spec Miata will always be on my wish list. That said however, I parked next to a black Bently GTC yesterday. The car has many faults; way too big for a 2-door convertible, way too heavy for anything considered "sporty", the wheels are so large I can't imagine the unsprung weight, the seats don't look like they offer much lateral support, complex systems would make it impossible to wrench on...the list goes on. It is in every way that I can think of the polar opposite of a 4th gen Civic. I should hate this massive, rolling tribute to the "haves". But I just can't.
It was so dead sexy! I mean, you can drop the top and cruise South Beach with 3 Playboy models and fit right in. You could hit the Autobahn and do 190+ with ease. You could rip up the 'Ring and post a time that would embarass many supercars. You can fit your golf clubs in the back, take the kids to school, get your kicks on Route 66...anything! And you would never tire of the amazing paint, the leather, the carpets, the power, the speed. Based on current depreciation, I can afford one in 81 years, so here's hoping!
