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Many James Bond fans would probably be surprised to know that James Bond's personal car was a 1931, 4.5 litre, supercharged Bentley-virtually the same as the '29. It was a vehicle capable of speeds over 150 mph-in 1929!
FM really did its homework on this one. The engine compartment is chock full of fine detail-right down to the wiring on the two magnetos. The passenger compartment is carpeted and the seats are nicely molded. The outside of the car, presented in British Racing Green, is replete with fine detail. There are wire covers on the headlights. The brawny Amherst Villers "blower" is beautifully rendered. The externally mounted gas tank is a marvel of exactitude, with fine points galore. The main windscreen folds down. Gauges are unbelievably detailed, with readable markings and "glass" bezels! The body is covered with fabric, as was the real car! The undercarriage doesn't disappoint either. The exhaust pipe has a hollow end-a realistic touch. There's also a four-wheel suspension system. The wire wheels, beautifully rendered, are another example of the detail lavished on this model. My only quibble is that the seats could have been done in leather, as well as the bonnet straps, as on other models.
Taken as a whole, this neat little model is one of FM's best. I give it a 9 out of 10. If you're any kind of vintage car admirer, the $135.00 you plop down on this beauty will be well worth it.
(08/04/1998)
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