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Bentley Motors Showcases the Art of Design and Craftsmanship at 2007 Art Basel Miami Beach

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Bentley Motors, Inc., the
world's leading manufacturer of handcrafted, personally commissioned luxury
automobiles, announces a unique collaboration with leaders in the world of
design during Art Basel Miami Beach 2007. Art Basel Miami Beach is the most
important art show in the U.S., combining an international selection of top
galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions and crossover
events bringing together the worlds of music, film, architecture and design.

At an exclusive event hosted by Bentley Motors, renowned designers Dror
Benshetrit, Cory Grosser, and Sami Hayek have been invited to showcase a
selection of original artistic creations that have been influenced by
Bentley design. A select audience of VIP's and art aficionados will be
treated to a presentation of these creations at a private residence on
Hibiscus Island. The creations are the result of a six-month long
collaboration between the designers and Bentley Motors.

In commenting on working with the designers, Head of Bentley Exterior
Design, Robin Page, remarked, "Design is one of the key hallmarks of the
Bentley brand and each of these three very talented designers have
exhibited that passion in their individual works. I have been very
fortunate to work with Dror, Cory and Sami as their vision and passion is a
mirror image of the values of the Bentley marque."

Bentley Motors is hosting the event in collaboration with several key partners, as listed below:

-- Dror Benshetrit: Dror Benshetrit is a multi-disciplinary designer
specializing in product design, architecture and art direction. His
work thrives on the origin of movement while focusing on innovation
through the use of new materials, technologies, and shapes. More
information can be found at www.studiodror.com.

-- Cory Grosser: Cory Grosser is the head of Cory Grosser Design and
Strategy, a company that focuses on leveraging design to create
emotional connections. The firm's work spans several design disciplines
including; Furniture Design, Product Design, Branding, Advertising,
Textile Design, and Architecture. More information can be found at www.corygrosser.com

-- Sami Hayek: Sami Hayek Studio is a flexible, multi-disciplinary
practice whose work ranges from architecture and environments to
furniture, products and graphic design. The studio blends styles,
texture, material and scale to create a unique language for each
project it undertakes, from flatware to an urban park. More information
can be found at www.samihayek.com

-- The Macallan: The Macallan is one of the world's most awarded and
admired Single Malts and has been named the Best Malt in the World.
Their pursuit of perfection has ensured the consistent quality that has
characterized The Macallan since it was licensed in 1824. For more
information please visit www.themacallan.com

-- Culture & Commerce, Inc.: Culture & Commerce identifies high potential
design opportunities and develops them into high performance financial
assets. The company represents Dror Benshetrit and Sami Hayek, as well
as some of the world's top designers, including Philippe Starck, Marcel
Wanders, Yves Behar and Piero Lissoni. For more information please
visit www.culturecommerce.com

"Bentley Motors, Inc. is the Sales, Marketing and distribution channel
for Bentley brand products sold in North America. The Bentley product
line-up includes luxury vehicles such as the Bentley Arnage, Azure
convertible, Continental GT coupe, Continental Flying Spur sedan and
Continental GTC convertible." For more information please visit
www.bentleymotors.com

SOURCE Bentley Motors, Inc.