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

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 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://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 http://www.bentleymotors.com.