An A-list celebrity buying a Bentley is hardly headline news. But this isn’t your typical flash new Bentley sports car.
The one just purchased by Aquaman actor Jason Momoa is an 85 per cent-scale replica of the iconic vintage Bentley Blower of the 1920s.
But instead of a supercharged 4.5-litre petrol engine under its extensive hood, it runs purely on electric power.
With its shrunken dimensions only allowing for a one-plus-one tandem seating arrangement, the famously-broad Momoa will do well to squeeze his substantial 6ft 4in frame behind the wheel of the scaled-down car.
The bespoke replica has been built by Oxfordshire specialist Hedley Studios, which is based in the well-respected classic car community of Bicester Heritage.
The unique vehicle – with a number of bespoke touches at Momoa’s request – was created for the actor’s latest HBO Max documentary series, On The Roam.
While the price of the car has not been disclosed, it will be well above the £129,500 standard cost before taxes, duties and shipping.
A very small car for an extremely large man: Oxfordshire company Hedley Studios has built this 85% scale replica of a vintage 1920s Bentley Blower for Aquaman actor, Jason Momoa
Momoa, who has previous been seen cruising around London in classic Bentleys, would have paid well over £130,000 for the shrunken British motor
Hedley Studios – formerly The Little Car Company – creates luxury, handcrafted electric reinterpretations of iconic vintage cars – but the Blower Jnr built for Momoa is a truly unique commission that will be delivered to the petrolhead this summer.
The Minecraft Movie actor visited the Bicester atelier to meet the team and experience the car and other Hedley Studios creations firsthand before shaping the car he wanted – which includes more than 100 distinctive elements.
It is based on a 1929 Bentley Blower and is fully road-legal in the UK, Europe and the US.
Power comes from a 15kW electric motor, delivering 65 miles (105km) of range.
The Bentley Blower Jnr is based on a 1929 model and is fully road-legal in the UK, Europe and – thankfully for Momoa – the US
With its shrunken dimensions, there’s only enough room for a one-plus-one tandem seating arrangement. The seatbelts are a legal requirement
Among the bespoke features is the ‘Momoa Crimson’ paint: a rich, dark red created specifically for the project.
It is paired with aged brass detailing across the bodywork, including brass fenders and wheel arches treated to develop a natural patina over time.
The dashboard is crafted from koa wood, native to Hawaii – where Momoa was born – and long associated with surfboards and musical instruments.
The radiator and personal number plate carry a ‘666’ badge in tribute to his grandfather, who was nicknamed ‘El Diablo’.
Power comes from a 15kW electric motor, delivering 65 miles (105km) of range
Hedley Studios – formerly The Little Car Company – specialises in producing scaled-down versions of vintage cars. There is infinite attention to detail to make them look like the original
Left: The hand-carved brass skull drive selector took more than 100 hours to make. Right: Proving this is a bespoke build, the car has a plaque confirming its one-of-one production
Momoa has previously been spotted driving through London in another Bentley Blower replica – though not in a reduced scale
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Inside, a bespoke ‘Momoa 1 of 1’ nameplate marks the car as a true one-off.
It also features a hand-carved brass skull drive selector, which has been created from a solid block of brass and required more than 100 hours of handwork.
The steering wheel also carries the On The Roam logo, a symbol shared by Momoa and his creative team as tattoos.
Ben Hedley, founder of the UK business, said: ‘It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Jason on this project.
‘He had a really clear vision of what he wanted to integrate into the car to make it a true one-off and personal to him: the story of his grandfather, the antiqued brass finishes, the unique paint shade, and the wooden dash from his place of birth.’
Momoa also reportedly owns a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II that’s also been converted to electric power.
He’s also been spotted on several occasions driving around London in a 1952 Blower replica, which is believed to have been built on a MkVI chassis using a 6.25-litre engine.
