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Bentley tackles fly fishing
Luxury British car maker caters for fly fishers with "Master Tackle Station" equipped Bentayga off-roaderFour-wheel drive and camping enthusiasts are well catered for when it comes to slide-out drawers, fridges and other aftermarket accessories for the rear cargo area of their off-road vehicles.
But now luxury car manufacturer Bentley has taken it to a whole new level with the introduction of what it describes as the "ultimate angling accessory" for its recently introduced, super-luxury Bentayga SUV.
Created for wealthy fly-fishing enthusiasts, the option has been named the "Master Tackle Station" and is available now for the firm's first ever SUV.
Hand made by the manufacturer's Milliner coachbuilding operation, the option sees the large boot area hijacked to offer a place to store all the fishing rods, waders, nets, flies and refreshments needed for a long day of trout and salmon fishing.
Featuring a Burr walnut veneered cabinet and the highest quality leather available, the Bentayga option is claimed to be made using the finest materials on offer.
Featuring sliding drawers and trays plus a fly-tying vice, the option also comes equipped with the intricate tools needed to create the flies. There's also a refreshment cabinet that comes with metal flasks and even a set of fine-china tableware.
Finally, as well as a waterproof floor, there's an on-board dehumidifier that keeps the boot area dry.
Bentley says the complete cabinet and all the accessories can be removed and stored if the owner needs the boot space back.
And the cost? A reported $140,000 (depending on exchange rate). That’s on top of the $423,600 required to purchase a Bentayga down under, which makes it officially Australia's costliest SUV.
Powered by a 447kW/900Nm 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 petrol engine, and despite its off-road ability, the Bentayga can top 300km/h and reach 100km/h, from standstill, in just 4.1 seconds, according to Bentley.
The company hopes the presence of a large SUV in its range will bring it new buyers, and ensure its dealers no longer lament the ones that got away.
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Written byJohn Mahoney
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