1965 T Series - a new era The T-Series was launched at the Paris Motor Show on 5 October 1965. It was the first Bentley to use a unitary construction monocoque in place of the separate chassis and coachwork of every Bentley before it. Designed by John Blatchley, the T Series looked strikingly modern and while it was lower, narrower and shorter than the preceding model it offered more internal space for driver and passenger. Its 6.2-litre V8 engine developed 202 PS, wafting the four-door from standstill to 62 mph in just over 10 seconds, with a top speed of 112 mph. The example in the Bentley Heritage Collection was the first ever production T Series, VIN 0001, and has recently been restored to its original Shell Grey exterior finish with a blue leather and Burr Walnut interior. T Series tribute: Flying Spur Azure With its 680 PS High Performance Hybrid powertrain, the 2025 Flying Spur Azure's performance puts it leagues ahead of its respected ancestor. Yet in their elegance, refinement and focus on driver and passenger wellbeing the two models share a common DNA. While the T Series boasted innovations such as Vibrashock bushes and hydraulic ride height control, the Flying Spur Azure cossets its occupants with Bentley Dynamic Ride and Bentley Wellness seating with multiple massage functions. Visually, the Mulliner Flying Spur Azure's Shell Grey exterior finish echoes that of its ancestor, with the same finish on the 22" six tri-spoke wheels, after the original 1965 colour was remastered by Bentley's Paint Shop. The chrome vertical vanes of the Azure range echo those of the T Series, and lead to bright chromework along the length of the car as per the original. The interior's blue-grey main hide - colour-matched to the original T Series interior by Mulliner - is complemented by Beluga secondary hide, while the Burr Walnut fascia, console, door panels and picnic tables are edged with meticulously crafted cross-banding. Mood lighting, Naim for Bentley audio and the Bentley Rotating Display are among other features that create a welcoming and classic interior ambience.