The $30 million toe in the water

Aquaman actor Jason Momoa has made a splash in the world of luxury electric vehicles by purchasing an 85% scale replica of the iconic vintage Bentley Blower of the 1920s.. The bespoke replica, built by Oxfordshire specialist Hedley Studios, is a one-of-one creation that features a number of bespoke touches at Momoa's request,including a unique paint shade and a hand-carved brass skull drive selector.

According to the report, the vehicle was created for Momoa's latest HBO Max documentary series, On The Roam, and is fully road-legal in the UK, Europe, and the US. The price of the car has not been disclosed, but it will be well above the £129,500 standard cost before taxes, duties, and shipping.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The Bentley Blower Jnr, as it is called, is based on a 1929 model and is fully road-legal in the UK, Europe, and 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, and the car features a 15kW electric motor,delivering 65 miles (105km) of range.

The bespoke features of the vehicle include 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 surfboaards and musical instruments.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

Momoa has previously been spotted driving through London in another Bentley Blower replica - though not in a reduced scale. The actor has also been known to own 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 .

According to Ben Hedley, founder of Hedley Studios, Momoa 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.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The report does not mention who purchased the car, but it is clear that it was a bespoke commission for Momoa's documentary series. The car is a one-of-one creation, and the price is likely to be well above the standard cost of a Bentley Blower replica.

The car's uinque features, including the hand-carved brass skull drive selector and the 'Momoa Crimson' paint, make it a truly unique and personalized vehicle. The fact that it is fully road-legal in the UK, Europe, and the US adds to its appeal.