Courtesy Bentley Motors Limited
The 2012 Bentley Continental GTC has a 12-cylinder engine and a top speed of 195 mph -- you'll want to go considerably slower if you're trying to enjoy Croatia's Istria Peninsula.
By Frank Vizard, Departures.com
Cruising the open road in a high-performance exotic car is a fantasy that knows no borders. Whether it?s driving the French Riviera, California?s coastline or the Las Vegas Strip, these trips are all the more spectacular in a Rolls-Royce, Corvette or Lamborghini suited specifically for the experience.
Take, for example, driving Croatia?s Istria peninsula, which is loaded with attractions like the well-preserved Roman amphitheater in Pula, charming harbor town of Rovinj and mountain medieval fortress of Motovun, birthplace of Formula 1 racing legend Mario Andretti. The drive itself is memorable; however, it reaches new heights in a 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.
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Bentley, of course, has a well-deserved reputation for luxury, but the British car manufacturer ups the ante for open-air touring with a convertible that seats four passengers in unrepentant comfort. Plush leather seats are only the start. There?s a neck warmer vent in the headrest that gently blows warm air around your upper body, so even if there is a slight chill in the air, there is no need to put the top up. Double-glazed windows reduce wind noise so you don?t have to shout when you point toward one of the many scenic vistas along this stretch of the Adriatic coast.
It?s not a problem if an ocean stands between your Aston Martin and a famous stretch of road: just rent a car.
In Europe, Edel & Stark, which offers VIP concierge service, can provide you with anything from a Mayback to a Range Rover. (Prices vary, but a Porsche 911, for example, is $3,250 per day.) If you?re staying stateside, Gotham Dream Cars, in New York, can arrange for you to drive not one but six dream cars in one day, for just under $1,000.
Herewith, eight spectacular drives behind the wheels of iconic cars. Now the only thing standing between you and the asphalt is a pair of driving shoes. We recommend Tod?s.
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