New Delhi:Bentley has revealed two specially built cars at Mission Motorsport’s Race of Remembrance event in Anglesey, North Wales. Unveiled on November
11, 2026, the Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Artenara and Bentley Supersports have been built as tributes to 17 former Bentley employees who died during wartime service.
Referred to by the brand as its ‘Poppy Cars’, the two vehicles feature bespoke exterior artwork based on John McCrae’s 1915 poem, In Flanders Fields. Rather than being conventional special editions intended for customers, these cars have been developed as commemorative projects centred on remembrance and respect.
Bentley Poppy Cars: Design and inspiration
Bentley’s design department worked alongside BeReady, the company’s internal network supporting employees with connections to the armed forces, to build the two vehicles. The artwork was created specifically for the project, with themes of peace, resilience and remembrance guiding the design.
Robin Page, Bentley’s Director of Design, said the project demonstrated how design could communicate emotions and preserve important stories beyond the visual appeal of a vehicle. He described the cars as reminders that remembering those who served should be an ongoing responsibility shared across generations.
Chris Cole, Bentley’s Product Line Director, also pointed out the craftsmanship involved in the project. He said every element of the two vehicles had been carefully considered to create a lasting tribute to those who served.
The initiative builds on Bentley’s broader support for the armed forces community. The company received Gold Employer Recognition Scheme status in 2026, the highest level of recognition awarded to employers supporting the armed forces. Employees at its manufacturing facility also contributed by hand-crocheting poppies to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.
Bentayga EWB Artenara and Supersports
The two Poppy Cars use different models to carry the same commemorative theme. The Bentayga EWB Artenara offers a more spacious and formal interpretation, with its extended wheelbase prioritising rear-seat comfort and luxury.
The Supersports, meanwhile, represents the performance-focused side of Bentley’s lineup. Its sportier character provides a contrasting canvas for the remembrance artwork.
Neither vehicle is meant to enter the production line. Instead, they are unique commissions created to mark the occasion, showing how Bentley’s bespoke design and craftsmanship can tell stories beyond the cars themselves.
The Bentley tributes come as part of the wider Race of Remembrance organised by Mission Motorsport at the Trac Môn Anglesey Circuit. The 12-hour endurance event brought together more than 50 teams and 150 drivers. Another commemorative vehicle was a Mazda MX-5-based art car, built from a 1995 first-generation model. It completed demonstration laps during the weekend.
The race also included a pause for a remembrance service in the pit lane, bringing participants together to honour those who lost their lives in military service. The event took place 86 years after the Battle of Britain, adding further significance to the commemorations.
