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                                                                       Most owners of mint antique automobiles would
                                                                       be content locking them in a climate-controlled
                             STEPHEN HAYMES has purchased many new     facility, turning them into works of art shown off to
                           vehicles in his life, several of which from Braman   friends once or twice a year. This isn’t an option for
                           Motorcars. Over the past few years, he and his wife   Mr. Haymes however, on account of his two prized
                           have enjoyed a BMW 750i, 650i, a Bentley Mulsanne,   driving companions: Lola, a 7 year-old King Charles
                           and most recently, a Rolls-Royce Dawn.      Cavalier, and Field Marshal George Montgomery—
                                                                       Monty, for short—an 8 year-old Standard Poodle.
                           While impressive vehicles in their own right, none
                           have the history and character of a classic like his   “They love going for drives!” exclaims Mr. Haymes.
                           H.J. Mulliner-styled 1958 Bentley S1 Continental   This was made obvious by both dogs hopping up into
                           Drophead Coupe—originally commissioned by none   the Bentley the moment he opened its doors. Monty
                           other than John D. Rockefeller, Jr. himself.   immediately took position in one of the backseats,
                                                                       while Lola wandered throughout the interior and
                           Mr. Haymes’ appreciation for this particular gem is   poked her head over the rear fender. Eager to prove
                           apparent upon arriving at his Palm Beach home. A   his point, Mr. Haymes turned the key, placed the car
                           V-12 Maybach charged with day-to-day chauffeuring   in gear, and took his two passengers for a quick jaunt
                           duties sits in the driveway, open to the sun and   around the block without a moment’s hesitation.
                           sand-tinged breeze. Sequestered away in the garage,
                           parked over a light gray carpet adjacent to its own
                           concrete curb is the aforementioned hand-built
                           Bentley—one of only five left-hand drive examples.

                           The fine craftsmanship is still evident more than
                           six decades later. The 6-cylinder engine fires
                           up instantly, its idle humming more smoothly
                           than some modern cars. Features include air-
                           conditioning, power steering, and electric folding
                           convertible top; while commonplace today, this was
                           the pinnacle of automotive luxury for the time.

                           Credit is due to the 10-month restoration the car
                           underwent shortly after Mr. Haymes acquired it in
                           2016. The project was overseen by Richard Gorman   Every year, new luxury vehicles are bestowed with
                           of Vantage Motors in Miami. Although the car was   more technology, power, and creature comforts.
                           in wonderful shape, Haymes insisted on a thorough   However, it takes a true connoisseur to revere
                           audit to bring it to its current pristine status. The   and maintain a paradigm of automotive history.
                           result? The S1 was shown at Pebble Beach in 2017,   Fortunately for Monty and Lola, the old adage
                           and secured an excellence in class award at the   doesn’t apply: you really can take old dogs (or cars)
                           Cavalino Classic at Mar-a-Lago this past January.   on new trips!


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