Bentley S2 Wendler Ch.LLBA9 Estate Wagon 1960 Silver Matrix Scale Models 1:43
Bentley S2 Wendler Ch.LLBA9 Estate Wagon 1960 Silver Matrix Scale Models 1:43
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A resin 1:43 scale model of the 1960 Bentley S2 estate wagon bodied by Wendler of Reutlingen — one of the rarest Anglo-German coachbuilt survivors of the early 1960s, rendered by Matrix Scale Models.
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Scale |
1:43 |
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Manufacturer |
MATRIX SCALE MODELS |
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Year |
1960 |
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Car Brand |
BENTLEY |
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Car Model |
S2 |
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Category |
ROAD CARS |
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Material |
RESIN |
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In short
Matrix Scale Models captures a 1960 Bentley S2 with bespoke Wendler estate coachwork as a 1:43 scale model in resin. The real car represents one of a tiny number of German-coachbuilt Bentley shooting brakes known to exist.
The Bentley S2 was produced from 1959 to 1962 and introduced the 6.2-litre V8 engine shared with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II — a unit that would power both marques for decades. On this documented chassis, that engineering milestone meets an equally rare body: a shooting brake commissioned from Wendler, the Reutlingen-based coachbuilder known for bespoke work on British luxury chassis. The result is one of the most singular road cars to emerge from the early 1960s.
The First V8 Bentley: Engineering the S2
The S2 replaced the inline-six of the S1 with a 6.2-litre overhead-valve V8, displacing 380 cubic inches and producing an output the factory chose not to disclose publicly. Produced across the 1959–1962 model years, the S2 shared its platform and drivetrain with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, giving both cars a quiet step-change in performance and refinement over their predecessors. This chassis belongs to this generation, providing the mechanical foundation for Wendler's coachwork commission.
Reutlingen Meets Crewe: The Wendler Shooting Brake
Wendler, operating out of Reutlingen in southern Germany, bodied a small number of Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis in the post-war era with estate and shooting brake coachwork. Commissioning a German coachbuilder for a British chassis was a choice made by wealthy European clients who wanted the prestige of a Bentley combined with the practicality of a load-carrying body — a combination no factory could supply. Very few Wendler-bodied Bentley estates survive, making each known chassis a documented rarity. This example is one of them, finished in silver and dated to 1960.
The 1:43 Scale Model: Matrix in Resin
Matrix Scale Models built its catalogue around exactly this kind of subject: rare, coachbuilt, and overlooked by mainstream diecast producers. Working in resin at 1:43, their models are hand-assembled and hand-painted. The Bentley S2 Wendler estate wagon is precisely the type of car Matrix exists to document — a subject with no equivalent among volume manufacturers. The silver livery reproduces the exterior finish of the real 1960 car, and the estate body profile sets this piece apart from any standard S2 saloon representation.
In the Display Cabinet
For a collector focusing on Anglo-German automotive history or 1960s shooting brake culture, this Wendler piece represents a chapter that stands out on the shelf and addresses a subject no comparable resin model currently covers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bentley S2?
The Bentley S2 was produced from 1959 to 1962 and was the first Bentley to use the 6.2-litre V8 engine, shared with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. It replaced the inline-six of the earlier S1.
Who was Wendler, and why is this body so rare?
Wendler was a coachbuilder based in Reutlingen, Germany, who bodied a small number of Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis as estate wagons and shooting brakes. Very few Wendler-bodied Bentley estates are known to survive, making this an extremely rare example.
Why did Matrix Scale Models choose this subject?
Matrix specifically targets cars overlooked by mainstream diecast manufacturers. Rare coachbuilt variants like the Bentley S2 Wendler estate are a core part of their catalogue, produced in resin at 1:43 and hand-assembled.
What material is this 1:43 scale model made from?
The model is made from resin, hand-assembled and hand-painted, which is standard for Matrix Scale Models' 1:43 range.
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