# Yacht-Inspired Vehicles The Bentley Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition is Elegant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-continental-gt-convertible References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/bentley-continental-gt-convertible-galene-edition-revealed-25-07-2017/) & [bentleymedia](https://www.bentleymedia.com/en/newsitem/777) The luxury vehicle market is being focused on more than ever as consumers continue to idolize car brand creations, which makes the Bentley Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition a welcome new announcement. The vehicle was created in collaboration with Princess Yachts in order to create a car that combines the best of Bentley's prowess for opulence with a nautical spin. The Bentley Continental GT Convertible Galene Edition vehicle boasts the brand's 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 powerplant engine along with a four-layer retractable hood. This ensures that passengers in the cabin are able to experience the same interior experience as hard-topped Bentley vehicles, while also being able to take advantage of a convertible if the weather calls for it. The vehicle will be limited to just 30 examples in total worldwide, which makes it an exceedingly rare new release from the brand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Vehicle Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop luxury vehicles that combine the opulence of car brands with elements from other industries, such as nautical design. - **Collaborative Car Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between car manufacturers and other industries to create unique and limited-edition vehicle models. - **Convertible Technology Advancements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and implement advanced convertible technologies to provide a seamless transition between open-top and hard-top luxury vehicles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate elements of yacht design, interior features, and limited production to create distinctive offerings in the luxury automotive industry. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with high-end car manufacturers to launch exclusive luxury products, leveraging the brand reputation and unique features of both industries. - **Marine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with luxury car brands to incorporate their design expertise into marine vessels, creating luxurious yachts with innovative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Luxury Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea.md) - [Sustainable Luxury Vehicle Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssean-edition.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnz-lamborghini-mega-yacht-88m.md) - [Pearl-Themed Droptop Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-tail-1.md) - [Space-Themed SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentayga-speed.md) - [Bespoke Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sollei-concept.md)