1994 Bentley Java

It was 1994 in Switzerland, the Geneva Motor Show to be exact, and Bentley unveiled both a 4-seat coup and a convertible. Each variation of Concept Java, penned by Bentley’s Graham Hull in conjunction with experts from Design Research Associates, embodied a wonderful evolution of traditionally British styling cues, especially evident in their front and rear fender swells and each classic waterfall grille, while the flush, wraparound headlamp clusters presented a very modern design twist.

To look at the cars now it’s easy to appreciate how their conceptual styling paved the way for the next wave of all-new Bentley’s, including the Continental, Azure and most recent Arnage, excluding their "radical" headlamp treatment. But that said, only the Java’s general design saw the light of day.