Bentely Beluga Black

[Mike 1017]

I took my car into the Ford dealer by me. For 40,000-mile service and to see what Supercars he has started selling. McLeran, Lambo, AMG SL Mercedes and so on.

What really caught my eye was a 2022 Bentely Flying Spur GT ($245,499). I have seen a lot of black cars before but nothing like this. Yes, it is shiny but so deep that you could walk into it and get lost.

Anyone else experienced this Beluga Black paint job?

Mike

 

[Oldcarfan27]

Why is it called "Beluga Black"?

Beluga whales are white.

[keyser]

Beluga caviar is black. The good stuff is actually dark grey, but that’s diff story. 

Edited September 5, 2022 by keyser

[Oldcarfan27]

11 hours ago, keyser said:

Beluga caviar is black. The good stuff is actually dark grey, but that’s diff story. 

Well, then they should've called it "caviar black". ?

Guess that wouldn't have been very PC, would it? Then again, people who can afford the car, probably enjoy the fish eggs anyway.

[Mike 1017]

Beluga Caviar topped off with Gray Poupon

[keyser]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beluga_sturgeon_in_aquarium.webm
It comes from Beluga sturgeon. Huge things. Vid is young one. They get huge. 
Sorry, hope someone likes fun facts. 
Still no idea why it’s Beluga Black. Black caviar is usually dyed cheap stuff. 
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beluga_caviar

Edited September 6, 2022 by keyser

[Mike 1017]

Ford Mavericks had some unique names for their paint colors

Three Putt Green, There She Blue, Anti-Establish Mint, Last Stand Custard and so on and so on. 

Mike