• High quality resin model
• 1:43 Scale
• Perspex display case included

Bell Aurens Longnose Scale Model

The Ultimate "What If" Machine

Imagine fitting a 27-liter Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine—the same powerplant that propelled Spitfires through the Battle of Britain—into a Land Rover. That audacious dream became the Bell Aurens Longnose, and while German regulators forced a compromise to a "mere" 350-horsepower V8, the legend was born. This scale model captures the vehicle that dared to ask: what happens when you cross British ingenuity with complete madness?

Desert Warrior Meets Gentleman's Roadster

Named after T.E. Lawrence himself, the "Lawrence of Arabia" of automotive engineering, this desert yellow behemoth stretches two meters of beautifully louvered bonnet ahead of its driver. It's part Land Rover, part Morgan roadster, and entirely unlike anything that ever rolled out of Solihull. The Bell Aurens represents the moment when German Land Rover enthusiasts Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage decided that conventional wisdom was for conventional people.

Rarer Than Unicorns, Pricier Than Sanity

With only two examples ever built—"Alphatier" and "Aqaba"—the Bell Aurens Longnose commands nearly $300,000 in today's market. It's a vehicle so exclusive that seeing one in person is like spotting automotive mythology in motion. This scale model preserves the essence of a machine that proved sometimes the most beautiful automotive stories are the ones that shouldn't make sense but somehow do.

Pure Driving Poetry

Strip away the air conditioning, ignore the turning circle, forget about modern safety—the Bell Aurens was built for those who understand that the best automotive experiences happen when you're completely connected to the machine. With its cricket ball gear knob, minimalist gauges, and the sensation of "helming a large yacht," this is what happens when engineering meets passion and regulations be damned.

The Inspiration That Keeps Giving

The Bell Aurens didn't just create two extraordinary vehicles—it sparked a movement. DIY enthusiasts have built their own "Lawrence Longnose" tributes, while companies like Cool & Vintage have elevated Land Rover customization into an art form. This scale model represents more than a car; it's the physical manifestation of the idea that sometimes the most memorable machines are the ones that refuse to compromise.