Hedley Studios, renowned for its hand-crafted, drivable recreations of classic cars, will exhibit its complete limited-edition portfolio at the Cannes Film Festival from May 13–24. The company has secured a pop-up showroom on the Jetée Albert Edouard Nord of the Vieux Port de Cannes Marina, offering festival attendees and Riviera visitors the chance to view four of its fully operational automotive art pieces overlooking the Palais des Festivals.
Central to the display is the Bentley Blower Junior, an 85 percent scale, fully electric tribute to the 1929 Bentley Blower racing legend. Built by Hedley’s artisans, the road-legal model combines period-inspired styling with modern electric propulsion, making it ideal for cruising along La Croisette.
The Ferrari Testa Rossa Junior sits alongside as a 75 percent scale homage to the 1957 250 Testa Rossa Le Mans champion. Over 300 hours of detailed design and traditional hand-crafting went into reproducing the original’s flowing curves and racing heritage in a drivable format.
Adding cinematic flair, the Aston Martin DB5 Junior “No Time to Die Edition” arrives at 66 percent scale, complete with iconic on-board gadgets such as digital number plates, a smokescreen and concealed mini-guns. This electrified tribute recreates the Bond-driven DB5 from the 2021 film, blending nostalgia with modern performance.
Rounding out the lineup is the Bugatti Baby II, a 75 percent scale reimagination of the 1924 Type 35 Grand Prix racer. Hedley’s designers used 3D scans of the original chassis to ensure historical accuracy while integrating contemporary battery technology for on-road use.
Founder and CEO Ben Hedley said, “The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious in the world, and we’re delighted to showcase our automotive art in the heart of Cannes. Our team’s hours of meticulous design and hand-crafting bring history to life in a way that no static museum exhibit can.”
Visitors to the IGY Vieux Port de Cannes Marina are invited to experience these four automotive art pieces up close throughout the festival.