BENTLEY has teamed up with the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, to create a one-of-a-kind Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible.

The unique car will be auctioned for charity by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 24 June.

Bentley commissioned Sir Peter to deliver the world’s first pop art Bentley, drawing on inspiration from the acclaimed artist’s celebrated career at the forefront of the famous British pop art movement.

Bentley has donated the car to the Care2Save Charitable Trust, which provides palliative and hospice care around the world.

Kevin Rose from Bentley said: “Sir Peter has designed a strikingly colourful car, encapsulating why he is thought of as one of Britain’s leading artists.

“We have proudly supported the Care2Save Charitable Trust and the hospice movement for more than 25 years, and so take great delight from donating this inimitable car for such a worthwhile cause.”

Sir Peter Blake, perhaps best known for designing the sleeve for The Beatles iconic Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, said: “I am proud to have been involved with transforming this beautiful car, and have enormous admiration for the people at Bentley who brought my design into being, to produce this one-off lovely car.”

Andrea Ladeira, CEO of Care2Save, said: “Bentley has supported its local hospice every year since it opened 28 years ago.

“In turn, the hospice has given love, support and comfort to hundreds of people and their loved ones who are connected to Bentley.

“We hope this amazing car will deliver a lasting legacy of care. Without the dedication of Bentley colleagues, none of this would be possible.”

Also launched this year is The Bentley By Me campaign, which allows people the opportunity to donate any amount from £1 to help transform hospice and palliative care around the world, with the opportunity to win a Bentley.