The company produces cars that are famous all over the world, but there are twists and turns

Hedley Studios has obtained exclusive rights from world-renowned car manufacturers, such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, and Ferrari, to produce scale models of their famous classic cars.

They are expertly handcrafted in the United Kingdom at 66% to 85% of their original size, and are powered by zero-emission electric propulsion systems.

According to founder Ben Hedley and CEO Hoss Hassani, these aren’t just cars, they’re “drivable paintings.”

“We’re not making analogies. We’re making reinterpretations. So we’re trying to…capture the zeitgeist, capture the essence [of] first car,” said Hedley.

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Six years ago, Hedley received special permission to collaborate with some of the world’s most prestigious cars after Bugatti approached him to recreate a children’s car that the company made in the 1920s for their 10th birthday.

But Hedley took a creative spin—instead of building a toy car for kids, he made it big enough for adults to drive.

“When you win the contract with Bugatti to make a car for them, you have one shot, you can’t sum it up,” Hedley told FOX Business.

He took pieces of an original Bugatti racing car from the 1920s, digitally captured everything, and recreated it to be 25% smaller than the original.

The company was shocked by the result, as they expected a toy, not a fully functional car, he recalls.

That period was a turning point, with the founding of Hedley Studios, which now produces for the world’s largest custom car customers.

After impressing Bugatti, other major car manufacturers quickly followed. Hedley recalled that he went to a meeting with Ferrari, carrying a proposal, and got an agreement within five minutes. The Italian luxury car manufacturer already had a project in mind, he recalled.

Hedley and his team work with each original equipment manufacturer to create reduced versions of iconic models, such as the Aston Martin DB5, Ferrari Testa Rossa, or Bugatti Type 35.

Starting prices range from about $95,000 for the Bugatti Baby II to $195,000 for the Bentley Blower Jnr.

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Each model is signed by the artist and includes an official chassis plate from the original manufacturer. Built with meticulous attention to detail, these limited edition cars honor the originality of their originals.

The team takes some creative liberties, however. For example, they created a special edition “No Time to Die” Aston Martin DB5 Junior, inspired by the 25th James Bond film. The company said they 3D scanned the original Aston Martin DB5 to ensure a completely accurate reproduction. Just like the original, Hedley’s version includes signature features, such as a smokescreen that is vented through the rear ‘exhaust’.

Bentley Blower Jnr – 85% scale 1929 Bentley Blower exudes power and luxury while embracing modern sustainability. The Bentley Blower Jnr is a bespoke piece where tradition meets innovation, resulting in the pinnacle of luxury driving. (Hedley Studios)

No matter what happens, Hedley said they must exceed the original manufacturer’s quality standards. He realizes that this is a challenge and a “great honor.”

“No one other than Bugatti has ever made a supercar without us. No one has ever made a Ferrari outside of Maranello before without us. You know, we build these amazing cars for ourselves and with their permission and support.”

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According to Hasani, the use of these pieces runs the gamut.

Some clients display them as “centerpieces in their art collections,” while others display them alongside their multi-million dollar car collections or even gift them to loved ones.

Whatever their purpose, the team emphasized that each model will always be one of a kind.

“It will always be at the highest level, because that is what you cannot compromise on. As I said, if you do a bad job at Ferrari, you lose.” he said.