Bentley Mulliner Bespoke is not a performance story. It is a paint story, and a costly one. Bentley’s Olympia Collection by Mulliner stretches a Continental GT into twelve numbered specials, each marking 100 years since the 6 ½ Litre was presented as a complete coachbuilt car at Olympia in 1926.
Bentley Mulliner Bespoke Ombré Finish
W.O. Bentley created the 6 ½ Litre to handle heavier coachwork on the 3 Litre chassis. Its six-cylinder engine later powered the Speed Six that won Le Mans in 1929 and 1930. Still, Bentley Mulliner Bespoke leans on atmosphere rather than engineering. Bentley has used anniversary callbacks before, including a one-off Barnato Green Continental GT that marked 80 years at Crewe.
Bespoke anniversary cars now crowd the luxury segment, as the Porsche one-off Turbo salute recently showed. The Ombré finish shifts from Verdant green at the front to Midnight Emerald at the rear. According to Bentley, technicians need 56 hours to complete each car.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | 542 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.7s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 198 mph (319 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch / AWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | Not disclosed by Bentley |
Blending two greens across every panel without a visible seam demands repeated passes and hand correction. On paper, that sounds like a masterclass in craft. In reality, Bentley has not explained how those hours split between masking, layering, and polishing.
Inside the Coach Green Cabin
Inside, the cabin pairs Coach Green and Cumbrian Green leather in a bespoke split. A heritage-patinated finish makes the surfaces look deliberately worn. Black-stained open-pore walnut, diamond-knurled controls, and Champagne Gold accents complete the package.
Each car ships with a matching car cover, a commemorative book, and an individually numbered Brooklands watch. Its strap uses the same Coach Green leather found in the cabin. Meanwhile, the detailing feels more like a jewelry box than a sports coupe.
Where the Business Case Gets Murky
Underneath, Bentley Mulliner Bespoke keeps the standard Continental GT mechanicals. Expect the twin-turbo V8 and all-wheel drive, with output close to the regular car. Bentley has not released pricing, and that silence matters.
Twelve cars will never move the needle on Crewe’s balance sheet. Ultimately, the real return sits in margin per hour of paint labor. Even so, that margin only works if buyers see the time as value rather than delay.
A Future Collector Favorite
Scarcity and labor intensity give these cars a clear path to strong resale values. Expect the Olympia examples to trade as trophies rather than daily drivers. Collectors will likely pay the most attention to the numbered Brooklands watch and the matching cover.
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Liam Campbell
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