Bentley reimagines a classic from a century ago, unveils 12 limited-edition Continental GTs

[Financial News] Bentley Motors Limited has unveiled the limited-edition Mulliner Olympia Collection, honoring the pioneering spirit of brand founder W.O. Bentley. Inspired by the 6-cylinder luxury car known as the 61⁄2 Litre, unveiled 100 years ago, the model is based on the Continental GT, with just 12 units to be produced. It combines Bentley design from the 1920s with modern bespoke technology.
Bentley Motors Limited said on the 12th that it had introduced the Mulliner Olympia Collection to mark the 100th anniversary of the 61⁄2 Litre, unveiled at the 1926 Olympia Motor Show.
The limited edition was created by Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke division. Each car has been assigned a unique number, and design elements from the exterior to the interior reinterpret Bentley’s 1920s styling in a modern way.
The 61⁄2 Litre was Bentley’s second model, following its first, the 3 Litre, launched in 1921. It grew out of W.O. Bentley’s vision of developing a powerful engine suited to a large luxury saloon. It later evolved into the high-performance Speed Six, which led Bentley to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1929 and 1930.
The exterior of the Olympia Collection reinterprets British Racing Green, a color that symbolizes Bentley. Its signature feature is the Ombre by Mulliner paint finish, a dark-green gradient that transitions from Verdant to Midnight Emerald. A skilled paint technician completes the finish by hand over 56 hours.
The body badges and trim feature a Champagne Gold color inspired by the nickel silver used in the 1920s. The 22-inch Mulliner wheels also have accents in the same color, and opening the door activates an animated welcome lamp depicting W.O. Bentley driving.
The interior combines Coach Green leather, evoking the patina of age, with Cumbrian Green leather. Walnut veneer is used on the dashboard and upper door panels, while the steering wheel features box stitching reminiscent of the rope trim on 1920s race cars.
The Bentley Rotating Display features a dial inspired by the instrument panel of the 1926 61⁄2 Litre, along with a unique number for each car. The rear-seat embroidery also depicts W.O. Bentley’s journey through France in 1924 while testing a 6-cylinder engine.
Each of the 12 cars comes with a Brooklands mechanical clock engraved with a unique number, a dedicated car cover and a commemorative book, among other items. The car and clock bear matching numbers, enhancing the limited edition’s appeal to collectors.
Through this collection, Bentley aims to highlight the brand’s history and craftsmanship while continuing to differentiate its bespoke offerings in the high-performance luxury-car market.

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