Bentley Continental GT 'Olympia Collection' breaks cover
What's the story
Bentley has unveiled the Olympia Collection, a limited edition of 12 bespoke Continental GT models. The special series marks the centenary of the original 6½ Litre model, which made its debut at the 1926 Olympia Motor Show. Each car in this exclusive collection has been crafted by Mulliner, Bentley's bespoke division.
Design details
The original 6 1/2-liter was launched in 1921
The Olympia Collection cars come with unique exterior and interior elements, reflecting Bentley's legacy and the engineering philosophy of its founder, W.O. Bentley.
The original 6½ Litre was launched alongside the 3 Litre in 1921 to fulfill the need for a larger chassis and more powerful engine that could support heavier coachwork without compromising performance.
Contemporary features
Each car features an ombre by Mulliner paint finish
Each car in the Olympia Collection gets an Ombre by Mulliner paint finish that fades from Verdant to Midnight Emerald.
The 56-hour painting process is a modern take on the British Racing Green hues Bentley used in the 1920s.
Champagne Gold accents are found on badges, body pinstripe, and black 22-inch Mulliner wheels, while Blackline detailing includes a darkened matrix grille, air intakes and rear diffuser.
Special touches
The cabin features Coach Green and Cumbrian Green leather
The cabin of each car in the Olympia Collection combines Coach Green and Cumbrian Green leather with black-stained, open-pore walnut veneer.
Champagne Gold detailing extends to seat piping, gear lever, steering wheel stitching and controls.
The Bentley Rotating Display gets bespoke clock details inspired by instruments from the 1926 model.
Each car comes with a matching cover, commemorative book, handover box and an individually numbered Brooklands watch with a strap made from Coach Green leather used inside the car.