Bentley Motors celebrated 80 years of craftsmanship in Crewe, England, by unveiling a unique Continental GTC in bespoke Purple Supernova Ombre. The stunning one-of-a-kind Bentley, was created to honor the exceptional artisanship of Bentley’s Dream Factory.
Bentley created the unique vehicle through Mulliner, the marque’s personal commissioning division. Finished in an exclusive Supernova Purple Ombre paint developed especially for the occasion by Bentley’s Paint Shop and CMF/Bespoke teams, the exterior transitions seamlessly from Supernova Purple to Supernova Purple Dark, complemented by a bespoke “80” side graphic with a reverse ombré effect. The commemorative theme continues through the contrasting wheel finishes and into the handcrafted cabin, where embroidered “80” headrests and an airbrushed fascia graphic depict the iconic Design Studio building.
For 80 years, Bentley Motors’ headquarters in Crewe has been home to the marque’s unique blend of craftsmanship, innovation and extraordinary attention to detail. Since the first Bentley rolled from the Pyms Lane production line in 1946, generations of skilled colleagues have handcrafted the world’s most sought-after luxury cars.
Today, Crewe remains the heart of Bentley, bringing together design, research and development, manufacturing and commercial operations on a single integrated campus. Over recent years, the company has reimagined the site for the next age of vehicle production with a range of new facilities including the Design Studio, Engineering Technical Centre, Excellence Centre for Quality and Launch, Integrated Logistics Centre and the Paint Shop, officially opened in July by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Ahead of the global launch of Torcal, the next Bentley, work continues to transform the oldest building on-site into the assembly facility for the company’s first electric car, due to be launched in September.
