Bentley’s golden dozen

The Olympia Collection Continental GTs are designed to evoke Bentley's early automotive history, particularly the 1926 6½ Litre model. Mulliner, Bentley's bespoke commissioning division, has incorporated specific elements such as an animated welcome lamp that projects an image of the 1924 Lyon-to-Dieppe drive onto the ground. This drive was a chance encounter with a rival prototype that reportedly prompted founder W.O. Bentley to increase engine capacity for the original 6½ Litre.

Further historical references appear in the vehicle's aesthetics and accessories. Embroidery near the rear ski hatch traces the route of the significant 1924 drive in Champagne Gold thread. The exterior features a special paint finish that transitions from Verdant to Midnight Emerald, recalling the British Racing Green shades of Bentley's early cars, alongside Champagne Gold accents and a Blackline specification for exterior trim. The interior uses Coach Green leather with a patina treatment and black-stained walnut, with details on the Bentley Rotating Display and steering wheel designed to echo the 1926 car.

Each of the 12 owners will also receive a numbered Brooklands Watch Co. chronograph, which matches their specific car and features the same Coach Green leather strap. Additional commemorative items include a green car cover, a book, and a handcrafted presentation box. The announcement did not specify pricing information or the markets where these limited-edition cars will be offered.