Bentley celebra "la bellezza della regione bavarese" in Germania, dove hanno le loro sedi anche BMW e Audi, con una nuova edizione speciale convertibile. Indossa un elegante abito sulla base della Continental GT Convertible ed è stata progettata dal capo design dell'azienda, Stefan Sielaff.
Lusso firmato Mulliner
Bentley spiega che questo rimarrà un progetto esclusivo, che sarà realizzato a mano in un solo esemplare da Mulliner, in Inghilterra. Il debutto ufficiale della convertibile one-of si terrà presso lo showroom di Bentley a Monaco di Baviera. Probabilmente la caratteristica più distintiva di questa Bavaria Edition è l'esterno bicolore bianco con tetto in tela blu, che si ispira ai colori della bandiera bavarese.
Fotogallery: Bentley Continental GT Convertibile Bavaria Edition by Mulliner
La cabriolet poggia su ruote Mulliner Driving Specification, uno speciale set di cerchi in lega da 22 pollici a cinque razze sdoppiate con finitura cromata, che si abbinano alla griglia anteriore e ai piccoli motivi a bandiera sui parafanghi anteriori.
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Lo stesso tema lo si ritrova anche all'interno dell'abitacolo, dove il motivo della bandiera bavarese è ricamato sul poggiatesta dei sedili. C'è anche un inserto inedito per il battitacco che riporta la dicitura "Bentley Bavaria Edition", oltre alle cuciture blu a contrasto per i sedili in pelle.
Bentley non ha in programma di mettere in produzione la Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition firmata Mulliner. Si tratta infatti di una special edition per il centenario del marchio, ma ci aspettiamo che in futuro venga venduta all'asta.
Fotogallery: Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2018
- Distinctive GT Convertible pays homage to the Bavarian region
- Glacier White exterior paint and an Imperial Blue roof express iconic Bavarian colours
- Famous Bavarian flag pattern adorns front fender, seat headrests and treadplate inlay
- Mulliner will handcraft just one limited edition collectors car
(Crewe, 7 May 2019) Bentley has created a truly unique Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition by Mulliner, inspired by the beauty of the Bavarian region, and designed by Stefan Sielaff, Bentley’s Director of Design.
This one of a kind GT Convertible, in Bentley’s centenary year, incorporates a number of distinctive features into the world’s most luxurious Grand Tourer. Just one single example will be handbuilt by Mulliner in Crewe, England, and officially presented in an exclusive event at Bentley’s Munich retailer.
The Bavarian themed limited edition is distinguished by iconic Bavarian colours with a Glacier White exterior paint and Imperial Blue roof, reflecting the Bavaria flag pattern.
In a chrome finish, the flag pattern adorns the front fender with enamel infils - Mulliner Bespoke White and Light Blue Sport. There are 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels and a bright chromed lower bumper grille.
Inside, there are Bavarian flag pattern embroidered seat headrests in Bespoke White and Light Blue Sport thread. Complementing the flag pattern is a Bentley Bavaria Edition treadplate inlay.
Finishing this uniquely crafted interior is a Mulliner Glacier White painted dual veneer with an Imperial Blue hide. There is also Linen contrast stitching and piping and Linen overmat binding and stitching to perfect this exclusive Continental GT Convertible Bavaria Edition by Mulliner.
Mulliner – Rare by Design
Mulliner exists to respond to the requirements of Bentley’s most discerning customers. Any type of personalisation can be undertaken to create a unique Bentley of individual taste.
Mulliner's roots date back to the 1500's – the firm's original focus was creating luxurious horse-drawn carriages. In 1923 Mulliner showcased work on a Bentley chassis for the first time, exhibiting a two-seater 3 Litre Bentley at the Olympia Show in London – just four years after Bentley Motors was founded.
In 1953, Mulliner coachbuilt one of the most iconic Bentleys ever – the R Type Continental. This model inspired the design of today's Continental GT. In 1957, Mulliner introduced the Continental Flying Spur, a special four-door saloon built on the Bentley Continental chassis. Mulliner officially became part of Bentley Motors in 1959, setting up its workshops in Crewe.