A UNIQUE CAR TO MARK AN EXTRAORDINARY MILESTONE
THE MULSANNE W . O . EDITION BY MULLINER :
A UNIQUE CAR TO MARK AN EXTRAORDINARY MILESTONE
Bentley Motors is demonstrating the beauty of bespoke with a new very special limited edition Mulsanne . The Mulsanne W . O . Edition by Mulliner pays homage to the founding father of the company and incorporates a genuine piece of Bentley history in every car .
Inside each of the 100 limited edition Mulsannes , a slice of the original crankshaft taken from W . O . Bentley ’ s personal 8 Litre car decades ago – the last model he designed for Bentley Motors back in 1930 – is displayed .
As Bentley approaches its centenary in 2019 , Mulliner designers reflected on the last 99 years of an extraordinary British automotive story to imagine the new Mulsanne W . O . Edition . In doing so , they have created a truly unique collector ’ s item .
The Mulsanne W . O . Edition can be specified on any of the three-model Mulsanne range , based on customer preference . Key features include a colour split interior cut from Heritage Hide reflecting the patina of vintage cars , elegant Beluga black wheels , and a stunning cocktail cabinet or bottle cooler featuring a slice of W . O .’ s own 8 Litre crankshaft set into the armrest .
This special model will make its public debut at Monterey Car Week in California USA in late August , with customer deliveries commencing in 2019 – Bentley ’ s centenary year .
The Mulsanne W . O . Edition by Mulliner – A Piece of History
The new Mulsanne W . O . Edition by Mulliner draws on design cues taken from the 8 Litre – built in an era that has been defined as the ‘ golden age ’ of motoring in Britain . Just 100 examples will be handcrafted by Mulliner .
The interior displays a range of exquisite features inspired by luxury living in the 1930s – key to which is the Mulliner illuminated cocktail cabinet . A marquetry scene on the handcrafted unit – depicting the geometric front matrix grille and headlight of the 8 Litre – reveals a display window , inside which a piece of the crankshaft from W . O . Bentley ’ s own 8 Litre car is showcased . Just below the machined metal display case is an inscription detailing the significance of the Bentley artefact .
To create the marquetry scene , a number of different veneers and materials were used . Four different wood types give contrast and depth to the piece , while aluminium is used to achieve the highlights , signature and geometric pattern . The diamond-like borders that run parallel to each side add to the contemporary look while retaining an art deco feel . The piece is finished with W . O .’ s signature .
An interior colour split made from luxurious Fireglow Heritage and Fireglow hide is complemented further by Beluga hide detailing and blind stitching . Dark Stain Burr Walnut veneer extends to the minor gauge panel , steering wheel rim and other areas .
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