Bentley showcases a bespoke beauty 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. Embeded Inside each of the 100 limited edition Mulsannes is a slice of the original crankshaft taken from W.O. Bentley’s personal 8 Litre car. The last model he designed for Bentley Motors back in 1930. 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.

The new Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner takes design cues from the Bentley 8 Litre which was built in an era that has been defined as the ‘golden age’ of motoring in Britain.

The interior showcases a range of exquisite features inspired by luxury living from 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, 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.

The luxury car further enhances its road presence with Onyx paintwork, chrome bonnet strip and graceful Flying B Mascot atop the optional chrome radiator shell and grille. A discreet W.O. Bentley signature badge is displayed on the lower bumper, while special centenary badging adorns the self-levelling wheel centres and door treadplates. The Mulsanne W.O. Edition can be specified on any of the three-model Mulsanne range. Bentley’s flagship model is the world’s finest handmade car, representing the ultimate combination of luxury and performance.

 In doing so, they have created a truly unique collector’s item.