Vibrant in Violette: Bentley Continental GTC Speed Revives Historic Colour

Vibrant in Violette – Bentley Revives a Historic Colour in a Stunning Continental GTC Speed

(Crewe, 7 October 2025) – Bentley Motors has once again showcased the artistry of bespoke craftsmanship through its latest creation: a Continental GTC Speed finished in a resurrected colour from the brand’s heritage palette — the deep, blue-purple hue known as “Violette.”

Commissioned by a long-standing UK-based Bentley collector, this unique convertible demonstrates the growing appetite among Bentley’s clientele for personalisation, legacy colours, and Mulliner co-creation.

A Heritage Colour, Reborn

The “Violette” tone — vibrant, daring, and utterly timeless — represents a piece of Bentley’s artistic past. Reimagined using advanced paint technologies, this shade revives one of the brand’s rarest archival finishes, originally used on historic models from the marque’s golden age.

To accentuate its expressive personality, the Violette exterior is paired with Gloss Black exterior detailing, including Bentley’s badges and trim elements, which lend a striking contrast to the bodywork.

Adding to the elegance is a dark grey metallic seven-layer fabric roof, designed with a subtle weave texture that complements the car’s deep, iridescent tones.

Bentley’s Art of Colour Resurrection

Bentley’s paint specialists in Crewe have mastered the ability to recreate or remaster any shade from the brand’s history — using original paint samples stored in the archives or restored from classic Bentley vehicles.

Other heritage hues recently brought back to life include:

• Sage Green (1950s)
• Shell Grey (1960s)
• Rubino Red (2000s)

This commission not only reflects a client’s personal vision but also an ongoing trend across Bentley’s global customer base: an increasing desire for individuality, personal storytelling, and bold colour expression.
In fact, over 70% of Bentley owners now choose at least one Mulliner feature during configuration — a testament to the enduring value of bespoke craftsmanship.

A True Bentley Enthusiast

The client behind this bespoke GTC Speed is a true connoisseur — a collector who owns multiple Bentleys, including six Bentaygas and a Continental GT in Scarab Green. For this individual, Bentley isn’t just a car — it’s a canvas for personality and emotion.

His connection with the brand extends beyond ownership. He recently attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where he rode as a passenger in one of Bentley’s Speed Six Continuation Series cars — a modern recreation of one of the most successful racing Bentleys ever built.

A Cabin of Colour and Craft

Inside, the Mulliner team has designed a breathtaking two-tone interior inspired by the exterior’s vibrancy.

• Tanzanite Purple hide covers the centre console, door panels, steering wheel, and seat backs.
• Linen hide provides contrast on the seats and other interior surfaces, creating a visual rhythm between light and dark.
• Subtle Lilac stitching and piping weave across the cabin, highlighting the contours of Bentley’s precision craftsmanship.

The use of Stone Veneer elevates the interior further — a unique Bentley innovation where 200-million-year-old stone is transformed into lightweight veneers only 0.1 mm thick. Available in Autumn, Copper, Galaxy, or Terra Red, these finishes merge ancient natural materials with cutting-edge craftsmanship.

Technology Meets Tradition

The cabin includes the Naim for Bentley audio system, Rotating Display, and the Dark Chrome Interior Specification, first introduced on the fourth-generation Continental GT.

Each surface reflects Bentley’s dedication to combining innovation, tactile luxury, and enduring design — ensuring that even a century-old craft continues to evolve for the next generation.

The Spirit of Individuality

The “Vibrant in Violette” commission stands as a symbol of Bentley’s enduring philosophy: the pursuit of individuality through craftsmanship. As the automotive world shifts toward electrification and uniformity, Bentley continues to celebrate the human touch — from colour artistry to bespoke interior creation.

Every curve of this Continental GTC Speed speaks of a client’s passion, a craftsman’s precision, and a brand’s legacy that refuses to fade into monotony.

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