Bentley’s in‑house coachbuilder, Mulliner, traces its roots back to the mid‑16th century when craftsmen were building finely made saddles and carriages. Over the centuries the Mulliner name became synonymous with bespoke craftsmanship. Today it serves as Bentley’s design laboratory, offering a palette of materials unavailable elsewhere – from ancient stone veneers and 18‑carat gold‑plated organ stops to painted wheel pinstripes that match the interior hides. If a customer wants a unique colour or a personal logo on a treadplate, Mulliner’s artisans can oblige. In short, Bentley bespoke is an invitation to collaborate on a one‑off piece of automotive art.
A New Chapter: The Bespoke Series
In June 2026 Bentley announced an ambitious annual programme called the Bespoke Series by Mulliner – a seasonal release designed to evoke the cadence of haute couture. Each year a limited collection of cars is curated by the Design Studio in Crewe, where designers study emerging cultural trends and forecast colour, materiality and form. These creative visions are then brought to life by engineers and craftspeople in Bentley’s Dream Factory, resulting in a portfolio that celebrates the “artistry of colour”.
The inaugural Bespoke Series 2027 will produce just 100 individually numbered examples, based on the Continental GT S coupé and convertible. The mission is to explore colour as the purest expression of personality. Six new exterior finishes – Salerno Blue, Snow Quartz/ Arctic White, Midnight Prism Pearlescent, Spectral Verdant, Manuka Orange and Bright Ruby Red – were developed exclusively for this collection. Each paint is paired with a Beluga pearl‑effect stripe that runs the length of the bonnet and boot, and the same shade is echoed inside on the seat accents, steering‑wheel marker and gearlever. Colours are inspired by nature: Salerno Blue conjures the Mediterranean; Spectral Verdant references Bentley’s racing heritage; Manuka Orange is uncompromisingly extrovert; while Bright Ruby Red comes from a new in‑house three‑layer paint system.
Design Details
Every Bespoke Series car sits on black painted 22‑inch sports wheels with self‑levelling Mulliner badges and Blackline exterior trim. The hand‑painted stripe and dark accents create a dramatic contrast against the pearlescent bodywork. Opening the door reveals a cabin drenched in Jet Black main hide with Beluga secondary hide and an accent colour derived from the exterior. Comfort seats feature a unique perforation pattern, dark tinted chrome details and mood lighting. The centre console carries a small colour swatch of all six finishes – a playful reminder of the available palette. A rotating display rotates between three faces: a touchscreen, classic analogue dials and a veneered panel.
Each car bears its edition number on the fascia and treadplates, underlining its collectible status. Buyers can choose between coupé or convertible, and each order comes with a bespoke fitted car cover. Beyond the standard specification, Mulliner invites owners to work with designers to add personal touches – be it monogrammed embroidery, hand‑painted veneer patterns or a custom hide colour.
Why It Matters
The Bespoke Series is more than an option package; it is a response to a cultural shift in luxury consumption. Bentley’s aim is to “reflect the cadence and desirability of a seasonal release by a luxury fashion house”. By limiting production to 100 cars and introducing new colour palettes each year, Bentley creates scarcity and narrative: your car is part of an annual story. This approach also emphasises that Bentley’s expertise lies not only in performance but in design foresight and craftsmanship.
Underneath the surface the Continental GT S remains a formidable grand tourer. Blackline grilles, V8 power and adaptive suspension deliver the dynamism Bentley customers expect, while the new Bespoke Series adds a layer of artistic expression. For collectors it represents the first chapter in a long‑term journey. Future editions may explore materials or thematic inspirations, but the 2027 collection establishes a baseline: colour as an art form.
The Spirit of Mulliner
Mulliner was once a luxury carriage maker in 18th‑century London; today it is the division that builds Bentley’s most exclusive models such as the Bacalar roadster and Batur coupé. Beyond limited‑edition coachbuilt cars, Mulliner offers a bespoke portfolio that allows any Bentley to be personalised. Customers can select from stone veneers, painted wheels and colour‑matched carpets; they can commission a special body‑kit pinstripe or even design their own emblem for an illuminated welcome light. The Bespoke Series by Mulliner extends this philosophy by offering a ready‑curated expression of craftsmanship and design.
In a world where luxury often means mass‑produced exclusivity, Bentley’s latest project reminds us that bespoke can still mean hand‑built and human‑centred. Each car is an objet d’art, a canvas for colour and craftsmanship. The Bespoke Series brings together designers and artisans to create rolling sculptures that are as much about storytelling as they are about speed.