Bentley unveils one‑off Continental GTC to mark 80 years at Crewe
Bentley marked the 80th anniversary of automobile production at its historic Crewe plant by unveiling a unique one‑off 2027 Continental GTC built by its Mulliner bespoke division. The car features an exclusive Supernova Purple Ombre paint that shifts from bright purple to a darker hue, with “80” graphics on the bodywork and embroidered headrests inside. Around 107 Bentleys, ranging from the 1885 EXP3 to a 2025 Flying Spur Speed, were displayed along Pyms Lane in chronological order during the celebration on 28 July 2026.
The event highlighted Bentley’s ongoing transformation of the Crewe site into a modern “Dream Factory,” blending hand‑crafted tradition with digital production as the brand prepares for its first fully electric model, the Torcal. The one‑off GTC retains the standard plug‑in hybrid drivetrain, delivering roughly 671 hp, and is estimated to be priced above US$400,000, though no official price was announced.
Entities: Bentley Drivers Club · Bentley Motors · Bentley Motors Ltd. · Continental GTC · Crewe · Crewe (Bentley factory) · Mulliner · Supernova Purple Ombre · Torcal (Bentley electric model)
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- [● 9 SOURCES] 107 Bentleys were displayed along Pyms Lane in chronological order, from the EXP3 to the 2025 Flying Spur Speed. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The GTC features “80” graphics on the exterior and embroidered “80” headrests inside. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The one‑off Continental GTC uses a plug‑in hybrid powertrain similar to the standard model, delivering about 671 horsepower. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Mulliner is Bentley’s in‑house customization division responsible for the one‑off GTC. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Bentley celebrated the 80th anniversary of production at its Crewe factory on 28 July 2026. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] Bentley unveiled a one‑off Continental GTC finished in Supernova Purple Ombre paint. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The estimated price of the one‑off GTC is above US$400,000. (All belongs articles)
- [● 9 SOURCES] The event underscored Bentley’s conversion of the Crewe site into a “Dream Factory” and its preparation for the first fully electric model, the Torcal. (All belongs articles)