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Bentley 80th anniversary Crewe event

Entities: Crewe · Supernova Purple Ombre · Crewe (Bentley factory) · Bentley Motors · Andreas Lehe

Overview

On 28 July 2026 Bentley celebrated eight decades of automobile production at its historic Crewe plant. The marque unveiled a one‑off 2027 Continental GTC finished in a new “Supernova Purple Ombre” paint that shifts from bright purple to a darker hue, with “80” graphics on the bodywork, embroidered headrests and an interior illustration of Bentley’s historic Design Studio.

The launch gathered more than 100 customers who toured a chronological display of 107 Bentley models, ranging from the 1885 EXP3 to a 2025 Flying Spur Speed. Bentley’s Board Member for Manufacturing highlighted the plant’s transformation into a modern “Dream Factory,” blending hand‑crafted tradition with digital, flexible production.

The event also underscored Bentley’s move toward electrification, with the one‑off GTC retaining a plug‑in hybrid drivetrain while the brand prepares to launch its first fully electric model, the Torcal, later in the year.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bentley marks 80 years of Crewe production with special Continental GTC

    Bentley celebrated 80 years of Crewe car production with a unique Continental GTC in a special purple paint, showcasing its heritage and the plant’s shift toward a digital “Dream Factory” and future electric车型.

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Bentley unveils one‑off Continental GTC to mark 80 years at Crewe

    Bentley celebrated 80 years at Crewe with a one‑off Continental GTC in exclusive purple paint, displayed alongside 107 historic models, and signaled its shift toward a “Dream Factory” and a future electric car.

Sources

ar.motor1.com · autocar.co.nz · automotiveaddicts.com · autorevue.cz · caranddriver.com · dunesmagazine.com · es.motor1.com · hotsite.cnnbrasil.com.br · iauto.lv · insideevs.fr · kienthuc.net.vn · russiafocus.co.kr · skmcycles.com