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THE 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT MULLINER is
for those who require something a bit more stylish Inside, every surface across the dashboard, door
and unique than the standard—still unquestionably panels, seats, and roof is wrapped in a brilliant
exquisite—Continental. As a tour-de-force of avant- three-tone design capped off with spectacular double
garde design, the Mulliner edition effectively twists the diamond-quilted stitching. Each individual allotrope
knob on Bentley’s most popular offering to 11. requires 712 individual stitches—with more than
400,000 found throughout the interior. Bentley
The Mulliner name is brimming with nearly a century reports the embroidery process involved required 18
of luxury coach building experience. The brand dates months alone to perfect.
back to the time when Bentley provided customers with
an engine and chassis, which was then to be delivered Elsewhere, drivers and their passengers will appreciate
to a design house of their choosing for construction of the unique Breitling clock housed in the center of the
the vehicle’s interior and body. Mulliner was one such dash, as well as matching faces of the digital gauges.
firm, and quickly established themselves as the shop du
jour for discerning clientele. This reputation lives on While the extra wood finishes, leather, and stitching
through today, most recently being applied to the latest pattern alone are enough to make the Mulliner a
generation of the stunning Continental. worthwhile upgrade, further options for customization
are of course available. However, for those who prefer
The double-diamond grille is the most obvious new not to spend hours sussing out the finer details of
exterior detail. This motif is carried down to the Bentley’s catalogue, the standard Mulliner should
two front vendor vents—adorned with the Mulliner prove more than sufficient.
name—which frame brand new 22-inch painted and
polished 10-spoke wheels.

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