Three new derivatives of the Flying Spur presented by Bentley, created to commemorate significant dates of several models that marked the history of the British brand, founded in 1919, and owned by the VW Group since 1998. The models in question celebrate the twenty years of the Continental Flying Spur, the forty years of the Turbo R, and the sixty years of the T Series, notable names in the range of luxury sedans from the British manufacturer.
All were developed by Mulliner, the special vehicle division of Bentley, and aim to reflect “the spirit and visual impact of the model they honor”, reinterpreting the colors and finishes of the originals. The Flying Spur Azure pays tribute to the T Series, featuring exterior finishes in Shell Grey, a classic color from the Heritage Collection of the manufacturer based in Crewe, which was also applied to the 22’’ wheels (the original color from 1965 was recreated in the English brand’s paint workshop). In the sumptuous interior, the standout features are the blue-grey leather finishes, which correspond to the color that characterized the honoree, as well as the Burr Walnut panels and the cross-grain wood area, treated by hand.
Twenty years after the launch of the T Series, Bentley introduced the Turbo R, a model honored by the new Flying Spur Speed, with finishes in Brooklands Green and a decorative stripe in Monaco Yellow. The 22’’ wheels are in grey, featuring machined faces and self-balancing symbols. Inside, the standout feature is the combination of Linen (the main leather color) with contrasting Cumbrian Green. On the dashboard, dark open-pore Burr Walnut wood over Cumbrian Green Piano, with a chrome strip separating them.
Finally, the Mulliner Flying Spur Speed pays homage to the first Flying Spur from 2005. It features an exterior paint in Cypress, and 22’’ sporty wheels with ten spokes, finished in Dark Grey Satin. On the exterior, the decorative stripe painted in Saddle stands out on the lower edges of the carbon fiber front spoiler and on the side skirts integrated into the Styling Specification package. Inside, a green created by Mulliner serves as the dominant ambient color.
