Bentley has debuted the Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner to celebrate the company's centenary in 2019. Just 100 cars will be handbuilt by Mulliner in Crewe, England, based on the Continental GT this year.
The Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is distinguished by No.9 badgework and a bold, matching front grille graphic. Customers have the option of either Viridian green or Beluga black exterior paint, with 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels also in these colors, plus Black Line Specification and carbon bodykit.
Inside the Number 9 Edition by Mulliner customers have the choice of Cumbrian Green or Beluga heritage hides, with increased gloss levels to the seats, inner door panel and other areas. Debossed 'B' logos adorn the seat headrests and door panels as they did the door pads of the 1930 'Blower.'
A uniquely crafted dashboard features Engine Spin on the centre console. Often known as 'Turned Aluminium,' Engine Spin was a popular racing car and aviation finish in the 1920s and '30s as it limited light reflection.
The centre console of the vehicle is enhanced by the inclusion of an exclusive British Jaeger clock face. Developed through a partnership between Mulliner and British Jaeger, the clock is inspired by the original No. 9 'Blower's' dials and uses the same traditional manufacturing methods of race car dials from the vintage era.
The Continental GT's revolutionary Bentley Rotating Display has been further enhanced with a Bentley 'Blower' artefact. The Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner features a wood insert from the seat of Birkin's iconic 1930 No. 9 Le Mans race car, which was removed during a sympathetic renovation. This backlit piece is set in resin and situated in the middle of the centre dial of the rotating display, adding a piece of history to each car.
Each of the 100 cars also features 18K gold plated organ stops inspired by those in the No.9 'Blower' and '1 of 100' treadplates.
Photos: Courtesy of Bentley