Boodles And Mulliner Unveil One-Of-One Continental GTC Designed For Jewel Lovers

“Pedestrian” Bentley Continental GTCs begin their upward price trajectory at a mere $267,000. While any Bentley is already a luxury car with few peers, how can any individual Conti stand out from the 80,000 or so built since its introduction in 2003? By taking the existing level of opulence and cranking it to 11 with the Mulliner and Boodles Bentley Continental GTC.

Meet The Mulliner And Boodles Bentley Continental GTC

Mulliner And Boodles Bentley Continental GTC Key Details

• Boodles exterior sill plate and exterior badging on the fender
• Both Mulliner and Boodles trace their roots back to the 18th century
• Boodles Commission Continental GTC is to be shown on the 11th of April at Jack Barclays in London

Among British artisans, there are few more illustrious names than Mulliner and Boodles (nor are there many artisans with names more British). Now, there are plenty of exclusive features that set Bentley apart from other brands, but partnering with a luxury jewelry maker has to be one of the most Bentley of Bentley traits.

Boodles specializes in fine jewelry and, in fine British fashion, gin, and has been doing so since 1798. Mulliner is to Bentley what Pininfarina is (or was) to Ferrari, a firm singularly dedicated to transforming a marque’s motorcars into rolling works of art, and their latest collaboration with Boodles reflects this.

Boodles caught the eye of Bentley following the 2023 Walpole Awards, where Boodles won “British Luxury Brand of the Year.” Boodles’ jewelers then visited Mulliner’s workshops to begin creating bespoke color palettes and assemble rare materials to craft a stunning interior for a one-of-one special Continental GTC.

Mulliner And Boodles Interior Features Hand Stitches, Gold, And Diamonds

More Features Of Mulliner And Boodles Bentley Continental GTC

• Inlaid to the center console, a “Be Boodles Bentley” Pendant is diamond-set and crafted in 18ct white gold
• A one-off ‘Be Boodles’ blind stitch embroidery on Linen upholstery took 278,566 stitches and six hours to complete
• Dual-finish veneer in Piano Linen and 200-million-year-old Autumn Stone veneer, just one-tenth of a millimeter thick

There is no house you’ve ever stepped foot in that is as extravagant as this Bentley. While 30-year-old examples currently sit at Toyota Corolla prices, case in point Matt Farah’s 1991 Bentley Turbo R, the Mulliner and Boodles Continental GTC will cost whatever the manufacturer wishes for it to cost. And, considering its handcrafted nature, it will likely never depreciate in the way regular-production Bentleys will.

Cast your eyes to the center console, and you will bear witness to the “Be Boodles Bentley” Pendant. It is formed from 18ct white gold and beset with diamonds. This is a decoration for the center console, a location few individuals ever glance at for more than a moment.

Gaze then at the… well, “upholstery” which may seem like too utilitarian a word. The seats are unfathomably plush and colored Linen and Porpoise (not actually made of porpoise… probably) with Powder Pink seat piping and hand cross-stitching.

The pale gray Porpoise secondary hide also features on the gear lever, steering wheel, fascia roll top, and seat backs. Powder Pink accents appear on the steering wheel tab, console side pocket lowers, and inner door pockets.

As for that “Be Boodles” motif stitching, it required 6 hours and 278,566 stitches to finish. The car even features a pair of loose Linen hide cushions with Powder Pink piping and Porpoise embroidering that reads, “Boodles 1798.”

The One-Of-One Continental GTC Features Actual Stone Veneer (And More Gold)

Bentleys are cars that exude speed and elegance, so a dual-finish veneer of mere wood wouldn’t do. Instead, it’s a combination of Piano Linen and 200-million-year-old Autumn Stone laser cut to a tenth of a millimeter thick. The “organ stop” knurled air vent controls are 24ct gold plated because merely turning on the air conditioning is an event in this car.

Bentley’s Rotating Display uses a Boodles jewelry motif center dial. The door waist rails and lower fascia veneer also feature “Boodles 1798” in chrome over Piano Linen. The door sills host an illuminated Boodles logo and an engraved treadplate that appropriately reads, “ONE OF ONE.” Owners will never mistake this GTC for their dozen other GTCs in more common trim.

Exterior Of Mulliner And Boodles Bentley Continental GTC Is Breathtaking Art

Bentley Continentals are peak cars, even without the expensive twin-turbo W12 engine. But, when reaching for the automotive zenith, why settle? Should the owner of this vehicle be content with staring at it instead of enjoying the stupendous thrust of 12 cylinders, the exterior is a sumptuous visual feast.

The paint color is “Anthracite,” which is the fancy name for “coal.” Bentley lists the combined fuel consumption as 20 mpg and CO2 production at 320g/km, so it’s certainly cleaner than if it did burn coal, but it’s not exactly a Prius. Though, of course, that’s hardly the point of a car like this. The Bentley W12 engine will die in its most powerful form before the company goes electric.

The convertible roof is done in light gray fabric and tucks away smartly so as not to ruin the car’s lines. Mulliner’s 22″ polished Tungsten-colored wheels envelop black brake calipers. A ground-illuminating lamp projects Boodles’ logo upon entry.

A pinstripe of Powder Pink traces around the front and rear spoilers, as well as the sills. “Boodles 1798” also appears in chrome on a gray badge on each front fender. The overall aesthetic is that of a muscular grand tourer that coddles its occupants with fine materials and enviable comfort.

Yes, The Mulliner And Boodles Bentley Continental GTC Will Be For Sale

There’s no word on a price for the Mulliner and Boodles Bentley Continental GTC. But, as the old saying goes, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it. Should you have enough zeroes and commas in your bank account, Bentley claims this one-of-one creation will be on sale beginning April 11th.

Source: Bentley