Bentley Mulliner Turns Customization into Spectacle: More Wood, More Carbon, More Ways to Flaunt

Kingfisher Blue, Imperial Blue and Cumbrian Green, these shades are designed to highlight the symmetry of the weave. Precisely who cares about that is a question best left to Bentley’s team of client psychologists.

Piano gloss fans can now drape their dashboard in more than 100 color options. Naturally, each veneer inlay can also be hand-painted with a pinstripe matching either the exterior paint or interior leather—because a mismatched stripe would clearly offend the gods of good taste.

There are also striped wood center consoles inspired by the decking of high-end yachts. The pattern can be either straight or V-shaped, depending on whether the client prefers minimalism or maritime grandeur.

Tech enthusiasts aren’t left out either. Mulliner now offers a “Wave” metal finish with an interwoven ribbon pattern that promises to catch the eye. For finer detail still, Bang & Olufsen speaker grilles come in eight anodized tones, including new hues like Kingfisher, Mandarin and Pillar Box Red.

And finally, door trims in five tweeds add texture and nostalgia. Cheltenham, Glen Plaid, Charcoal Herringbone, Sand Herringbone and Damson evoke a curious blend of Oxford professor and roaming Highlander.

If the sheer volume of choice induces paralysis, Bentley now offers “Designer Suggestions”—perfect for those who want a “personalized” Bentley without assuming too much personal responsibility.

When a quarter of new Bentleys leave the factory with Mulliner specification, it’s clear that “individuality” has been streamlined. Still, if you’ve ever wanted your dashboard stripe to match your hand-dyed wool socks, that moment has arrived.