While it’s not the mystery model promised for the
Geneva Motor Show, this Bentley Bentayga by Mulliner, Inspired by The Festival,
is quite special in its own right.
Unveiled before its global premiere at the 2018 Cheltenham
Festival in two weeks, the Bentayga by Mulliner, Inspired by The Festival (yes,
that’s the full name), is a one-off design that celebrates Bentley’s
long-standing partnership with The Jockey Club.
Bentley designers looked to the sport of equestrian
when producing this bespoke Bentayga, fittingly painting it in Spruce, a modern
take on the famous British Racing Green. Elsewhere, the SUV has been outfitted
with the Blackline Specification and a set of 21-inch diamond-turned and black
painted wheels.
Custom touches also feature prominently in the
cabin. For example, Cumbrian Green and Saddle leather is present alongside blue
contrasting stitching on the door and seat quilting. Also featured is Bentley’s
Burr Walnut veneer with the so-called ‘picture frame’ cross-banding. A golden
horse graphic has also been incorporated into the passenger veneer panel, while
each seat features an embroidered horse and jockey emblem.
