2019 Bentley Continental GT W12
Key Information
– Number 9 Edition by Mulliner (1 of 100 cars worldwide)
– Celebrates Bentley’s centenary year
– Unique design inspired by Bentley’s illustrious motorsport heritage
– Number 9 badging honours Birkin’s historic ‘Blower’ Bentley
– Exclusive British Jaeger dashboard clock inspired by 1930 dials
– Full Main Dealer Service History
About This Example
2019/69 Bentley Continental GT W12 No.9 Edition by Mulliner, in Viridian Green over Beluga Heritage hide.
Registered new through Jack Barclay on the 20th of September 2019, the Number 9 Edition is inspired by Bentley’s illustrious motorsport past and incorporates a number of distinctive features into the world’s most luxurious Grand Tourer. Just 100 examples were handbuilt by Mulliner in Crewe.
It’s distinguished by No.9 badgework and a bold, matching front grille graphic. Other features include the 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification wheels, Carbon bodykit, Centenary specification, Beluga Heritage Hide w Debossed ‘B’ Logos, Turned Aluminium centre console trim, 18k gold plates organ stops & ‘1 of 100’ treadplates.
Further on, the centre console 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 revolutionary Bentley Rotating Display has been further enhanced with a Bentley ‘Blower’ artefact. featured is 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 the car.
Servicing of this example has been looked after by Bentley every year since new – the last visit to Bentley Sussex on the 30th of November 2022, having covered 3,736 miles.
About This Model
The Continental GT Number 9 Edition by Mulliner is inspired by Bentley’s illustrious motorsport past and incorporates a number of distinctive features into the world’s most luxurious Grand Tourer. Just 100 examples were handbuilt by Mulliner in Crewe, England, based on the Continental GT.
Number 9 Edition by Mulliner pays homage to Sir Henry Ralph Stanley ‘Tim’ Birkin – one of the original, ‘Bentley Boys’ of the 1920s and ‘30s. Birkin was a Bentley customer, investor and a racing driver, full of entrepreneurial spirit and ambition – and through the determined collaboration of man and machine, the 4 ½ litre ‘Blower’ was born.
No.9 was the supercharged Bentley ‘Blower’ Sir Tim raced at the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hours. He commissioned the production of a series of 4 ½ Litre Bentleys, powered by a supercharger developed with independent engineer Amherst Villiers. Power increased from around 110 bhp to 175 bhp with the supercharger installation. The imposing green car has since become the iconic racing Bentley of the pre-war years.
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 colours, 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.
Options
Number 9 Edition
– Carbon Body Kit
– Centenary Specification
– 22-inch Mulliner Driving Specification Wheels
– Beluga Heritage Hide w Debossed ‘B’ Logos
– Turned Aluminium centre console trim
– Bentley Rotating Display w ‘Blower Artefact’
– 18k gold plates organ stops & ‘1 of 100’ treadplates
– 9 logos on grill, wings and dashboard
Viridian Paint – Extended Range (solid & metallic)
Contrast Stitching – Centenary Gold
LED Welcome Lamps By Mulliner
Jewel Fuel Filler Cap
Sports Pedals
Chrome Pinstripe to Fascia and Door Waistrails
Heated Alcantara/ hide trimmed steering wheel
Illuminated Bentley sill and derivative tread-late
Bentley GPS Tracking system
Mood lighting
Bentley Dynamic Ride
Heated & electric door mirrors
Pedestrian protection LED Headlamps
Cruise Control
Heated Seats
Power boot operation
Soft close doors
Rear view camera
4 corner air suspension
Service History
Bentley Sussex – 28/08/2020 – 1,680 miles
Bentley Sussex – 30/07/2021 – 2,353 miles
Bentley Sussex – 30/11/2022 – 3,736 miles