{"id":891036,"date":"2025-10-07T20:13:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=891036"},"modified":"2025-10-07T20:13:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:13:34","slug":"bentley-revives-historic-violette-hue-in-bespoke-continental-gtc-speed-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/bentley-revives-historic-violette-hue-in-bespoke-continental-gtc-speed-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentley revives historic \u2018Violette\u2019 hue in bespoke Continental GTC Speed commission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A bold reinterpretation of Bentley heritage meets modern craftsmanship in a one-off Continental GTC Speed finished in the historic &#8220;Violette&#8221; tone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-2-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bentley Motors has resurrected a forgotten gem from its rich color archives, bringing back the stunning blue-purple shade of \u2018Violette\u2019 for a newly commissioned Continental GTC Speed. The bespoke creation, developed in close collaboration with a UK-based client, showcases the pinnacle of Bentley\u2019s Mulliner co-creation program \u2014 where individuality, heritage, and modern craftsmanship converge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The client, a long-standing Bentley enthusiast, deliberately sought a departure from subtle tones in favor of a color that commands attention. The result is a breathtaking GTC Speed finished in Violette, accentuated by Gloss Black exterior detailing and Gloss Black Bentley badges. A seven-layer canvas roof, finished in a dark grey metallic weave, completes the car\u2019s contemporary aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This revival was made possible through Bentley\u2019s Paint Shop, where the marque can recreate any hue from its extensive historical archive \u2014 either from master samples or directly from vintage models. Alongside \u2018Violette,\u2019 Bentley has recently revived classics such as Sage Green (1950s), Shell Grey (1960s), and Rubino Red (2000s), reinforcing its commitment to preserving its chromatic heritage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-8-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This striking commission represents more than just color choice \u2014 it embodies a growing trend among Bentley\u2019s clientele toward personalization and individuality. Over 70 percent of customers now specify at least one Mulliner feature, a testament to the increasing demand for bespoke luxury.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-5-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The owner of this particular GTC Speed is no stranger to bold expression. His collection already includes multiple Bentaygas, one finished in Magenta, and a Continental GT in Scarab Green. His passion for the brand even extends to Bentley\u2019s storied racing history, having recently experienced the Speed Six Continuation Series firsthand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed \u2014 a modern homage to one of Bentley\u2019s most iconic race cars.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-7-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inside, the GTC Speed\u2019s cabin mirrors the exterior\u2019s boldness with a bespoke Tanzanite Purple hide dominating the interior. The hue extends across the center console, 3D leather door panels, steering wheel, and seat backs, while Linen hide provides contrast and lightness. Lilac accents \u2014 subtly threaded through the stitching, gear lever, and steering wheel marker \u2014 add depth and visual rhythm to the interior.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-6-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The interior\u2019s artistry reaches new heights with Stone Veneer finishes \u2014 ultra-thin, hand-crafted stone panels just 0.1mm thick. Available in shades such as Autumn, Copper, Galaxy, and Terra Red, this cutting-edge material merges 200-million-year-old natural stone with contemporary technology to create a uniquely tactile, organic surface.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-9-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every inch of the cabin demonstrates the skill of Bentley\u2019s Master Trainers and craftspeople, whose meticulous work ensures each detail meets the marque\u2019s unparalleled standards of quality and luxury.<\/p>\n<p>Complementing the exquisite craftsmanship are Bentley\u2019s hallmark modern luxuries: the Rotating Display, the Naim for Bentley audio system, and the Dark Chrome Interior Specification \u2014 first introduced on the fourth-generation Continental GT. Together, they encapsulate the perfect balance of performance, innovation, and bespoke artistry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-891047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bentley-GTC-Violette-commission-10-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Violette Continental GTC Speed is more than a car \u2014 it\u2019s a statement of identity. Through Bentley\u2019s Mulliner division, color, craftsmanship, and technology unite to transform personal vision into reality. In resurrecting \u2018Violette,\u2019 Bentley not only celebrates its past but also redefines what bespoke luxury means in the modern age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bold reinterpretation of Bentley heritage meets modern craftsmanship in a one-off Continental GTC Speed finished in the historic &#8220;Violette&#8221; tone. Bentley Motors has resurrected a forgotten gem from its rich color archives, bringing back the stunning blue-purple shade of \u2018Violette\u2019 for a newly commissioned Continental GTC Speed. The bespoke creation, developed in close collaboration with a UK-based client, showcases the pinnacle of Bentley\u2019s Mulliner co-creation program \u2014 where individuality, heritage, and modern craftsmanship converge. 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