Bentley Motors is now offering stone veneers to grace the interiors of its cars, describing the new option as the “next level in modern British automotive luxury”.  

The slate and quartzite stone is sourced from quarries in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, India and made into veneers by Mulliner, Bentley's bespoke coach-building division, using state-of-the-art technology

The sections of stone are split from larger pieces and cured using glass fibre and a bespoke resin. Finally, they are shaped and hand finished by the Mulliner coachbuilding team at the company’s headquarters in Crewe, England.

The stone surfaces of the veneers are just 0.1 mm thick, meaning that they are both extremely light and translucent, allowing the elegant grain and pattern in the stone to be visible.

Geoff Dowding, Director of Mulliner Operations, comments: “Bentley is the established expert in the handcrafting of wood and leather, and now we are exploring new, fine and rare materials to offer even more bespoke tailoring and choice to our customers. Stone veneers are another first for Bentley – but only the beginning of what we plan to do with this luxurious and unique material.”

Mulliner is now offering stone veneers in a natural finish, in four different colours on Continental and Flying Spur: Galaxy, Autumn White, Terra Red and Copper. As with any bespoke feature, customers that are interested in stone veneers can get in touch with Mulliner’s bespoke team who will work with each individual to discuss their requirements.

Mulliner exists to respond to the requirements of Bentley’s most discerning customers. From requests as simple as monogrammed upholstery to the kind of elaborate tailored body modifications that can only be undertaken with the proven expertise of a truly established coachbuilder, the highly skilled and dedicated Mulliner craftsmen deliver luxury on a new level; rarity on a different scale.

Bentley Motors is one of the most sought after luxury car brands in the world. 

The company’s headquarters in Crewe is home to all of its operations including design, research and development (R&D), engineering and production of the company’s three model lines, Continental, Flying Spur and Mulsanne. 

The combination of fine craftsmanship, using skills that have been handed down through generations, alongside engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology is unique to UK luxury car brands such as Bentley.