Bentley Flying Spur Debuts First-Ever Ombré Sedan Finish

Bentley Mulliner has once again redefined the limits of bespoke craftsmanship with the unveiling of the first-ever sedan finished in its exclusive Ombré paint technology. Applied to the luxurious Flying Spur, this striking treatment blends two distinct colours seamlessly across the body, creating a visual flow that evolves as the car moves. Unveiled at the Southampton International Boat Show, the Flying Spur Ombré marks a milestone in Bentley’s ongoing pursuit of artistry, innovation, and individuality. Already a benchmark in the world of luxury four-door grand tourers, the Flying Spur now serves as the canvas for one of the most demanding and intricate finishes ever attempted by the Crewe-based marque.

Unlike conventional paintwork, which layers a single colour or introduces simple dual-tone schemes, the Ombré process requires nearly 60 hours of meticulous handcraftsmanship from Bentley’s most skilled artisans. Two master technicians work together in perfect harmony, carefully layering and blending the chosen paints along the car’s flanks, sills, and roofline. For the debut example, a vibrant Topaz Blue graces the Flying Spur’s nose before transitioning through the midsection into a deep Windsor Blue at the rear. Every stage of the fade must be perfectly symmetrical, with traditional paint mixing techniques used to refine tones mid-process and ensure a fluid, gradual gradient. The result is an optical masterpiece that looks seamless and natural to the human eye, yet requires extraordinary patience, skill, and intuition to achieve. Each Flying Spur Ombré is therefore not just a car, but a rolling work of art, unique in its subtle variations yet flawless in its presentation.

The launch Flying Spur showcases the Topaz-to-Windsor Blue fade, but Bentley Mulliner will also offer two additional curated palettes: Sunburst Gold to Orange Flame, and Tungsten to Onyx. Each combination has been selected with a scientific and artistic eye to ensure a smooth transition between shades. Because paint pigments can interact in unpredictable ways, such as yellow blending with blue to create green, Bentley’s designers have pre-selected complementary pairings to maintain purity of tone. This careful curation guarantees that customers enjoy striking but controlled effects rather than unintended secondary hues. What makes the Ombré process even more exceptional is that each application reacts slightly differently under the spray gun, meaning no two cars will ever be completely alike. Buyers will therefore receive a Flying Spur that embodies not only Mulliner’s perfectionism but also a one-of-a-kind character. As demand grows, Bentley has confirmed that further combinations will be developed, broadening opportunities for personalisation while retaining exclusivity.

The Ombré Flying Spur takes its first public bow at the Southampton International Boat Show, underscoring Bentley’s connection to British craftsmanship and luxury lifestyle culture. Its presence follows the debut of the first Ombré finish earlier this year on a Continental GT at Monterey Car Week’s prestigious Quail event, where it was hailed as a new frontier in coachbuilt artistry. By applying the technique to the Flying Spur, Bentley extends the concept from the realm of grand touring coupes into the more stately world of sedans, further reinforcing the model’s position as the most luxurious four-door in its class. More than a technical showcase, however, the Ombré sedan signals Bentley’s intent to continue offering its customers the rarest, most personal, and most finely crafted automobiles in the world. As Mulliner explores new horizons of colour, finish, and texture, the Ombré Flying Spur stands as both an object of beauty and a statement of intent: that in the age of automation and mass production, Bentley remains steadfastly committed to artistry by hand.