Explore the Bentley Bacalar, a rare open-top grand tourer that marked Mulliner’s return to bespoke coachbuilding. Limited to just 12 individually commissioned cars, the Bacalar combines dramatic barchetta styling with the power and refinement of Bentley’s 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine. Producing 650 bhp and 900 Nm of torque, it delivers effortless performance through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and active all-wheel drive.

This category brings together detailed articles about the Bacalar’s design, engineering, performance, craftsmanship, ownership, maintenance, and collector appeal. Discover how its carbon-fibre body panels, aluminium rear clamshell, widened rear track, roofless cockpit, and handcrafted two-seat interior distinguish it from the Continental GT platform beneath. Learn about its bespoke materials, unique customer commissions, official specifications, driving character, storage needs, weather considerations, and long-term preservation.

It also examines provenance, documentation, specialist servicing, transport, insurance, and the careful routines required to protect these exceptional cars. Whether you are researching the model, comparing modern coachbuilt Bentleys, evaluating a potential purchase, or simply admiring one of Bentley’s most exclusive creations, this section provides clear and practical insight into the Bacalar’s history, technology, rarity, and enduring significance.