Bentley Motors was founded by W.O. Bentley on january 18, 1919. The first car to bear his name pulled out of New Street Mews, London in 1919.
From modest beginnings, the company moved from strength to strength – in a relentless pursuit of both luxury and performance. Were it not for the brand’s five victories at Le Mans in the 1920s, plus a sixth in 2003, this combination could be seen as a contradiction in terms. In which case, it could be said that Bentley continues to create the most acclaimed contradictions on the road today.
Almost a century later, W.O.'s vision continues to guide our beliefs, actions and ambitions. Located in Crewe, England and owned by Volkswagen AG since 1998, with some agreements with BMW until 2004, when the engine were replaced by WW 12 developed by Volkswagen. Bentley Motors remains the definitive British luxury car company, crafting the world’s most desirable high performance grand tourers.
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