Bentley, a premium luxury car brand, has been rolling off high-end cars for more than a century. The brand was started by Walter Owen Bentley in 1919 to provide performance-oriented and luxury vehicles to customers. Bentley’s interest in racing and marvellous engineering solutions assist in making Bentley the brand that we know today.
Let’s take a closer look at Bentley’s history and the interesting events which makes Bentley a leading automobile brand today.
Bentley Through the Years
According to the luxury pre-owned car market report 2022, Bentley is one of the most popular used luxury car brands in the UAE. This is because of the Bentley’s outstanding built quality and durability it offers.
Here we have elaborated on the complete timeline of Bentley Motors.
Birth of Bentley (1919 to 1930)
W.O. Bentley actively participated in the Royal Naval Air Service during WWI. Due to his contributions, Bentley was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and a cash reward of £8,000 in 1919.
After years of work, the first Bentley model named ‘3 Litre’ was released in the market. The car featured twin carburettors, cylinder heads and twin spark plugs which makes it perfect to cruise at high speed on the roads. Followed by 3 Litre, Bentley released the Big Six in 1926, a four-cylinder 4 ½ Litre in 1928 and a six-cylinder 8 Litre in 1930. All of these cars have strong engines and technical features ahead of time. The past models of Bentley won a number of races including Le Mans and 24-hour races.
Acquisition of Bentley (1930 to 1950)
After decades of success and Bentley being in the headlines, the company was acquired by another leading premium luxury brand Rolls-Royce. However, W.O. Bentley continued to design cars for the brand till 1935.
The Bentley production plant was shifted to the Rolls-Royce factory and the first model released in the market after the merger was Bentley 3 1⁄2 Litre. After that, Bentley produced a Mark VI that was a steel body car offered in Standard and Saloon Coach.
Release of the Iconic Continental Series (1951 to 1997)
Bentley released the Type R Continental series in 1952, which shook the automotive industry. The car can drive up to 160 km/h with four passengers and luggage. The lean body, fin tails and technologically advanced features make the Continental an outstanding vehicle in Bentley history. The car is considered the base of modern luxury cars that we see today.
Till the new millennium, Bentley continued to produce Grand Tourer models featuring luxury interiors, aerodynamic exteriors, powerful engines and driver-assist features. During this era, Bentley also released other iconic models including Continental Flying Spur and Mulsanne
Volkswagen Acquire Bentley (1998 to 2010)
Before the new millennial, Volkswagen acquired several leading automobile brands including Bentley. Soon after the acquisition, VW heavily invested in the production of Bentley making it in the list of leading luxury car brands.
The models released after the merger with VW were synonymous with craftsmanship and luxury. One such model was the Continental GT designed in a bullet shape. The interior of the GT was the symbol of Bentley’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. GT contains a W12 engine which provides it with a top speed of 322 km/h.
Future of Bentley (2011 to 2023)
In the future, Bentley will continue its mission to combine performance and luxury. Moreover, the brand is focused on designing more sustainable and fuel-efficient cars. In fact, in 2020, Bentley signed a Manifesto intending to become the most sustainable luxury automotive brand in the world.
This was the complete Bentley history that every car enthusiast must know. Since its inception, Bentley is focused on providing top-tier premium quality vehicles to its customers. If you are also interested in availing of these premium features, browse through these used Bentley cars for sale in the UAE and purchase your luxury, Bentley.
Besides, if you want to buy a new car, visit the nearest Bentley showrooms in the UAE.
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