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History of Bentley dates back to 1919 when W. O. Bentley and his brother H. M. Bentley founded Bentley Motors Limited. W.O. started dreaming about building his own cars bearing his name shortly after the brothers opened the UK agency for the French DFP (Doriot, Flandrin & Parant) cars in 1912.
Unveil Bentley's past and legacy of W.O Bentley from 1919 to the present day. Step into a world of refined luxury, performance, and timeless elegance.
Walter Owen Bentley, MBE (16 September 1888 – 13 August 1971 was an English engineer who founded Bentley in London. He was a motorcycle and car racer as a young man. After making a name for himself as a designer of aircraft and automobile engines, Bentley established his own firm in 1919.
Bentley Motors Limited is a British designer, manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs. Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded by W. O. Bentley (1888–1971) in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London, and became widely known for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930.
Embark on Bentley's journey led by W.O. Bentley, blending prestigious heritage, dedication and excellence in automotive engineering since 1919.
The origins of the make go back to 1912, when W. O. Bentley and his brother H. M. Bentley had premises in Hanover Street, London, and were agents for the D.F.P., a sturdy 2-litre French touring car. With a highly-tuned version, W. O. Bentley appeared in competitions, and took 6th and last place in the 1914 Tourist Trophy.
In 1912 W.O. Bentley and his brother H.M., with their newly formed company Bentley & Bentley Ltd., which was specialised in selling the D.F.P cars (Doriot, Flandrin & Parant (D.F.P.) was a French car maker based in Courbevoie, Seine between 1906 and 1926).
From W.O. Bentley, who founded Bentley Motors in 1919, to the current team of over 4,000 dedicated employees, the company’s extraordinary cars have always been designed and built by exceptional people using only the finest of materials.
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Apr 16, 2000 · When he saw a vintage 4.5-liter Bentley at the Brooklands Museum, he knew that its torquey, four-cylinder overhead-cam engine and heavy chassis would make it ideal for his journey.
