Bentley

Bentley Motors is a British automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley, better known as W.O. Bentley, an engineer passionate about motorsports and performance. Bentley's goal was to build robust, fast, and reliable automobiles capable of competing in endurance racing. The first model produced was the 3 Litre, which achieved immediate success, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, paving the way for a series of sporting triumphs that helped consolidate the brand's prestige.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Bentley became a symbol of luxury and performance, with iconic models such as the 4.5 Litre and the Blower, the famous supercharged car driven by legendary drivers such as Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin. Despite its successes, Bentley faced financial difficulties during the Great Depression, which led to the company's sale to Rolls-Royce in 1931. Under Rolls-Royce management, Bentley retained its British elegance, but its cars shared many components with the parent company, while retaining its sporting identity.

During the postwar period, Bentley continued to produce luxury vehicles, such as the Mark VI and the R-Type, establishing itself as a symbol of elegance and refinement, often customized with bodies commissioned by renowned coachbuilders. In the 1960s and 1970s, production focused on models such as the T-Series, the Corniche, and the famous Bentley Continental, which combined high performance with uncompromising comfort.

In the 1990s, Bentley entered a new era under the leadership of the Volkswagen Group, which acquired the company in 1998. This period marked the global revitalization of the brand, with models such as the Continental GT, introduced in 2003, which combined luxury, modern technology, and high-end sports performance, making Bentley competitive even in the luxury supercar market. Other models, such as the Flying Spur and Bentayga, expanded the range to include luxury sedans and high-performance SUVs, respecting the tradition of elegance, exclusivity, and British craftsmanship.

Today, Bentley is considered one of the most prestigious luxury car brands in the world, a symbol of engineering excellence, refined design, and extreme comfort. The company continues to innovate, focusing on electrification and sustainability, aiming to combine uncompromising performance with a reduced environmental impact while remaining true to its history of sporting luxury and automotive prestige.