Bentley was founded in Cricklewood in 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley, or W.O as he was known.
The very first Bentley ever made was the EXP I, it was completed in London in 1919. The very first Bentley to roll of the production line was the Mark IV.
As true today as it was then “To build a good car, a fast car, the best in its class”.
Rolls-Royce bought the company for £125,275 ($154,370.75) in 1931. From then on production moved to Derby until 1940, where the famous Derby Bentleys were made.
In 1998 Bentley was acquired by the Volkswagen Group, immediately investing over £1 billion ($1,232,355,000.00) to upgrade the factory.
The company’s first-ever SUV was launched in 2015, the luxurious, go-anywhere Bentayga.
New Bentleys average around $300,000, with options accounting for between a quarter and a third of that amount. That average price is for the “run-of-the-mill” Bentleys you can find at a dealership.

Bentley has always stood for effortless power and refined luxury. But with the new Supersports, we have redefined what it means to be driver focused. The new Supersports is the lightest Bentley in 85 years, tipping the scales at under two tons. Every gram saved translates into sharper handling, harder acceleration and a driving experience…
Growing up with passions for soccer and cars, Bentley ambassador Cody Gakpo has realized his dreams – in more ways than one. A leading figure in the world of sport, Cody Gakpo currently plays for Liverpool FC and the Netherlands’ national soccer team, and his globally recognized success has now brought him a new role…
As part of sustained community outreach, Bentley supported 144 charities and community groups nationwide, benefitting 18,506 people through the Advancing Life Changes Small Grants programme Funded ten local projects in Crewe and contributed to 14 collaborative grants aiding 5,607 beneficiaries collectively Strengthened community engagement through first ever charity thank you event, colleague giving campaign and…
Flying Spur Speed laps the ice-covered Drivecenter Arena in northern Sweden in record time 2:58 lap time is the quickest ever recorded in winter conditions Drivecenter Arena – just 100 miles from the Arctic Circle – is the most northerly active race track in the world this winter 2.05-mile (3.3 km) track lapped with a…