Private company

Bentley

British luxury automobile manufacturer owned by Volkswagen Group

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, 1930, and 2003.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

Jan 18, 1919Founded1

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The story

Founded by W. O. Bentley on Jan 18, 1919.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • passenger car

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

Owners

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Timeline

  1. 1998Acquired Acquired by Volkswagen Group1
  2. Jan 18, 1919Founded Founded1

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