On this day the English engineer and designer, Walter Owen Bentley, together with his brother Horace, founded Bentley Motors Ltd in Cricklewood, north London. Walter Bentley, or W.O. as he preferred to be called, had one overriding desire: “To build a fast car, a good car, the best in its class.” With the help of Clive Gallop’s innovative engine design, the first Bentley car came onto the market in September 1921 and soon earned widespread acclaim for its impressive results in races at Brooklands, Indianapolis and Le Mans. The reputation of Bentley cars for their combination of high performance and luxury is still very much alive today although the company has changed hands many times.
Bentley Motors Ltd Founded
18th January 1919