Bentley power and luxury united
Bentley Motors was founded in Great Britain in 1919. At that time, this name was more a sports car than a luxury car. This image comes from the fact that sensational victories in the most famous car races in the world were achieved by Bentley cars. The company's founder, WO Bentley, boasted of having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Interesting marketing ideas such as the Bentley racing against a train between Cannes and London only strengthened this image. It was then Rolls-Royce who radically changed the image.
Bentley under the leadership of Rolls-Royce
Bentley Motors restructured its image from the brisk racing car more and more in the direction of a luxury car, with which Bentley emerged as a competitor to Rolls-Royce over time. In this competition, the long-established British manufacturer Rolls-Royce simply decided to buy out Bentley, which happened in 1931. Subsequently, the following models from Rolls-Royce and Bentley were almost identical in terms of their appearance and technology. In fact, almost the only difference was in the radiator grille, which had a slightly modified shape and instead of the female figure, commonly known as the "Spirit of Ecstasy" was designated, wore an ornate "B".
This approach meant that the Bentley more or less lost its luxury status. Many contemporaries felt it was more of a cheaper version of a Rolls-Royce. In 1971 the company found itself in a crisis: the debts piled up and Rolls-Royce could not do without outside help. During this time, the Bentley brand was on the verge of extinction. Around 1985 the Bentley Turbo R released after the company was brought under private wing from the hands of the state. The Bentley Eight should ensure that people with less money could also find their way into the brand. The Bentley Continental, which is still very popular today, continued this successful series. The Rolls-Royce company picked up speed again, but not enough. In 1998 the company had to be split up because there was simply no longer enough money. Due to communication problems, Rolls-Royce was bought by BMW . However, Volkswagen secured the rights to the Bentley brand.
VW ensured sportiness
Bentley found its way back to its origins under the Wolfsburg-based company. In 2003 the traditional brand Continental GT was born revived. Corresponding cars could have up to 630 hp ready. The top model Bentley Arnage also found a new interpretation that was taken up again from old Rolls-Royce times.
Today the Bentley brand is served by numerous celebrities and stars. The brand stands for the best luxury, despite the sportiness and power in the engine that must not be left out. Last but not least, the Bentley is not a normal car, but also a status symbol.
Bentley at Herando
Numerous high-performance models from this luxury brand such as the Mulsanne, Flying Spur , the Cabriolet Bentley Azure or the Coupé Bentley Brooklands as well as classic cars of the Bentley brand can be found at Herando.
Sell your Bentley and buy a new Bentley
Bentley is a car brand that brings very durable and powerful models to the market. Because of this approach, you can buy a new or a Bentley from us buy used in good condition. Would you like your If you sell a Bentley , you are welcome to place an ad with us and present your vehicle to the rest of the world in an impressive manner. The experienced Herando team is available to answer any questions you may have gladly to the side.