Bentley History spans three centuries and is shown here in five categories, please click on the links above
Most pictures are clickable for a larger image
 
Early Years - This details WO Bentley's start in life, and his youthful passion for speed and reliability
 
Vintage - Here we refer to the Bentley Cars made at Cricklewood, in London between 1919 and 1931
 
Derby - Tells of cars made in Derby, under Rolls Royce, pre War
 
Crewe - Rolls Royce moved to Crewe after the War and the Bentley motor car is still being produced at the site today

Le Mans - The history of Bentley at this iconic motor race (Click on pictures for more information)

Model Spec

From 1919 to 1940, all Bentleys to leave the factory, either Cricklewood up to 1932, and Derby from 1933 until the Second World War, were delivered as rolling chassis to the customer's chosen coachbuilder, there to be fitted with a unique body of their choice. The first Bentleys to be built complete with a standard body design, were the first MK VIs, which started rolling off the new production line at the Crewe works in 1946. However, customers could, if they so chose, and still can, request customised variations from a coachbuilder.

Rolls-Royce/Bentley purchased two of the best known coachbuilders - HJ Mulliner & Park Ward, which now constitute the in-house bespoke department, known as Mulliner Park Ward.
 
Use the links above to view the production era you require.