Bentley: a symbol of prestige for more than a century

“Build a good car, a fast car, the best in its class” is Bentley’s mottoA symbol of modern technology mixed with luxury and sportiness. This has been the case since 1919, when Walter Owen Bentley founded the brand Among the most sought after in the world. This is due to the quality, sophistication and high performance of its “very British” cars. Bentley has given a special luster to Passeio dos Ingleses since 2018When he started sponsoring the event, With some of its most emblematic models.

at recent days, The association between English Walk and Bentley has taken on another meaning as Queen Elizabeth II's passion for British cars becomes the theme of the 19th edition of the ACP event in 2023.. Bentley has a tradition of being a supplier to the British Royal Family. The Bentley State Limousine was presented to Her Majesty in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne. But the royal garage also has another model of the brand – the Bentayga, whose first buyer was Isabel II.

This brand is also well represented among ACP Clássicos members who go to Passeio dos Ingleses every year. In addition to sharing vintage models, which have always been very desirable due to the charm and tradition of other times, newer models have joined, which have already emerged as future classics, stimulating interest on the part of members in the brand.

Speaking of Bentley, one of the most prestigious brands in the United Kingdom, and in the world, among luxury car manufacturers, It is to go through 105 years of history intertwined with motorsport. Above all, the 1920s were Bentley's golden era on the racing track By winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930..

But as history is also built with Vision in the futureBentley doesn't want to be an exception. The proof of this has become Its factory in Crewe is the first manufacturing site in the sector to be certified carbon neutral by the Carbon Trust. The aim is to become a completely carbon neutral organization by 2030. From that date onwards, every car it produces will be battery electric.