Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In the early 1900s, the automobile industry was crumbling. At that time, the world was moving on gas-powered steam engines, and there were only a few notable vehicles. As a matter of fact, the Mercedes Benz was the only vehicle available in the car industry.
All these events created the man behind the marquee - Walter Bentley. While growing up, he had a few motivational thoughts. To create the most efficient and finest car in its class. Soon enough, the pressure of making the impossible began to dawn on him.
Today, it is safe to say that the luxury automobile manufacturer has firmly entrenched itself as one of the top automotive companies in the world. The Bentley is a vehicle that represents glitz, speed, and power. But how did the man behind the marquee build a billion-dollar empire from paperweight?
This is the untold story of Bentley's rise to greatness.
In the early 1900s, the automobile industry was crumbling. At that time, the world was moving on gas-powered steam engines, and there were only a few notable vehicles. As a matter of fact, the Mercedes Benz was the only vehicle available in the car industry.
All these events created the man behind the marquee - Walter Bentley. While growing up, he had a few motivational thoughts. To create the most efficient and finest car in its class. Soon enough, the pressure of making the impossible began to dawn on him.
Today, it is safe to say that the luxury automobile manufacturer has firmly entrenched itself as one of the top automotive companies in the world. The Bentley is a vehicle that represents glitz, speed, and power. But how did the man behind the marquee build a billion-dollar empire from paperweight?
This is the untold story of Bentley's rise to greatness.
