THE SPIRIT OF BENTLEY
Nearly a century ago, Bentley Motors Ltd was born, founded by
Walter Owen Bentley in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London.
Since its inception, Bentley has become an arresting and eloquent
voice for the British persona and this book not only illustrates
the engineering excellence of the marque but also introduces to-
day’s Bentley Boys, a tribe of Bentley and Britain adherents both
inspired and motivated by what it means to be British.
The spirit of Bentley features varied creatives like Pink Floyd’s
Nick Mason, Alice Temperley and interior designer Kelly Hop-
pen. This title is a celebration of the enlivening fire behind the
brand as synonymous with the UK as the Union Jack.
the Spirit of Bentley
For Bentley, it has always been about building the best car in
its class, and not only building a fast and good car. For decades
Bentley Motors went on to clench five total, and four consecu-
tive, victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s oldest and
most prestigious automobile endurance race, achievements that
built Bentley spirit.
