Bentley Car Hire Service With Chauffeur

Bentley is one of the most recognised names within the auto industry, renowned for its luxurious, high-tech designs. So, how did this prestigious brand start out? Here, we’ll look at the fascinating history behind one of the world’s leading car manufacturers.

Where it all started

The Bentley brand was born in July 1919, when English engineer Walter Owen Bentley, founded the company. He was the youngest of nine, born in Hampstead and his focus was on developing high performance, luxury vehicles.

The very first Bentley model was introduced onto the road in 1919. Interestingly, the first Bentley models were popular as race cars, with its models going on to be entered into events such as the Indianapolis 500 and the RAC Tourist Trophy. 

Although the brand quickly became popular, it suffered financial troubles in the mid 1920’s. That’s when investor, Woolf Barnato, stepped in to help. He injected over £100,000 into the company, making it possible for Bentley to continue to create the next generation of prestigious models.

How the brand developed

The British Bentley company has undergone a couple of acquisition changes over the years. It was actually taken over by Rolls Royce in 1931, which is when the cars really started to become more luxurious. Walter Owen Bentley started out creating rotary aero-engines for World War II. He then went on to create cars for the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1924. The cars won and that is what grabbed the attention of Rolls Royce. Then in 1998, the company was taken over by the Volkswagen Group, Germany.

After purchasing the Bentley brand, Volkswagen spent an impressive £500 million on the factory in Crewe to modernise it. The company hit an all-time high in 2007, when it sold more than 10,000 vehicles in a year. Since then sales have dropped a little, but the Bentley still remains one of the most popular car manufacturers.

Book our Bentley car hire service today

If you’d like to experience the luxury and thrill of the Bentley but you can’t afford to buy one, why not take advantage of Bentley car hire? At Hire Bentley, we offer some of the best Bentley models ever made at great affordable prices.

We even have a selection of Bentley hire packages you could benefit from. These include little extras and really keep the cost of the hire service down. We’re also open to creating bespoke hire packages for our customers. So, if you have any particular requests, don’t be afraid to give us a call to talk through your requirements. We will always strive to meet your preferences.

All of our packages include the use of our experienced and friendly chauffeurs. They have all been hand-selected for their courteous and professional manner. You can see jut how reliable and luxurious our service is by taking a look at our testimonials.

Get a no-obligation quote today or call us to arrange a viewing of these impressive vehicles. Seeing the Bentley’s up close will allow you to determine which one best suits your occasion or event.