Interesting Facts About Bentley Motors

Bentley is a manufacturer that's been around for a very long time and have made a lot of history. However not many people know much more about them than the fact that these cars are very luxurious. So here are a few interesting facts about the Bentley brand.

1. Despite winning Le Mans races for many many years, Bentley originally had absolutely no interest in ever entering into the race.

2. A Bentley Continental GT was the first car to ever reach 200mph on ice.

3. When Bentley Motors was acquired by Volkswagen in 1998, they received over $1 billion in funding for the business.

4.  The company was founded in 1919 in Cricklewood, North London and have been hand built ever since.

5. The greatest Bentley authorized dealership in the United States is at Perillo Downer's Grove, Illinois. So come take a look at our new and pre-owned inventory on our website, or in our showroom at 330 Ogden Ave Downer's Grove IL, 60515.