New Bentley

Bentley may be German-owned today (by Volkswagen Group) it is now separate from its previous life-partner, Rolls-Royce. Nothing diminishes the Englishness, the build quality excellence and elegance formed, as ever by hand. Bentley is still capable of gaining the respect and adulation of the motoring public, admirers and car critics across the globe. Yet, Bentley was a brand that could so easily have disappeared during its less than glorious British stewardship. For a number of years, Bentley was little more than a re-badged Rolls-Royce, available at a slightly lower price - because its production cost was lower due to fractionally less costly materials, though the Bentley was manufactured on the same Crewe lines as the Rolls-Royce. The combined R-R/B company produced a turbocharged model (called "Mulsanne Turbo" named after the famous corner at Le Mans) that set new performance standards and possessed remarkable dynamics. At 2.5 tons, this behemoth blasted to 60mph in under 6 seconds - stunning at that time. In true Rolls-Royce and Bentley tradition, nobody knew its real power output. The Mulsanne Turbo placed Bentley back on the map and created a compelling purchase for corporate and glitterati owners alike. The Mulsanne was replaced by the Arnage range and today, Bentley has built on its traditions of style, quality and high performance with the range of Continental Coupe, Saloon and Convertibles. The latest Bentley range is no useless status symbol; it is eminently capable and huge fun to drive, almost shockingly outstanding in its broad range of strengths. The current Bentley model line-up includes the Continental Coupe, the Flying Spur and GTC Convertible.

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Walter Owen Bentley founded Bentley Motors in England back in 1919. The first model was the rapid "3 Litre" Bentley. Bigger cars were to follow, and success racing at Le Mans earned the the status for Bentley among especially British sportscar enthusiasts. Financial troubles brought about the brand's sale to it's rival Rolls-Royce in 1931. That crisis was partly brought about by the Wall Street Crash in 1929. The "3.5 Litre" was the first new Bentley after the takeover by Rolls, introduced in 1933. The 3.5 was based on a Rolls-Royce chassis (which incidentally never saw production). Later on, Bentley slid into anonymity with models that were simply a rebadged Rolls-Royce. However, Bentley's fortunes took an upturn in the 1980s when a new company policy demanded a distinctive Bentley image. Bentley sales rose, and BMW began supplying engines to both Bentley and Rolls-Royce in 1988. Volkswagen made a surprise bid and purchased both marques (which created considerable conflict), but the two German car makers reached agreement that resulted in BMW gaining control of (and moving) Rolls Royce in 2003, whilst VW retained control of Bentley at the Crewe factory.

To get the lowest possible discount price on your New Bentley, contact your nearest Broadspeed Bentley dealer (see panel left), or click on the Bentley model you require. The Bentley dealer discount prices on the current 2009 New or Pre Reg Bentley models are on the next page. The Bentley range includes the new Bentley Arnage, Azure and Continental GT, the all new Bentley GTC and new Bentley Flying Spur. Contact our Bentley dealer for a new or pre registered Bentley price. Contract Hire is available on new and 2008 Bentley. Some New Bentley models have 0% APR Free Finance, or very cheap leasing prices (call for lowest Bentley HP, PCP or Bentley Lease Purchase price). Used Bentley carry the balance of the Bentley manufacturer warranty. Nearly-new and Bentley Ex-Demonstrators are also available, currently on offer with low mileage used 2009, 2008 and 2007 Bentley, Used Bentley Arnage, Used Bentley Continental or GTC and Used Bentley Flying Spur are all available for immediate nationwide delivery. Ask our dealer about the Bentley models which qualify for £2000 scrappage discount. You will not find New Bentley Imports on this web site - just UK sourced Bentley models supplied by Official Bentley Main Agents.