Founded on January 18, 1919 in Cricklewood, London, by brothers W. O. and H. M. Bentley, Bentley Motors quickly gained fame for lightweight aluminium-piston engines derived from WWI aircraft tech and racing success at Le Mans in the 1920s . The iconic winged “B” logo symbolizes speed, lofty ambition, and prestige . Acquired by Rolls‑Royce in 1931, then by Volkswagen Group in 1998, it’s now crafted in Crewe, UK, and known for luxury grand tourers—and is going fully electric by 2030 .