Bentley Motors has marked 80 years of vehicle production at its Crewe headquarters by unveiling a unique Continental GTC and hosting a gathering of 107 customer-owned Bentleys spanning more than a century of the brand’s history.
The celebration also coincided with the 90th anniversary of the Bentley Drivers Club, with vehicles ranging from the historic EXP3 to a modern Flying Spur Speed lining the famous Pyms Lane site.
To commemorate the milestone, Bentley’s bespoke Mulliner division created a unique Continental GTC featuring several exclusive design elements.
Exterior highlights include:
Inside, the special model receives:
The one-off convertible showcases Bentley’s craftsmanship and personalisation capabilities while celebrating eight decades of manufacturing in Crewe.
Bentley’s Crewe factory has produced the company’s vehicles since 1946, after originally being built in 1938 to manufacture Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engines.
To mark the occasion, members of the Bentley Drivers Club displayed 107 Bentleys in chronological order of production, representing every major era in the company’s history.
The display included everything from pre-war W.O. Bentley models and iconic Blowers to modern Bentayga SUVs and the latest Flying Spur.
Bentley also highlighted the ongoing transformation of its Crewe headquarters into its next-generation Dream Factory.
Recent investments include:
The company is also converting its oldest building into the production facility for Bentley’s first electric vehicle, which is scheduled to debut in September alongside the launch of the upcoming Bentley Torcal.
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Bentley’s 80-year celebration at Crewe highlights both its rich manufacturing heritage and its future ambitions. While the one-off Continental GTC pays tribute to the craftsmanship that has defined the brand for decades, the ongoing transformation of the Crewe facility into Bentley’s advanced Dream Factory signals the company’s commitment to an electrified future without compromising its hand-built luxury tradition.
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