CORPORATE PROFILE
Bentley Motors Limited
Bentley Motors was founded by W.O. Bentley in year 1919. From these modest beginnings, W.O’s company went from strength to strength through the 1920s, with an evolving series of acclaimed cars and a parade of racing triumphs to prove their outstanding performance.
The Bentley vision is to commit to the design, engineering and crafting of the world’s most respected high performance cars. Located in Crewe, England since 1946, Bentley Motors is dedicated to making responsive and powerful Grand Tourers with the stamina to cross continents at pace, and drive in refined comfort and style.
Bentley Kuala Lumpur
The revival of Bentley in Malaysia after a period of absence has been achieved through Bentley Kuala Lumpur’s initial investment in a first-of-its-kind, 5000 sq ft gallery in the heart of the capital city centre supported by a 7000 sq ft aftersales & service facility in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.
“In our goal to reposition the brand, we have made a strategic decision to set up a gallery at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur to form a new landmark in the heart of the golden triangle. Our new team is very passionate about the brand and we want to create an icon; the ultimate facility to inspire our visitors through images, information, and allow them intimate access to the world of Bentley, its glorious past, present and future” Jerry Lee, Bentley Kuala Lumpur’s Brand Director.
The Gallery, Bentley Kuala Lumpur was officially opened on Wednesday, 11th March 2009.
The closed-door event presented a rare and unique opportunity to view two symbolic race cars of different eras – the 1924 Bentley 3 Litre Speed; the first Bentley model to win Le Mans, and the 2001 EXP Speed 8; the car that heralded Bentley’s return to racing after 71 years – along with the 2009 Model Year Continental Series.
Apart from bespoke and approved pre-owned Bentley cars, Bentley Kuala Lumpur also retails exquisite merchandise from the new Bentley Collection. Divided into four different categories –Clothing & Accessories, Luxury Gifts, Collectable Model Cars, and Pure Bentley – the new Bentley Collection features unique items that reflect Bentley's flair for design and utmost attention to detail.
Luxurious, private, and understated, Bentley Kuala Lumpur’s proposition is designed to appeal to not only the discerning customer, but also collectors and Bentley brand enthusiasts alike.
