For nearly 100 years, the car brand "Bentley" ride on the roads around the world.And if in the 21st century this car - a symbol of luxury and wealth, in the early 20th century, he was a member, and multiple winner of the race.The concept of the brand, as well as the owner, has repeatedly changed his story.But one thing was always in the car "Bentley" - icon with the letter "B" and the wings.From the first day he spoke of the high class of the machines.After all, the brand founder Walter Owen Bentley was important every detail.
Early models "Bentley"
the first time on the machines, "Bentley" the world heard in 1919 when the first model was introduced under the name Bentley 3L.It differs from other cars of the time a powerful engine of 3 liters (hence the name, and "3L"), and high reliability, although justifiable price.However, the design and comfort of the driver and passenger Walter Bentley paid little attention.Developers relied on a completely different quality.The car "Bentley" was, above all, the race in which he could ride the English gentleman, without resorting to the services of a personal driver.
The same concept is reflected and the icon of the machine, "Bentley".The letter "B" (the name of the creator), surrounded by wings, represents speed, power and independence.On early models, it is positioned vertically, not like now.As it is located on the last independent model "Bentley 8L".Unfortunately, bad luck in the race and the economic crisis did not allow Walter Bentley to stay afloat.In 1931, he was on the brink of ruin, and another British company "Rolls Royce" totally bought the brand.So "Bentley" forever ceased to be independent.
brand logo
However, despite the fact that the "Bentley" and to this day is a subsidiary brand logo has remained virtually unchanged.Winged letter "B" from the outset was designed to trifles.Its creator was a famous artist to Autocar, Gordon Crosby.As stated by himself, Walter Bentley, the icon of the machine - as important a part as the motor or the exterior design.It is this concern for the little things make a special mark in the eyes of both the first and contemporary buyers.
modern logo on different models has a different background: red, green or black.So delineated different classes of vehicles.For racing and speed models selected green for the most powerful and prestigious - Black, for luxury and sophisticated - red.All three are united icon letter "B", enclosed in a circle and surrounded by a 2-open wings.This simple concept was invented back in the 30s of the last century.
Similar logos
idea winged character was so successful that it copied.And you can see the icon, similar to the "Bentley", once in 2 other car brands - Aston Martin and Crysler.The first is made by the owner and the authors of the popular sportscar machine 007. Unlike the icon "Bentley", here on the wide-open wings present the full name of the brand Aston Martin.Such a symbol emblazoned on these cars since 1937, and its final design, he acquired only in 1987.
other "winged" brand - a Crysler.True, modern, like "Bentley", the icon it acquired in 1998 alone.It happened after the company was bought by automobile concern Daimler AG.Although the symbol "Chrysler" is remote only recalls the wide-open wings, though some similarities to the icons there.However, in 2007 the management decided to return the original symbol with a five-pointed star.
Current models
Today "Bentley" is experiencing a rebirth.Becoming part of the Volkswagen Group, the brand has regained the glory of racing cars.The best-known models and sold today - is the Continental GT and Continental GTC.Although the cost (over 10 million) remains inaccessible to most people, it is quite justified.Luxury is felt in every detail of cars, "Bentley".Icon - one of them.
Specifications in no way inferior to the design of these machines.So, just 5 seconds Bentley Continental GT can accelerate to 100 km / h.Dvenadtsatitsilinrovy powerful engine, four-wheel drive, ABS, Automatic Stability and 6 tistupenchataya transmission - that's not all pleasant moments to the owner of this car.Interior finishing is also consistent with the class of "luxury".Spacious interior, which easily fit 4 persons, decorated with natural leather, wood and metal inserts.Its design is not used even the most vysokachestvenny plastic.
Special Orders
course, high status and popularity are provided not only by what the icon for "Bentley" and specifications, but also individual orders.So, on the 50th anniversary of the reign of the Queen of England for her official limousine was designed Bentley.And earlier, in 1994, by special order of the Sultan of Brunei was released 6 crossovers Bentley Dominator.The cost of each was 3 million pounds.
But the most famous exclusive Bentley cars became S2, made for John Lennon in 1969.He bought it specifically for the presentation of the new album group The Beatles.However, because of the bright coloring and drawing on it, it looks quite ridiculous.It is unlikely that such machines are class "luxury".However, its estimated value now stands at about $ 6 million.
