W. O. Bentley
British automotive engineer
Died when: 82 years 320 days (994 months)Star Sign: Virgo
Walter Owen Bentley, MBE (16 September 1888 – 13 August 1971) was an English engineer who founded Bentley Motors Limited in London.He was a motorcycle and car racer as a young man.
After making a name for himself as a designer of aircraft and automobile engines, Bentley established his own firm in 1919.
He built the firm into one of the world's premier luxury and performance auto manufacturers, and led the marque to multiple victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
After selling his namesake company to Rolls-Royce Limited in 1931, he was employed as a designer for Lagonda, Aston Martin, and Armstrong Siddeley.
He was known as "W.O." without any need to add the word Bentley.
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