Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Bentley WayHeritage and history are a huge part of the Bentley ethos; these are some of the reasons why people love the brand and respect it. It is also one of the few that has been building and making cars for over a hundred years.It was first started in London, but in 1931, they moved to a new facility in Crewe, where Bentley is still today. In fact, a special milestone has been reached to celebrate 80 years of the Crewe facility.BentleyView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleSpecial Continental GTCTo commemorate Bentley's 80 years in Crewe, a special edition Continental GTC was built. This car is a very unique one-off model built by the automaker's in-house bespoke team at Mulliner. Headlining the special car is also a very special colorway, an exclusive Supernova Purple Ombre paint developed especially for the occasion by Bentley's Paint Shop and CMF/Bespoke teams. There are actually two colorways featured on the exterior; it blends Supernova Purple with Supernova Purple Dark, with an 80 graphic on the side.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, the cabin continues the same theme with the number 80 embroidered on the headrests and a special airbrushed graphic depicting the iconic Design Studio building. Bentley says that this car "serves as a contemporary expression of the craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail that have defined Bentley's Home in Crewe for the past 80 years." Bentley continues to improve and update its Crewe facility, with recent updates like the Design Studio, Engineering Technical Centre, Excellence Centre for Quality and Launch, Integrated Logistics Centre, and the Paint Shop.BentleyView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleComing TogetherAnother way the famed automaker celebrated this momentous occasion was when a group of more than 100 Bentleys from the brand's iconic back catalog gathered. Joining the festivities was the Bentley Drivers Club, celebrating its 90th anniversary. There were 107 cars that made the journey back home, arranged in chronological order, starting with the EXP3, the first-ever car delivered to a customer, and culminating with the 2025 Flying Spur Speed.BentleyView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 29, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.