Bentley apprentices restore historic engine
Apprentices at Bentley Motors in Crewe, England, have restored an historic engine as part of the company’s centenary year celebrations. Engine No. 212 was built by Bentley in 1923 – just four years after founder W.O. Bentley created the most sought-after luxury car brand in the world.
The trainee men and woman at Bentley spent 700 hours preparing the 3.0-litre, four-cylinder engine, which was completely stripped down to single components as part of the project. Once reassembled, the engine was presented on a purpose-built base for a centenary exhibition at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters.
Amy Denton, an advanced paint apprentice at Bentley Motors, said: “Everybody involved in the restoration felt privileged to be presented with an opportunity to work with such an important piece of history. It allowed us to develop new skills and techniques which will help in our future careers.”
Bentley offers a range of apprenticeship programmes in disciplines ranging from engineering and sales, to HR and finance. The latest apprenticeship intake, 46 new recruits, recently started with the business, bringing the total number of Bentley apprentices to over 130.
The three -or four-year programmes allow trainees to develop a balance of skills while working towards recognised automotive apprenticeship qualifications.
