Trainee vehicle technicians from Nantwich saw engineering perfection during a visit to exclusive car manufacturer Bentley.
Thirty students from Reaseheath College watched the production of two of the most prestigious cars in the world – the Bentley Continental GT and the Bentley Mulsanne.
They took part in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes, tour of Bentley Motors’ Crewe factory.
The students, who are studying for their Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) qualification, saw teams of coachbuilders, electronics specialists, paint experts and cabinet makers producing the flagship marques.
They toured the production line as body shells were transformed into finished cars, ready to be test driven and delivered.
And they visited the Lineage Exhibition, which houses the world’s oldest Bentley and a life size clay model car as well as an outline of the company’s history.
Several students were invited to the Bentley apprentice open day the following weekend.
Cara Manfredi, 19, who with twin sister Sian is hoping to progress onto an engineering degree or an apprenticeship, said: “This was a brilliant opportunity for us to see the kind of work we might be doing in the future.
“The range of jobs was amazing – there was something to suit everyone. I hadn’t really appreciated how special the Bentley range is. Every car is handcrafted and personalised and there was such attention to detail – right down to the stitching of the leather and the matching of the wood veneer.”
Course manager Steve Ellis said: “We try to widen our students’ horizons by exposing them to as many career paths as possible.
“The industry offers an exciting range of opportunities, from motor sport and vehicle design and testing to apprenticeships with leading dealers.”
(Pic: Reaseheath students look at the world’s oldest Bentley during their visit to Bentley Motors)
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