Driving one of Bentley's rarest & most beautiful cars! | R-Type Continental | Kidd in a Sweet Shop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- In today's episode of KiaSS, I take a quick tour of Bentley's fantastic history, before going for a drive in on of the most beautiful (and rarest) Continentals ever built - the R-Type.
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Love that they have the Queen and Keith Richards photos on the wall ,that's a diverse customer base!
Indeed! Xx
I remember the Bentley Continental R type being introduced at the London Motor Show in 1952. The world’s most expensive car at that time, and the world’s fastest 4 seater road car. A great moment in history. Another brilliant video Jodie, and you actually get to drive this piece of motoring history.
Spectacular. Glad you enjoyed it Derek, i certainly enjoyed the drive xx
It was also, incidentally, James Bond's car in the later Ian Fleming books.
Truly one of the most beautiful cars ever made!
Imagine buying this in 1953, driving it to a Silver Cities air terminal in it and you being loaded on to a Bristol Freighter aircraft for the newly launched ferry flights to Le Touquet, drive off and continue to your holiday home in the South of France!
I love the passion of both gentlemen who showed you the cars, great ambassadors for the brand. I do believe the gentleman who appeared in your previous Bentley video is even wearing a Bentley for Breitling wristwatch!
Thank you Jodie, a wonderful video!
Great image!
Ha, the dream!! Yes both lovely chaps, I’m a big fan of the brand. Glad you enjoyed xx
2:48 No need to excuse yourself. The way you tear up a bit just by looking at the ladies’ pictures in the wall shows how much you respect those who came before you and opened the path for future car and racing enthusiasts. Thanks for leaving this on the final edit of your video, it’s my favorite part of a truly awesome video.
I sure do! Glad you enjoyed xx
Another fantastic episode. Absolutely love when you get to drive these classics. I would be terrified taking something as valuable as that on the road. Please keep doing these Jodie, makes Mondays worthwhile!
So do I!!! Thanks Rory xx
Another fantastic episode of Kidd in a Sweet Shop, what a perfect start to the week. Thanks Jodie!
Glad you enjoyed it Paul xx
All those amazing craftsman building that stunning car with the 3ltr W12.....probably on a few shillings a week with 14 hour days and people today complain about 7 hour shift 4 times a week 👀
Incredible craftsmanship xx
Another great one! Myself and my dad owned a 1958 Bentley series 1 (Silver cloud) for 8 years, just class and quality. Dad has passed since so very emotional to watch, but brought back good memories. Thanks Jodie.
Lovely but bitter sweet. Sorry for your loss xx
Thanks Jodie.
Such Beauty and Graceful lines Jodie.... The Bentley is a Delight as well!!!! lol..... It is not quite the same, but my Dad had a Rover P5b.... It drove in a similar way... Smooth and quiet, with lots of power, you were wrapped in Leather and Wood trim everywhere, I can still remember the smell...... It is a feeling you get when driving an old English classic that you just can`t replicate....... You are a very lucky Lady to be able to drive her.... Bless you Darlin..... :-))) xxx
Lol! Very true xx
A great motor car of the old school. Fabulous to see the cars in the museum too, totally dominant in the late 20s at Le Mans. Thanks so much Jodie 🌹❤
Very special. Glad you enjoyed xx
My dad owned a ‘59 Jag Saloon and nothing beats the burled walnut and Connolly leather.
What a beautiful piece of Bentley history JAS 949 is such a stunning car
Gorgeous right?! Xx
What a gorgeous car .You looked like you were heaven when you were driving it .Thanks again Jodie 👏
I sure was! Glad you enjoyed Les xx
Oo I cheered up when you met Keith!! Gorgeous car !
Great guy! Amazing car xx
I've only ever seen pictures, to see it out and moving is incredible! Thanks Jodie!
Glad you enjoyed it xx
This has to be the most elegant GT car ever made I have always admired it thanks so much Jodie for posting this
Me too! Glad you enjoyed David xx
WOW What a history Bentley has behind it,I'd never have known it till you did this video
Glad you’ve learnt something Richard! Xx
I had the pleasure of being a passenger in one these when I worked for H R Owen a while back. A truly beautiful experience. Great video and brought back some memories. Thank you.😀
So cool! Thanks Malcolm xx
Always a joy to watch you, Jodie! Love your energy!
And the car... Oh, my God! Up to there with the prettiest ever!
Thank you 😊 it’s stunning isn’t it xx
Good to see that you put your foot down a bit , lovely smooth sounding six pot 🙂
Sounds divine xx
I have been a big fan of the Bentley Continental fastback model for many years. I even have a photo in my living room of an R-type taken in Miami at Vantage Motors. Many years ago, while visiting a car showroom in Ft. Lauderdale, I found a beautiful S-type fastback with the full wood dash. The dealer wanted only $40,000 for the car and I was really tempted to use most of my savings to buy this car. The thing that stopped me fast was realizing that the Bentley Continental was so big that it just could not fit easily in my modern garage! That car would probably be worth ten times more today and would have made a great investment.
Stunning car. Many other stunning cars in the museum too by the way , thanks for showing us around.
Indeed! Glad you enjoyed xx
A heart-wrenchingly beautiful car.
Today being September 9th, 2022, seeing the picture of Queen Elizabeth II on the wall was poignant.
As they walk out of the museum we see a Bentley Rotary aero-engine, as used in the Sopwith Camel to great effect. Some mention of this early example of W O Bentley's engineering prowess could have been of interest...
Thanks for a memorable video.
The Most Beautiful Model driving the most beautiful model???? (You May Blush now!) another great video. I’m a huge Bentley fan and have owned my Arnage for 5 1/2 years now. Still in love with it. All stems from driving with my father and seeing a Bentley and my dad saying, ‘ Now that’s a Car!’ Always loved Bentleys. My car has been in the RR & Bentley Drivers magazine twice now and the second time a 7 page full article in this months issue. Very proud! Great video Jodie. Love your enthusiasm it’s infectious.
Haha love that. Thanks for watching xx
Oh my gosh. I am so jealous. The original Continental is my all time favorite British car.
Always interesting these videos and wonderful to see old cars still as they were when new , the way the doors close sounds fabulous the smell of them enhances the experience and I they just ooze glamour , must be a delight making these videos , more of the same please Jodie
Regards Davy 🇹🇭( changed my flag as now living Thailand since your last video)
So special! Glad you enjoyed Davy and congrats on the move xx
To me, the Bentley S3 is the most beautiful car ever made by Bentley. 😊🎉
Nice episode Jodie!
Such an elegant era.
It sure is! Thanks Gordon xx
These videos are an absolute joy. It's wonderful to be able to watch a video that makes you smile and feel better, more positive. Your love of the cars comes across - thank you.
I'm so glad! xx
Great video Jodie I just love classic cars especially beautiful red leather interior and walnut dash reminds me of my mark 2 340 jag I had 44 years ago
Ah cool! Thanks Trevor xx
Oh wow a vintage Bentley. Jodie you surpass yourself with each upload. Wonderful stuff 😘
Haha thanks xx
What a great car. I think I saw this car when it was in Australia. I was very young and the rear end left an impression on me. And the unusual number plate that I now realize may have been a diplomatic plate.
Amazing!!!
I’ve said before on your channel, Jodie, Aristocratic Architecture on wheels for these separate chassis cars from Crewe. Never seen one in white before, mostly seen them in black. Suits car well though , beautiful .
Sure does Martin! Xx
Great Car, Thanks for sharing it Jodie and have a great new week! 😎👍🇨🇦
Thanks Alan! Glad you enjoyed and you too xx
Dear Ms. Kidd, if somebody could deserve the nickname “supercar blondie” it’s you. With you since Top Gear!
Thanks for this splendid car video (again).
Greetings from Brazil.
Wow, thank you! xx
Another really great and very interesting video jodie.you are very lucky to get to go to these places and see and drive some very nice cars and super cars as well. I got to sit in a very very awesome lamborghini a few weeks ago which was just awesome.i would love to come out on a super car drive with you one day if your in kent.at somepoint.wow what a beautiful Bentley it's amazing .here's to your next supercar video.from Dan.m.xx and its my birthday in three weeks time.
I sure am. That’s nice! Happy birthday for them xx
@@KiddinaSweetShop thanks jodie I certainly will. Can't wait for your next video. I would love a message on my birthday. And watch another video .from Dan.m
Certainly see where the current Bentley Continental gets its lines from timeless classic lovely car great video 👍👍
Indeed! Gorgeous isn’t it xx
Thank you Jodie et al for a most enjoyable video. I was getting a bit tired of simply reading articles about this car. Good to see and hear it being driven🙂! Cheers from NZ🇳🇿.
What can I say but 'fantastic'! One of the world's most iconic automobiles. Must have been quite a thrill behind the wheel! Thanks for taking us along for the drive!
Thanks so much xx
Love this guy! Passionate and precise. And there is nothing like the thunder of a Bentley blower. Thanks Jodie!
Indeed! Glad you enjoyed Dennis xx
Hi Jodie , wow ! I had to watch this with a bowl under my chin I was dribbling so much lol now these to me are cars we dream about owning and driving of course so beautiful and elegant . I thought the guy ( sorry forget his name) who showed you around at the begging was so lovely and passionate about the heritage and everything about the cars a truly genuine right guy for the job. You were so lucky driving that Bentley I’m respectfully jealous 🤣but well done another tic on things to accomplish done 👏👏👍
😂😂😂 and yes so true! Xx
Great video of a wonderful car & awesome collection. Thank you for sharing it! Bentley of Columbus arranged for me to tour the Crewe works in 2013, and at that time the Bentley Heritage Center was in the main part of the factory. There was what appears to be an identical car to this R-Type Continental on display there. I'm just wondering if they are one and the same?
Apart from that manic lap around Rheims all those years ago, in a Ford GT replica, I can't think of a car that better suits Jodie than the Bentley Continental R Type.
Great episode. One for the big tele!
😁👍Thanks as always Jodie!
Haha good to hear John xx
Another fantastic episode.
Thanks xx
Another class video. You have a special gift of getting the most out of every genre of car and presenting it in the highest quality
Thanks so much xx
I suppose working at Bentley, Keith would have nerves of coachworked steel to drive the Continental!
Wonderful video! Many thanks 👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed Manuel xx
Stunning car and a great informative episode, the craftsmanship is clear to see and a joy to behold. I'm so pleased that the company has survived and grown into this great company, it unfortunately could of been a completely different story very easily.
Thank you! Incredible brand xx
one of the og James Bond cars in the novels anyway, sooo cool!
Glad to see this young lady enjoys this distinctive brand. There was one more great coup landed with respect to the Continental GTs in this century: the Zagato limited edition ! 50 cars in toto only 7 of which were LHD! They had doubled in gray market value before even being delivered to their customers. Now they´re up there with the older Continental Rs at over a million each... Zagato...a name to remember!
Brian Johnson of AC/DC have one of the blower Bentleys called Thunder Guts...drives it daily. Says something about how well built it was.
Filmed a couple episodes with Brian if you haven’t seen already 😉 xx
My parents had a small hotel in a village during the sixties. I don't know why, but we always seemed to get more than our fair share of incredible cars in the car park. I would be in my teens at this time and always went into the bar and dropped the biggest hints I could to be taken out if there was something I lusted after was parked up; we had a couple of miles of duel carriage-way close by and I was lucky enough to be taken out in some lovely cars. A Continental came around a few times, the owner being a friend of my father. But my heavy hints never worked, I had to be satisfied with sitting on the car park fence drooling. The funny thing is I can't remember the colour, but the upholstery I can, it was a deep ox-blood; oh how I wanted to park my backside on it.
Ahhh fascinating! X
Another great video your very lucky to drive some very special cars. Beautiful car .
Thank you Martin xx
I bet you loved driving that beauty Jodie 😀.
I love the Rolls from that era to.
I sure did! Xx
As always a very classy video by a very classy lady. I had the pleasure to visit Crewe and it was truly a wonderful experience. Keep the wonderful stories coming Jodie! Many thanks!
Thank you so much for the support xx
Beauty all around in this video. If you’re ever in Colorado, Pikes peak is down the street from me and would be my honor to take you up.
Oh you lucky lady - what an automobile to be able to experience; I am green with envy... and you look great in that Bentley - that car suites you to a T. Thanks for another great video filled with interesting vehicles and knowledgeable poeple. I always enjoy the videos that feature my favorite automobiles, the 1950s Bentley's and Rolls-Royce's, the most beautiful cars ever made. Another graet show.
So lucky Edwin! Gorgeous aren’t they. Glad you enjoyed xx
What a beautiful quietly powerful Lady,Oozing 50s elegance . It would be great to see you do a classic rally in her.👏👏👏👏
That would be cool! xx
Lovely cars Jodie & great video. Thank you, John.
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Great Jodie, interesting to hear the history as well as an amazing car.
Very! Glad you enjoyed Stephen xx
Beautiful cars brilliant interviews 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Jimmy xx
The sportiest, fastest British leather den of the time. Speedy posh.
I always thought it was a Park Ward body, but loved it.
Stunning xx
Jodie at her best, going full squiffy mode over a "lovely, lovely " motorcar. Her childlike delight is so unpretentious.
These probably my favourite Bentleys. Is there a better choice for evening out with your lady? Grace on wheels.
Pure art, thank you🏁🏁
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Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.
Thanks xx
Another wonderful episode. Enjoyed every second, keep up the great work.
Thanks Peter pleased to hear it! Xx
Can you just imagine having that flown across the channel, meeting it at the airport in Le Touquet and motoring down to the South of France for a week or two holiday back in the 1950's ...........
Lovely, Jodie. You should get your friends at Bentley to lend her to you for next year's Goodwood Revival, and dress accordingly!
Ooooo yes xx
Lol 😂 he has a voice that could make the bits of crust left over from my cheap pizza 🍕 sound interesting!
😂😂😂
Look like you enjoyed driving the car top job and was to learn about the history of Bentley. 👍
Great vids as always, very jealous you got to drive that car! And do I recognise the enthusiastic Bentley gentleman from one of your earlier vids?
Superb Bentley and great video and fantastic Museum . Thank you so much for sharing !🎩👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏅🏆
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Nice
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Interesting clip, thanks for sharing. Lovely cars.No seat belts .
Completely gorgeous!
Love the buttermilky colour.
Elegance but a bit of a beast beneath the skin😂
Thank you again for a great video, Jodie. Fascinating history of Bentley, too.
A well-informed choice. The car - and your outfit, very smart.
A truly beautiful car, those lines are incredibly elegant - really timeless.
I like the way you ask "how many miles has SHE done". Like a horse :). 'Speed queen' is a good nickname.
I once got to be a passenger in one of these - they are a class car!
So good Ian xx
Really envious of this Beautiful Drive my all time favourite cars ,It comes across just how much you loved driving her 😘👍🏻Thank you ,great channel ,I look forward to your Next .Best Wishes ,Peter
Glad you enjoyed it xx
Wow what a fantastic car....thanks jodie....
Glad you enjoyed Declan xx
@@KiddinaSweetShop always do jodie.... That's a serious car....
Another great car and stunning video
Thank you xx
Stunning car! Great video!
Thank you! Gorgeous isn’t it xx
Another great video very very Regal 👏👏👏
Another great item 👍
Thanks Robert! Xx
Hi Jodie . Was this recorded before the factory tour ? You were definitely enjoying that Continental the more you drove it ......you're a natural ! You must read "Spreading my wings " by Diana Barnato Walker ! I have a piston top that was given to my late twin by Mr. Arnott in the 1960's. He was , apparently the only apprentice W.O. Bentley ever employed and the piston top was a trophy . He lived his later years in Shaĺdon and was a patron of our pub , l well remember he built a fitted kitchen in our pub. I would be very happy to gift you this small item , from a 3litre. I'm sure you would appreciate it . Sadly Dougie was not aware of provenance ......he was a true gentleman , his word was his bond .....no pun intended ! I'm really serious about that piston top . Yours for the taking ! Oh and l'll send the book as well .
Loved the R Type Continental. I would saw in the books by Ian Flemming, James Bond always owned a Bentley. The Aston Martin DB2 MkIII he used in Goldfinger was a pool car.
Haha yep xx
Hi Jodie my dream car is a Bentley gt great video I really appreciate hand made cars cheers jj
Good choice! Glad you enjoyed John xx
I got a ride in JAS 949 back in 2006… I was terribly jet lagged, and fell asleep halfway through my ride, lol 😂
Not surprised lol! So smooth xx
these cars. nothing digital. designed by hand with no computers. built by hand. everything will last, with upkeep. works of ingenuity, works of beauty. there's a halo around the cars of this era.
Absolutely xx
These were true luxury cars. Well built and engineered and quality interior. The modern electronic cars aren't really luxury cars, just convenient and comfortable.
Cheers from the Pacific West coast of Canada.
We have one of the largest collections of Rolls and Bentley cars here in states ,at the Rolls Royce and Bentley foundation and research center located in Pennsylvania.
Love it, Thank you Jodie
Gorgeous example of engineering art.
Indeed Stuart! Xx
Wow stunningly beautiful ... the cars not too bad either !
That Bentley is as classy as you are Jodi! 😁💖
Thank you xx
Such beautiful cars. Soooo jealous! 👍
Lovely to drive, Andy! Xx
What a treat - no “kidding”.
Da dum tsss! 😂😂 xx
THAT INTERIOR !!
Beautiful xx
Well, bring it to Goodwood revival ... It fits you perfect ...
That would be fun 👌🏼 xx