The Mystery Bentley Question. To make it easier to keep track of the numbers, and to give you a bit of a hint, I have set up a poll over on the Community Tab. You can vote for your choice here ... www.youtube.com/@iain_tyrrell/community
@Tyrrell's Classic Workshop I can't speak for Your other viewers, but I strongly suspect that I'm not alone in the opinion that You being an actual "working workshop business" is a major factor in making Your videos as great as they are. Not least by the fact that it lets You have such fantastically skilled and knowledgeable employees who's work we so often get to admire. Best regards.
My 26 year old son who I have trained early in life to appreciate fine cars tells me that he is 30 years too young to appreciate Ian’s videos but he gets the details and quality in genuine fashion. I’ll keep trying the education of the next generation, Ian…. Keep the info and knowledge flowing!
I remember my parents taking me to the the Oldsmobile dealership to pick-up our 1953 Olds 98, in polar bear white with red upholstery. It had electric windows and smelled wonderful. I was 8 years old. My Mother would put me on her lap and let me steer it on lightly travelled back roads. I'm still a passionate car guy to this day.
15:13 May I quote this passage from Ian Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale": "Bond's car was his only personal hobby. One of the last of the 4½-litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers, he had bought it almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage through the war. It was still serviced every year and, in London, a former Bentley mechanic, who worked in a garage near Bond's Chelsea flat, tended it with jealous care. Bond drove it hard and well and with an almost sensual pleasure. It was a battleship-grey convertible coupé, which really did convert, and it was capable of touring at ninety with thirty miles an hour in reserve."
What a marvelous setting to end the episode: Mr. Tyrrell in the middle of these beautiful Lambo engines - as if freshly finished his daily production-work. And tomorrow: an other two again. Thanks an good evening
Back in the 1960's at the height of the Hippie and Flower Power movement in the states, my friend had a '46 or '47 Cadillac flower car for funerals. It had hydraulic power windows in the cab. It used hydraulic brake fluid. However they were quite dangerous to operate. When engaging them in the up position, the glass shot right up to the top. To me they were like guillotines in reverse and in those days everything was hot wired, so even if the vehicle was not turned on, the windows still worked. Something was awry with the regulator/governor. Personally I had a 1948 Cadillac ambulance with regular cranking windows. My friend and I used to take these vehicles to the race track and competed in N stock, the lowest possible class for a car to race in. We consistently turned in 23 second quarter mile results. Not bad for flat head V8's and weighing 6 thousand pounds. Great video Iain! Love the nuts and bolts of things.
Chain driven windows. Unbelievable. The Bentley definitely needs it’s a video. The external supercharger is such an interesting piece in automotive history.
It’s always a pleasure to see what goes on behind the scenes at Tyrrell’s. Iain, surely you must come in some mornings and pinch yourself, just to make sure that it’s all real! The level of the vehicles that turn up at the workshop, is a testament to the reputation and skill of all those involved in the business and wonderful to see.
Lovely catchup once again Iian, especially going through the longstanding projects such as the Jensen FF and the S2. Well, is the Bentley Blower a genuine one... Featuring that car would be an absolute treat, and I personally have a bit of difficulty waiting for it, lol. Thank you so much again for taking all the efforts and time to share your business with us 💓
Iain you are a plethora of information, a treasure chest of gems. Thank you for posting. Love the channel Love the workshop, a sweetshop for the automotively inclined.
Iain, if you ever think that the "Workshop Catch-up" might not be abundantly appreciated, please don't. I love seeing the status of things, and the variety of all work going on there. Sunday afternoon late lunch fun!
I just finished replacing the front window motors in my daughter's Ford Focus. In both I found someone had been in there before and not replaced parts they had removed. Like a foam side-impact bolster, no longer available from Ford. And what you find in the bottom of doors - metal and plastic pieces of the mechanism from years ago, even a candy wrapper and a coin.
Tyrrell, it's so good to see you back in full swing. I'm pretty sure Harry has a Honda CBX. You might find yourself a '94 or '95 Honda CB 1000. As an owner for about 10 years I tell you that you would be astonished at the weight vs. how very quick the 0-60 mph is. Yamaha V-Max owners would say that they can beat it unless they got the opportunity to drag one off the line. The power of the V-Max was all there but the stance and weight distribution is where they could not complete. It took BMW 12 years to actually barely beat the 0-60 time. There are probably very few to this day that can. The '94-'95 Honda CB 1000 is truly the next classic motorcycle that will astonish.. absolute torque monsters. I had the '94, The Big Black One. Much love! Shalom ❤️🔥
My first car was a Mini van which my dad gave me. He bought it in February 1970, and, yes, it did not have e the optional heater. He swapped that from the “old van”, DMU 828A.
Cold War Motors has a few recent videos sorting out the power windows on a 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday coupe. Hydraulic system with springs, so may be similar to the Lincoln one. Interesting to watch them working out how it works and how to fix it.
I think the reason for the chain link and (the reduction) is to make it as quiet as possible for that luxury feel. Kind of the same reason Xerox used to do their old (oooold) machines (the big ones) with chains where even some of their seasoned competitors had gone to belts and other methods. Gears and chains are very quiet affairs (of course, when lubricated). I assume, they assumed that during this car's life expectancy, it would get regularly serviced (and probably did). Once chains get stuck, ... oh boy. I've seen 4 HP motors burnt out because of stuck links. Incredible amounts of torque and still couldn't overcome those pesky chains.
To bad you won't make tea time Iain because of that headlamp. Love that Brittish tongue in cheek. 😅😅 I'm having my tea early today since it's Sunday. Was that a Lagonda you asked about? I remember seeing one of those Continentals over here you mentioned when I was a boy back in the 50s or 60s. They also had a pop out door with just a button and no handle. I don't know if that was just a spring mechanism or an electric solenoid. Love your videos! Cheerio.
I have seen and assisted with a 1942 Packard {Pre WW2}. A rare and unusual car. It had power windows, Seats and I was told Roof. All oem in period. Was also the first year Packard used hydraulic lifters and its engine had these.
Although not an expert on Bentleys ,it reminds me of a famous picture taken of Ian Fleming with a classic similar looking Bentley with an English number plate 'GK 3841' ! With an Amherst-Villier super-charger perhaps ???!!!! Wink, wink......
At Tyrrelll's Classic Workshop the insight into exotic classic cars doesn't stop Nobody wants their Bentley's electric windows ad hock Iain is fixing the lot The heater unit off a Bentley is a hefty weight Iain will get it back like new and working great The Jensen FF is getting new carpet So when the owner sees the car it looks fully lit Ofcourse there's a Lambo it's The Tyrrell's Classic Workshop show! That Looks like Birkin's blower Bentley I'd say it was restored but original if you were asking me great to see There's a beautiful Ferrari Testarossa If a Valve breaks it's gonna cost ya Ferrari's regularly crop up on Iains roster It was great to get a look around I'd say this is one of the best shows for petrol heads around Thank's Iain and the team Of cars like you work on I dream
Thankyou Mr Tyrell for your time and efforts I really look forward to your vids they're the best combination of knowledge history and images absolutely fantastic always 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏
Im not sure the window not being able to move was the motivation around the electro braking system, it's more to the with the inertia from the motor so you can get the window to stop where you want it if you run them without the brake getting them to stop where you want is not easy as the motors are big and heavy with a lot of inertia so the motor continued to turn even after the switch was no longer being pressed, the brake cured this issue
Bit like weeding your drive. You go round and pull out the 10 longest weeds only to look back and have to start again because the next 10 long weeds have now taken on the same annoyance factor as the first 10.
Iain, With so many cars in disassembled state, how do you figure out which ones get worked on, and in what order? Is it all chronological +/- waiting on parts, etc?
Thank you again Iain. I love how the musician in you is fascinated by the difference in sounds of the different electric motors. I've always loved Jensens so look forward to seeing that when finished. Incidentally it would be interesting to hear about the four wheel drive system if you can. I believe that is the "Spitfire" Bentley (actually a Meteor engine as the piece on the front is not a supercharger (if memory serves it was an oil cooler). They showed it on Top Gear back when it was "new." My conclusion is based on the cord wrapped steering wheel, as well as the front of the car, as you showed it.
That lambo engine 19:02 would fit nicely in my living room.. I Would just stare at it admiring the art of it while im sipping my hot milk tea.. Just exquisite
In most of the respected dictionaries and thesauri (or thesauruses if you prefer), under the phrase "over engineered" there is a still from this video at the 3:26 point.
Wasn’t the 308 Quattrovalvole the first Ferrari to do away with the sodium filled exhaust valves, about 18 months before the TR? Really enjoyed this latest catchup, especially the Bentley electric window motors. Thanks for sharing your insights, I always enjoy watching and learning.
Hello Iain With reference to your Blower Bentley, about 20 -30 years ago there was a man restoring/recreating these from a relatively secret workshop in Stalham Norfolk. Just wondering if your example was anything to do with him?
Didn’t Mercedes license the hydro-pneumatic DS power system from Citroen for some aspects of the Grosser’s power system such as the power windows & self levelling rear wheels?
The idea of using hydraulics to move windows up and down is borderline insane. Pneumatics would have been cleaner and lighter but I guess with hydraulics you don't need to engineer a way to hold the window up as the fluid isn't compressible, just close a valve. Compare these early power window mechanisms to the, almost not worthy of the word "mechanism", way the Lancia Stratos handled its windows. Luxury vs. performance. I'd take the driver's seat of a Stratos over the back seat of a Bentley any day.
I would say looking at the Bentley tourer, that it's slightly longer than normal, no charger. So I'm going to say it's a Petersen Merlin Bentley tourer.
The first production car to feature power windows was the 1941 Packard 180. This luxury model from Packard Motor Car Company was part of their "Custom Super Eight One-Eighty" line. The power windows used a hydraulic system, which was quite innovative for the time. This feature helped set the stage for the widespread adoption of power windows in the decades that followed, transitioning from luxury vehicles to becoming a standard feature in many modern cars.
What method did Packard use to operate the windows? On the 'Coldwater Motors' YT channel, there's a 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Hardtop being restored which has power hydraulic windows. As described in the video, it uses a spring to lower the windows and the hydraulic system pushes them up. If left for a long period, the windows will slowly lower.....
@@pashakdescilly7517I just watched Scott's latest video then read this! Cold war motors has all kinds of cool stuff on these old luxury American cars, same with Jim at strongs garage
Good evening lain. Had my eyes on that FF for ages ! I was priviledged to have a standard 383 for a short time and repainted an FF. And typically RR over build on those windows. Incidently a Tesla 3 is heavier than this leviathan ! Oh ! And as always it was the aircraft engines that pioneered sodium filled valves RR employed them in the Merlin. As always an honor to be invited to your inner sactum ....Thankyou Iain.
That lurking Espada... takes me back to the early '70's when, as a young teen, my Uncle would take me for a ride down south: here in Gran Canary - then with no motorways - it was like riding in a spaceship! Not only for it's looks but also for it's brutal performance compared with local cars like the Peugeot 404, Seat 124 etc. We'd blast up to 200kph - oncoming traffic in the distance - to overtake... Those sensations, the smell of the leather interior, that howling V12... That's why it will forever be my favourite motor car. Whatever happened to GC 0353 C... Pleased to be a new suscriber of yours.. Thank you.
You are well and truly up to your ears with work. Thanks for sparing a moment to get us caught up. I can't wait for a proper look at that glorious blower Bentley!
I once rewired a 1950 Caddy convertible and that had hydraulically operated windows (and hood). It was 6 volt and had a huge motor under the rhf wing that drove the pump. They were really fast going up but very slow coming down, despite having a huge pull down soring, forcing the oil out of the cylinder back into the reservoir was obviously tough. It had fexi hoses going into the front doors which were like small brake flexi hoses.
So glad you are willing to take your valuable time and share all your knowledge with us as viewers, while bringing us into your private business / sanctum. Always look forward to your next presentation, Thanks.
The sheer size of the glass in the Jensen, is still amazing. In the later 70s I knew a guy in the North East who had one in his barn. He was an ex pilot with a false leg, but that car, me and his kid (my friend at the time Mark Goadby), played in that like you wouldn't believe. I wonder what they're doing now.
Hello Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, & Team, I'm a fan of the channel for a while, and always impressed by the amazing exotic cars you feature. And the High production value & Attention to details is evident in your videos. Was very excited to see this Particulate Lamboghini Countach model, in this video. I assume it may be tough to track down these rare iconic cars, especially the European model, So I wanted to express appreciation for the effort went into making this happen. I'm sure the production team worked hard on it. It's clear you and your team are passionate about cars, and that passion absolutely shines through your videos. there's always something new in your videos, you & the team dedication is unique. Thanks again for all the hard work & special effort you put into, to bring it in fruition. looking forward for more great videos & dream car's royalty in the future. Sincerely, GS.
I’ve never liked the 365/512 Testarossa. Hideous grills on the side. The 365/512BB were much lovelier cars. I know my opinion will get many backs up but it’s just that,my opinion.
"Hydroelectrics" were found in most high end American cars through around 1953. They could run the windows, power seat and convertible top too. They drove the fluid from a reservoir under the hood through a series of steel lines through the car. Great video as always. Top Notch!
“We keep an eye out for interesting cars coming in”, Iain from my small rung on the food chain, they are ALL interesting. Thankfully you find time away from the workshop to share here. Great stuff
Damn I’m 30 minutes late this Sunday. Thanks once again Mr T, there’s always enough interesting curious in the w/shop to keep most of us happy. An episode on the workshop itself would keep me happy never mind the stunning machines that need your knowledge. Thanks again, Colin.
Hello and many thanks for your kindness of opening your workshop and knowledge to us via your videos. My 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille had hydraulic windows....loved the car but the cylinders had a propensity to leak and would leave fluid on the bottom of the doors and on to your feet if you weren't aware and fast enough to avoid ruining your shoes.
The Mystery Bentley Question.
To make it easier to keep track of the numbers, and to give you a bit of a hint, I have set up a poll over on the Community Tab. You can vote for your choice here ... www.youtube.com/@iain_tyrrell/community
@Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
I can't speak for Your other viewers, but I strongly suspect that I'm not alone in the opinion that You being an actual "working workshop business" is a major factor in making Your videos as great as they are. Not least by the fact that it lets You have such fantastically skilled and knowledgeable employees who's work we so often get to admire.
Best regards.
Well written sir!
Thank you!
My 26 year old son who I have trained early in life to appreciate fine cars tells me that he is 30 years too young to appreciate Ian’s videos but he gets the details and quality in genuine fashion. I’ll keep trying the education of the next generation, Ian…. Keep the info and knowledge flowing!
I remember my parents taking me to the the Oldsmobile dealership to pick-up our 1953 Olds 98, in polar bear white with red upholstery. It had electric windows and smelled wonderful. I was 8 years old. My Mother would put me on her lap and let me steer it on lightly travelled back roads. I'm still a passionate car guy to this day.
You lucky guy, you had THE wright Mum !
That’s a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing it.
15:13 May I quote this passage from Ian Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale":
"Bond's car was his only personal hobby. One of the last of the 4½-litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers, he had bought it almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage through the war. It was still serviced every year and, in London, a former Bentley mechanic, who worked in a garage near Bond's Chelsea flat, tended it with jealous care. Bond drove it hard and well and with an almost sensual pleasure. It was a battleship-grey convertible coupé, which really did convert, and it was capable of touring at ninety with thirty miles an hour in reserve."
Well quoted. I was thinking John Steed, but you may have nailed it!
I was thinking of that as Iain was asking! Much classier than those cheap Astons! 🙂
The electric windows story… fascinating! Nerd score 10/10.
What a marvelous setting to end the episode: Mr. Tyrrell in the middle of these beautiful Lambo engines - as if freshly finished his daily production-work. And tomorrow: an other two again. Thanks an good evening
Back in the 1960's at the height of the Hippie and Flower Power movement in the states, my friend had a '46 or '47 Cadillac flower car for funerals. It had hydraulic power windows in the cab. It used hydraulic brake fluid. However they were quite dangerous to operate. When engaging them in the up position, the glass shot right up to the top. To me they were like guillotines in reverse and in those days everything was hot wired, so even if the vehicle was not turned on, the windows still worked. Something was awry with the regulator/governor.
Personally I had a 1948 Cadillac ambulance with regular cranking windows. My friend and I used to take these vehicles to the race track and competed in N stock, the lowest possible class for a car to race in. We consistently turned in 23 second quarter mile results. Not bad for flat head V8's and weighing 6 thousand pounds. Great video Iain! Love the nuts and bolts of things.
Chain driven windows. Unbelievable. The Bentley definitely needs it’s a video. The external supercharger is such an interesting piece in automotive history.
It’s always a pleasure to see what goes on behind the scenes at Tyrrell’s.
Iain, surely you must come in some mornings and pinch yourself, just to make sure that it’s all real!
The level of the vehicles that turn up at the workshop, is a testament to the reputation and skill of all those involved in the business and wonderful to see.
I do get caught up in everyday business often, but you’re right. It is indeed an honour and a pleasure to get the cars in that we do.
Lovely catchup once again Iian, especially going through the longstanding projects such as the Jensen FF and the S2. Well, is the Bentley Blower a genuine one... Featuring that car would be an absolute treat, and I personally have a bit of difficulty waiting for it, lol. Thank you so much again for taking all the efforts and time to share your business with us 💓
Iain you are a plethora of information, a treasure chest of gems. Thank you for posting. Love the channel Love the workshop, a sweetshop for the automotively inclined.
Thank you indeed!
Ahhhhhhh what a relief and joy to watch aTyrrell's Classic Workshop video
Easily one of my favourite channels on TH-cam 👍👍👍.
Gotta love a guy that nerds out over the sound of window motors. Keep up the great work.
Really like the Jensen FF. Growing on me with each video.
Great Catchup
When your daily work is this varied, and this much fun, it’s sounds like a wonderful place to “work” (play).
Iain, if you ever think that the "Workshop Catch-up" might not be abundantly appreciated, please don't. I love seeing the status of things, and the variety of all work going on there. Sunday afternoon late lunch fun!
Thank you!
I just finished replacing the front window motors in my daughter's Ford Focus. In both I found someone had been in there before and not replaced parts they had removed. Like a foam side-impact bolster, no longer available from Ford. And what you find in the bottom of doors - metal and plastic pieces of the mechanism from years ago, even a candy wrapper and a coin.
Not great. Sounds like you sorted it out though
Always enjoyable Ketchup videos.
Tyrrell, it's so good to see you back in full swing.
I'm pretty sure Harry has a Honda CBX. You might find yourself a '94 or '95 Honda CB 1000. As an owner for about 10 years I tell you that you would be astonished at the weight vs. how very quick the 0-60 mph is. Yamaha V-Max owners would say that they can beat it unless they got the opportunity to drag one off the line. The power of the V-Max was all there but the stance and weight distribution is where they could not complete. It took BMW 12 years to actually barely beat the 0-60 time. There are probably very few to this day that can. The '94-'95 Honda CB 1000 is truly the next classic motorcycle that will astonish.. absolute torque monsters.
I had the '94, The Big Black One. Much love! Shalom ❤️🔥
Thank you. I’ll be sure to check the CB1000 out
My first car was a Mini van which my dad gave me. He bought it in February 1970, and, yes, it did not have e the optional heater. He swapped that from the “old van”, DMU 828A.
Cold War Motors has a few recent videos sorting out the power windows on a 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday coupe. Hydraulic system with springs, so may be similar to the Lincoln one. Interesting to watch them working out how it works and how to fix it.
Fantastic as always! Thanks for sharing!
I think the reason for the chain link and (the reduction) is to make it as quiet as possible for that luxury feel. Kind of the same reason Xerox used to do their old (oooold) machines (the big ones) with chains where even some of their seasoned competitors had gone to belts and other methods. Gears and chains are very quiet affairs (of course, when lubricated). I assume, they assumed that during this car's life expectancy, it would get regularly serviced (and probably did). Once chains get stuck, ... oh boy. I've seen 4 HP motors burnt out because of stuck links. Incredible amounts of torque and still couldn't overcome those pesky chains.
Love the passion and the knowledge
Bloody nice chap.
Ian , The AUSTIN ATLANTIC 1949 -1952 has a hydraulic pump that operated the windows and the convertible top
Thank you- didn’t know that
beautiful cars and to finish between two lamborghini engines, perfect
To bad you won't make tea time Iain because of that headlamp.
Love that Brittish tongue in cheek. 😅😅
I'm having my tea early today since it's Sunday.
Was that a Lagonda you asked about?
I remember seeing one of those Continentals over here you mentioned when I was a boy back in the 50s or 60s.
They also had a pop out door with just a button and no handle.
I don't know if that was just a spring mechanism or an electric solenoid.
Love your videos!
Cheerio.
Jolly good- thanks and glad you like it!
Another great video, thanks.
Another superb video, one of my all time favourites was Bentley S2, I think it was in a TV series the Baron
Thank you. Not sure about that- have to look into it!
@royeady800. In the tv series “The Baron” the main character ( played by American actor Steve Forrest) drove a Jensen CV8 - registration no. “BAR 1”.
I love the geeky stuff like electric windows.
had a 1973 Corniche; same window mechanism with chain; it didn't go quite to the top ; you had to press a button to close it completely
It was a safety feature by R-R to stop fingers getting trapped. Only on the Corniche interestingly
I have seen and assisted with a 1942 Packard {Pre WW2}. A rare and unusual car. It had power windows, Seats and I was told Roof. All oem in period. Was also the first year Packard used hydraulic lifters and its engine had these.
I found the history of electric windows rather uplifting. 😉
We couldn’t let you down……
The Lotus Elise gets the same issue with the side vents hoovering up the road. Goes through air filters really quickly :/
I thought it was Cadillac, but it was actually Packard who were the first with Power Windows.
Although not an expert on Bentleys ,it reminds me of a famous picture taken of Ian Fleming with a classic similar looking Bentley with an English number plate 'GK 3841' ! With an Amherst-Villier super-charger perhaps ???!!!! Wink, wink......
The time you spend talking about the sound of an electric window is why I come here.
At Tyrrelll's Classic Workshop the insight into exotic classic cars doesn't stop Nobody wants their Bentley's electric windows ad hock Iain is fixing the lot The heater unit off a Bentley is a hefty weight Iain will get it back like new and working great The Jensen FF is getting new carpet So when the owner sees the car it looks fully lit Ofcourse there's a Lambo it's The Tyrrell's Classic Workshop show! That Looks like Birkin's blower Bentley I'd say it was restored but original if you were asking me great to see There's a beautiful Ferrari Testarossa If a Valve breaks it's gonna cost ya Ferrari's regularly crop up on Iains roster It was great to get a look around I'd say this is one of the best shows for petrol heads around Thank's Iain and the team Of cars like you work on I dream
Thankyou Mr Tyrell for your time and efforts I really look forward to your vids they're the best combination of knowledge history and images absolutely fantastic always 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you too!
Packard introduced hydraulic-electric power windows in 1940. Lincoln followed in 1941.
Im not sure the window not being able to move was the motivation around the electro braking system, it's more to the with the inertia from the motor so you can get the window to stop where you want it if you run them without the brake getting them to stop where you want is not easy as the motors are big and heavy with a lot of inertia so the motor continued to turn even after the switch was no longer being pressed, the brake cured this issue
Yes- very thorough
Bit like weeding your drive. You go round and pull out the 10 longest weeds only to look back and have to start again because the next 10 long weeds have now taken on the same annoyance factor as the first 10.
😂 Yes, very much like that.
Iain,
With so many cars in disassembled state, how do you figure out which ones get worked on, and in what order?
Is it all chronological +/- waiting on parts, etc?
Combination of things, but order and planning are of course very important! Thanks for asking an interesting and provocative question
Thank you again Iain. I love how the musician in you is fascinated by the difference in sounds of the different electric motors.
I've always loved Jensens so look forward to seeing that when finished. Incidentally it would be interesting to hear about the four wheel drive system if you can.
I believe that is the "Spitfire" Bentley (actually a Meteor engine as the piece on the front is not a supercharger (if memory serves it was an oil cooler). They showed it on Top Gear back when it was "new." My conclusion is based on the cord wrapped steering wheel, as well as the front of the car, as you showed it.
Thanks for your great comments. Good call on the Bentley, but alas not quite right. All will be revealed very soon!
Is it a Peterson Racing Green with i8?
Good guess- all will be revealed soon!
That lambo engine 19:02 would fit nicely in my living room.. I Would just stare at it admiring the art of it while im sipping my hot milk tea.. Just exquisite
I'm maybe wrong, I knew the Pullman Mercedes had pneumatic power windows, not hydraulic.
Definitely hydraulic. A special oil at £18/ litre!
@@iain_tyrrell few can know that better than you!
In most of the respected dictionaries and thesauri (or thesauruses if you prefer), under the phrase "over engineered" there is a still from this video at the 3:26 point.
Think the Bentley is a wonderful Petersen, and im sure I seen Jason Momoa wizzing round London in it last year.... or that was a dream.
On the never never. Robbing Peter to pay Paul
15:22 Blower Bentley
Close…..all will be revealed soon
"An offshore repair" ... haven't heard that one before lol.
Wasn’t the 308 Quattrovalvole the first Ferrari to do away with the sodium filled exhaust valves, about 18 months before the TR? Really enjoyed this latest catchup, especially the Bentley electric window motors. Thanks for sharing your insights, I always enjoy watching and learning.
Good question on the 308 valves. I remember Ferrari made a big thing about exhaust valves on the Testarossa. Thank, and glad you enjoyed it!
Far East Countach...Singapore or Malaysia? Great catchup
Hello Iain
With reference to your Blower Bentley, about 20 -30 years ago there was a man restoring/recreating these from a relatively secret workshop in Stalham Norfolk. Just wondering if your example was anything to do with him?
Thanks. Very good guess but not quite right
Iain, do not ever think we are not interested in this kind of "nerdy!" content. As a matter of fact it's the rather opposite.
What happened to the yellow Miura?
It will have some airtime again soon!
@@iain_tyrrell thanks Ian 😊👍
I was wondering if the Blower Bentley was Stanley Mann's "recreation"
Close but….. nice try!
Just wondering, do you normally ask the customer's permission to feature their car in your videos? Cheers to Iain and the team, keep up the good work!
We do, yes. Thanks for your interest
That window chain looks like a bicycle chain
I’d replace that heater core with an aluminum one that fits or have one made
Didn’t Mercedes license the hydro-pneumatic DS power system from Citroen for some aspects of the Grosser’s power system such as the power windows & self levelling rear wheels?
Not sure about that. Thanks for your interest
Best ketchup in town, but the bottles are tiny. 😉
More detail?
That is a Peterson recreation of a Bentley Blower.
Super Video 🏁🇬🇧🇩🇰✨
Dear Mr Tyrrell. I hope my guess is correct. This Maybe the winning Brooklands Bentley long distance car. ? 🤔
Good guess but alas no. All will be revealed soon!
@@iain_tyrrell ok this is another guess if allowed, Has is got some connection to long distance maybe le mans?
Bentley Blower, I think Bentley own the only original Blower but built some six years ago using the original engineering drawings
Close…..
The idea of using hydraulics to move windows up and down is borderline insane.
Pneumatics would have been cleaner and lighter but I guess with hydraulics you don't need to engineer a way to hold the window up as the fluid isn't compressible, just close a valve.
Compare these early power window mechanisms to the, almost not worthy of the word "mechanism", way the Lancia Stratos handled its windows. Luxury vs. performance. I'd take the driver's seat of a Stratos over the back seat of a Bentley any day.
Is it Brian Johnsons Bentley?
So then it would be Johners' Blowers ?😁
No, sorry!
I believe his is in Florida, I saw it outside a restaurant. Thought he might have more than one.
I would say looking at the Bentley tourer, that it's slightly longer than normal, no charger.
So I'm going to say it's a Petersen Merlin Bentley tourer.
Close…..
The first production car to feature power windows was the 1941 Packard 180. This luxury model from Packard Motor Car Company was part of their "Custom Super Eight One-Eighty" line. The power windows used a hydraulic system, which was quite innovative for the time. This feature helped set the stage for the widespread adoption of power windows in the decades that followed, transitioning from luxury vehicles to becoming a standard feature in many modern cars.
That's right
What method did Packard use to operate the windows?
On the 'Coldwater Motors' YT channel, there's a 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Hardtop being restored which has power hydraulic windows. As described in the video, it uses a spring to lower the windows and the hydraulic system pushes them up. If left for a long period, the windows will slowly lower.....
@@pashakdescilly7517I just watched Scott's latest video then read this!
Cold war motors has all kinds of cool stuff on these old luxury American cars, same with Jim at strongs garage
@@pashakdescilly7517 I was also thinking of the blue Oldsmobile on CWM with the hydraulic powered windows.
Yes! The CWM Oldsmobile was the first thing I thought of too.
Good evening lain. Had my eyes on that FF for ages ! I was priviledged to have a standard 383 for a short time and repainted an FF. And typically RR over build on those windows. Incidently a Tesla 3 is heavier than this leviathan ! Oh ! And as always it was the aircraft engines that pioneered sodium filled valves RR employed them in the Merlin. As always an honor to be invited to your inner sactum ....Thankyou Iain.
Thank you!
That lurking Espada... takes me back to the early '70's when, as a young teen, my Uncle would take me for a ride down south: here in Gran Canary - then with no motorways - it was like riding in a spaceship! Not only for it's looks but also for it's brutal performance compared with local cars like the Peugeot 404, Seat 124 etc. We'd blast up to 200kph - oncoming traffic in the distance - to overtake... Those sensations, the smell of the leather interior, that howling V12... That's why it will forever be my favourite motor car. Whatever happened to GC 0353 C...
Pleased to be a new suscriber of yours.. Thank you.
Thank you, welcome to the channel and hope there are some past videos you enjoy!
11:35 - "It's been leaking. It's entitled to, it's 60 years old." I'll be informing my wife accordingly! 🤣
A MOST astute observation/comment.
You are well and truly up to your ears with work. Thanks for sparing a moment to get us caught up. I can't wait for a proper look at that glorious blower Bentley!
I once rewired a 1950 Caddy convertible and that had hydraulically operated windows (and hood). It was 6 volt and had a huge motor under the rhf wing that drove the pump. They were really fast going up but very slow coming down, despite having a huge pull down soring, forcing the oil out of the cylinder back into the reservoir was obviously tough. It had fexi hoses going into the front doors which were like small brake flexi hoses.
Tyrrell on a Sunday, after dinner, with some red flowing. Awesome.
The only car that's not been through this shop is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
It’s coming next week!
I saw a Jensen Interceptor in the metal for the first time a couple years ago at a car show in Brussels. Such an incredibly cool car.
So glad you are willing to take your valuable time and share all your knowledge with us as viewers, while bringing us into your private business / sanctum. Always look forward to your next presentation, Thanks.
Thank you- your comment is much appreciated
I'd love a closer look at the mechanicals of the Jensen FF, especially the 4WD system and the Maxaret ABS.
Thanks. We did cover it in a video some time ago- enjoy!
@@iain_tyrrell Ah, I had missed that. Thanks!
Yes please!
@@rdeiriar Look for 'Jensen FF - A trailblazing feat of engineering well ahead of its time'
The sheer size of the glass in the Jensen, is still amazing. In the later 70s I knew a guy in the North East who had one in his barn. He was an ex pilot with a false leg, but that car, me and his kid (my friend at the time Mark Goadby), played in that like you wouldn't believe.
I wonder what they're doing now.
Hello Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, & Team,
I'm a fan of the channel for a while, and always impressed by the amazing exotic cars you feature.
And the High production value & Attention to details is evident in your videos.
Was very excited to see this Particulate Lamboghini Countach model, in this video.
I assume it may be tough to track down these rare iconic cars, especially the European model,
So I wanted to express appreciation for the effort went into making this happen.
I'm sure the production team worked hard on it.
It's clear you and your team are passionate about cars, and that passion absolutely shines through your videos.
there's always something new in your videos, you & the team dedication is unique.
Thanks again for all the hard work & special effort you put into, to bring it in fruition.
looking forward for more great videos & dream car's royalty in the future.
Sincerely, GS.
Thank you heartily. Your comments make the effort worthwhile.
I’ve never liked the 365/512 Testarossa. Hideous grills on the side. The 365/512BB were much lovelier cars. I know my opinion will get many backs up but it’s just that,my opinion.
"Hydroelectrics" were found in most high end American cars through around 1953. They could run the windows, power seat and convertible top too. They drove the fluid from a reservoir under the hood through a series of steel lines through the car. Great video as always. Top Notch!
Thanks for that information, and your comments
“We keep an eye out for interesting cars coming in”, Iain from my small rung on the food chain, they are ALL interesting. Thankfully you find time away from the workshop to share here. Great stuff
Damn I’m 30 minutes late this Sunday.
Thanks once again Mr T, there’s always enough interesting curious in the w/shop to keep most of us happy. An episode on the workshop itself would keep me happy never mind the stunning machines that need your knowledge.
Thanks again, Colin.
I’m going out on a limb here to say that the Bentley is not original. It just looks too clean for a car of its age.
I remember working on a 1948 caddy with hydraulic windows with pump under front seat. And front seat back and forth motion use hydraulic also
Tyrrell CW is one of my most favorite classic car channels!! Elegant. Intelligent.
Hello and many thanks for your kindness of opening your workshop and knowledge to us via your videos. My 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille had hydraulic windows....loved the car but the cylinders had a propensity to leak and would leave fluid on the bottom of the doors and on to your feet if you weren't aware and fast enough to avoid ruining your shoes.
Interesting. They were a production car cul-de-sac for sure. Mercedes were IIRC the last people to try and make the work
I feel the shop needs a bottle with a label titled "Tyrrell's Classic Ketchup. :))
Nice episode, lots of work!
Great idea!!
You’ve reached new levels of nerdiness, automotive electric window motor noises. 😂
Great episode! Never tire of these. Thamk you!
Clarkson had one of those big mercs. He got a service bill longer than the car!😂
I had a 53 Cadillac with hydraulic windows
60s had an Optional heater. You educate us mere 47 year olds born 1977 so well. Would never have known !!!!
Extremely informative and interesting.
Do these as and when you can fit into work schedule.
Maungaturoto, New Zealand.
Thank you- much appreciated