Rediscovering Elegance: Bentley S2 Restoration Deep Dive | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

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  • @derin111
    @derin111 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +223

    I’m 60 and retired now, I live alone and virtually never, ever see anyone. I’ll never own a car like this but these videos are just a wonderful way to spend a Sunday evening! 🙂

    • @anthonyxuereb792
      @anthonyxuereb792 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Hope you are well.

    • @kttk4564
      @kttk4564 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      How about a visit to the pub?

    • @edwardcoluzzi3095
      @edwardcoluzzi3095 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where’s your woman?

    • @leaodaestrela5250
      @leaodaestrela5250 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'm with you sir...

    • @sullacicero2610
      @sullacicero2610 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Visit your local church. You will always be welcomed and make friends.

  • @philmulrooney7020
    @philmulrooney7020 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    Iain delivers a completely free education relating to the history and engineering of yet another famous marque. The man is a philanthropist.😊

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Thank you Phil, that's very kind!

    • @iainmcglynn833
      @iainmcglynn833 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Love the video, love Iain
      Not the car for me but fascinating nonetheless
      The DNO ❤❤❤

  • @ganormand
    @ganormand 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I owned a 1962 S2 for 5 years. Loved it, and appreciated all the special engineering that went into it.

  • @ColinGarner-h1t
    @ColinGarner-h1t 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Hope you show this car again when the rebuild is complete.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      I certainly will

    • @peterream9437
      @peterream9437 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The best way of allowing us to visit the workshop, without getting in the way...Thank you Iain.

  • @A_Eichler
    @A_Eichler 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Since I am in Australia when Iain publishes a new video I usually get notice of it in the morning, but I don't let myself enjoy it till the evening after my day is done... with a select beverage of course.

  • @ddfann
    @ddfann 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I absolutely love the 2 door coupe ‘Continental’ version of the S2. One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

  • @jeffreyoldham55
    @jeffreyoldham55 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    "An amalgamation of American influence and British pragmatism." Brilliantly stated, Iain.
    Thank you for this fascinating deep dive into the elegant Bentley S2.

  • @genesimons8368
    @genesimons8368 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Iain is great in front of a camera, He explains things in a matter of fact and easy to comprehend manner. The videos always seem to go by so quickly, which is a sure sign of enjoying one's self! 😁

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thank you!

  • @garrettlowell7637
    @garrettlowell7637 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Always a pleasure!

  • @markhodge7
    @markhodge7 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    It's just about impossible for a true car person not to love this channel. Cheers Iain.

  • @roadwarrior144
    @roadwarrior144 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Every time I hear the intro I get the same level of excitement as a child might get when they hear the voice of a beloved distance relative who’s arrived for the holidays! 😊. I am ALL about the high performance hoopla of screaming engine and burning tires, but Iain’s videos of these grand ol’ classics has inspired the exact same enthusiasm in me. Thank you, Iain for sharing your passion and knowledge in these videos for all of us to enjoy. Happy Christmas, sir!!

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What great comments to receive. Thank you too and have a wonderful Christmas!

  • @drstrangelove4998
    @drstrangelove4998 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Interesting as always! That heater unit looks as though it came out of a Lancaster bomber 😮

    • @rofra11
      @rofra11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🤣

  • @justjoe7313
    @justjoe7313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    This was an immensely interesting look into RR technology from that time!
    It's extremely rare to have an opportunity like this!
    Thank you for letting us into your workshop!

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Marvellous to see a beautiful old lady being given the love and respect she deserves. Not that I have ever owned one, but I have always preferred the Bentley to the Rolls Royce, perhaps because of the racing heritage. Goodness only knows what the restoration costs are but thank God for these wonderful owners and the companies like this that keep our heritage running. Long may they reign,.
    Thanks Iain for another great video. Cheers, Bob

  • @johndeere1951a
    @johndeere1951a 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I don't envy the man keeping track of all the bolts, washers, and nuts in that construction. I worked at a Rolls and Mercedes dealer from 1970 to 1990. I sorted out a poor running 1926 Rolls. Brake servos, suspension leaf spring leather boots, electrics....
    I sure don't miss that mess. Mercedes work was a relief. Great look into buried secrets under the skin👍👍. 🇺🇲

  • @KevinBacher-s5v
    @KevinBacher-s5v 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Yet another great job, Ian! It simply amazes me how some 32,000 people have seen this video but you only have 3000 likes. For God sake, everybody, if you enjoy Ian‘s videos, be man enough to show it. That’s my audience rant. Ian and crew, great job! I wish your audience weren’t so pansy, limp wristed though…ouch, my wrist gets excruciatingly painful just thinking about pressing that like button. Maybe I should call in to work first.

    • @NLBassist
      @NLBassist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With Iain's vids I like them before watching them. He never dissappoints

  • @chrisloukes424
    @chrisloukes424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tyrell's Classic Workshop - the best invention for Sunday since the Dinner!

  • @stevesmith2214
    @stevesmith2214 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Goodness that takes me back! I once had to put new looms in an S3 LWB. That car came over from Nigeria where it had languished in a barn for years. in fact the whole car was covered in fine red sahara desert dust.
    It had a centre partition and all round electric windows and the heater controls were dupilcated in the rear compartment, lots or wiring. Lots of it had to made up by us as the supplied looms were for a standard car.
    We also fitted a big A/C unit in the front part of the boot with vents let into the rear parcel shelf., that worked poretty well too.
    Also the RR steam valve was removed and a modified preesurised cooling system with electric fans plus the AC condensor was squeezed in the front. It was going to spend alot of time in state parades at low speed!
    I well remember setting up all those rotary heater flaps and water valves,too. The car also had decent modern sound systen subtly installed together with an amp and big horn speaker under the lh wing so the crown princ could play his jungle call as he toured his patch! It sounded a bit like a "tarzan" call.
    I often wonder what became of that car. It was 2 tone grey over blue. We did hear it got shot up in an assasintaion attempt in Nigeria in the end. Wether that's true or not.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thanks for your very interesting words!

  • @GrahamBrown-jk3rc
    @GrahamBrown-jk3rc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    In my late teens, during the 60's, I worked for an independent Rolls Royce dealership. I remember spending many hours removing the OSF wing and extracting the heater box from an S1. Compared with fitting new heaters to family cars, (heaters supplied as optional extras in those day), the latter were a good deal easier. I can also vouch for the length of time it took to change spark plugs on the S2 as well. The biggest pleasure came when the job was done: Now go and road test it! The S2 was a revelation. Happy days.

  • @jeremyfdavies
    @jeremyfdavies 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Bentley S2 does a nervous wee... great stuff! Again, 10/10 on the nerd scale. It's amazing to dig deep into the engineering on these cars.

  • @lyntonburse5060
    @lyntonburse5060 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have known for years that to change spark plugs on a Silver Cloud 2 one had to remove the front wheel and inner wing panel.
    Thank you Iain for explaining why.

  • @Rhodesian_FAL
    @Rhodesian_FAL 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fascinating to see the best of both the UK’s and American engineering being used on one car during that era of auto building!

  • @tony8074
    @tony8074 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I do love the Rolls Royce/Bentley from the 1950’s. The Silver Cloud has such beautiful coach work that lends well to two tone paint.

  • @blandi1430
    @blandi1430 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My father had a second hand S2 which was magnificent and respectably quick in the 1974. At one time car developed a leak from the fuel tank which was replaced free of charge by the agent "as it must have been faulty" in spite of the car being 10 years old at the time.

  • @maggotpudding
    @maggotpudding 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Dr Ulrich Einhorn wrote a piece on this engine which was very interesting to read. As he was(is?) Bentley's board member for engineering he knows about these things. He wrote that exactly that early design made it very adaptable for turbocharging in later iterations. Version of this very engine was used in the Mulsanne until they dropped it. He claims that the final version with turbos, fuel injection and ecu, the newest version would have been able to idle on the stuff that came out of the exhaust of the S2. Talk about increase in engine efficiency.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Exactly so. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Ulrich on a few occasions. He’s a very clever and unassuming gent

  • @stretch4169
    @stretch4169 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow my father would be so proud of the care, consideration and effort you and the team have put into her. She will undoubtedly bring so much pleasure and smiles for generations to come. I cannot believe nearly 50,000 view, you’ve an amazing group of followers. Do you thing we can see some stages of the body work? Single layer metallics created a lot of additional work when using modern paint materials. 😮Thanks again.

  • @graham6229
    @graham6229 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We had two of these as wedding cars in the early 80's in Sydney. I took my kids to the drive in movies in one of them and you should have seen the looks I got !!

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great! That’s how memories are made!

  • @Scalihoo
    @Scalihoo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The 2 door coupe is stunning

  • @pedward1313
    @pedward1313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fascinating video, as always. Iain’s knowledge and enthusiasm is incredible!

  • @RJN82
    @RJN82 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another great video! As a retired engineer, it's great to see the details of these old cars. I can imagine thousands of decisions, prototypes, mistakes, and compromises made by the design teams as they tried to create the best products possible. I loved seeing my products come to life as I'm sure they did in their time.

  • @pile333
    @pile333 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Once upon a time, when elegance in cars still existed.

  • @parrotraiser6541
    @parrotraiser6541 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    That heater unit has all the compactness and sophistication of a pot-bellied stove. Did Rolls-Royce recruit a former steam-locomotive engineer in Crewe as ab HVAC specialist?

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thinking about it... they might well have done. Plenty of that kind of expertise in Crewe.

    • @stevesmith2214
      @stevesmith2214 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think the cars with Factory A/C had even bigger and more complex heater units, Plue evidently the RR facory AC wasn't very good anyway!

  • @jesscourt9068
    @jesscourt9068 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Whatever the make or model you choose to describe you do it with panache and justice. The interest you generate for the vast majority of us only increases....thank you.

  • @magu-ontour5237
    @magu-ontour5237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Heating system: this small, subtile piece of equipment here.....I just love this British humor and understatements. Thank you for another very informative and nicely presented video.

  • @lindaoffenbach
    @lindaoffenbach 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Such an enchanting experience again on the Sunday's evening. Seeing an S2/S3 or a Silver Cloud this much exposed with all the elucidation is an entirely new occurrence to me. It's just superb that this is even made possible by Iian. Thank you so much once again 💓

  • @robertd2363
    @robertd2363 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    British engineering at its encentric best, great insight Iain 😊

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Wonderful insights into top class, (for it's time), British engineering, brought to life here by Iain. Evidence of legends passed on to me many years ago by my RR admiring, departed engineer Dad.
    Thank you Iain.

  • @DaveBuckley-gg5gw
    @DaveBuckley-gg5gw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another enjoyable & informative episode. You’re a very smooth communicator. Make complex things very easy to understand

  • @matthewrooke386
    @matthewrooke386 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Loving the Rolls Royce videos, fascinating how they are engineered and put together, ultra modern tech (for the time) and very very old tech all in one vehicle.

  • @DIY-V12
    @DIY-V12 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    As a foundryman it is great to see RR's sensible solutions to self imposed problems! If you ever get the opportunity to film a delve into the RR aero engines, it would be absolutely fascinating given your knowledge. I recently learned about Sir George Eystons Thunderbolt powered by 2 x 2800 Hp Type R V12's, what an era. P.S. loved the whiteboard session last video, made the turbo plumbing types very clear to understand, hope those make regular appearances.

  • @Rovinman
    @Rovinman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Wow ! and Wow again ! What a fantastic breakdown of this classic car !
    I can see where my 1960 Rover P4 { 2nd owner since 1975 }, got their inspiration from, for their love of complexity !
    I WONT be putting a Vee - Eight into it though, I shall follow your rules and just keep it tidy !
    Love this series ! Great information !
    Thank you !
    Stu xx

  • @kittonsmitton
    @kittonsmitton 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another fantastic lesson, every day is a school day

  • @pljones75
    @pljones75 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    These videos make my Sunday night… keep up the good and interesting work..

  • @JSDesign.Hongkong
    @JSDesign.Hongkong 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another thoroughly interesting, informative and friendly video that goes a long way to explaining some of the peculiarities of the V8 Cloud and S series cars. Beautifully presented as always, Iain.
    Cheers from Hong Kong.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you! And greetings to Hong Kong!

  • @limjamrace
    @limjamrace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of education shown here by Iain regarding this margue and history..Enjoyed the episode.

  • @mickwrinkles2318
    @mickwrinkles2318 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an elephant of a heater unit, by far the biggest I've ever seen.

  • @Thecrazyvaclav
    @Thecrazyvaclav 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Full geek video, and fantastic as always, thank you very much Iain

  • @richardwells4370
    @richardwells4370 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow , I knew these older R R’s and Bentley’s were quirky , but not this quirky , great video as usual , more please

  • @simonelliott5956
    @simonelliott5956 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fascinating insight into how RR/Bentley built these beautiful old girls!

  • @BobTheBlue
    @BobTheBlue 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love the word “gubbins” 😂😂😂

  • @andrewbarton8525
    @andrewbarton8525 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love how the bulkhead is basically wwii RAF cockpit green ( also used for engine bays). With the black painted ancillaries, it resembles a spitfire, hurricane etc...engine bay.

  • @zephyrold2478
    @zephyrold2478 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    More nerdy stuff please, I love it. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. The same to you!

  • @johnreilly1425
    @johnreilly1425 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very interesting, fantastic engineering from the 1950’s ! Long before there were any computers to design cars!

  • @BasilBadger
    @BasilBadger 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is absolutely mesmerising. Thank you so much for this lesson.

  • @UberLummox
    @UberLummox 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This could go on for hours, and I'd love it even more!

  • @jonswinfield9336
    @jonswinfield9336 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the best episodes I’ve seen 👍🏻
    I love a deep dive into a British icon car

  • @anttia5921
    @anttia5921 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Fascinating! Very interesting to hear the different approaches to develop an v8👍

  • @mschrappe
    @mschrappe 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very interesting ... nice vid as always!

  • @Jesse-B
    @Jesse-B 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Iain. I _do_ hope to see a follow-up at some point, if you can find the time.

  • @45green1
    @45green1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super interesting Iain, thank you

  • @ijoseluis
    @ijoseluis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A pleasant visit to a perfectly known museum.
    Thank you, Sir

  • @billeves4627
    @billeves4627 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The single round headlight look much better than the twin horizontal ones, which remind me of the ones the yanks put on the XJS.

  • @hamomamo9867
    @hamomamo9867 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best, best car videos are from you! Really appreciate your great work. So different from mainstream car reviews that flooding the utube. Your channel is a #1 form me.

  • @jean-pierrejrdubuc4912
    @jean-pierrejrdubuc4912 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Iain, you are a GEM ! People, subscribe, this channel deserves such a wider audience.

  • @sevrin1965
    @sevrin1965 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this, I come from an engineering background, and found this absolutely fascinating!

  • @JohnDavis-ed5sg
    @JohnDavis-ed5sg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My Ford V6 has the same cam drive, and Ford dealt with the noise by using a cam gear with nylon or fibre teeth. I recently fitted a stronger alloy gear, and it was incredibly noisy but is now settling down. I assume this means the mating process is liberating some alloy dust so I'm changing oil and filters very often. Bentley S1 is my favourite car of all time, especially in Smoke Green. One day.....

  • @johntamlyn6383
    @johntamlyn6383 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really interesting, beautifully explained, another fascinating history lesson. Many thanks.

  • @ddfann
    @ddfann 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is like the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures for adults 😊

  • @tomaskucharek946
    @tomaskucharek946 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    More vids like this please, we adour the in-depth, geeky stuff. Your knowledge and insight is frankly, unique on YT. I look forward to every new video....

  • @martinschaefer9581
    @martinschaefer9581 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I only can repeat what other comments said... just fantastic!

  • @arthurdardalis
    @arthurdardalis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Once again, a fantastic insight into RR engineering, thank you Iain, regards from Greece!

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Delighted to know you enjoyed it Arthur

  • @seanhammon6639
    @seanhammon6639 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fascinating! Thank you!

  • @planetwisconsin9901
    @planetwisconsin9901 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Lots of cars you have to go through the wheel wells to get at the spark plugs. Better than engine out, or detaching engine mounts to tilt the engine!

  • @jobeucken640
    @jobeucken640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hello lian, Is it possible that you make more videos of the partial restoration of this Bentley?

  • @thedrivechannel83
    @thedrivechannel83 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love this content I'm not really an old Bentley or Rolls petolhead but thus is so fascinating.

  • @taxpayer1040
    @taxpayer1040 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you again for explaining in such detail and clarity. It will be worthwhile to group the episodes on this car which is clearly going to be a standout when finished.

  • @JohnneeD1
    @JohnneeD1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love these educational videos... top job, thank you

  • @petersherwood-schuetze5692
    @petersherwood-schuetze5692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What don"t you know, Ian? Always had to check the plugs on Jensen Interceptor III; often found loose lead or two after sloppy service - so changed the garage. I hated it under that car-had no pit! Thank you for your detailed knowledge.

  • @shiftfocus1
    @shiftfocus1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Car and Driver magazine once described a Cloud III as the finest 1935 Packard ever built. As lovely as they are, they really were brand new antiques by the time the Shadow relieved them of duty.

  • @Rene67
    @Rene67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you again, Mr. Tyrrell!

  • @ZeGermanHam
    @ZeGermanHam 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed a technical dive into the inner workings of a vehicle that I'm not particularly familiar with. It's always fun to see how companies from various countries and periods of time approached the many facets of building an automobile.

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    thank you for educating me on these awesome cars. I feel rather smart now. Cheers.! just got through watching the documentary about after the war car manufacturers. And this tied right in!

  • @donhuebert9151
    @donhuebert9151 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Iain, that was very enjoyable. Make me glad I only have a TR6 to contend with!

  • @paulboyle6857
    @paulboyle6857 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one Iain,In the 1967 film Robbery there,s a clip of Stanley Baker driving his S3 down the M4 towards Heathrow with the speedo needle at a steady 90mph.I recall that was the year the 70mph limit was made permanent!

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes indeed- excellent film that!

  • @jc5388
    @jc5388 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best car guy ever. I don't like cars but I love this man!

  • @rofra11
    @rofra11 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you ! Very entertaining video(s) .............

  • @Nachovalenti899
    @Nachovalenti899 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love this channel and enjoy every single minute listening the knowledge of our beloved Iain. If each video was two hours long, I'm sure most of us would enjoy in the same. Many thanks Iain and until next Sunday.

  • @isalmankhan1
    @isalmankhan1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a great tour of such amazing automotive history😍
    Thanks Sir IAIN for sharing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jonss1948
    @jonss1948 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Back in the time where: Why use 8 bolts when you can use 16. I rebuilt 3 Rover 75's and a Rover 90. Very informative, Iain.

  • @Tristanbirdyt
    @Tristanbirdyt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good evening Mr Ian Tyrrell what a marvellous video and Very interesting always learn something new Thank you so much have a wonderful week
    Tristan

    • @iain_tyrrell
      @iain_tyrrell  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks Tristan - same to you

  • @ianjay5301
    @ianjay5301 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I enjoyed your earlier video when you were driving the car and was a little shocked to see it all apart. I guess that I shouldn't be - something like this needs to be properly attended to. I like to fiddle with my vehicles but kind of stop when removing a fender is necessary! (or both for that matter). i'd lvoe to have a Bentley one day although I haven't seen any for sale that have had proper maintenance (cheap tires are a dead giveaway).

  • @john1703
    @john1703 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I supppose that you have to be a RR service technician apprentice to learn all of this, otherwise no chance. Brilliant!

  • @Gary7even
    @Gary7even 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The original design brief for the RR/Bentley L-series V8 was for it to have hemi heads (much like the Chrysler V8 of the time). But there was no way that engine with hemi heads could fit under the bonnet of the Cloud I or II, so they went with the canted wedge head design to make it fit, as Mr. Tyrrell explains in the video. The few photos of the prototype L380 with hemi heads that I've seen show a very impressive looking engine. Too bad RR could not have made that work.

    • @stephenarbon2227
      @stephenarbon2227 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      to me, back the front engineering, should have started with the best engine design of the time, eg semi-heads and designed the chassis/engine cowling to fit the shape, with space to service it.

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful stuff Iain Keep them coming !

  • @stevek3036
    @stevek3036 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very interesting content not to be found on other car review channels

  • @larumpole
    @larumpole 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. One day, will you explain the relationship between Rolls Royce/Bentley and Aston Martin in terms of the supply of engines.

  • @paulspickernell6875
    @paulspickernell6875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks Iain, another great stream

  • @robwaz1547
    @robwaz1547 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maybe just maybe there era vehicles are around today because of how they were built only time will tell from modern technology which we all seem to know build quality is missing wonderful video thanks for your time and expertises

  • @michaelguerin56
    @michaelguerin56 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. No surprise about the geared camshaft drive. Lottie the Tank Whisperer has released a series of Meteor engine rebuild videos in the last few weeks. That heater is massive.

  • @wotrulke5868
    @wotrulke5868 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fascinating stuff as always from Mr Tyrrell thank you for sharing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼