Classical Splendour: Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop
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- Prepare to be transported to the elegance of the late 1950s as Iain presents a pristine example of the Bentley S1 Standard Steel Saloon. This vintage beauty stands as a testament to timeless craftsmanship, boasting a gleaming exterior adorned with exquisite chrome accents and breathtaking woodwork.
Join Iain as he delves into the origins of the Bentley S1, shedding light on the significance of the term "Standard Steel Saloon." Explore the rich history behind the development of its refined engine, and discover a couple of subtle modifications that have graced this classic over the years along with a few tips, should be lucky enough to own or be in the market for a Bentley S1.
But the real treat awaits when we listen to the gentle hum of the engine-an acoustic journey back in time. And, of course, Iain takes the wheel, guiding this splendid machine onto the open road for a test drive that promises to capture the essence of motoring history.
Whether you're a Bentley enthusiast, a connoisseur of automotive heritage, or simply curious about the elegance of bygone eras, this video is your window to a bygone era of automotive excellence.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Unveiling the Bentley S1 Legacy
09:29 Exploring the Standard Steel Saloon
19:55 Bentley S1 on the Open Road
29:58 Closing thoughts
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You know I feel Iain is suprised by how successful these videos are. In all those years building his business it seems it never occured to him people would be interested in listening to his knowledge. Literally a high light of the week is watching him explain things I knew nothing about before. I wish him and his business all the success. Thanks for making these. Also that car is uber cool - literally off the scale. What a paintjob......
Thank you! That's so kind of you.
Your're welcome.@@iain_tyrrell
Yes, always look forward to his nuggets of knowledge, not just about cars, but also about life.
Nice comment
Back from the days when grubby, odd men in unspeakable overalls made things of huge wonder and beauty. I don't know whether Mr Tyrell owns any unspeakable overalls, but he's made videos where objects of endless wonder and beauty are revealed. And hoorah for that.
I can remember standing next to a RR when I worked in "The City" (1963) when it silently moved away from me! A chauffer in the front,and a older gentleman in the back, the last days of the "Empire" !
What a divine combination of colours chosen by the first owner 65 years ago! I appreciate this lovely S1 so much. Thank you Iain for the entertainment this video delivers at Sunday evening.
Huge thanks for this video Iain! I owned this car in Sweden where it resided for many years and then sold it back to the UK. Such a lovely car👌
Thank you for owning such a brilliant motor car.
I started my working life in a RR service garage (Sanderson and Holmes, Derby) in 1965. I remember the S1 for its chassis lubrication system, also found on earlier models. Trying to get the correct oil flow to the front suspension, was a nightmare of a job. Was very happy when the S2 had a grease suspension.Glad you covered the difference on the tone paint cars, I was beginning to think I'd got that wrong, so many restored Bentley cars seem to have adopted the RR approach. One other thing that I think was different between S1 and S2, the head light glass on the S1 was flat, compared to the curved version on the S2. I enjoyed the brake servo video, I remember replacing the friction lining, and then having to reseal the cover with a very heavy duty Bostick solution. I attended traing sessions at RR Hythe Road school, mainly on Silver Shadows, not my favourite model. Many thanks for the very informative videos.
I remember Sanderson and Holmes very well on London Road Derby. I recall walking past in the mid sixties and seeing all those Rolls Royces and Jaguars I grew up up in Chaddesden so the most exotic set of wheels we saw was a Ford Prefect or a Morris Marina.
There are many great articles about S&H one I read recently by Terry Sexton about his time there as an apprentice in the early 60s.
My late father worked at the Pyms Lane factory from 1948 until he retired in 1982 as an auto electrician. He often would have a story or two to tell when he came home from work. Wonderful video Iain, thenk you
What a majestic old lady, thanks for showing us all Iain.
Possibly the most regal of all cars. What a beautiful thing.
This reminded me of rides in the Bentley S2 a friend inherited from her father. Such a lovely car, it had sheepskin seat covers made from sheep on the family station in country New South Wales. We once drove from Sydney to the Blue Mountains for lunch and the car drew a crowd when parked. Everyone loved it. Oyster (dark grey) over Sage, it looked stunning and riding in the back was really something special. Cheers.
My dad was a chauffeur, worked for a gentleman in Cheshire, he had Bentley motor cars the T type went to Crewe service center at pyms lane and the S1 fast back and R type went to Lou coffins out towards whitchurch , I loved going over Saturday mornings to clean the cars and generally help look after them dad would have loved your videos , thanks
I acquired my first Silver Cloud I late in 2023 after having owned two Shadows in succession around twenty years ago and I really appreciated this video for all the information imparted, none of which could be learned from the Owner's Handbook. A really wonderful presentation of an amazing car. She is currently in dock having multiple oil leaks fixed, dampeners reconditioned and two steering idler arms fitted and now I can't wait to get her back. Thank you very much. I live in Castlemaine, Australia.
‘The clock has failed to proceed’. Splendid. What a lovely era. Great video Iain, thank you.
I owned a Mk VI Bentley, (1947), which was a bit of a wreck when I bought it, (I was about 21 years old). Despite all sorts of faults creating noise, I could hear the clock at up to about 30 mph! Even a noisy Bentley is very quiet!
Perfect timing for a Sunday afternoon
Memories came flooding back to my mind on this video. At 65, the only thing I miss that I owned is my S1. . . and I must add, it was a lot more fun and rewarding to have owned one at 24 years old than if I owned it now! What a work of moving art they are.
Your post caught my eye - I was 27 when I bought mine, (333BHW, a 1958 SI, B400FA - yes, I still remember that chassis number)! I enjoyed sitting in it, repairing it, servicing it and driving it! It was also one of the cheapest cars that I ever owned! Fuel consumption at up to 19mpg wasn't good, but compared with a Cortina that I previously owned, (bought brand new), its up to 21 mpg wasn't much better. The real bonus came when I had to sell it as scrap 11 years after buying it, (bad MOT fail). I sold it for twice what I'd paid for it! After 11 years, what would the Cortina have been worth with benefit of a failed MOT? Not a lot!
Love this on a Sunday Afternoon.
I'm a sucker for beautiful wood trimmed interiors.
What to say...this car is a masterpiece of British engineering. Thank you Ian for let us participating.
My Dad had a 1956 S1 , Moorland over Puter in colour with Red Leather and very dark (almost plum) coloured carpets; its previous owner was the Chairman of RADYOT. We owned the car in the 90's and was exactly as you describe in the video. I remember tickling the carbs when cold to allow the car to start with ease and the operation of the chrome umbrella type handbrake. The car also had a few things which we take for granted now such as ride control which was operated by a chrome switch on the lower left hand side of the steering column; it also came with a fuel filler cap release and a factory fitted rubber torch in the boot that pluged into the charging socket on the dash board and also a heated rear windown. I recall that the tyres used to develop flats on the bottom of them when standing for a few weks and took a few minutes to iron them out as the tyres got warmer going up the road. as per the video, it used to amaze me at how quite the engine was and used to tick over with a whisper , it was truly gorgeous. It was purchased with a mere 25,000 on the clock in the early 90's and Dad spent a lot of money having the wings repaired with rust being cut out and replaced with new steel and leadloaded (one corner at a time as they were so expensive ! ) Absolutely wonderful car and this video has stirred many happy memorys ...
My Dad had a 56 S1 back in the 60's. Tudor Grey with green upholstery reg 10 APJ. I wonder where it is now. ? He used it extensively on his business trips around the country visiting various local authorities and building societies . I remember he drove it quite hard, as he told me that it easily cruised at the ton on the M1. No doubt before the 70 mph limit was imposed. He had one big accident in it. He got home one weekend with both sides of the car badly damaged. Apparently he had been half way overtaking a lorry, when it decided to pullout , forcing him off the other side of the road into a dry stone wall. I remember he sent it to Hoopers for extensive repairs. When we went to collect it , it looked like a new car, and he drove it like an old lady all the way home. I also have a recollection of seeing John Lennons Phantom 5 there in for some sort of repair.
Thanks very much for this video Iain , and also sharing your amazing knowledge of these beautiful cars with us.
One of my all Time favourites, its like blenhiem Palace on wheels. In the film A view to a kill they used a silver cloud 2 driven by Patrick macnee, that was Cubby Broccoli' s personal car, the one they pushed into the lake was a dummy replica. 👍👍
You mention the technique to close doors , boot etc; reminded me of watching a TH-cam video with the 1960s easy listening singer, Englebert Humperdinck , who used to , and still might have, a small collection of Rolls Royce cars. He wasn’t talking cars, but mentioned the doors on a Rolls should only be pushed from a few inches away from the closed position . Dignified travel in an architecture of car design .
So glad this car was featured! They're such an iconic shape. Beautiful car.
Even Iain's jaded enthusiasm is infectious. What an astonishing bit of kit. The pride of ownership and resources that are deployed to preserve and maintain such a stunning object,,, we're all lucky there are folk around with the means to do it.
I know it's your profession but I feel that you are a lucky man indeed to be constantly surrounded by so many works of automotive art!
You reach an ‘ age ‘ when your happy to waft along in silence at sixty or so miles per hour . Fabulous.
The Bentley emblem in the bumper is very cool, I’ve never seen that on another car in the steel bumper
Always makes me smile when Iain mentions his early years as a spanner-man. He and I are exactly the same age, and when he was learning to tinker with a Roller, I was becoming familiar with the intricacies of asset finance. Like tens of thousands of us, I watch every video on this channel with unalloyed pleasure. I cannot imagine who on earth would sit through thirty seconds of me reminiscing on leasing in the 1980s. Certainly not me. Keep up the good work, Mr. T., it's a public service.😊
This episode is WHY I watch this guy… just pure experience and wisdom on display
Quality engineering is impressive whether it is used to wring massive horsepower from an engine or to make a door open and close in the easiest, most satisfying way. I have yet to be disappointed in any of the cars you have chosen to spotlight, they have all been interesting for one reason or another, and I think you have a particular eye for that. Thanks Harry, for persuading Iain to start his own channel!
This is an EXCELLENT point‼️. And that is, in a nutshell, what we’re here for!
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“Brevity is the soul of wit, AND WITS!”
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It’s nice to know people who have BOTH !
The enthusiasm and love of Iain for classic cars is so contagious. Never thought I would enjoy a video of a 1958 Bentley so much. Thank you.
Power steering became standard in 1957, but the steering wheel rim did not become thinner until the Silver Cloud II. What a lovely car, and rare to see one with correct two-tone demarcation. The Vaumol hide is delicious as well.
Thank you for clarifying
@@iain_tyrrell you’re welcome. I attended the School of Instruction at Hythe Road as well, back in the day, and I also remember Mr Robinson teaching us the sun visor trick, how to properly close the boot lid and apply the handbrake, etc. As always, Iain, a thoroughly delightful abd informative video.
Makes me proud to be a Crewe boy. Wonderful machine, the like of which never be repeated..👍🏻
A genuinely divine vehicle... Who else could better Iain as a presenter. Superb video.
".....they were taken with this car." I hope so!!!! It's killing me!!!! Outstanding.
Here,here! I shall never become weary of these historical seminars that Iain puts forth here. The signifiance of his lectures is not to be understated..Thank you Iain.
I’m amazed at how quiet the car is after all these years, even more amazing with its aftermarket sunroof. Try finding a car nowadays with that type of “ overbuilt” characteristic. Well done Bentley!
Brillaint. A fiend and I once got a hitch hike from the M6 to Dover-ish in a similar Bentley. I think it was a 1957 car this was in the early 1990s. It whafted along then and was roomy and quiet even at motorway speed. Magic. Thanks for the video!
Smoke green over sage green I believe, so subtle and old school A PRPER CAR INDEED
Love the reverential knee ending........... Great video Ian.
Really: Iain and Harry make my week. I can't wait untill sunday evening and watch both videos.
Indeed, your digression on the Hispano-Suiza patented brake servo when show-casing the slightly tired S2 in for some TLC was an eye-opener for your followers. An acquaintance of mine has a rakish two-tone right hand drive R-type (black over canary yellow!) and he boasted that his car can pass anythything on the road except a petrol station! Love that British sense of humor!
This videos audio is better than many done in a person’s studio. So genteel. Beautiful color and classic body style.
Great video. You can almost smell the leather and wood!
This one seemed rather dear to you - lovely car and great to hear all the stories about it. Certainly wouldn't complain if a 'Part 2' came up!
Thank you Iain! I find it fascinating that this level of precision engineering was achieved before CNC machines, and the designs were drawn without CAD! Remarkable in today's world, and all the more beautiful for it. Fantastic engineers and craftsmen/mechanics.
Yes indeed! Pleasure
Such beautiful craftsmanship.❤
Very enjoyable. I prefer these ones to the Italian Exotica really.
One of the utter pinnacles of quintessential Britishness from a craftsman's epoch long gone. Distinctive and not even overly glamorous from an aesthetic point of view, this on. In its own right this S1 even has a touch of external modesty. The luxurious and most refined tasteful interior is a different matter of course. Such a joy again to gain an understanding of so many details here which I've not seen covered at this level of intricacy and articulation. Just fabulous 💓
What a pleasure to listen to Iain. The air-tight VW Beetle: my grandfather had one produced in the early seventies, I remember it so well: my grandfather had to close his door as the last.
This is the best classic car channel on TH-cam and it’s not even close. As an amateur restorer myself I really love the detail you go into on these cars. No flannel, no production BS just excellent content!
Beautiful, elegant, gracious & refined machine from a bygone era! Wonderful! 👍🏻 Great vid as ever, Iain! ☺️
thank gord that era has passed
Absolutely. Today's Rollers are styled like IKEA wardrobes. They're just big square boxes. Made from the finest materials, no doubt, but clumpy and graceless.
Bygone era? I'd rather be taken to work in that than the modern iteration - wouldn't you..?
is that Iain or the car
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Quality...Iain and that elegant Bentley.
What a splendid car in such good condition, I just realized I'm two years older! Still working and in not bad condition, but not as shiny!
The Bentley S1 is a peerless work of art. The beauty of its lines still resonates today, and the perceived quality is legendary.
British engineering at it's best showing the world how to engineer the best in the world.
The Bentley and I share the same birth year, I think the cars valves etc have lasted better than my knees 😂. A thing of beauty for sure Ian.
Love the engraved rear bumper.
Another happy half-hour, thank you Jeeves! Entry level in the right colour like this works for me. Less is so much more sometimes.
Good to see the S1 making and showing refinement in history of the Bentley mark
John Blatchley the chief stylist described them as "drawing rooms on wheels" and he designed the table in the back of the seats so he and his wife could use the company car in a picnic. 🙂
Loved the video. There is something magical in those high end cars of the past. I can only imagine how people treated owners of such cars back in the day or how it felt to be on the road in something like this at the time. Absolutely amazing!
Iain, whether it be for the obvious affection that you have for your subject matter, or for the amazing depth of your knowledge, your videos continue to be a joy to watch. This particular video stands as a perfect example.
Oh Ian what a wonderful presentation.....that car is so elegant and understated "money shouts wealth whispers" I love going to my garage pulling the sheet off my 1973 MPW two door saloon and looking at her, I'd love to have her parked alongside mine
My father nearly bought one from a garage called james young, bromley hill in 1974. I doubt anybody remembers it now. Wonderful workshop.
I enjoy your channel very much. The Silver Cloud 1, and Bentley S1 are two of my favorite classic cars, and it's that big silky six cylinder 4.9 engine that does it for me. Thank you.
This reminds me of a jaguar owned by a friend in the 70’s. Lots of parallels with mk 7,8,9 jaguar. Not much is said about this series of jaguar but, nearly as majestic as the rolls Royce and Bentley of the time.
What a splendid automobile
I still find myself returning to the clip from the 1967 film Robbery where Stanley Baker is driving along the M4 in his twin headlamp example(S2?) with a steady 90mph showing on the speedo which would suggest it was a V8.
I spent a month of 1969 in the engine repair shop at RR Crewe getting industrial experience. I was assigned to a fitter/mechanic who was rebuilding one of those engines. An incredible amount of effort went in to doing everything with meticulous care.
"I'll check if I can't sleep one night"
Love it. Great channel 👏 👍
I'm watching this and wondering why I'm smiling to myself. Is it about the clear fondness that Iain has for this car - for all of his cars. Is it the car itself: it's charm, it's quality, it's craftsmanship. Is it because there are no other YT channels that really do deep dives into marques like this with such *experience* rather than research.
It is - it is always - must watch content for me now...
That is very kind,
Thank you
Love the details included.
Fabulous. A graceful old Lady.
The velvet green over smoke green colour combination is absolutely bewitching, especially with the beige interior. I’d actually love to see the same combination on the new Ghost (with proper glossy walnut veneers, of course).
Mr Tyrell driving the S1 like he stole it😁- too many hot Italian beauties in the shop sprawling under his hands over the years to keep an all-Brit'sh slow-mo driving style for a whole test-round even in an S1 I reckon. Thanks for sharing!
It brought me down memory lane.
I once owned 333BHW, a 1958 Standard Steel S1 - bought in 1975 and sold in 1986 for twice what I'd paid for it, despite an awful respray job, (I did that myself - the paint that I used was Ford Silver Fox!).
I had to replace the big end shells, (done with the engine in place), but otherwise the engine did not require any major repairs in the 60,000 miles that I owned it.
Shortly after I bought it, the engine ran roughly and was hard to start. I followed the official manual and filed the points down then trued them up on a stone. I then cleaned them and applied Electrolube contact lubricant. The car ran very well without adjusting the points for 50,000 miles - I'm convinced Electrolube contact lubricant is absolutely marvellous!
The headgasket failed, also shortly after I bought the car. As the head had become warped, it had to be skimmed. Accelleration was astonishing after that, so I suspect the compression ratio had risen considerably.
After I had owned the car for around 5 years, the automatic transmission started to leak badly. I poured a can of STP engine oil additive into a nearly full one gallon can of TQ Dexron, then used it to top up the transmission. Two things happened. Firstly the leak stopped, leaving me about half a gallon of "treated" auto oil, then the gearchange became firmer - useful given the increased engine power, (it had been slipping slightly)!
You've guessed it, I enjoyed that car. Today's runabout is a Rolls Royce Silver Spur - just as much fun!
I was fascinated as young Boy, by the fog lights being the car's indicators also!
What a delight! We all appreciate great engineering, but here we see true craftsmanship as well.
Such beautiful cars. And I see you now have 2 others in the shop!
I think the surfaces of the rear passenger doors are among the most delightful, complex and sensual shapes ever created in automotive history. I cannot stop looking at them. At a lesser marque, the manufacturing folks surely would have sent the design back to be simplified.
Thanks for the drive.
Styling and color scheme are ideal on this model Bentley.
I've always preferred the look of the Bentley grille and bonnet. This car is supremely elegant.
That was some shot with the plane reflected in the bonnet .
I used to see that Beluga all the time when I was working in Liverpool , weird looking plane !
The Bentley is utterly stunning, I love the interior.
With the passing of Alain DeCadenet, Iain has assumed an even more prominent position as my classic car guy counsellor. Such breadth and depth of consistently remarkable detailed profiles! I read earlier this week that you need to have experienced 40 stories to explain one in this format - how many hundreds of stories this snippet condenses one could only guess. The candor, insight and sheer absence of the usual carvid patois delivered in a warm, reserved reverie of the icons of past glories ... time well invested yet again. Kudos to presentation befitting subject here. And always.
Thank you!
Bless you Iain, your infectious enthusiasm is such a joy to watch
I'm just a large fan of Mr. Tyrrell and his crews (shop/film crew) efforts, absolutely A+ work everyone
Usual superb Sunday evening compulsive, informative viewing video Iain of a lovely S1 , brimming with fascinating facts !.I had no idea that the engine was derivative of the original 20 h.p .A friend has one made in 1928 , owned for decades and it is the most sweetest and smooth running car and whisper quiet.Thank you as always.
I love how what I thought were spotlights are actually the indicators. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of these wonderful cars, your videos are such a joy to watch and listen to. Keep them coming please.
Thank you!
Proves the point that sometimes an original non bespoke car is the absolute winner. Always looking forward to the next one.
These videos just get better.
Bravo, Iain, on the Monty Python reference at 24:50! 😂 And, as usual, such a nice time to get to spend with you and the amazing phalanx of automotive engineering that marches through your establishment every week! 🎉❤ Many thanks, and all the best to you and yours!
I remember decades ago seeing a V16 Cadillac from the 30’s and you could not hear it running. This Bentley is special and mechanically superior to many.
The green two tone outfit really makes for a "sporty" look on mr. Tyrrell. One might even say "rakish."
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What a lovely automobile. Beautiful colors. It must give your staff a sense of pride to have that in your shop.
Used to own a black over silver 58 S1..Serial # B549FD if I remember correctly . Had it 15 years. It was sold by Jack Barclays and i bought it from its original owner in 1975 in Toronto. Loved every mile I ride in it
Such an iconic car, stunningly beautiful without any garishness, timeless elegance. Thank you for sharing.
What a delight..lovely colours beutiful troughout Thanks for sharing your insightful tips.
That is one of the reasons I enjoy your channel Iain. One minute you are reviewing a Lamborghini Miura, next perhaps a Ferrari F40 and after that something like a Bentley S1. Such a great variation of vehicles which sure makes your videos interesting.
I love the fact that this Bentley has a “go-faster” stripe on the bonnet, it must be worth 10mph at least!😊 Another sublime video, thanks Iain.
Wow. What a thing. Thanks for educating me Iain
The clock isn't broken; it has self-modified itself to cease to proceed. :) Thank you, great video!
What a gorgeous thing! Not a lot commands such majesty.. in my opinion. Beautifully presented. 👍