1931 Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner Sedan - Jay Leno's Garage

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One of only 100 built, this sophisticated car made by W.O. Bentley was formerly an ambassador's car before becoming a chicken coup!
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1931 Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner Sedan - Jay Leno's Garage
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  • @beercanrich99
    @beercanrich993 жыл бұрын

    "They built 100, 78 remain, I own 3" Gotta love Jay, the man knows how to properly spend money!

  • @joermnyc

    @joermnyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    But only one of them is intact, the other two are hacked up (and one is just the motor wedged into a different chassis!) so it's it 78 intact cars or 78 engines still working?

  • @markwright3161

    @markwright3161

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joermnyc From what he said earlier, I think it's sadly 78 engines, probably mostly in 'hot rods'/chopped coachwork cars.

  • @ThomasBenjaminBenHuggett

    @ThomasBenjaminBenHuggett

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here he said he tracked down 5. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mpufo6WtfK3HqM4.html

  • @jerrytee2688

    @jerrytee2688

    3 жыл бұрын

    He meant a hundred of that particular model. He has three "eight-liters".

  • @pashakdescilly7517

    @pashakdescilly7517

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joermnyc as I understand it, the 8 litre engine is basically the same as a 6 1/2 litre, with a bigger bore. At least one of Jay's 8 litre Bentley specials started life as a 6 1/2. So, basically the blown hotrod is 3 litre chassis with a bored 6 1/2 litre engine and a rather large turbo kit. WO Bentley might not be very pleased about that, but he would be pleased that it still runs and gets used

  • @kathyalmuller5143
    @kathyalmuller51433 жыл бұрын

    Without you, Jay, this history would be lost forever. To make the video without a script. Nothing wrong with your memory. Can't thank you enough.

  • @dntn9634
    @dntn96343 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite example's of Jay Leno's story telling skill's. Painting a picture of Bentley the man, giving way to the car. Please don't stop with these stories. They are golden...

  • @MoultrieGeek

    @MoultrieGeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spot on. The cars themselves are just machines but Jay's history and story telling is what makes these videos human.

  • @hijodelaisla275

    @hijodelaisla275

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MoultrieGeek That's for sure. Watch some of the other vintage car videos on YT and it becomes even more apparent. God-awful music, jiggly camera work, and nonsensical narrative abound; it's a shame, really, because videos of some really nice cars are unwatchable. JL's videos are simple, engaging and informative. His relaxed delivery and knowledge are a pleasure.

  • @jamesportrais3946

    @jamesportrais3946

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hijodelaisla275 Yup - and don't forget that horrific shouty narrative that brings up the hair on the back of your neck and the bile in your throat... I could listen to Jay all day - cool measured talk from a sensible guy with something worth listening to; he's a gem.

  • @4seeableTV

    @4seeableTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    He could've at least put a couple of pictures of the man on screen while telling the story.

  • @timothytaylor8870
    @timothytaylor88703 жыл бұрын

    Dear Jay, I’m your age, taught art at Notre Dame University, owned a multi state Architectural Design/Build firm and I have dyslexia. And I must tell you that your vast knowledge of automobiles, their histories, the histories of their inventors, even the multitude of suppliers and specialists you have used to assist in the restoration of your cars is amazing! My memory is beginning to fail all to quickly. But even on the COVID shows you are doing unassisted, your great! Just thought you should know! You would have been great at what ever you applied yourself to! It’s our blessing that it was cars and of course comedy. Thanks so much! I so love your passion and your sharing it with us. PS. How’s the guys doing! Hope they will be back soon.

  • @HooyahPeacock

    @HooyahPeacock

    2 жыл бұрын

    Comments that aren't true for 1000 Alex

  • @johncoops6897

    @johncoops6897

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HooyahPeacock = LOL 😄 But you gotta admit that the _"Dyslexia"_ was a nice touch.

  • @HooyahPeacock

    @HooyahPeacock

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johncoops6897 yeah if you throw in a disease or something people will believe anything. I am actually Jay Lenos son but do to a recent testicular cancer diagnosis and my mesothelioma kicking in the offices of James Sokolove refuse to take my case even though I am his son...

  • @majorpayne5289

    @majorpayne5289

    2 ай бұрын

    @@HooyahPeacock👍🤣🤣🤣

  • @literallyshaking8019
    @literallyshaking80193 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning vehicle. Imagine the craftsmanship and machining skill it would take to mill an engine block without a head gasket in an era before computers. They truly were masters of their craft back in the day.

  • @777jones

    @777jones

    3 жыл бұрын

    This car was designed by long-ago men who were confident masters of metal, wood and cloth.

  • @waitaminute-vw9hf

    @waitaminute-vw9hf

    3 жыл бұрын

    And they worked cheap. But it never showed in the workmanship.

  • @MGBranco

    @MGBranco

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a dying craft....

  • @bobcorbett5614

    @bobcorbett5614

    3 жыл бұрын

    without a separate head, even. The head and block all made out of one piece of metal.

  • @rare6499

    @rare6499

    3 жыл бұрын

    All designed with pencil and paper. Incredible.

  • @bansheemania1692
    @bansheemania16923 жыл бұрын

    31mins Of True Bliss... Then back to All Out Craziness

  • @DaveFromColorado
    @DaveFromColorado Жыл бұрын

    I find myself watching these pandemic edition episodes lot more often, they all seemed quieter, closer, more personal with the way the cars are displayed and talked about. I definitely always enjoy them.

  • @maggs131

    @maggs131

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I like everything Mr Leno shares with us but sometimes when he has a guest on and they are both talking over each other it gets a bit exhausting

  • @johnmacmillan1436

    @johnmacmillan1436

    8 ай бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better myself. I really appreciate these pandemic episodes because he's talking straight to us. Love his drives around L.A.

  • @1ocean515
    @1ocean5152 жыл бұрын

    I remember once, early on a Saturday morning, entering the 210 Freeway eastbound, through La Canada-Flintridge, a town near enough to Burbank, CA. A large black car with big headlights was going to pass me in the fast lane. I remember the size of those headlights in my rear view mirror, so I eased up a bit on the gas in order to see what kind of car would have such big headlights and be fast enough for the 75-85mph common at that time of day on a Saturday. As I let it pass, I looked over at the car and the driver. Jay Leno and this beautiful Bentley. Out for a morning drive. I remember thinking how cool Jay was. A celebrity of high order, not trying to hide away, but actually enjoying his passion, while caretaking a vehicle in the manner it was built for. Thumbs up Jay!! 👍👍

  • @buildingmasters643
    @buildingmasters6433 жыл бұрын

    I love how Jay knows so much about all of his cars and the history behind them. That’s a lot of studying to do.

  • @mexicanspec

    @mexicanspec

    3 жыл бұрын

    You don't have to study when you lived it. I am sure Jay has known most of this for the past 30 years.

  • @johnnycage3673

    @johnnycage3673

    3 жыл бұрын

    Instead of wasting time on social networks and crap Jay likes to read about cars.

  • @ukusagent

    @ukusagent

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think with every car He owns He has an extensive library of books on and about them

  • @johnnycage3673

    @johnnycage3673

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ukusagent and he's in a club of each car

  • @MrGaryGG48

    @MrGaryGG48

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mexicanspec It's amazing the information one can accumulate over that kind of a span when it comes along, one piece at a time. I've been collecting bits of info here and there for over 60 years. It's surprising what pops up in your head in a conversation with a bunch of gearheads over a cold beer.

  • @martiniv8924
    @martiniv89243 жыл бұрын

    Praise to Mr Leno for looking after these historic Gems 👌🏻😎

  • @jamestravenetti7970
    @jamestravenetti7970 Жыл бұрын

    I met Jay Leno in 1987 when I was a security guard at detroit metro airport. He was funny, humble, genteel, and an amazing person. One of the nicest celebrities I've ever met, and I met a lot during that stint in my life.

  • @cheif10thumbs
    @cheif10thumbs3 жыл бұрын

    Desmond Llewellyn. I met him when I worked at the Harrah's Auto Collection in the early 80's. Very Funny and kind man. Fellow Welshman.

  • @drewhinners8793
    @drewhinners87933 жыл бұрын

    I really liked Jay shooting the under carriage with his iphone. The commentary and POV combined with the pacing of him walking the length of the car was just perfect. I liked it more than when they have the camera crew. It felt way more personal and off the cuff. Should honestly do it more like that. 10/10. I love when jay takes his time and pours out his knowledge like that.

  • @futbolplaya07

    @futbolplaya07

    3 жыл бұрын

    At the end of the day, jay isn’t going to lay off the camera crew. They’re better when they’re more personal videos. But they’re more work for jay. He rather have the professionals, I’m sure.

  • @Full_Otto_Bismarck

    @Full_Otto_Bismarck

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@futbolplaya07 Just because they wouldn't be doing the underbody shots anymore doesn't mean they wouldn't have any work to do, they are employed right now setting up the shots when the car is on the floor and Jay does his walk arounds. Plus getting the chase car scenes filmed when Jay takes the subject vehicle for a spin.

  • @timbrookes3699
    @timbrookes36993 жыл бұрын

    When I used to work at Jack Barclays, London, Americans used to come into the showroom to browse. The question they all used to ask was “What is the difference between buying a RR and buying a Bentley. My colleague answered If one buys a RR one wishes to make a statement, whereas if one buys a Bentley, one wishes to make an understatement. My grandfather bought a new Bentley 8 litre Mulliner, finished in dark Blue in 1931.

  • @agreatd

    @agreatd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not in today though

  • @Shane-zx4ps

    @Shane-zx4ps

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cool story chappy, tell me you kept your grandfathers Bentley.

  • @timbrookes3699

    @timbrookes3699

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Shane-zx4ps afraid not . It was laid up for the duration of WW2 and sold after the war. But can’t we all think back and remember things that we should never have sold !!

  • @janierios1194
    @janierios11943 жыл бұрын

    I CANT GET ENOUGH IF JAY LENOS CAR VIDEOS, HE JUST DOESNT SHOW THEM OFF , HE KNOWS THE HISTORY AND IS SUPER KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH OF THESE CARS.

  • @johncoops6897

    @johncoops6897

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cool. Now go buy a new keyboard.

  • @Dan-hn1lx

    @Dan-hn1lx

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's why you keep watching its pure passion, there's no ads or give me a like and subscribe its just cars in all their glory!!!

  • @018139548
    @0181395482 жыл бұрын

    Every inch of that Bentley is a pure work of art. Such a beauty to behold.

  • @Thatwatchandcarguy
    @Thatwatchandcarguy3 жыл бұрын

    The greatest car collection of all time

  • @jameestewart1529
    @jameestewart15293 жыл бұрын

    I love how Jay gives the history of the man Bentley. He appreciates everyone and makes sure they get the story they deserve

  • @PabloDamon

    @PabloDamon

    2 жыл бұрын

    they get the story that was approved by what Jay's OWNERS THINK that THEY DESERVE

  • @MrTruth111

    @MrTruth111

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PabloDamon Jays's owners, what do you mean?

  • @JohnnyWishbone85
    @JohnnyWishbone853 жыл бұрын

    *"You can get a lot of chickens in this thing."* -- Jay Leno, 2021, on the Bentley 8-Litre Mulliner Sedan

  • @MrTruth111

    @MrTruth111

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahaha

  • @markpennington9250
    @markpennington92503 жыл бұрын

    Dear Jay, As I sit here in the hospital with COVID watching this review (which has been one of your best), I realized that I have never said thank you. I found the shows 20 years ago, shortly after the red Stanley Steamer set your hair on fire. The videos were only a couple of minutes long back then. I think it's safe to say that I've watched almost all of them since those days. You have brought a great deal of knowledge and enjoyment to me over the years at lunchtime and in the evenings after putting kids to bed. They have truly been a pleasure. Thank you.

  • @FirstGendodgegarage

    @FirstGendodgegarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    What’s covid like

  • @markpennington9250

    @markpennington9250

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FirstGendodgegarage It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Lots of coughing and really tired. Part of that was having pneumonia so I'm not sure which was which. It's taken a couple of months to be able to be back to normal as far as my strength goes.

  • @FirstGendodgegarage

    @FirstGendodgegarage

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@markpennington9250 hope your feeling better pal 🤘🏻🇨🇦🍻

  • @johnferrier2803
    @johnferrier28033 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always felt that the luxury cars built between WWI and WWII were some of the most beautiful cars ever built. They were rolling works of art. The woodwork and gauges in this car are just a tribute to craftsmanship and attention to detail.

  • @colinpettit3448
    @colinpettit34483 жыл бұрын

    This car is beautiful, the paintwork, the chrome,the gorgeous interior, the style. WOW

  • @darrellwillams9212

    @darrellwillams9212

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pure class!

  • @recalcitrant_recidivist9278
    @recalcitrant_recidivist92783 жыл бұрын

    Dear Jay, thank you very much indeed for showing us your 8 litre; she’s beautiful! The Bentley is one of my favourite cars. My father had a 1930s Armstrong Siddeley, with a pre-selector gearbox, when I was younger; the saloon body was too far gone to save and so he fabricated a boat-tail open-top replacement. He used to drive us from Hampshire to north west Wales in it, my sister and I hiding from the inevitable rain under the tonneau covers. It was first owned by Lord Harlech and years after Dad bought it we met the Chauffeur who drove the car when new, in The Queen’s Head in Llanbedr, he returned the silver Sphinx bonnet mascot. I love vintage cars!

  • @dmitrytannill7436
    @dmitrytannill74363 жыл бұрын

    This is not a car, this is a Piece of Art. And when one day I see him in real life, I’m almost sure that I will cry from his beauty.

  • @edwardzamorski3711

    @edwardzamorski3711

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @Stealth_Rider91

    @Stealth_Rider91

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait, are you referring to Jay Leno?? "His" beauty?...

  • @kennethwood9025
    @kennethwood90253 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that car is 90 years old! Glad Leno is saving this beautiful old car for future generations to see.

  • @MrJayrock620
    @MrJayrock6203 жыл бұрын

    Bentley today “We have a drag coefficient of 0.31!” Bentley in the 1930’s “We have a drag coefficient of a Library”

  • @MrWolfSnack

    @MrWolfSnack

    3 жыл бұрын

    Regain control of the cottage !!!

  • @MarcusCapeCanaveral

    @MarcusCapeCanaveral

    3 жыл бұрын

    Restated more simply: "Drag coefficient?"

  • @MrJayrock620

    @MrJayrock620

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MarcusCapeCanaveral Or they thought it was something about how many peasants it could drag as they clinged to the side LOL

  • @LordInter

    @LordInter

    2 жыл бұрын

    "handles like a Battleship? what's wrong with that! Battleships are the Kings of the sea!" 😁

  • @brandonobaza8610

    @brandonobaza8610

    2 жыл бұрын

    "What's all this 'drag' nonsense? I say '8 litres' to your bloody 'drag,' and we shall speak of it no more!"

  • @supertrinigamer
    @supertrinigamer3 жыл бұрын

    I cannot believe Leno did a video on this car so recently!! I set up my steering wheel and pedals on Forza Horizon 4 and just cruise at the speed limit in this car. Always gets honks, even from those racing by at 200+ mph.

  • @dawnbirbeck1505
    @dawnbirbeck15052 жыл бұрын

    What I love about these videos is that Jay Leno doesn't just own the cars, he knows about and appreciates them.

  • @obiwankenobinil5427
    @obiwankenobinil54273 жыл бұрын

    Jays ability to talk effortlessly with such passion and detail about all his cars seemingly without a teleprompt shows how much he really loves them. It's as impressive as his collection. Fair play.

  • @H4rleyBoy

    @H4rleyBoy

    3 жыл бұрын

    His knowledge is amazing, it is a shame he has no one to pass it all on to when he inevitably goes to his garage in the sky.

  • @Rasscasse

    @Rasscasse

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess that is why he’s trying to pass it on to us, using this medium.

  • @ChairmanMeow1
    @ChairmanMeow13 жыл бұрын

    I know this has been said a million times but I love how he actually drives his collection

  • @DaRunTingsCrew

    @DaRunTingsCrew

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think it's his collection that drives him :)

  • @stirlingmoss4621
    @stirlingmoss46213 жыл бұрын

    in the late 60s, I was lucky enough to work with some old timers who had been Bentley mechanics and had worked on cars like this. They told the most magical stories. Another masterful presentation. Thank goodness for men like J Leno whose ethos is to restore our motoring history for posterity.

  • @badreality2

    @badreality2

    Жыл бұрын

    What did they say?

  • @Stealth_Rider91

    @Stealth_Rider91

    Жыл бұрын

    @@badreality2 His name says Stirling Moss. Lol, he's trolling

  • @Ingens_Scherz
    @Ingens_Scherz3 жыл бұрын

    I just do not believe for one second that there is a greater car museum with all-working examples, with a more knowledgeable and passionate curator, anywhere - ANYWHERE - in the entire world. And in my 50 years or so, I have visited quite a few. It should have official national recognition and protection, and that includes these videos. To me, it's that important. And, failure to do this - allowing this incredible work to dissolve once its mastermind's engine finally gives up for the final time - will be hugely regretted in the future when people then realize what it was and what was lost.

  • @bradsmith9189
    @bradsmith91893 жыл бұрын

    Jay’s videos are of inestimable value during these lockdowns. I’m so thankful for his contribution to the sanity of us guys (and gals) everywhere. 😊

  • @sarjim4381

    @sarjim4381

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking exactly the same thing. I'm pretty sure Jay doesn't need any money that might come from these videos. He does it because he loves cars, and wanted a way to keep his fans entertained through this insanity, especially Los Angeles insanity. Thanks, Jay.

  • @richardharrold9736

    @richardharrold9736

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sarjim4381 sadly, Jay himself is slowly rattling down. Compare this with him a few years ago. He has much more trouble completing sentences without going off at tangents.

  • @markoivulic372

    @markoivulic372

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richardharrold9736 Yeah 70years on his back, shooting videos every mondey with iphone. B4 couple episodes he climbed into trunk and layed down to show us how big it is. Younger guys at utube shoot videos randomly. You can count Earth rotation, 52 videos and Earth spinned once around a sun.

  • @richardharrold9736

    @richardharrold9736

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@markoivulic372 I have no idea what you are talking about, but I wasn't referring to Jay's physical fitness, but what appear to be the symptoms of early onset dementia.

  • @markoivulic372

    @markoivulic372

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richardharrold9736 Even better Richard.

  • @dougcargill6730
    @dougcargill67303 жыл бұрын

    It’s like driving a library. That’s what Jeremy Clarkson said about the Bentley Brooklands.

  • @joshbryant4629

    @joshbryant4629

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably because it smells like old books

  • @tity4100

    @tity4100

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funniest comment ever. Another dude said it's like a machanical cathedral. Funny as hell! !!!

  • @ZGryphon

    @ZGryphon

    3 жыл бұрын

    Was that the one he drove the tires off of during the review, or am I thinking of the Arnage Final Edition? I know it was one of the designed-before-VW box-o-matic Bentleys...

  • @diablocls55

    @diablocls55

    3 жыл бұрын

    You could probably fit a library under the hood

  • @moontoon28

    @moontoon28

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jezza with the A1 observations lmao

  • @highdesertutah
    @highdesertutah3 жыл бұрын

    When a man pulls up in that car you automatically call him “Sir”.

  • @heyitsdrew

    @heyitsdrew

    3 жыл бұрын

    and you reach down and pull out a bottle and say "would you like some Grey Poupon?"

  • @51WCDodge

    @51WCDodge

    3 жыл бұрын

    Driving a Bentley! You Sir, are no Gentelman. You were a rake a wasterel, a deveil with ladies ... and I want one :-)

  • @brucknerian9664

    @brucknerian9664

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or. Capi di capo tutti, and you open the door, don't look in his eyes, but bow with your face to the ground.

  • @flippy66

    @flippy66

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only if you're a bootlicker

  • @uniquelines

    @uniquelines

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL!

  • @raydunakin
    @raydunakin2 жыл бұрын

    I saw one of these parked on the street in Chula Vista, CA in the mid-70s. I shot a photo of it at the time, and about ten years later made an airbrush painting of it. I sold the painting in the 1990s, and just a couple years ago had the opportunity to buy it back. I want to get it digitized and post it online sometime.

  • @ClayLoomis1958
    @ClayLoomis19583 жыл бұрын

    As he's working his way under the car, I was reminded of the opening of Star Wars, episode IV, with that long, tracking shot of the Star Destroyer. This is a *big* car.

  • @joermnyc

    @joermnyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spaceball 1 😂

  • @acd1202
    @acd12023 жыл бұрын

    Not only were Jack Barclays the Bentley franchise for central London in the 1930s, they still are today.

  • @maddee2548
    @maddee25483 жыл бұрын

    Why the heck do people dislike these videos? It's literally this guy showing us his cars, why hate on it 😂 People would agree that they'd get a paid subscription to watch quality content like this

  • @wisgliebau
    @wisgliebau3 жыл бұрын

    I just read T.H. White's "England Have My Bones" (1936) and he owned a Bentley which he did not describe in any fair amount of detail... At the start of the book he drove it up to Scotland and back, and mentioned with note how he was able to "average 50 mph." Of course, it broke down more than once along the way and it took some time for parts to make it up to the highland countryside where he was staying during his fishing trip! Jay, thank you so much for all of your fun and informative videos. I'm a young man who's a long or perhaps forever away from owning even a single example of such fine automotive history. I really appreciate the time you spend sharing them with the public! Cheers! -Gregory

  • @mtumilty
    @mtumilty3 жыл бұрын

    Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn played "Q" :-)

  • @Shadowfax-1980

    @Shadowfax-1980

    3 жыл бұрын

    If I remember correctly, I think he passes away in a car accident but not the Bentley Jay is talking about.

  • @jinxylad71

    @jinxylad71

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Shadowfax-1980 in a Renault on the A27 alas, just out the back of Brighton here. Tragic end to a true character

  • @njpaddler

    @njpaddler

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Shadowfax-1980 IIRC, he had just retired, wrote his bio, was out touting the nook and on his way home was killed by a drunk.

  • @captainbart

    @captainbart

    3 жыл бұрын

    and so did the role proper....."Oh REALLY Mr. Bond, must you fiddle with my every gadget?

  • @captainbart

    @captainbart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh, and that tilted smiling face and that Q have you being looked into.

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc3 жыл бұрын

    You’d expect to see Alfred driving Bruce Wayne around in something like this.

  • @Seele2015au

    @Seele2015au

    3 жыл бұрын

    Joe R M I have to disagree: a gentleman of breeding and taste would never want to have a chauffeur to drive him around in a saloon like this, but a limousine with partition/division between the driver and passenger, the front part for driver and front passenger might even be open without windows but a solid roof, no sunroof at all.

  • @joermnyc

    @joermnyc

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Seele2015au Bruce was raised by Alfred... And I'm sure a coach built car like this could have had a partition option. (just move the flip out tables into the partition)

  • @Seele2015au

    @Seele2015au

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joermnyc The partition/division (two separate but integrated things in coachbuilding terminology) is something structural, not something that can be folded up, as the passenger compartment has to be totally separate.

  • @3John-Bishop

    @3John-Bishop

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its a work of art.

  • @promerops
    @promerops3 жыл бұрын

    I remember reading somewhere (I think it might have been in Motor Sport in the early 70s) that WO's personal car at that time was a Morris Minor 1000. He particularly liked that car because the roof was high enough to allow him to wear a hat while driving. I believe that WO was not terribly keen on selling his business to Rolls Royce - he would have much preferred it to have gone to Napier. Beautiful car, Jay, thanks for preserving it and showing it to us.

  • @davedraycott5779
    @davedraycott57793 жыл бұрын

    ‘Come on I’ll show you around the rest of the car’ feels like getting a personal tour and nice that he knows how we pronounce carburettor and lever in England.

  • @The_R-n-I_Guy
    @The_R-n-I_Guy3 жыл бұрын

    Jay, I don't know if you read the comments for the channel. But I would love to see a few special episodes on the history of certain car makers. You get into a bit of the history with all of your videos. But I'm talking about a full history breakdown from start to finish of Bentley, Lamborghini, Duesenberg, and whomever else you find fascinating. No special props needed. They don't have to be long videos. Just you telling the stories and showing memorabilia you have, the artwork on your garage walls, and the vehicles you have from each builder/designer. Instead of focusing on a particular vehicle, focusing on the person/people behind it instead. I think it would be a fascinating group of videos. And if you don't want to go it alone, you might even have Donald Osborne involved. Kind of like what the two of you do on the Audrain Museum channel, which is brilliant by the way. Just wanted to share my idea with you. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

  • @johnkendall6962
    @johnkendall69623 жыл бұрын

    In the late 1960s I had an Opal station wagon with a 1.1 liter 4 cylinder engine. One cylinder of this cars engine is almost 20 cubic inches bigger than my whole engine was.

  • @jimschnurr3512
    @jimschnurr35122 жыл бұрын

    I love watching these videos-you are not showing off your cars but sharing them and your passion for autos. Much appreciated.

  • @ActuallySettle
    @ActuallySettle3 жыл бұрын

    The metal working on the top of the grill is just stunning. Incredible craftsmanship.

  • @casualobserver77
    @casualobserver773 жыл бұрын

    The way that Jay shares his collection I'm amazing cars to us all is an absolute gift. Thanks so much Jay.

  • @ibp2007
    @ibp20073 жыл бұрын

    I’ve worked on one of these cars. Back in the day. RR & Bentley 64-74. Thanks to Brian Arrowsmith, the man

  • @dezee2412
    @dezee2412Ай бұрын

    What a beautiful car, build quality and performance to match. Incredible that it comes from the 30s. Kudos to Jay for looking after and driving his vehicles.

  • @garyhaber333
    @garyhaber3333 жыл бұрын

    Dad was an avid Bentley/Rolls Royce collector in the 40 years he ran his business. I have great memories when he used to send me to pick up food he ordered, letting me use his Maroon 64 Rolls Silver Cloud 2dr convertible or 85 Corniche. Both of them were huge boats to me. It was cool to be seen driving his beautiful cars. I like to see Jays key valet rack, and the name tags. He has an incredible collection.

  • @joelchils
    @joelchils3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think you can put a value on how great theses videos are.

  • @moparfan2015
    @moparfan20153 жыл бұрын

    This car makes a lot more sense when you learn the designer had a background in locomotive industry.

  • @Frost640
    @Frost6403 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this with us Jay, we really appreciate being able to see beautiful pieces of history that someone truly cares for.

  • @abepotter9302
    @abepotter9302Ай бұрын

    Makes me truly appreciate my Bentley even more. Thank you Jay.

  • @anotherone1001
    @anotherone10013 жыл бұрын

    " How many chickens will this car hold ? " " 250 , 21 comfortably. " ( Drum roll ).

  • @jlwilliams

    @jlwilliams

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Why did the chicken cross the road?” “Because that's where his Bentley was parked.” Okay, maybe I'd better leave the comedy to Jay...

  • @MICHGO1

    @MICHGO1

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIM SHOT.

  • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

    @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

    3 жыл бұрын

    If Fozzie Bear had told the joke: *Wakka-wakka!*

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura3 жыл бұрын

    This Bentley has a magnificent interior! I think this is now my favorite of Jay’s pre WWII cars.

  • @santanusircar1621
    @santanusircar16213 жыл бұрын

    The fit and finish on this car is absolutely amazing. Panel gaps are non existent.

  • @bigcity2085
    @bigcity20853 жыл бұрын

    Somebody give Jay a big hug. What a guy.

  • @pablocespedes5880
    @pablocespedes58803 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps this is the nicest and classiest dash I ever seen!

  • @braxtonnelson7422
    @braxtonnelson74223 жыл бұрын

    While I really enjoy the "pandemic edition" car reviews, I miss seeing Bernard, George, Jim, and Per getting to put their two cents worth in. Thank you for keeping these videos going!

  • @francispower1418
    @francispower14182 жыл бұрын

    Being brought up in a nice part of central London during the 1960s I was surrounded by some very exotic cars, not that I knew any different at the time. There was a Jensen and a Messerschmitt bubble car regularly parked outside our apartment building, Lamborghinis, Lotus’s and Lancias lined the streets along with all the mini coopers, E-Ttypes and mark II jags. And the Ford Cortina’s and Anglias etc. And also no shortage of Rolls Royces. But even as a kid I was aware that the Rolls Royces were strictly for show offs whereas the Bentleys were the drivers cars! It showed with the rock stars that made London so colorful back then,. The yobbos who would drive their toys into their swimming pools always seemed to have Rolls Royces. I believe Keith Richards, who was a serious driver in his day, still has his beloved Bentley!

  • @manofsheerawsomness
    @manofsheerawsomness3 жыл бұрын

    Jay doesn't just own cars or even just buy cars, he rescues, restores, and preserves them as in the case of this one all the way from Chile. In decades to come there will only be a few examples of what was and he plays a role to insure we don't completely forget.

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige3 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful car. I love the late 20's till the 30's cars.

  • @123Jokkmokk123
    @123Jokkmokk1233 жыл бұрын

    An 8-litre six-cylinder? W.O Bentley didn't mess around.

  • @aserta

    @aserta

    3 жыл бұрын

    Top Gear, the proper one, Clarkson doing the Bentley reviews, beasts in sheep skins. ;) One moment it's a refined, civilized car, the next he blows a tire or two.

  • @ChuckFickens1972

    @ChuckFickens1972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Overhead cam 4 valves per cylinder too!

  • @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

    @The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to know the numbers on that engine, probably 125 horsepower at 3400, 480 ft-lbs at 2300 or something ridiculous like that.

  • @mexicanspec

    @mexicanspec

    3 жыл бұрын

    I want to see the size of one of those pistons.

  • @zacklance7798

    @zacklance7798

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney Wikipedia says 220BHP!!!! No torque rating but I imagine torque is over 400 ft/lbs!

  • @andyrbush
    @andyrbush3 жыл бұрын

    As a kid in the 50s UK we for a while went around in a 1932 convertible Morris. The headlights were like glow worms. All the kids loved it and we would be bouncing around in the back and laughing like we were in baby pram. It was more fun than any car I have ever had.

  • @marktombazian6490
    @marktombazian64903 жыл бұрын

    I've never lost my love and fascination for the wonderful cars of a lost era. Thank you, Jay,

  • @TA-op4zt
    @TA-op4zt3 жыл бұрын

    best understated line from Jay, "it's hard to improve on perfection" Love it

  • @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga
    @Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga3 жыл бұрын

    Holy it looks like a semi-truck underneath! that thing is massive!! Beautiful car it’s so elegant

  • @pip5461
    @pip54613 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant car...! Amazing that when Bentley & Rolls Royce amalgamated, they each had the 6,750 Litre engine, and they still have that same size of engine...!

  • @blissy1
    @blissy13 ай бұрын

    Just look at that engine amazing engineering , over head cam too!

  • @dixonhill7526
    @dixonhill75263 жыл бұрын

    "How often can you do a four-door sedan that's exciting?" My answer: About every time you post a four-door sedan on your website, buddy! You're fantastic!

  • @JoeEngineer
    @JoeEngineer3 жыл бұрын

    The prewar inline engines were so pretty with all their deco touches.

  • @tobyw9573
    @tobyw95733 жыл бұрын

    The back seat acoustics in the car sound excellently quiet. Great place for a radio broadcast.

  • @MattH-wg7ou
    @MattH-wg7ou2 жыл бұрын

    That front end is just so epic. So beautiful. A masterpiece.

  • @ADPTraining
    @ADPTraining3 жыл бұрын

    So, "to work on this car is like going to the proctologist for dental work". This is the most hillarious analogy I've ever heard and quite fitting for this Bentley engine.

  • @panaceiasuberes6464

    @panaceiasuberes6464

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're new around these parts, mate. Jay's being using this joke since the 80's.

  • @stephanvelines7006

    @stephanvelines7006

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not only this Bentley engine, most manufacturers of the day built monoblock engine (head and cylinders as one cast). Because the head gasket is a very stressed seal inside an engine, it was prone to fail especially with technologies of the day. A monoblock engine solves this problem but leads to much higher maintenance costs (like Jay explained).

  • @Chris-adams-rc-journey

    @Chris-adams-rc-journey

    3 жыл бұрын

    Anal,ogy is right

  • @matthewhelton1725

    @matthewhelton1725

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@panaceiasuberes6464 But it's a true statement...

  • @DrewLSsix

    @DrewLSsix

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stephanvelines7006 how do you mean most manufacturers? I can name way more manufacturers that just bolted a head to a block.

  • @nathanjoseph4284
    @nathanjoseph42843 жыл бұрын

    Whether it's the DS, Traction Avant or the 2CV convertible, there's always a Citroen watching :)

  • @dragospahontu

    @dragospahontu

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Citröen Xantia and Citröen C5 still have the most reliable and comfortable suspension that Germans wish they had.

  • @geoff9015

    @geoff9015

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see an episode on the 2CV convertible.... or have I missed it. Love the show. Calgary 🇨🇦

  • @janinedunkel7605

    @janinedunkel7605

    3 жыл бұрын

    THAT'S what that sweet 2-tone drop-top is!! I've been trying to figure it out for months! Thank you.

  • @benzlover55

    @benzlover55

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beamng fan I see! Nice... I like the wheels you put on the Piccolina, I've built and modified quite a few custom configurations but never for the Piccolina for some reason.

  • @felixh.1056

    @felixh.1056

    3 жыл бұрын

    Must be a Hoffmann 2cv!

  • @lmapes
    @lmapes3 жыл бұрын

    Probably my favorite car in his collection. Absolutely stunning.

  • @daviddaly9232
    @daviddaly92323 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Leno, you certainly know your auto history. What a wonderful job.

  • @aserta
    @aserta3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous car. Every line is tributary to another, there's flow in every view, there isn't a single view that irks the eye. Made by actual designers with pen and paper, as it should be.

  • @GrantDolanMusic
    @GrantDolanMusic3 жыл бұрын

    This was the one car Jay has that I have been waiting for.

  • @bradhobbs6196
    @bradhobbs61963 жыл бұрын

    Having the experience driving a 52 Rolls, the carryover of styling is remarkable. The back seating area of the 31 Bentley is almost completely echoed in the Rolls product 20 years later - still. Having the gear shifter in between the seat and the door is also quite. . .memorable. My friend that owns the 52 Rolls and I used to joke about it having the finest in 1920s braking technology available, and it was easy to identify the manual linkages also present on the Bentley. When Rolls absorbed Bentley, it is quite obvious that they found quite a bit of the Bentley engineering, to be, as they say. . ."adequate". An observation I've heard is that British car developments went on hiatus during the War years, and the evidence for that is apparent on what was still present some 20 years after Bentley designed them - as I mentioned, Rolls was still relying on them.

  • @michaelj.4187
    @michaelj.418711 ай бұрын

    back in the 80's my second uncle purchased a Bugatti Royale...so sweet...sending love and peace to everyone...

  • @recnepsgnitnarb6530
    @recnepsgnitnarb65303 жыл бұрын

    Bentley understood that there is no replacement for displacement.

  • @pb6198

    @pb6198

    3 жыл бұрын

    At that time and reliably yes

  • @bobjohnson205

    @bobjohnson205

    3 жыл бұрын

    Size matters! lol ;)

  • @pb6198

    @pb6198

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobjohnson205 I'm fortunate in that department 😏😏

  • @bobjohnson205

    @bobjohnson205

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pb6198 Braggart! lol :)

  • @pb6198

    @pb6198

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobjohnson205 yeah, I've been told that too😈😈🤣🤣🤣

  • @hesstwentyone
    @hesstwentyone3 жыл бұрын

    Far and away with no questions asked, I definitely prefer Jay's presentation of older cars where he kind of gets into the weeds on the details of the founder(s), engine design, make history, etc. Truly interesting and well-done - thank you very much for taking the time to do these. :-)

  • @JonMB357
    @JonMB3572 жыл бұрын

    When I think of a 1930's Land Yacht, I think of cars like this. That thing is massive!

  • @davidpeters6536
    @davidpeters65363 жыл бұрын

    I love Italian engines, but this, the Merlin, the Avon & Olympus jet engines and the Mallard are just something else... Oh and the American GE J79...

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil37123 жыл бұрын

    When function & style were combined into artistic brilliance.

  • @brunodesrosiers266

    @brunodesrosiers266

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great compliment but nothing can be further from the truth in my modest opinion. In the 30s, what you are saying rather applies to the VW Beetle prototype - please remind me how these were called back then? Porsche 101 or something... :)

  • @NicksGarage
    @NicksGarage3 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive machine. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Naldo4real

    @Naldo4real

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a white one

  • @bullast2046

    @bullast2046

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nick’s here! Hope you’re well! Prob 9k feet of snow right now.. Tell vascili a fellow bow-tie guy says hello

  • @StrangerHappened

    @StrangerHappened

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is built and sounds like a truck, albeit a posh and super fast one.

  • @thepugchugzchannel4511

    @thepugchugzchannel4511

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Naldo4real sure

  • @toddprifogle7381

    @toddprifogle7381

    3 жыл бұрын

    Xn.b

  • @raydunakin
    @raydunakin2 жыл бұрын

    Such a gorgeous car! It looks absolutely beautiful going down the road.

  • @jhmerit8883
    @jhmerit88833 жыл бұрын

    In Scotland in the 60's was shocked to be in a taxi at night with headlights OFF! Guess they were saving bulbs. My first ride in a Bentley was when the pubs closed and we had to get back to Holy Loch, discovered a small sign on a building stating "push button for driver" . We just had to push it, within 5 minutes around the corner comes this stunning vintage Bentley, chauffeur driven, never rode a city bus again. Happy sailors!

  • @octane613
    @octane6133 жыл бұрын

    I love jay, his cars, and these vids. They also always keep me on my toes, never know what's going to be next. One week it's a classic super car, the next a military vehicle, and now a million-dollar luxury coach.

  • @carlbeaver7112
    @carlbeaver71123 жыл бұрын

    "How does the engine run with the spark plugs up there?" "They're bluetooth."

  • @seektruth8662

    @seektruth8662

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good one! You are one funny Beaver

  • @anshulshah1219

    @anshulshah1219

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂

  • @dambuster6387

    @dambuster6387

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don not know how the engine runs with the spark plug up there but I am sure that some bright spark does know.

  • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

    @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

    3 жыл бұрын

    LMAO! Underrated comment

  • @josephgaviota

    @josephgaviota

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! Bluetooth was _big_ in 1930 !!

  • @lylelehman3456
    @lylelehman34562 жыл бұрын

    Jay has a true appreciation for Engineers and Engineering. That is a nice thing.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright17552 жыл бұрын

    Blimey! That automobile is simply brilliant. Obviously a genius designer and mechanically sound as well. True artwork in British coach work tradition.

  • @FlankyFrankie
    @FlankyFrankie3 жыл бұрын

    "It drives like a modern car!" - Jay no matter what car he's in.

  • @timinla64

    @timinla64

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suppose we’ll have to take his word for that. It’s not like I’ll never get the chance to drive one..

  • @sightsounds9453

    @sightsounds9453

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's probably because all of his cars are high class quality vehicles, and not the more mass produced stuff for budget motoring.

  • @charlie1832

    @charlie1832

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably has a lot to do with all the guys who work on his cars and pretty much make the cars perfect

  • @patrickchubey3127
    @patrickchubey31273 жыл бұрын

    That isn't a back seat so much as it is a beautiful leather couch in a small wood paneled den. What class and comfort.

  • @timlathrop3168
    @timlathrop31683 жыл бұрын

    Recently found the show. Eight years of smiles. Very much needed today.

  • @leisagrgula1181
    @leisagrgula1181Ай бұрын

    Thank you Jay! I’ve always wanted a Bentley, and because I saw this video almost 3 years ago, I now own a beautiful 2008 GTC collector. I loved your commentary and explanation of all the details of Bentley . They truly are some of the most elegant and “ overbuilt” cars on the planet.

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