This Is How You Live Life As A Bentley Boy
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- “We were left behind the rally because we broke a differential unit,” says William Medcalf, continuing: “…after fitting the differential unit we loaded the car up with out kit and we drove the car non-stop for 66 hours…”
“Drove it from Ulaanbataar to Biysk, in Russia, on our own, unsupported, across the Gobi Desert…”
You’d think that this was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for William, but it wasn’t. In fact, he’s been around these big Pre-War Bentleys since he was a child. A typical vacation for his family was a nine-month road trip, undertaken in this same car.
Thankfully, he’s an owner who believes that these big cars are at their best when being driven hard. “Anything with wheels should be raced. Everything with wheels should be driven to the limit.”
“The best way to see a car is coming sideways through a chicane,” he says.
A trained machinist who knows vintage Bentleys better than just about anyone else, William has devoted his life to uncovering the surprising secrets of these famously durable and sporting cars.
So if you’re in a remote corner of the world and see a Pre-War Bentley catching you like you’re stuck in neutral, our advice is to give William a wave through and marvel at one of the most epic vintage tourers.
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You don't respect an old car by locking it in a safe shed, you drive it how it was built be driven. Massive respect for this guy and his car.
sorry for the bad english lol
That english was perfect mate!
One of the geratest problems of today is that proper old cars are now an investment for non driving rich people,so the cars are standing to death in climate chambers waiting for the next auction!
It's always good to lock a few away for preservation. Cars don't have feelings, so no worries about hurting their feelings.
@@knut-hinrichqwalter2463 have you ever been to the Bentley day at Silverstone? There’s loads of them
The ice on the cake would be your father's picture on the video, considering what you've mentioned about his thoughts. What a great man!
You're getting really good at this, Petrolicious.
Beautiful film
Great video as usual guys!
I would love to see a behind the scenes on the camera work!
A perfect accent old boy no need for captions here you know I say ding dong carry on 🕵🏻
If this car survived in Russia it will survive everywhere :-) And it's a great video!
Amazing
What is the last song?
Someone is a fan of Philip Glass. I applaud your music in this episode! Well done!
i loved it! do you know the name of this piece by philip glass?
I do not know who composed the music for this episode, nor do I know if this is indeed Philip Glass. But, starting at 9:20 it sounds like textbook Glass. I would like to know who did it. @Petrolicious - Any ideas?
Seems like the video is stretched out to 10 minutes mark on purpose, just to get ahead in UA-cam's stupid system
14000 dislikes? how and why?
6:16 "Anything with wheels should be raced" Grandma, are you sitting comfortably in your wheelchair? yes? Good...
Well well
"The best way to see a car is coming sideways through a chicane." Beautifully said.
"Anything with wheels, should be raced." As a life long motorcyclist, I couldn't possibly have said it better.
Those two comments made me instantly like this guy.
+Kneedragon1962
Yes.
+me3333
Definitely. He'd be great to hang out with.
So let's see it sideways. I don't think it was driven over 60 anywhere.
the cinematography alone deserves an Oscar...!
Thank you!
+David Zu Elfe are you a new member of the team? There's a really unique style to this video that I loved. Especially the lack of drone shots, they're always cool but some people rely on them too much and the video ends up looking over polished and smooth, which is never close to a vintage driving experience. Cool stuff on your channel too!
Not a new one, but few films done so far. Check itxfilms.co/ if you want to see more, my yt-Channel is old garbage. I am not keen on using the drone if it doesn't suit the story.
Cheers!
David Zu Elfe Cool stuff!
+David Zu Elfe I agree, you work is amazing! The work of the whole petrolicious team is also amazing. Is there a link, somewhere, to some credits? I would love to know some more about the makers
The cockpit and front view from inside looks like an late 1910s/1920s fighter aircraft, awesome.
LOL - There's a reason for that...
+Kneedragon1962
And the reason for that is...?
ottifant64 It's not funny if I have to explain it. Aviation was seen as exotic, exciting, done to a higher standard, desirable, and a car company would want to capture and reproduce the ambience of an aircraft, in their car. Very nearly a hundred years later and nothing much has changed.
Kneedragon1962 Okay.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that is more than likely a result of Bentley's heavy involvement in WWI with their rotary aircraft engines. The same can be seen in BMW, Mercedes (German), Rolls Royce, and even Harley Davidson. (Harley engines are actually based off an aircraft radial engine design)
this video was so so so beautiful, I feel like I need to pay you guys. Still can't believe you give us this kind of material for free. Thank you.
That's my uncle William!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That video was brilliant! :)
“The best way to see a car is coming sideways through a chicane,” That should be the creed of every car enthusiast!
thorandmoljnir i agree 1000%
I just want to take a moment to thank the crew for this video, the feeling of passion, music and editing is amazing. It made my day.
These videos give me chills. This is how history should be presented in order to capture the minds of younger generations.
Can you give us a thirty minute audio recording of that Bentley being driven?
That's a symphony to these old ears!!
the production of this one is perfect!
Thanks!
Sorry to add a sour note, but the historics about the desert drive were fine, but the film told us very little about THE car, nor about the rest of the magnificent kit in his shop. HUGE opportunity lost I think.
WF
+Billbothebear14 that's why it's titled life as a Bentley Boy. This was more interesting than just some facts about a car.
+David Zu Elfe who are you to this video? why are you saying thanks?
My comment was in response to the remark that a video about a man is more interesting than a video about a car. It was not a comment about this video at all. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Best petrolicious video in a LONG time
Okay;...This filming is incredible!................. Am I right?
Though the music was... ok...
It wrecked the music of that straight six bellowing exhaust.....
Who d fuck dislikes videos like that?
Who the hell downvotes these videos? The only reason I could think of is that the videos are allways too short, no matter how long they are. :P
Finally a change from the usual 911
The production and the filming are superb !
I love the headlights' means at dawn and the location choice is evoking.
Well done!
I never thought Petrolicious cinematography could get any better.
I was wrong. This here is some epic stuff.
Bit more engine noise and less intrusive music for me please! kaythanksbye ;)
its probably easily overtaken by a Toyota prius but i can totally see what's this guy like about it, do sent matter how a Tesla S crus a lamborghini but that thing is just a battery and an electric motor whit no character you don't hear the exhaust you don't work up the revs, you know it doesn't powered by 10 000 explosions per second, it just goes and doing its job. I rather drive my old four cylinder front wheel drive rustbucket then a tesla.
Amen!
haha these bentleys are faster than a toyota prius xD
Oh my... you use the internet, yet don't learn from it.
Research Bentley and Le Mans.
Overtaken by a Prius... sigh.
@@SteveAnarchistMountainBC vintage Bentley speed six top speed 125mph, Toyota Prius top speed 111mph. Which is the fastest car??
Best car related youtube channel without a doubt
especially now harris isn't on youtube.
couldn't agree more...delivers pictures, cars and emotions in the best way possible
Except maybe the Roadkill series. That one is also awesome! :D
+Captain Woof you are comparing slow food to fast food
8 bit
Fair enough
Driving home from work quite some years ago,I l looked in my rear view mirror and saw this odd shaped vehicle coming up in the fast lane and I couldn't work it out. However as this thing was catching me up at a fair rate of knots the penny dropped "A blower Bentley"I moved over dropped all the windows and as this thing pulled along side,what a site and sounded like a Spitfire.I remember the driver was wearing a white shirt flying helmet and goggles,but I'll never forget that sound it gave me goosebumps and the hair on the back of my neck stood up,never forget that journey home.
I wish we could have heard the sound of the Bentley instead of the insistently violin. Otherwise very beautiful images.
The old English gauges always look amazing :)
MGB GT soon I hope.
But.. a V* pleeeeease.!
WF
That was supposed to read.. a V8 please.!
Hmmmm..
WF
+Billbothebear14 don't you mean a dirty little 4 cylinder...
This Petrolicious site does not normally attract "Trolls" and is generally surrounded by good natured bonhommie.. enthusiasts chatting to like minds. So then where does that leave your uncalled for comment.?
MGB's in the day were as good as we could get.. for the money. German stuff was too expensive, not much choice. Italian had woeful spares and reliability issues.. what changes.? [I had period ALFA and later Lancia] But I had 2 MGB's.. a roadster followed by a GT, kept for some years.. It had been tweaked by the garage workshop owner and was as swift as any UK 6 cylinder car.. it was supposed to be going racing, but that plan was dropped and I saved it.
There followed a BGT V8.. which was epic.. as good as a 911 in the day.. except.. I had to put 2 clutches in it in the space of a year, and consequently the car had to go [ the ALFA arrived]
Your Snotty, nasty-toned snipe was uncalled for.. clearly you should be somewhere other than this site.. perhaps you should be out trolling with the Japanese fanboys.?
WF
+Billbothebear14 I obviously came across as negative. I was referring to the MBG Roadster with the b series inline 4 motor. I happen to love this car and it's engine which has a great dirty sound to it. I'm not a troll, I think you need to relax.
Bye and far the best eps . ever,
The way the "crash box" was described was over the top
4th time watching this "film" and I can't stop. What an interesting bloke, I wish I could invite him for some brandy around the fireplace to have a lecture on old Bentleys... And what a fantastic photography work, you've outdone yourselves Petrolicious.
BEST VIDEO TO DATE!!! Although, i wish i heard more of the Bentley engine sound and saw it probably go quick around a corner
one of the greatest Petrolicious ever offered9, the music the sound and the story all melted into one magnificent car minifilm ! I hope many more of this kind will come in the future !
this is your best film, without a shadow of a doubt! the cinematography, the music... simply sublime!
Bloody music covers up the motor symphony! Really Petrolicious, you should know better!
Yes the engine should have been the orchestra
I've said it before and I'll say it again... Petrolicious, your work is absolutely stunning, probably the best car channel on the Internet/tv... Your camera work, and how you allow the owner to tell their story is masterful.... Thank you for all you videos
The style of this video reminds me of that of Francis Ford Coppala’s “The Black Stallion” (which was brilliant).
The car, the scenery, the soundtrack and of course the driver, were all PERFECT!!!! WOW!!! Great video.
epic
"A passion for vintage Bentleys" is a very expensive hobby!
Senseless and overwhelming soundtrack.
Engine should be the only music surrounding the footage.
This is nothing I did it in a rough 1931 Austin 7 in 2007 with only one pair of underpants and a bottle of gin !
wow what an awesome video
You spelled his name incorrectly @ 1:23. It's Medcalf, not Metcalf.
These shortfilms are so much better than any hollywood movie
What art this car is, truly a beauty that goes beyond just the mechanical.
World's fastest trucks. Lol
holy fuck, I'm floored by the production of the video and the life path this man has
Sometimes it's not all about the noise and the shape of it. Sometimes it's all about the story and the history behind it.
Not a Bentley fan but my god that interior was fkn beautiful
world class car porn
This and the Z40 Fairlady are now for me the top two of this channel!
Amazing cinematography
I'm blown away by the passion that you import into making these videos...
Another epic film guys. What can I say but well done, bravo.
Wonderful piece! I must say, though, that this is the first time I've ever noticed the reflection of the camera/equipment in the paint of a vehicle. I'm sure there may have been other times, but for as many Petrolicious films I've seen, that's saying something. Well done!
Excelent! Music please!
This is one of the most ridiculously beautiful short films I've ever seen. Thank you so, so much for this.
Incredible piece of cinematography. Perfect.
The ripping exhaust note of a big four-banger Bentley is a sound of beauty. So it was sad to have it drowned out by violins and drums. Other than that it was a top video.
So cool to see people that passionate about a car / cars. And the video editing continues to be superb. Keep up the great work Petrolicious
One of the best videos to date. A real comeback from the recent ones.
It's all great but those freakin' LED's in the tail and license plate lights look really bad in my opinion! This is not the first classic with LED's that I've seen! People seem to be so obsessed with them damn LED's these days... Other than that the bentley looks great!
Most of your videos are of such a high standard that they should be seen on tv. UA-cam is not worthy of this. Please get a show on tv,would be way better than the new Top Gear.
videos like this is why I love this channel - very nice! one note though: would love to hear more of that engine! the music is lovely, but I need more of that amazing roar!
A truly great video about a truly great British car. Never seen a real one but l do have an Airfix model of it - my pride an joy. Thanks for sharing this video with us, much appreciated. PROFESSOR KEN.
Again, an amazing video with very appropriate music. Love it!
This is pure Petrolicious! Thank you.
Hand tools and fire....90 years years later and you can still put the boots to it. What a ride!
That thing sounds like an old spitfire, love it
Back in 1971 I became a Bentley boy when I bought a 1948 Mk.6. It was my every day car and i did it on the salary of an RAF Corporal. If I can do it so can you.
I never thought about unsynchronised until I bought a 1952 Dodge US Army M37 Power Wagon. In some ways it's like driving a pre war car, the windshield goes down and you are sitting up higher that later modern cars. 3rd and 4th are synced for me, first is a granny, so going up from 2nd isn't bad, but from 3rd to 2nd is what I have to practice. So I can appreciate what he is saying about the gearbox. I think I would pick a pre war Bentley if I could have any car. There is something special about all that gear noise and wind blowing around. I also have a 240Z and it's just so different, I love having the contrast. You should get an M37 on Petrolicious, it's a crazy old truck that went to Korea and Vietnam.
I m not surprising for the 66 non stop hours driving if you have PASSION, and you have a lot my friend.
All the best to you keeping your family living memories!!
Congratulations!!
The last 1 min 45 sec , sound ,,visual and story, hair up my neck and an English sniff . This should be on the national school curiculum not rubber jonnys , seat belts and a low fat veggie whatsit .. missing that gear is the same feeling as having a plan in the boxing ring !
2020 23 April
Well, life's on a farm is kinda laid back,
ain't much an old Bentley boy like me can't hack.
It's early to rise, early in the sack thank God I'm a Bentley boy.
Well, a simple kind of life never did me no harm,
raising me a family and working on the farm.
My days are all filled with an easy Bentley charm, thank God I'm a Bentley boy.
Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
When the sun's coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
And life ain't nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I'm a Bentley boy.
Wounderfull journey you have had, with time spell car, and your family.......I would love to own one, a blue train Bentley May be a little ambitious.
See your su’s that is the only part I am familiar with.....Mgc & TD do go safe.
Race tracks SHOULDNT HAVE gravel traps. The car was off track or already in a crash. Give the fans what they like seeing! Racing requires nuts!
Absolutely wonderful footage, great story, but totally spoiled by the sound man who does not understand that we would rather listen to the car and the car owner than his stupid background music. This seems to be the greatest mistake made today on every on line Automotive footage.Oh, wait, is it the same goof doing all the video / sound editing - perhaps there is an easy solution here, tell the sound guy he will never work on an Automotive video again, and kick him out of the building !Seriously though, I am fed up with watching great auto footage ruined by over intrusive musical background.Do something about it please !Just by addressing this problem you could easily raise yourselves to being one of the best on line Auto Video series online. Don't tell Jay Leno though :-)
my Father's car RIP: , James Yougn Body '34 chassis no. RB008 3½ litre Bentley, a % of Methelated spirits in the Radiator
come winter.
ANOTHER stunning Petrolicious film!!Is that a Bentley Boys "ghost" in the background in the woods at 7.28 to 7.30 ??
Great vid. But the CC's are so off. At it read 8:52 it reads "dentist bending" instead of "Vintage Bentley". One of many mistakes. Though I don't know how the CC's are generated.
I'm not sure passion is the right word here. This is love, perhaps more than love. Some cannot sustain passion, lust... most can understand love can be ever lasting and formed from love given. There is much missing from this anthology of love. As I watched this I longed for pictures of your family on your 9 month journey. As that is the foundation and basis for the love projected in the story. They say life is not a means to an end for we all end the same... the winners.. the losers... the famous.. the homeless. What matters is the journey and what we make of that journey. Clearly, your journey Mr. Metcalf, led you to an everlasting unconditional love. And that is an entirely a different kind of love. Thank you for sharing.
Great video! From 6:10 - 7:10, the ghost of John Bonham provided the drum track... with a similar vibe to his solo piece in The Song Remains the Same. Intended or not, well done Petrolicious!
Love the whole presentation,for me the Bentley soundtrack is sufficient the music at a lower level perhaps so you can hear the cars beautiful sound being worked!
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, the prewar Bentleys are the absolute perfect car. There’s nothing better. I can only hope to own one myself some day
what a phenomenal production...bravo
I can absolutely appreciate what these cars are as a story, it’s the good old boys smashing you over the head with brute force lmao
Bloody hell, I picked a car up round the corner from the Showroom just a few weeks ago. Knew I should've checked the place out.
Keep in mind people, he's still not driving at the limit they did. As amazing some drivers today are, i doubt anyone would ever drive these to the extent the drivers of old did. So in that context, his amazing trip, that once in a life time event, makes you ponder, ponder the awe inspiring times of old.
Amazing! another grand video, wow!
I am incredibly curious about what Mr Medcalf thinks about Federico Alvarez Castillo.