What an absolute treat to watch - thank you. Sold my 1989 Bentley Turbo R and I still have my 97 Turbo R….these are just brilliant machines…you need to drive one of these beauties just once in your life. I drive mine everyday….nothing like it. Thank you for sharing. Kindly, Stephen
I have an 89 Turbo R. I know they have a spotty reputation with some people, but mine has been great. The biggest expense was 4 new Avon tires when I bought the car 6 years ago, and new air conditioning this past summer. One would not be able to drive without air conditioning in Miami in July, August and September. She is a real pleasure. Real luxury and lots of power.
There really is nothing like driving one of these cars. Yes, they are ridiculously large, yes they drink a lot of petrol, but you just need to get on an open road and drive it. Hell, even sitting in traffic isn't too bad in one of these, it's just so comfortable. I'm taking mine out for a little jaunt round the Peak District this afternoon.
I was lent a Bentley Arnage - £159k’s worth - many years ago for the day - with a full tank of fuel thankfully. I was a died in the wool Bentley cynic. At the end of the day I didn’t want to give it back, it felt tailor made just for me. God I loved that car..
Oh dear, this big british lump of goodness is very very cool - if i had the money to keep it running, i would surely buy one. Cars in my country (Denmark) is often between 3 and 10 times the price in the UK, and repair prices around 100-150 pound pr. hour.
Check out passanger side hub cover. its seems not to be properly installed. There are "hooks" on the inner side of the hub cover which have to slot into the rim, then you need to slightly press in the cover and sqeeze the o-ring a little. After that, the locking mechanism of the hub cover will drive you mad :D
This is an immensely gratifying "project", so enjoyable to follow. I love the commentary! I also love the Sonett, good that you got to try it out before the clutch gave up. Maybe another go when it's repaired? What a brilliant video, I shall save it :-)
@@ClassicsWorldUK Look forward to it! I had a Bentley T2 at the end of the 90's which belonged to the firm, but I had to pay for my own private petrol. I used it to travel between South Germany and England every few weeks and I admit to a very heavy right foot on the autobahn. The petrol bills were astonishing (I could have flown there and back nearly twice for the same price), so after 18 months, it had to go :-( But I relive the pleasure with your Turbo R - "endearing" - that's exactly the right word for the car.
There’s a Turbo R currently for sale at a classics & exotics dealer that’s 2 miles from me - too gorgeous, this example is in British Racing Green...I practically drool when I walk or drive by! -They also have one of my favorite cars of *all* time, the rare & beautiful Rolls Royce Camargue (a silver example!) -Regards from the states
@@byteme9718 Well the RR Camargue. I agree the Camargue is my fav RR of all time. Pininfarina design is art. -Far as I know there was *one* Bentley Camargue, must’ve been a special order don’t recall the details.
@@TzadikTheManic There was "officially" only one car however the factory built at least two that I know of. Of course there are many more that have been converted in later years. I've driven B199MDF on a number of occasions.
To have bought this Bentley ‘ sight unseen, and without a prior inspiration’, is sticking your neck out a bit, however you still ended up with quite an excellent motor car. The last car I bought under more or less the same circumstances, that’s to say, no inspection, and sight unseen, was a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit ‘Mark One’ EFI ABS saloon........Did I come unstuck ?, No absolutely not, she is just wonderful. 🇬🇧👍.
Always fancied a big Bentley, probably a Continental T or R, and unfortunately for the bank balance this has done nothing to deter me from giving it a go.
@@ClassicsWorldUK My '96 Turbo R has been averaging about 18.3, though that did include some motorway cruising. The later electronic fuel injection is supposedly a bit more fuel efficient as well.
@@ClassicsWorldUK I filled mine up this afternoon, been doing much less motorway driving in the last 100 miles where it ended up doing just over 12... dropped my average down to 17.2
Electric car spaces with no EVs in sight. Hmmmmm. As a young couple we did a treasure hunt back in the day in our 12 year old Marina that was organised at work. We didn't win but clocked up more miles than anyone else due to continually getting lost, typical me!
as grand and interesting as the Bentley is, I stopped the video and rewound the spot with the series 3 XJ four or five times without even thinking which I guess indicates where my personal taste in old british luxury performance cars lies.
I just painted one off these for a chap there shit tbh built horrendously nothing fits right everything is that'll do and fitting the bumpers is a game in its self
Will never have the means to buy let alone run one of these, but that hasn't stop me enjoying this whole series of video's enormously. Thanks
Thanks Neil, glad you've enjoyed it! The Bentley's not going just yet though, stay tuned for more adventures!
I've heard of several people joint owning one so they all can afford to enjoy it - it has 4 big seats after all!
never say never!
Just don’t daily drive them, 4000 miles a year is plenty
What an absolute treat to watch - thank you. Sold my 1989 Bentley Turbo R and I still have my 97 Turbo R….these are just brilliant machines…you need to drive one of these beauties just once in your life. I drive mine everyday….nothing like it.
Thank you for sharing.
Kindly,
Stephen
Thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed it!
This car is a must have
I have an 89 Turbo R. I know they have a spotty reputation with some people, but mine has been great. The biggest expense was 4 new Avon tires when I bought the car 6 years ago, and new air conditioning this past summer. One would not be able to drive without air conditioning in Miami in July, August and September. She is a real pleasure. Real luxury and lots of power.
This looks immensely fun, especially in the big Bentley. Nothing brings a smile to your face quite like wafting around in opulence. What a machine 👌🏻
Brilliant video! Thanks lads. Unfortunately down here in Australia old Bentleys are 3-4 times the cost of getting one in the UK.
So much fun
Thanks for using my music and giving credit! Great vid!
There really is nothing like driving one of these cars. Yes, they are ridiculously large, yes they drink a lot of petrol, but you just need to get on an open road and drive it. Hell, even sitting in traffic isn't too bad in one of these, it's just so comfortable. I'm taking mine out for a little jaunt round the Peak District this afternoon.
We couldn’t have put it better, Ben! Enjoy yourself!
I was lent a Bentley Arnage - £159k’s worth - many years ago for the day - with a full tank of fuel thankfully. I was a died in the wool Bentley cynic. At the end of the day I didn’t want to give it back, it felt tailor made just for me. God I loved that car..
Easy to fall for, aren't they?
The Arnage is probably my favourite modern Bentley - exquisite interior.
Lovely video, great to see the enthousiasm of the two of you
What a fantastic day with some fantastic cars. Great video….thank you
Great video, looks a fantastic trip to be a part of!
That SAAB Sonnet is a little gem. But personally I love the TVR S’s!
I want one even more now! I’ve been lusting after them since the 90’s 😍. Well done to you both and the Bentley 😀
Thanks Oliver! If you've got the room and the wallet, we'd heartily recommend one!
@@ClassicsWorldUK Neither at the moment but working hard on it 🤞
Really enjoyed that. Fantastic to see the various classics on show especially that Saab. Never seen one of those before. Hope it is better now!
Thanks Paul! Steve has yet to change the clutch, sadly...
Oh dear, this big british lump of goodness is very very cool - if i had the money to keep it running, i would surely buy one. Cars in my country (Denmark) is often between 3 and 10 times the price in the UK, and repair prices around 100-150 pound pr. hour.
Dream come true
I have one of these that I haven’t been able to start for 2 yrs, but I just love looking at it…
Love the Sonnet!
Excellent thank you 👍🤗
Check out passanger side hub cover. its seems not to be properly installed. There are "hooks" on the inner side of the hub cover which have to slot into the rim, then you need to slightly press in the cover and sqeeze the o-ring a little. After that, the locking mechanism of the hub cover will drive you mad :D
Turns out our o-ring is knackered, yet another bit to buy!
Well done Team Bentley 👏
This is an immensely gratifying "project", so enjoyable to follow. I love the commentary! I also love the Sonett, good that you got to try it out before the clutch gave up. Maybe another go when it's repaired? What a brilliant video, I shall save it :-)
We’re hoping for another go in the Saab at a later date! Thanks for your kind words! :)
@@ClassicsWorldUK Look forward to it! I had a Bentley T2 at the end of the 90's which belonged to the firm, but I had to pay for my own private petrol. I used it to travel between South Germany and England every few weeks and I admit to a very heavy right foot on the autobahn. The petrol bills were astonishing (I could have flown there and back nearly twice for the same price), so after 18 months, it had to go :-( But I relive the pleasure with your Turbo R - "endearing" - that's exactly the right word for the car.
Steve loves his Saabs 😂 Greetings from across the pond from a fellow Saabaholic.
He certainly does!
Not Bakewell Matlcock Bath actually
There’s a Turbo R currently for sale at a classics & exotics dealer that’s 2 miles from me - too gorgeous, this example is in British Racing Green...I practically drool when I walk or drive by! -They also have one of my favorite cars of *all* time, the rare & beautiful Rolls Royce Camargue (a silver example!) -Regards from the states
The Bentley Camargue looked better.
@@byteme9718 Well the RR Camargue. I agree the Camargue is my fav RR of all time. Pininfarina design is art. -Far as I know there was *one* Bentley Camargue, must’ve been a special order don’t recall the details.
@@TzadikTheManic There was "officially" only one car however the factory built at least two that I know of. Of course there are many more that have been converted in later years. I've driven B199MDF on a number of occasions.
They set you up a treat there with that Saab, they knew it wouldn't last long 😆
Sadly so did we after about a mile...
Thanks I enjoyed that TVR Next???
To have bought this Bentley ‘ sight unseen, and without a prior inspiration’, is sticking your neck out a bit, however you still ended up with quite an excellent motor car. The last car I bought under more or less the same circumstances, that’s to say, no inspection, and sight unseen, was a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit ‘Mark One’ EFI ABS saloon........Did I come unstuck ?, No absolutely not, she is just wonderful. 🇬🇧👍.
Lovely story. "Will the Bentley make it?" and then two other cars break down. 🙂
Gotta admire the Bentley's reliability!
Never mind the fuel bill, the bill for 4 new tyres caused my card to overheat...
Always fancied a big Bentley, probably a Continental T or R, and unfortunately for the bank balance this has done nothing to deter me from giving it a go.
Some fantastic cars but well done the Bentley 👏 would like to know the fuel cost.
Thanks Wayne! 😁 We'd rather not know, but we worked out the Turbo R was doing 14.6MPG, apparently the TVR was doing 9!
@@ClassicsWorldUK Bentley for me then. 😀
@@ClassicsWorldUK My '96 Turbo R has been averaging about 18.3, though that did include some motorway cruising. The later electronic fuel injection is supposedly a bit more fuel efficient as well.
@@ClassicsWorldUK I filled mine up this afternoon, been doing much less motorway driving in the last 100 miles where it ended up doing just over 12... dropped my average down to 17.2
Electric car spaces with no EVs in sight. Hmmmmm. As a young couple we did a treasure hunt back in the day in our 12 year old Marina that was organised at work. We didn't win but clocked up more miles than anyone else due to continually getting lost, typical me!
as grand and interesting as the Bentley is, I stopped the video and rewound the spot with the series 3 XJ four or five times without even thinking which I guess indicates where my personal taste in old british luxury performance cars lies.
Motoring myths dashed.a fantastic reliable British Bentley goes great and a saab breaks down.
😂😂😂😂
2:27 Couldnt resist to follow suit to speed off then some prick in a minibus pulls out in front smh.
👍👍👍👍👍🚙🚗🚘
@ 2.27 Bently nearly gets T-boned! 😳
Thankfully we had speed!
I just painted one off these for a chap there shit tbh built horrendously nothing fits right everything is that'll do and fitting the bumpers is a game in its self