Is a £350k electric Bentley S1 the future of classic cars? | Top Gear

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  • @t9j6c6j51
    @t9j6c6j51 3 роки тому +236

    This proves that over the decades in our quest for faster, lighter, easier, we lost our sense of style. That is one of the most beautiful cars ever built.

    • @scottiethegreat74
      @scottiethegreat74 3 роки тому +5

      One of the most beautiful?? Maybe, maybe not. I certainly like it. But whether or not you find this particular car beautiful, what is important is what's underneath!! Hopefully this idea continues, so that these beautiful classic cars can be modernized, and the process can become more affordable!! A perfect blend of style and technology!!

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 3 роки тому +4

      This maybe because cars back then we're designed by er, car designers not modern day
      "focus groups"
      .....

    • @موسى_7
      @موسى_7 3 роки тому +4

      Well, cars nowadays are looking to be cheap, efficient, and safe. Crumple zones and all that.

    • @gazzaman28
      @gazzaman28 3 роки тому +5

      I think Rolls Royce have done better at staying classy with their modern designs, but I find modern Bentleys really brash and pretty ugly.

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @poisonswords8082
    @poisonswords8082 3 роки тому +515

    All jokes aside I really like this body style on this car they should make more classic cars like this but with modern technology ofc

    • @tink5488
      @tink5488 3 роки тому +22

      Shame that it most likely won't happen for some obscure asinine reason. 1930s-1990s cars are beautiful, some in the early 2000s, 2010+ is where a steep decline in most car looks is obvious, such a shame.

    • @yeshwantdasari2075
      @yeshwantdasari2075 3 роки тому +10

      @@tink5488 if you look at a 1980s Chrysler K-car and tell me its beautiful, you may have an issue

    • @tink5488
      @tink5488 3 роки тому +5

      @@yeshwantdasari2075 True, not all vehicles in the timeframe I mentioned fall under beautiful, but many more do than today's "standard" of automotive vehicle. What's annoying is most vehicles today that look nice/passable are just taking ideas from vehicles 40+ years ago. Most vehicles now have lost their style/uniqueness they had back then, character; and now are just 'more of the same' a dull soulless representation of what they used to be.

    • @bukkuk5949
      @bukkuk5949 3 роки тому +3

      Interesting idea .. they ve got thay 3d printers nowadays .. they should bring back the best models from every brand ... ... electrifing is controvercial ... if engine is unique ... and shouldn't be done to some cars ...
      U can make Ev Vw Beetle .. and nobody will complain .. but rather dont.do it with E-type Jag , Dodge charger or some older Lambo ...

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude 3 роки тому +9

      You can't due to modern regulations unfortunately.

  • @hiratiomasterson4009
    @hiratiomasterson4009 3 роки тому +743

    This could have been such a sloppy disaster, but this is both tasteful and oozing with true engineering integrity.

    • @tasty2choc
      @tasty2choc 3 роки тому +10

      i just saw massive panel gaps and tachometers swinging all over the place... the press people from Lunaz need a proper talk. what a epic fail.

    • @tasty2choc
      @tasty2choc 3 роки тому +6

      tachometer swings @7:10 for example and panels gaps @7:52

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 роки тому +43

      @@tasty2choc WTF That's NOT a tachometer. That is more like an Amperage meter. It's accurately trying to show power output. There is nothing you can fix, it's doing the correct thing.

    • @tasty2choc
      @tasty2choc 3 роки тому

      @@Neojhun lol why the edit? anyways. Great design choice to stick amp read out into a massive analog tach! I’m pretty sure a discrete digital display would have done the trick.

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 роки тому +6

      @@tasty2choc Grammatical and spelling errors. I'm typing on a 10" tablet.

  • @alolanstarboy
    @alolanstarboy 3 роки тому +344

    My first thought when I saw this video was that Electric power trains make so much sense for luxury cars where weight and performance isn't really a focus. The quietness and smooth cruising you get from electric motors is such a perfect fit for luxury cars that are all about those things

    • @ajaylopez7576
      @ajaylopez7576 3 роки тому +34

      Not to mention high amounts of instant torque, which seems to be the focus of luxury car drivetrains

    • @jonas2674
      @jonas2674 3 роки тому +26

      A perfect vehicle to commute between your castle and your private jet

    • @Erunanethiel
      @Erunanethiel 3 роки тому +19

      Yes, and the chauffeur can deal with the hassle of charging etc

    • @trihardcx6743
      @trihardcx6743 3 роки тому +5

      High displacement V12 makes more sense.

    • @Erunanethiel
      @Erunanethiel 3 роки тому +20

      @@trihardcx6743 That's the one thing a high displacement V12 never makes

  • @alexairconditioning1581
    @alexairconditioning1581 3 роки тому +77

    The old bently is just a true representation of why I love classics, I just think its so georgous, pure perfection

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

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    @greggsmith3963 3 роки тому +64

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      @JamesWilson-cp9wr 3 роки тому

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  • @ilmelangolo
    @ilmelangolo 3 роки тому +58

    Beautiful car
    Beautiful countryside
    Beautiful mansion
    Beautiful cinematography

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

    • @jamesportrais3946
      @jamesportrais3946 3 роки тому +1

      @@sohamsahu8959 "I wish to buy buy a dog" she said. "A dog you're sure is quite well bred, in fact I'd like some guarantee he's favoured with a pedigree"
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    • @ilmelangolo
      @ilmelangolo 8 місяців тому

      @@sohamsahu8959 I'm italian...

  • @EdwinvanBoekel
    @EdwinvanBoekel 3 роки тому +101

    I'll take the classic conversion everyday, all day. So much beauty and finesse. Lunaz have done a wonderful job.

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @dominicegan4096
    @dominicegan4096 3 роки тому +24

    Everything about that car is beautiful, the colour, the rear fender flares, the wheel. Totally gorgeous..

  • @royalstarfish17
    @royalstarfish17 3 роки тому +317

    Its a beautiful marriage between the past and the future.

  • @mndlessdrwer
    @mndlessdrwer 3 роки тому +55

    That black Jaguar that they're restomodding is going to be an absolute show-stopper when they're done. They're very purposefully choosing models of vehicles to offer which have a timeless sense of presence. A gravitas, if you will.

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      @RAFchurchlawford4469 3 роки тому

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    • @hijodelaisla275
      @hijodelaisla275 3 роки тому

      I will not.

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      @mndlessdrwer 3 роки тому

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      @hijodelaisla275 3 роки тому +1

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    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @nealp885
    @nealp885 3 роки тому +261

    Having old cars converted to electric might be one of the only ways to have an EV that is somewhat interesting and not just a computer

    • @markgilbertson1564
      @markgilbertson1564 3 роки тому +17

      And looks gorgeous.

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +8

      I think this could be a fantastic industry. Particularly for cars that aren't so rare that we don't care so much about their historical value. It's going to get harder and harder to run ICE cars in general in the next couple of decades, so why not? I'd love to see some North American companies start to specialize in this for Cadillacs and Lincolns.

    • @cameronrichardson3108
      @cameronrichardson3108 3 роки тому +12

      It’s just a shame you then butcher such a beautiful piece of engineering yo7 remove a massive part of what it is the sound, smell, feel. You don’t get that with an electric motor

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +12

      @@cameronrichardson3108 While I get the objection, in twenty years you may be hard pressed to even find fuel to run that ICE drivetrain.

    • @nealp885
      @nealp885 3 роки тому +2

      @@cameronrichardson3108 Yeah I agree, I think this is a good option if and when it is nearly impossible to use a ICE car.

  • @aarem01
    @aarem01 3 роки тому +36

    Beautifull! Only the Centre console does look like a quick add-on .

    • @hazzaknox1069
      @hazzaknox1069 3 роки тому

      A lot of aftermarket companies (Lunaz, Brabus etc.) struggle with centre consoles. They look like the kind of thing you could make yourself

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @christophermartin972
    @christophermartin972 3 роки тому +81

    That steering wheel is a stand alone work of art.

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @E7DMG
    @E7DMG 3 роки тому +6

    just breath taking. The work David and the team are producing at Silverstone has to be seen first hand.

  • @elvis1745
    @elvis1745 3 роки тому +3

    I"ve just scrolled through dozens of comments without finding a negative one. I don't think I've ever witnessed something like this and I think that shows how good of a job they've done with this one. I'm usually one of the people who think that restomodding is robbing classic cars of their soul but if you do it like this and on a luxury barge, I have to tip my hat to that. Astonishing indeed, would drive it in a heartbeat if I could afford it!

    • @911_and_Chill
      @911_and_Chill 3 роки тому +1

      People are afraid to say what they think. The car itself is beautiful, No doubt - it just has no soul. It has been turned into an appliance.

  • @Anupam19781
    @Anupam19781 3 роки тому +4

    I love these luxury electric resto-mod conversions. It's a brilliant way to give new life to these old beauties.

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 3 роки тому +27

    I agree wholeheartedly that luxury limos should be electric... but I draw the line at the XK120. That should always have a hearty straight-six in it.

  • @MonicaHolly143
    @MonicaHolly143 3 роки тому +63

    It would be nice if bentley and rr choose vintage styles for their future ev cars just to be different from other manufacturers who try to be futuristic

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 3 роки тому +2

      Yes cool idea, they have a rich history to get inspired from 👍

    • @Sheridantank
      @Sheridantank 3 роки тому +3

      Regulations make it hard to make a car in these shapes, but they can surely get closer to it

    • @anonymous_bot_bot
      @anonymous_bot_bot 3 роки тому

      Cars always follow a certain design pattern, each decade you see something new taking the lead where every manufacturer attempts to copy it but invariably adds a bit of their own generic brand stamp. The bland futuristic styling will pass and hopefully something more exiting will follow. Unfortunately when EV's take over engine character will be a thing of the past. The car truly becomes a computer.

    • @MonicaHolly143
      @MonicaHolly143 3 роки тому

      @@anonymous_bot_bot ur whole statement is stupid since porsche and mini still looks the same

    • @Sheridantank
      @Sheridantank 3 роки тому +1

      @@MonicaHolly143
      You're not too bright either by using a specific brand that does something abnormal to the rest if the companies. They were describing an exciting design trend. Every decade has a basic style and everything fits within it it. (Not literally EVERYthing, but in general it is true). That's why you can look at a car and guess its decade without knowing.

  • @xavichuvy9047
    @xavichuvy9047 3 роки тому +6

    First time I actually really want an electric car. What a stunning machine.

  • @TheDementation
    @TheDementation 3 роки тому +5

    The best bit about this is that the engines, unless rebuilt, will always be the let down, they are going to break down constantly, being more than 50 years old. This way, you can keep the brilliant interior and body, although dated, still looks good. Good to see the suit worn for the episode.

  • @WE.R.NOT.OK.W.U.TRMP_GTFO
    @WE.R.NOT.OK.W.U.TRMP_GTFO 3 роки тому +2

    I have to admit, you're right, dead right about it fitting the idea of that era of large luxury barge driving, where when you pull into a graveled granite chip drive, you hear that wonderful crackling under wheel, and nothing else.

  • @Seanshams310617
    @Seanshams310617 2 роки тому +3

    I love the idea of turning all beautiful classics cars into electric

  • @bluetaurus13
    @bluetaurus13 3 роки тому +34

    I believe Lunaz will be around for quite some time. Incredible craftsmanship!

    • @gustavoflorio5383
      @gustavoflorio5383 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, by killing historic pieces.

    • @BrianYYH
      @BrianYYH 3 роки тому +6

      @@gustavoflorio5383 restoration is not death, but thanks for playing.

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +5

      @@gustavoflorio5383 Restorers frequently use non-original engines. What makes this any different?

    • @gustavoflorio5383
      @gustavoflorio5383 3 роки тому

      @@Thunderbuck garage restoration or restomods do that.
      Not in the same level, but is like putting the Monalisa in NFT and get rid of the original.

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +1

      @@gustavoflorio5383 I get it, and for really rare/significant cars I wouldn't be in favor of it, either. But a car isn't "significant" just because it's old.

  • @mrdiavel4807
    @mrdiavel4807 3 роки тому +20

    Ooo! To die for , who would seriously want to have the new when you could have that 1960’s beauty , the shape , the curves , the detail , just gorgeous .

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +1

      The catch is that it's always going to cost more to convert one of these old ones than it will be to buy new. But if you've got the money, why not?

    • @mrdiavel4807
      @mrdiavel4807 3 роки тому +1

      @@Thunderbuck indeed , but I think long term the residuals on the original will be much higher than the new . Even if the new was half the price of the 1960’s resto within five years the new has depreciated 50% whereas the old resto is probably going to be less than 20% depreciation and still more desirable , as they say, the best deal you make is not the day you bought but the day you sell .

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +2

      @@mrdiavel4807 If I'm buying a classic car for its investment value I wouldn't even dream of doing this. This is something I'd want to do for a car I actually want to use and drive.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 роки тому

      Footballers.

  • @Westside7be
    @Westside7be 3 роки тому +20

    I like the car as well as the review, and I love the effort on the suit

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 3 роки тому

      Good ole' British Imperialism gas lighting oppression and the servant class.

    • @rare6499
      @rare6499 3 роки тому

      @@davidhunternyc1 wtf you chatting about

  • @anand_nair
    @anand_nair 3 роки тому +7

    Like Sailing a ship...that sounded so satisfying

  • @l2etranger
    @l2etranger 3 роки тому +3

    7:00 was spot on, the all wheel steering should be next. This point in time got stuck because many got drunk on petrol and loved it so much we had to wait until they could release us from all that carbon.

  • @carstenweiland7896
    @carstenweiland7896 3 роки тому +4

    I could be forced to convert my car in 20 years, but for me the point of preserving a classic car is preserving the mechanics as well. In the immortal words of James May:"Standard."

    • @dan_6915
      @dan_6915 3 роки тому

      This is not preservation. It's just a restomod. Wich i like.
      I'm tired of belts, hoses, oil, gearbox, gaskets, injectors, mechanical issues etc..

    • @carstenweiland7896
      @carstenweiland7896 3 роки тому

      @@dan_6915 That is fine, I rambled on about my car! :-D

  • @strpndt2652
    @strpndt2652 3 роки тому +1

    there's something that's weirdly soothing about watching this video, either it's the backdrop, the Clair de Lune (cmiiw), or the car. My God it's such a beautiful automobile.

  • @rohitraphael
    @rohitraphael 3 роки тому +8

    This makes so much sense. Usually mods on classics feel offensive, but what these guys are doing is definitely worthy and on the right route...

    • @howardbrandon11
      @howardbrandon11 3 роки тому +1

      They and Singer have shown that if you're going to go the resto-mod route, there really is no shortcut: You have to put the work and effort into it.

    • @rohitraphael
      @rohitraphael 3 роки тому

      @@howardbrandon11 exactly... Every beautiful creation takes time and effort, no shortcuts!

  • @bob808
    @bob808 3 роки тому +20

    I think what Lunaz is doing is fantastic! If I had the means, I'd order a car from them in a heartbeat.

  • @gustavoflorio5383
    @gustavoflorio5383 3 роки тому +19

    Jesus, they are killing XK120's too?! One of the best sounding inline-6 engines ever?!

    • @charithjayatilaka2617
      @charithjayatilaka2617 3 роки тому +4

      Yea this is where the line has to be drawn. Some engines yes can be replaced by ev motors. But jaguar straight sixes??? Not cool

    • @mebsrea
      @mebsrea 3 роки тому +5

      @@charithjayatilaka2617 I’d love an electric Mark X, but I agree it should never be done to an XK150 or an E-Type.

    • @atifmohammed7177
      @atifmohammed7177 3 роки тому +1

      I think classic cars should be restored to thier original, not modernised. After all they are from the past and those cars give you a taste of the past. Especially the engines. V6 from xk120 sounds awesome and modern car engines just don't sound as they used to. After all they are from a different era and electrifying a classic car is taking the cars 'personality' away. It's ruining them in my opinion.

    • @musazwane6049
      @musazwane6049 3 роки тому

      It's so saddening 😭

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 3 роки тому +2

    This is fantastic. I Love the old Bentleys. They
    really are some of the most Beautiful Cars on he road.
    I had hoped that somebody would be able to take
    cars like that and make them Electric, making them
    Eco-Friendly. I am very Happy it is Happening.
    I hope to have one myself someday.
    Thank You for the enjoyable video.
    Jeff

  • @scottcoe2633
    @scottcoe2633 3 роки тому +5

    Love it , wish they'd matched the door cards to the seats, that would have made it perfect

  • @Nicko6180
    @Nicko6180 3 роки тому +9

    Electric cars in most cases don't have the character of internal combustion cars. In this case though it's different. Bentley's and Rolls-Royce's have always been about quietness, comfort, grace and effortless pace. If any cars really suit electrification it is Bentley's and Rolls-Royce's. The engineering and craftsmanship is incredible too and all the character has remained intact.

  • @revelare_xvii6269
    @revelare_xvii6269 3 роки тому +5

    *This is what I want the future to be. A harmonious blend of the past and the future.*

  • @pablocramer9669
    @pablocramer9669 3 роки тому +2

    Perfect marriage of old school and nowadays motion. Beautiful masterpiece.

  • @fabulousprofound
    @fabulousprofound 3 роки тому +7

    This makes me think of the back to the future movies where they did mr. fusion and hover conversions on old cars to make them live on, but this is much cleaner

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 3 роки тому +2

    Wherever there is a customer there will be a supplier...hoorah for British ingenuity, we can be proud 💪🇬🇧

  • @davecroden9793
    @davecroden9793 3 роки тому +10

    The only electric car I’d want to be seen in. Fabulous!

  • @richarddower9134
    @richarddower9134 3 роки тому +1

    So glad to see. Thank-you you'll helping to keep motoring history for future generations to enjoy and keeping our Grandparents happy memories alive.

  • @dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520
    @dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520 3 роки тому +7

    People of LUNAZ Turning old gold in to more shining diamonds

  • @furqaanu2136
    @furqaanu2136 3 роки тому +20

    NOOOOOO

    • @keabot
      @keabot 3 роки тому +1

      Defo no .!!!

  • @zapfanzapfan
    @zapfanzapfan 3 роки тому +4

    Old classics deserve a heart transplant to live on.

    • @yeahproductions
      @yeahproductions 3 роки тому +1

      Old classics don't need a heart transplant. What generally makes them classics is whats under the bonnet, like a 120XK Jag or E Type, or any old sports car. Classics will live on forever. Watch this vid.. ua-cam.com/video/1CUA2imRYRM/v-deo.html

  • @terrymurphy2637
    @terrymurphy2637 3 роки тому +16

    I have a Silver Cloud 1 & would do this in a heartbeat if I had the $$$$$$$ ! Great review & a wonderful mix of past & future motoring without the oily bits!

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +1

      I thought I heard news to the effect that Rolls was actually going to sell EV-converted Silver Clouds, which sounds like a spectacular idea.

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 3 роки тому +1

      That’s waste of a good car I don’t mind if it’s a pile parts that get put together but a original car butchered into a electric car no just no

  • @SMlFFY85
    @SMlFFY85 3 роки тому +15

    I don't really have a problem with electrifying these type of land yatchs, as it's suits their purpose but doing it to classic sports cars is pure vandalism.

  • @abishek4300
    @abishek4300 3 роки тому +1

    Something is missing.... Yeah the 4.9L Straight six.... But Kudos to this guys! They have done fantastic job

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender 3 роки тому +10

    A classic RR or Bentley is supposed to be silent so this is the "correct" type of car for such a transition. Also the range of 250 miles isn't worse than that of the original, gas-guzzling 6.2L.

    • @Atombender
      @Atombender 3 роки тому

      @@philiptownsend4026 At private superchargers for the rich of course.

  • @lrg3834
    @lrg3834 3 роки тому +1

    This is ABSOLUTELY lovely! So nice to see British luxury classics being restored as sustainable electrics.

  • @Sunday8916
    @Sunday8916 3 роки тому +15

    Best possible scenario for these old beauties

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому

      It always makes me smile to see a car like this out on the road actually being DRIVEN. I'm fine with converting them to EVs, too.

    • @cameronrichardson3108
      @cameronrichardson3108 3 роки тому +7

      The best possible scenario for these is to leave them alone and stop ripping their hearts out

    • @trihardcx6743
      @trihardcx6743 3 роки тому +4

      @@cameronrichardson3108 My thought exactly.

    • @Sunday8916
      @Sunday8916 3 роки тому

      @@cameronrichardson3108 k boomer

    • @daylineli
      @daylineli 3 роки тому

      its just......wonderful
      driving out in the beautiful world in this thing..... no engine noise, it aint no Tesla but i mean atleast your next door neighbors will shut up now, like when do you see people doing awesome things like this with valuable cars like this?

  • @spacekii
    @spacekii 3 роки тому +5

    Electric really works with something that's supposed to be quiet, luxurious and powerful. Incredible

  • @jamiebell2777
    @jamiebell2777 3 роки тому +9

    7:43 If i paid £350K I'd want the speedometer to work properly and not bounce like that!

    • @bloocookie1
      @bloocookie1 3 роки тому +1

      Nice catch there! I had to go back through the video to verify that was the speedo, found one shot where it kinda says MPH.
      But yeah, maybe something went wrong

    • @NathanKrick
      @NathanKrick 3 роки тому +3

      They wanted to keep it authentic. I don't think I have ever been in a car over 50 years old that did not have a bouncing speedo. 😂

    • @junkman6456
      @junkman6456 3 роки тому

      center console also does not fit very firm. british 'craftmanship'?

    • @davidhunternyc1
      @davidhunternyc1 3 роки тому +8

      @@junkman6456 That center console is hideous, like a PC from the 80's. It ruins the interior. Use your smart phone or tablet for such things. Use a wireless charger. Make technology invisible.

  • @bicyclist2
    @bicyclist2 3 роки тому +3

    I absolutely love it. I want one so very badly. I wouldn't stop smiling If I had one. This car is just achingly beautiful and so timeless. I wonder if they'd do a Rolls Silver Shadow. They are the most comon Rolls and kinda cheep to buy. I hope to see more stuff like this. Please keep the great content coming. Thank you.

  • @plushiie_
    @plushiie_ 3 роки тому +20

    Repairing and electrifying already made cars is probably better for the environment than making new ones.

  • @megasupergoat
    @megasupergoat 3 роки тому +2

    Top gear finallys done it. Well produced video great commentary

  • @wycliffe_ndiba
    @wycliffe_ndiba 3 роки тому +7

    I'd bag that if I could. For sure

  • @richardmitton5292
    @richardmitton5292 3 роки тому +2

    That's outstanding. Utterly fantastic.

  • @geoffshilton6998
    @geoffshilton6998 3 роки тому +3

    What a fabulous(ly expensive) reincarnation of a truly Classic Bentley. Had me drooling. That white centre console/infotainment 'box' , not so much. Classicc 80's Halfords.

    • @Sheridantank
      @Sheridantank 3 роки тому +1

      I agree, that part doesnt look as clean as it could. It would be hard to make it look anything but out of place, but surely could be a bit better. I'd rather not have it at all

  • @BIGGELATO
    @BIGGELATO 3 роки тому +2

    What a SICK and BEAUTIFUL car!

  • @photographyforenjoyment
    @photographyforenjoyment 3 роки тому +3

    I had the pleasure of driving an original 1956 S1 Continental Fastback back in the '80s. I say 'pleasure' because it lacked power steering (optional extra in the day) but apart from that it really was an experience wafting along on (and sometimes above) the limit. I can only imagine these restorations and electric conversions add to the experience and safety, up to date brakes and traction control must make a huge difference!

    • @joefunsmith
      @joefunsmith 3 роки тому

      Resto-Mod with the emphasis on "Mod." With the drivetrain of the 21st century combined with the artistry of classic luxury cars, it is brilliant. I'd love to see California's Bureau of Automotive Repair try to put the kabash on one of these They've been known to deny approval on engine swaps that were a marked improvement in emissions before, but how could they say no to zero emissions?

  • @PeterbFree
    @PeterbFree 3 роки тому +1

    That car and colour pallet are just gorgeous

  • @DIVADNOMIS1313
    @DIVADNOMIS1313 3 роки тому +12

    stunning! what a project

  • @arne8381
    @arne8381 3 роки тому

    Jack and Chris is the only reason why I still watch Top Gear

  • @xapaiz
    @xapaiz 3 роки тому +6

    My god, those lines! It is undeniable that classic EV restoration is one of the best things electrification has come up to. Just one thing, please replace that iWatch for a proper gentleman's watch

  • @thomasalbrecht5914
    @thomasalbrecht5914 3 роки тому +1

    Perfect idea. All classic cars that were designed for maximum comfort are absolutely suited to be converted to electric.

  • @Kaustubhzombie
    @Kaustubhzombie 3 роки тому +3

    This is a beautiful piece of work. Reincarnation of such beautiful body's into EV is the best thing and it will be lovely to drive or see one on the road.

  • @apoorvtripathi1873
    @apoorvtripathi1873 3 роки тому +1

    Engineering and art , both at its best. Would love to see a rolls royce build time lapse💯

  • @mattb4353
    @mattb4353 3 роки тому +16

    That's no longer a classic car imo. In ten years time when all the tech in the car is out of date, the value will plummet unless you update again. If it had been left original the value in ten years will be through the roof.

    • @42crazyguy
      @42crazyguy 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah thsese ev conversions are going to age horribly in 10 years when electric cars are just cheap and commen and ICE cars become more rare.

    • @sohamsahu8959
      @sohamsahu8959 3 роки тому

      Another British centric nonsense!!

  • @andynixon2820
    @andynixon2820 3 роки тому

    Usually I find resto mods a bit . . . Naff . But this is really beautiful , incredibly subtle and keeps all that inherent old Bentley class . Makes me proud to be British .

  • @saleemsv
    @saleemsv 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love this!! Old school curves and lines, beautiful engineering - really bringing the past to the future!

    • @jamesportrais3946
      @jamesportrais3946 3 роки тому

      My monitor now has scratch marks on the screen - totally stunning.

  • @jakubgraus13
    @jakubgraus13 3 роки тому +1

    I wouldn’t do this to mint classic car, but as an restoration of old rusty cars it is amazing.

    • @Thunderbuck
      @Thunderbuck 3 роки тому +1

      That's an important philosophical question. I agree, I'd prefer to see it based on a marginal example that's rotting into oblivion anyway, but unless it's something SUPER rare/significant, why not?

    • @jakubgraus13
      @jakubgraus13 3 роки тому +1

      @@Thunderbuck As long as it keeps these beautiful cars on the road I guess I am fine with it.

  • @cjr4516
    @cjr4516 3 роки тому +5

    It’s beautifully done, but I’d still prefer the original engine

  • @chrisrhodes3039
    @chrisrhodes3039 3 роки тому +2

    What a machine. I think electric power suits the character of these cars where it absolutely wouldn't in something like a 60s Ferrari. Also, just being pedantic but the text says it's an S1, the commentary at the beginning said S3, this one looks like an S2 which would be right if it's a 1961 car.

  • @sotirisbakaimis3276
    @sotirisbakaimis3276 3 роки тому +3

    astonishing indeed!!!

  • @beinghappy1312
    @beinghappy1312 3 роки тому +1

    I never expected top gear to jump on board with electric conversions. Seeing this review makes me very happy.

  • @Republic-Of-Me-Travel
    @Republic-Of-Me-Travel 3 роки тому +8

    This needs to happen more so we dont lose our classic models altogether...

    • @yeahproductions
      @yeahproductions 3 роки тому +1

      That won't happen.. watch this video. Classics will be around forever.. ua-cam.com/video/1CUA2imRYRM/v-deo.html

    • @Republic-Of-Me-Travel
      @Republic-Of-Me-Travel 3 роки тому

      @@yeahproductions Certainly, Harry always makes a lot of sense, so I can only hope policy makers continue to see the same sense into the future. I'm still grieving over the last...final edition S65 (not a classic, but a car i adore...and there wont be another).

  • @shankarbalan3813
    @shankarbalan3813 3 роки тому

    Phenomenal engineering. Practical and Modern, yet Elegant and respectful of past glories…

  • @Markcain268
    @Markcain268 3 роки тому +5

    The thing that appeals to me most in a car is it's engine, nothing to tinker with in an ev,so most of the pleasure owning a car would be gone for me

    • @DetroitMicroSound
      @DetroitMicroSound 3 роки тому +1

      When was the last time you "tinkered" with a brand-new Bentley? This isn't 1970 any more. You need a serious tool set just to get into a problem on a modern high-end car...Then a couple more serious tool sets, and a lot of care, and time just to do the actual work.

    • @Markcain268
      @Markcain268 3 роки тому +1

      @@DetroitMicroSound this isn't a brand new Bentley, it's an old classic that's been converted to electric, if I could afford a classic Bentley from this era I would most certainly want to tinker with the engine, as I would with any classic car I owned

    • @DetroitMicroSound
      @DetroitMicroSound 3 роки тому +2

      I see where you come from. I'm into vintage 50cc two-stroke European pedal mopeds.

    • @yeahproductions
      @yeahproductions 3 роки тому

      I totally agree!

  • @g600f700
    @g600f700 3 роки тому

    I like what he said, you know this car will take to anywhere with confidence - without leaking oil.

  • @richardwestwell4902
    @richardwestwell4902 3 роки тому +6

    It will be interesting to see what Iain Tyrrell and Harry Metcalf think of this idea.

    • @1258-Eckhart
      @1258-Eckhart 3 роки тому +1

      Their silence speaks volumes.

  • @Corp_Static
    @Corp_Static 3 роки тому +1

    Jeeves, the unsung hero

  • @soumy1986
    @soumy1986 3 роки тому +3

    The future of automotive engineering meets classic fluidity and grace... Match made in heaven, I say...

  • @summushieremiasclarkson4700
    @summushieremiasclarkson4700 3 роки тому +1

    This car is James May personified.

  • @oni1ecram123
    @oni1ecram123 3 роки тому +4

    The classics and vintage are real beauties.....electrifying them is the most AMAZING !! way to preserve or even bump up their actual value

  • @johnlunnun9769
    @johnlunnun9769 3 роки тому

    Such a beautiful car! You don’t come more elegant and gracious as this show stopper!

  • @markymark-r
    @markymark-r 3 роки тому +8

    Oh dear. Removing the engine from a classic is like removing someone’s heart.

    • @Markcain268
      @Markcain268 3 роки тому

      My favourite part of a car

    • @markymark-r
      @markymark-r 3 роки тому

      @Richard Harrold this is true but I’d still rather have any of these over a battery.

  • @aristotelisentertainment279
    @aristotelisentertainment279 3 роки тому +2

    That's a very good idea but some super rare cars especially performance-oriented ones should keep their original engine.

  • @craigfrancis3474
    @craigfrancis3474 3 роки тому +4

    Why does the infotainment system look like a 90's Apple Macintosh Classic?

    • @dragonfastback5440
      @dragonfastback5440 3 роки тому

      It's a strange design choice - jarring and a bit naff

    • @chrishb7074
      @chrishb7074 3 роки тому

      I was thinking is that a Compaq DeskPro? but yes, that bit looks naff.

  • @Jpmpmpm
    @Jpmpmpm 2 роки тому +1

    This is the future old beautiful classic cars ev engines

  • @user-gf3mu5uc8j
    @user-gf3mu5uc8j 3 роки тому +3

    That wonky speedometer would drive my OCD insane especially for the cost of the car.

    • @MrNikodemus5
      @MrNikodemus5 3 роки тому

      Might you be mixing the power reserve indicator, with the speedometer ?

  • @pablomoscoso6465
    @pablomoscoso6465 3 роки тому +4

    BMW should be doing this with Rolls Royce

  • @jorgerobles628
    @jorgerobles628 3 роки тому

    The PERFECT CONVERSION for such prestigious and beautiful vehicles!!!!

  • @JD.Martin
    @JD.Martin 3 роки тому +3

    Not for me. Most of the experience in owning/driving a classic car is the engine character. It's fine on a Rolls, where you want smooth silent operation, but a Bentley is more of a stretch, and don't get me started on that abomination of an XK.
    Come on Porsche, save the motoring world!

    • @craigyirush3492
      @craigyirush3492 3 роки тому +3

      My thoughts exactly. So depressing that the majority of commenters here don’t see that. Let’s hope Porsche’s synthetic fuel comes through!

  • @PRRrailfan
    @PRRrailfan 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this thing is fantastic! Vintage luxury cars make perfect EV conversions.

  • @EyesOfByes
    @EyesOfByes 3 роки тому +13

    If I where a billionaire, I'd buy it in a second

  • @linusdn2777
    @linusdn2777 3 роки тому +1

    This should have been James May's segment

  • @raizenperez1358
    @raizenperez1358 3 роки тому +7

    Omg I want one but a Aston Martin DB5 ☺️

  • @doctorlovera
    @doctorlovera 3 роки тому +1

    Legend says that it's still lighter than the original ☺️
    Jokes aside. I really like it. There are a lot classic cars that would be real jewels if converted to electric, this one is one of those.

  • @theotema2053
    @theotema2053 3 роки тому +5

    Stunning ❤️