Imagine with modern tires and aerial refuelling what she might be capable of.

The pheasant, did not survive.

The key is to provide the interest by which interested people can feel welcome. I get the membership part-the dilemma. And, I suspect there has to be some kind of watershed moment by which individuals do not feel intimidated nor put out regarding any number of reasons-time being the major part of an individuals desire to spend that time and their resource(s). Living in a pluralistic society and competing with each other beyond the binding aspects of family life entails the need for each person to weigh their interests. Initially, RR or Bentley ownership brings people together to become a part of something special-the joys of proper car ownership, the distinction of income and display as well as the satisfaction of the ego certainly play a unique roll; however, the limiting factors which are now rolled into distinctive car groups whether the latest and the greatest or the oldest and the greatest or any greatest in between are providing the ties which unbind. Call it what you will: maturing of the car ownership scene or the unwinding of the cohesiveness by which memberships were kept together or even the very social fabric which keeps most of us on the same page willing to make the sacrifices inherent in a group setting. I believe at this juncture the club/foundation organization will survive better if the regions are given full latitude to provide the catalyst by which we can survive-not just some box checked off on the membership form with additional funds required to join. In this regard there needs to be a bottom up push and no longer a top down push in order to accomplish great things. Even if your level in society is negligible or your old car isn't worth much in the greater scheme of ownership the current membership needs to subscribe to that old adage: everyone has something to contribute. I realize that a Monarch society of Kings and Queens is the opposite of the rank and file; however, a mentality similar to a ' Cars and Coffee ' has to prevail in order to make the club viable for the long term. No amount of merging nor tax this or that will solve the problem of making people feel welcome in our club.....

Perfect machines

Ein wunderschönes Auto, Automobilbaukunst in reiner Performance, wünschte ich hätt scholch ein schönes Auto.....

Ive just got one of them cars in the same colour so happy.

I love rolls royce it's the world's greatest car

Yea goes out to the Bentley Boys .

2:24 "the graphic equaliser... we have it in all our cars". Oh Lord!

Ese auto necesita un piloto no un chofer !!!...

Always loved this RR coupe!

It handles like the titanic

I have a 1989 Turbo R. Love it!

Perfect perportions... reeked respect.

I have a '96 Turbo R and love to watch these old videos waxing lyrical about these wonderful cars. I do have to take the narrator to task on one point though, although you could conceivably fit five people in one of these the person in the middle of the rear will feel pretty hard done by. They're really designed for four adults, as you can see at 7:12

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What? The two mile bowl is circular and there are no oval turns. There are many instances where Vauxhall test drivers have set the cruise control and fallen asleep through boredom and some where they've moved from the driver's seat and sat in the rear. The position on the banked track is determined solely by speed and vehicle mass. The Turbo R was an awesome car that has no need for lies and fairy tales to support it.

It's all about effortless motoring and the feeling of effortless superiority over other drivers.

this was the last rolls royce or it´s bentley version, a great car to drive and surprising for those who don´t know the brand, should had bought one when they were being sold cheap. Today they ask a lot of money not understanding why, if not too old, a future classic ,it´s the reason they give for asking a lot of money

I love my 95 Flying Spur!

Looks better than almost any modern Bentley, save for the Flying Spur.

In ten years. I will own one 💯👍🫵.

Good luck for the driver who bought the car then after…

Not suitable for Americans.......

You can really see the passion that this car was built with. The obsession is something that’s near impossible to find replicated today.

From the years when this was still an elegant motor car. (The present iterations look like tanks.)

I've always wanted to own one of these since I was 8yrs old I'm only a common Birmingham city council worker my mates say you'll never be able to afford one but my late Grandfather bless 🙌 him said don't Abandon one's Dreams 🙏 for those that lack vision the shadows have more style than a lit of tge new Rolls Royce they look too chunky cheers 🍻 regards from stewy Hudson and Family Birmingham city England 🍻 🇬🇧 👍 😀 👌 👏 🍻 🇬🇧 👍

The people who don't appreciate cars like these don't understand. They think it's the snob factor, it's not. I had always dreamed of owning a Rolls-Royce. My first experience of riding in one when I was 9 years old. The chauffeur held the door open of this stunning 1950's Phantom, as i climbed in I was gobsmacked oh wow, the carpet the seats the wood. I said to the chauffer "what car is this" he proudly said "It is a Rolls-Royce,the best car in the world". I turned to my father and said "I'm going to have a Rolls-Royce". He smiled and said "You had better have a good job". I like all models but do like the Phantoms. When I got married my wedding cars were Phantoms for me and the guests. I was in a position financially to purchase one. I once read an article in a classic car publication 2 cars parked one being a Silver Shadow the other a Bentley T1. The Rolls-Royce suffered body damage. The Bentley not touched. This was obviously an attack on the car as a snob attack. So i decided to acquire a Bentley T1.

I have an '89 Turbo r . I bought it 5+ years ago . We put it up for sale to buy a '75 Rolls Royce Shadow . We found our price was too low and decided to keep it because it does exude class . The Rolls is going in for a paint colour change next year.

Cool video !

I have almost the same VHS Video, but with Wolfang Amadeus Mozart’s Aria „Laudate Dominum“. This one seems to me the music of Edward Elgar. Also very nice and a bit longer. I have the Silver Spirit II Geneva Motor Show car from 1990 in Brooklands Green with tan leather and forest green or spruce top roll on dashboard. 😊

Stunning car...

How times have changed. There is no way Bentley would market its vehicles with such 'blue-blooded' pomposity today. Bentley's present-day clientele is very different from the pre-VW era.

"...who's perhaps too fat to get in his Ferrari". Great honest advertising.

David Doorwacker ….. are you joking me ….. I’ve laughed all the way through this video. I’m sure DD wacks furiously and frequently….

Unfortunately, I lived in Nevada at this time. But now, I live here. I never realized I missed the show. Now, I am desperately seeking a 2001 annual meet badge!

Exclusive ? The Bentley Eight was the cheapest car they ever made because it lacked so many items that were available on the Bentley Mulsanne. It had a cheap mesh grille, straight grain wood paneling and basic bare door panels. It was built in limited numbers because it wasn't popular with customers.

Graham Hull had some input in this design right.....?

Saw it when I was twelve. Audi should have kept the exclusivity aspect. Like they did with Buggatti.

Recipients of the Queste magazine unite!

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I've got one. I take her to car meets and make KZbin videos 😂

Thanks for this. Reg Abbiss has such a great voice for this video. Really explains what a great car the Turbo R was & why I enjoy mine .Forgot that Bentley beat the Lamborghini Countach speed record too.

I am on my tenth Turbo R - 1997 to be exact that I am bringing back to life. 385 Horsepower 569 ft. Lbs of torque It’s the sensation of a 75X or 78X going down the runway at an airfield. There is always power, never a lack there of. 99.9% of the haters out there know absolutely nothing about this machine.

A rock version of Vivaldi's Gloria. Interesting. Very 70'ies. Source?

Thanks for posting this. Video dates from 1990 as it mentions automatic ride control which was 1st available with 30000 series in 1990. Cars in the early part of the video are 1989 model year. "The quintessential power trip " was the motto of the day .I've had 3 & love my 89 Turbo RL.