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

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]

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

[@joermnyc]

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]

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

[@ThomasBenjaminBenHuggett]

Here he said he tracked down 5. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npjOcnaqga-Urs0

[@jerrytee2688]

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

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@@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

[@dntn9634]

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]

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

[@hijodelaisla275]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@kathyalmuller5143]

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.

[@timothytaylor8870]

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]

Comments that aren't true for 1000 Alex

[@johncoops6897]

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

[@HooyahPeacock]

@@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]

@@HooyahPeacock👍🤣🤣🤣

[@MrJayrock620]

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

[@MrWolfSnack]

Regain control of the cottage !!!

[@MarcusCapeCanaveral]

Restated more simply: "Drag coefficient?"

[@MrJayrock620]

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

[@LordInter]

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

[@brandonobaza8610]

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

[@bansheemania1692]

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

[@DaveFromColorado]

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]

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]

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.

[@jamestravenetti7970]

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.

[@martiniv8924]

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

[@literallyshaking8019]

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]

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

[@waitaminute-vw9hf]

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

[@MGBranco]

That's a dying craft....

[@bobcorbett5614]

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

[@rare6499]

All designed with pencil and paper. Incredible.

[@1ocean515]

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!! 👍👍

[@JohnnyWishbone85]

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

[@MrTruth111]

hahaha

[@timbrookes3699]

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]

Not in today though

[@Shane-zx4ps]

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

[@timbrookes3699]

@@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 !!

[@buildingmasters643]

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]

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]

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

[@ukusagent]

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

[@johnnycage3673]

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

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@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.

[@cheif10thumbs]

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.

[@highdesertutah]

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

[@heyitsdrew]

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

[@51WCDodge]

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

[@brucknerian9664]

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]

Only if you're a bootlicker

[@uniquelines]

LOL!

[@drewhinners8793]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@johnferrier2803]

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.

[@Ingens_Scherz]

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.

[@janierios1194]

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]

Cool. Now go buy a new keyboard.

[@Dan-hn1lx]

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!!!

[@jameestewart1529]

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

[@PabloDamon]

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

[@MrTruth111]

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

[@obiwankenobinil5427]

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]

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]

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

[@recalcitrant_recidivist9278]

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!

[@stirlingmoss4621]

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]

What did they say?

[@Stealth_Rider91]

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

[@dougcargill6730]

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

[@joshbryant4629]

Probably because it smells like old books

[@tity4100]

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

[@ZGryphon]

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]

You could probably fit a library under the hood

[@moontoon28]

Jezza with the A1 observations lmao

[@Thatwatchandcarguy]

The greatest car collection of all time

[@supertrinigamer]

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.

[@018139548]

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

[@kennethwood9025]

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

[@joermnyc]

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

[@Seele2015au]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

Its a work of art.

[@maddee2548]

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

[@dmitrytannill7436]

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]

Me to

[@Stealth_Rider91]

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

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

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.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

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

[@DaRunTingsCrew]

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

[@markpennington9250]

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]

What’s covid like

[@markpennington9250]

@@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]

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

[@dawnbirbeck1505]

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

[@bradsmith9189]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@richardharrold9736 Even better Richard.

[@acd1202]

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

[@wisgliebau]

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

[@raydunakin]

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]

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]

Spaceball 1 😂

[@colinpettit3448]

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

[@darrellwillams9212]

Pure class!

[@promerops]

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]

‘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.

[@anotherone1001]

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

[@jlwilliams]

“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]

RIM SHOT.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

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

[@mtumilty]

Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn played "Q" :-)

[@Shadowfax-1980]

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

[@jinxylad71]

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

[@njpaddler]

@@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]

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

[@captainbart]

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

[@jimschnurr3512]

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

[@dezee2412]

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.

[@johnkendall6962]

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.

[@moparfan2015]

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

[@ActuallySettle]

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

[@garyhaber333]

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.

[@dixonhill7526]

"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!

[@ibp2007]

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

[@andyrbush]

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.

[@abepotter9302]

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

[@ADPTraining]

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]

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

[@stephanvelines7006]

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]

Anal,ogy is right

[@matthewhelton1725]

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

[@DrewLSsix]

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

[@DavidDatura]

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

[@leisagrgula1181]

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.

[@manofsheerawsomness]

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.

[@joelchils]

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

[@casualobserver77]

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

[@pip5461]

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...!

[@francispower1418]

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!

[@braxtonnelson7422]

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!

[@carlbeaver7112]

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

[@seektruth8662]

Good one! You are one funny Beaver

[@anshulshah1219]

Lmao 😂

[@dambuster6387]

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]

LMAO! Underrated comment

[@josephgaviota]

Exactly! Bluetooth was _big_ in 1930 !!

[@santanusircar1621]

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

[@Frost640]

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

[@Cristobal_Ygnacio_Arriaga]

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

[@NicksGarage]

Very impressive machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@Naldo4real]

I have a white one

[@bullast2046]

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

[@StrangerHappened]

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

[@thepugchugzchannel4511]

@@Naldo4real sure

[@toddprifogle7381]

Xn.b

[@jhmerit8883]

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!

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Wow, what an amazing car. A fascinating period. Tim Birkin was one of the famous, or maybe infamous(!), Bentley Boys. One of the other well known ones being Woolf Barnato, another fearless racing driver. When Bentley hit financial trouble Barnato bought the company. This is real Boys Own stuff; the racing driver buys the company, because he loves the cars and wants to keep racing. Ha ha ha. Imagine that happening now. Barnato sank (and lost) his fortune in the company. As you say, the depression hit and luxury cars weren’t in demand. Barnato famously raced Le Train Bleu in France driving his Bentley Speed Six and won. Cannes to London. What a trip that must have been. I’d love to see your V12 Lagonda too, Jay, if that’s possible. Many claim it’s WO’s finest piece of work. Thanks for sharing your passion and beautiful automobiles with us once again.

[@pablocespedes5880]

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

[@aserta]

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.

[@bradhobbs6196]

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.

[@bigcity2085]

Somebody give Jay a big hug. What a guy.

[@MammothPaige]

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

[@octane613]

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.

[@marktombazian6490]

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

[@billbright1755]

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

[@TA-op4zt]

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

[@JoeEngineer]

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

[@lmapes]

Probably my favorite car in his collection. Absolutely stunning.

[@flyingdutchman4794]

I was looking at the door latch mechanism - there are 2 striker plates separate from the latch - ! And the auxiliary hand throttle - I wish more vehicles had that feature. The 'flex-o-matic' steering would give me the heebie-jeebies in such a massive car though. Thank-you Mr. Leno for keeping these pieces of "living history" alive and running so well

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

I couldn't handle that steering

[@joebryant8500]

For those who don't know, Leno's fondness for things British is derived from the fact that he himself is half-British. His mother is from the UK.

[@copferthat]

So half of him is derived from God’s chosen island people then? We’ll have to work on a new accent for him next. He’s addictive is Jay.

[@hesstwentyone]

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. :-)

[@michaelj.4187]

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

[@tobyw9573]

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

[@maxbrazil3712]

When function & style were combined into artistic brilliance.

[@brunodesrosiers266]

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... :)

[@GrantDolanMusic]

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

[@garryferrington811]

My wife used to work around the corner (on Sherman Way) and always enjoyed seeing you tooling around. Beautiful collection.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

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

[@123Jokkmokk123]

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

[@aserta]

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]

Overhead cam 4 valves per cylinder too!

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

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]

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

[@zacklance7798]

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

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

Bentley understood that there is no replacement for displacement.

[@pb6198]

At that time and reliably yes

[@bobjohnson205]

Size matters! lol ;)

[@pb6198]

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

[@bobjohnson205]

@@pb6198 Braggart! lol :)

[@pb6198]

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

[@philos34002]

thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge with us. I grew up with old cars and my husband never missed one of your shows so this is comfort for my soul

[@anubhavroy2309]

I am 23 but these cars are so interesting and, charming. The world will miss these cars. It is amazing how he maintains all these cars. Thanks for sharing

[@nathanjoseph4284]

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

[@dragospahontu]

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

[@geoff9015]

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

[@janinedunkel7605]

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

[@benzlover55]

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]

Must be a Hoffmann 2cv!

[@FlankyFrankie]

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

[@timinla64]

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]

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

[@charlie1832]

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

[@cat637d]

Wow, really a beauty! Thank you for doing these videos, the majority of us would never see a treasure like this without you.

[@raydunakin]

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