1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback Burgundy & Engine Sounds on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Amelia Island FL at the “The Amelia” The Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance on 3-5-22.
We’re looking at a 1954 Bentley R Type Continental Fastback in Burgundy Paint. The car features a 4.5 Liter straight 6 cylinder engine.
The car's being shared by Richard Gorman. Richard’s had this car since 2017. He shares this car was featured at the 1954 New York Auto Show. This car runs and sounds great.
To see cars for sale at Vantage Motorworks, Inc., go to www.VantageMotorWorks.com
To see details on the Amelia Concourse D’Elegance show, go to www.ameliaconcours.com
ENJOY!

[@sightsounds9453]

Such understated beauty and brilliance rolled into unique and commanding road presence.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sight & Sounds, well said, Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Proportionately gorgeous car Lou. Thank you Mr. Gorman for your stewardship. Simply excellent.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, High praise :-) Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Mr. Gorman's Bentley is just stunning! I just love those fastback lines, and the interior & exterior color combo, too. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this "stunning" car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Bentley Fastback ! Amazing lines.... Gorgeous color....Just a work of Art ! Thanks Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Gorgeous, inspired from the american fastback of the 40s, but with the european style, nearly no chrome, amazing proportions, hand made, a marvel of a car. Thanks for sharing !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Francois, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Wow ! Lou, I have never seen one of these. Beautiful car with very sleek styling. ! Love the color combo with the real wooden dash. The workmanship of the interior & exterior is fabulous. I'm surprised there is no armrest on the door panel, though. Kind of strange that a fancy car would not have one. ! Also suprised that it's not right hand drive... also runs very smooth - could barely hear it running. ! Thanks Lou & to Richard, for giving us a look at his Bentley. !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Happy to receive a "Wow !" from you :-) I enjoy reading the details you enjoy with this car. You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Without a doubt one of the nicest looking British cars of its era. The dashboard is quite beautiful, as is all the interior. Good stuff thanks for this feature gentlemen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., High praise for the looks of this British car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

This is an interesting looking vehicle. It looks like a close relative to the Rolls Royce stable. It surely has a beautiful interior. The engine sounds healthy and so whisper quiet. This is what I call craftsmanship!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise :-) Lou

[@todddenio3200]

I’m not sure what year it happened but Rolls Royce and Bentley merged or RR bought Bentley so it may have been built by RR which would explain the resemblance

[@dmdivers]

Yes, the chassis and engine were built by Rolls Royce at the Crewe factory and this particular car the body/interior was built by the coachbuilders Mulliner down in London. These Continental's are essentially a standard Bentley R type with a custom coachbuilt body.

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

Magnificent!! My mom always said... "you get chauffeured in a RR and a Bentley you drive, baby you drive." I am almost positive that is where my Aunt, Mom and Uncle all bought cars from years ago (70s-80s).... My mom lived on Belle Meade Island at the time...

[@vantagemotorworks5712]

Vantage Motorworks has been in North Miami with sales & service of Rolls-Royce & Bentleys for 48 years! Perhaps your family members were actually clients of ours!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Magnolia, Happy to read your Mom's great saying "you get chauffeured in a RR and a Bentley you drive, baby you drive." :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

@@vantagemotorworks5712 I think they were! My late uncle was Col William H Smith he was a well known Auctioneer in Miami (Jim Gall studied under him) and owned Hales Antiques (70s) and had a block long store in N Miami with a vintage 1920's RR Phantom in the showroom window. I think my uncle had about 7 RR's or 8 in total. His ex wife my aunt Treva and her family owned A1 Fargo formerly Mayflower now American Moving on Dixie Hwy in Miami. Family owned for over 70 years. We all grew up in Coral Gables a few doors down from the spanish consulate if its still there??, my family was mostly on Granada Blvd before my mom went to belle meade Island and then to Jupiter. They used to hang out a lot with Bob Butterworth, the late Janet Reno and her girlfriend at the time Ann Bishop(a news anchor) and I remember Spiro Agnew, Dionne Warwick and Danny Thomas used to come over frequently too... some guy named Rick Shaw who was on radio I think lived nearby and came over a lot. this was all in the 70s so a bit vague on what I can remember. If anyone is from Miami in that era will possibly remember those names I guess.

[@vantagemotorworks5712]

Lots of familiar names from the past. Thanks.

[@citibear57]

The car is wonderful, but I was more impressed by Mr. Richard Gorman. What a nice gentleman! I hope that he will be able to enjoy this incredible car for many, many more years. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike YQR, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@kmrbsc]

That is just one gorgeous car!! Thanks Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kelly, Happy to read "That is just one gorgeous car!!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Very nice Bentley- great proportions and presence. Thanks Richard and Lou for bringing this classic to us.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you appreciate this cars "great proportions and presence" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, and I appreciate your support, Lou

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

The only bad thing to hve such a nice car like this is that me personally i would be scared to drive it lol its that nice looking lol like the tan interior great find lou👊🏻

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, A drive on a nice day with low traffic for sure :-) Happy to read you enjoy this find, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Beautiful color. From the rear it looks a customized '49-'52 Chevy Fleetline.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@robertvance1873]

Wow the interior is Gorgeous the wood is so pretty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you regarding the interior of this car :-) Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

The car is very clean love the real wood pieces in the interior and colors are simply outstanding

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@be2keen]

It's a classy piece of sculpture worthy of being parked in a Ritz Carlton lobby. And, btw, Lou really gets around: AZ, PA, IL, and now FL. The frequent flyer miles must be astronomical.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Warner, High praise for this "classy piece of sculpture worthy of being parked in a Ritz Carlton lobby". I get paid when you watch the commercials completely before and after the video, it helps when I need to "get around" :-) Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Muy elegante este Bentley R Type Continental de 1954! Magnífico, además, el documento fotográfico de su restauración! Ese color y su hermoso interior, sobretodo el panel de instrumentos en madera, son muy agradables a la vista! Saludos!

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Jaime, Happy to share this elegant car with you :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Seeing a lot of the 1949 Chevy Fleetline in the rear of that beautiful ride 🤔

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry M, Thank you for share what you see. Glad you enjoy this "beautiful ride" :-) Lou

[@rajeewananayakkara7577]

Beautiful car👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rajeewa, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! This is quite a masterpiece, in styling, engineering and craftsmanship. I would have expected to find something bigger than a six under the hood, but it's so quiet it would put the baby to sleep, as you like to say. I'll bet the ride would, too! I'm surprised to hear Richard say it wasn't worth a lot of money at one time! This is as d'Elegance as they come! Many thanks to you and Richard for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, High praise for this "masterpiece, in styling, engineering and craftsmanship" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Beautiful car, thank you for sharing Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gustavoflorio5383]

OMG, how smooth and pretty is that engine?! And the looks... One of the pretiest cars ever!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gustavo, High praise :-) Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

Awesome car! How awesome this is! Thanks guys!😁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wesley, Happy to read "Awesome car!" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wesleyalan9179]

@@loucostabile 🤟

[@vantagemotorworks5712]

We should have mentioned the 4 on the floor in this Bentley was a very rare feature. As with all our restorations, we research the pedigree and work with the factory build records to bring back the beauty and elegance of the period. :) Richard Gorman

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for adding that information and sharing your car, Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Were they mostly 3 speeds or automatics? That was a beautiful car and great sound also.

[@vantagemotorworks5712]

@@MisterMikeTexas All were standard shift examples were 4 speed rather than 3.

[@wordsmith52]

An exquisite car in all respects. Thank the lord for American money, determination and know how to keep such masterpieces living and in great shape!

[@loucostabile]

HI wordsmith52, High praise :-) "Thank the Lord for American money, determination and know how to keep such masterpieces living and in great shape!" AMEN! Lou

[@derekantill3721]

I remember this model when they were new. Bentley Continental R with coach work by H J Mulliner, introduced at the 1952 London Motor Show it was the world’s most expensive car at that time and also one of the world’s fastest 4 seater road cars. Weighing 3,543 lbs. not exactly a light weight car. Nice to see that Mr Gorman has a detailed documentary restoration of the car. A rare and valuable car today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the model you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

The craftsmanship on this is incredible!!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

[@robgrear1142]

THE most beautiful auto to come out of Britain…period.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@myoldi7128]

fantastic Car ! better restauration is not possible . Thanks, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi MyOldi, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jameson6930]

I scrolled past this video and thought to myself. If I don't watch this video right now I might never see it again.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jameson, Thanks for viewing, Lou

[@craigsmith9843]

top quality restoration on such an elegant motor car.i havnt seen one before despite living in england so thankyou for showing it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Craig, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jefferygrady3181]

That car truly takes your breath away! Tell us the story of how you came to find this absolutely stunning and amazing vehicle for us to see Lou ?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffery, Happy to read "That car truly takes your breath away!" :-) The Amelia Island car show was on my "bucket list" of car shows. After receiving 100K+ KZbin Subscribers I requested and receive a "press pass". I went to the show and today you see one of the cars videoed there, Lou

[@AELITACHANTAL]

_Hi Lou, thank you for one more great video! This is a posh-looking Bentley! In 1954 it probably was the coolest car around!_

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, Happy to share this classy car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dmdivers]

It was also the most expensive new car in the world at that time.

[@davidlackovich946]

Apparently the Brits followed the design cues from our domestic auto makers of that Era (GM) with the fastback design..I recall my dad telling me about 49 Chev he owned which was a fastback..I could tell he liked the car from his comments! Thnx Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thanks for sharing. I think you're Dad would enjoy this Fastback Cadillac, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaG6ea14gbp_pbM

[@normmelanson9345]

What a beautiful Bentley so elegant and stylish

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norm, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

Nice '50s car!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@gf4353]

A thing of beauty is a JOY FOREVER

[@loucostabile]

Hi G F, High praise :-) Lou

[@philipdrake6]

What a beautiful classic Bentley. 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@tuckyonald1119]

i love the color on the Bentley 0:53 nice view ;)

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@boson2916]

Hahaha! Gorman finally decided to keep the car forever, 👍wise move, it's an elegant piece of English automobile.

[@loucostabile]

Hi boson, Happy to read you appreciate this "elegant piece of English automobile" :-) Lou

[@beatlebrad5339]

I was there and yes; it is a nice one at that!!!!! I sure did like it a lot and thanks for showing it and God bless you and take care!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Beatle Brad, Happy to read you saw this one in person :-) Blessings receive, God bless you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@beatlebrad5339]

:")

[@beatlebrad5339]

It sure was a great show:"). I hope to run in to you next year. All the best to you and God bless:"}!!!!

[@robertvance1873]

Pretty Face and the Engine is Perfect. Thank you Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Hight praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Beautiful Bentley, smooth six-cylinder! It reminds me of a Postwar Cadillac at the rear. Rumors have it Bentley's fastback model was inspired by the Postwar Chevrolet, which had a fastback model through 1951. Well, the Chevy fans insist that's true.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@drcandor]

Thanks for the car art. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@juanpelon3086]

only seen 3:20, of video..I can say I already love two things about this *gem*..they are: color and super sleek shape.. back to watching vid..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to read you're enjoying this car :-) Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous Bentley.

[@loucostabile]

High praise Simon :-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Nice Chrome Bling too!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Gorgeous Bentley!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you think this car is "Gorgeous" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this car is "Nice" :-) Lou

[@donaldhollums3278]

When I saw the thumbnail for the episode I had to mash on the “thumbs up” even before the film started; I prefer a Bentley over a Rolls-Royce. The S1 and S2 Bentleys are beautiful cars. I think the dual-headlight set up on the front of the S3 version takes a lot away from the looks of the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Donald, Happy to read "I had to mash on the “thumbs up”" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Beautiful interior!!

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@phillipternullo4934]

Love the new color .

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@timc2346]

Beautiful 2 Dr Bentley.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim C, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@robbyturbo109]

I know I’ve never seen one of these before is that a straight 8 or a 6 cylinder?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robby Turbo, I've never seen one before either. Happy to be able to video and share with you :-) Lou

[@francoismontresmecaniques7082]

Straight 6 on the Fastback Bentley (R Type and S1). They moved to the V8 architecture in the 60s but not on the fastback.

[@leightonfarms4962]

wow, outstanding!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jeffreyalexander7504]

very pretty car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@khaisnizar]

Well that looks like a wedding car. Hope i would get that for my wedding 😌. Bentleys are my fav luxurious cars after rolls. Can you find a rr silver shadow 🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hi Khais, Good point, this would be a great "wedding car" :-) If you type in KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Rolls Royce" I think you'll find a few you'll enjoy. When I find a "Silver Shadow" with a Care Taker willing to share, you'll see it too, Lou

[@khaisnizar]

@@loucostabile thanks man 👍🙂

[@jack3inflesh]

Beautiful car. Interesting how the english were better than us at certain things like the wood graining and upholstery, yet they fell far short in other areas like the very out dated steering wheel and eye soar of an overly extended exhaust pipe. Their mechanical’s left much to be desired as well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark M, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

price of this gorgeous machine, in year it was built?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Not sure. Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

@@loucostabile thank you..

[@BeingRomans829ed]

Headliner indentations for Ma-ma-ma-Max Headroom!

[@loucostabile]

Hi BeingRomans829ed, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@barts4856]

What type of transmission does this car have and I like this car

[@loucostabile]

manual

[@chonpiras2815]

chingon

[@loucostabile]

Thank you :-)

[@av8bvma513]

08:52 The RR Overhead Inlet, Side Exhaust Straight-6 Engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi av8bvma513, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

Sounds like the owners of these cars have a love hate relationship with them buying, selling the buying them again. I can see where the current Bentley Continental draws it's inspiration. This ine being much nicer in my opinion. Especially the dashboard, OMG. But I think I would prefer the Cadillac fastback from the 40s. Those things make me go gah gah everytime I see them. Could see the whole family sleeping in one of them instead of having to rent a hotel room when on a road trip, they're so big. Just shower at the local Y.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sabba_Dabba, You bring up a good point, I think this interior is nicer than most high end homes and a better sleeping experience :-) Lou

[@zeevon9]

Not my cup of tea, so to speak. But, great car! Appreciate the rare ones .

[@loucostabile]

Hi zeevon9, Happy to read you this "great car!" :-) Glad to read you appreciate the rarity of this car, Lou

[@playtimehulot7383]

It's a rare middleshift manual, or converted to it. But than he didn' t won everything at Peeble Beach!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Playtime Hulot, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ארנבתפצ]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@fairrodthecapacitor]

Almost the same look as a Corniche Fixhead.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@robertvance1873]

I think they only use a certain type of wood but I can't remember.

[@loucostabile]

Hoping a Viewer can share knowledge.

[@robertpace901]

What exactly was Bentley's relationship to Rolls Royce? Is that a deisel engine?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, I'm not sure what the relationship was or is, so I'm hoping a Viewer can share knowledge. It's a gas engine, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Rolls Royce bought Bentley in 1931. Cerain Bentley models were sportier than Rolls like this fast back example. I am not aware of any diesel engines on either mark.

[@donaldhollums3278]

@@jeffreymartin6369 as Jay Leno correctly said, “You ride in a Rolls-Royce, but you drive a Bentley”.

[@camchrisman732]

Bentley was the sports model.

[@robertpace901]

@@camchrisman732 when I lived in Los Angeles in the 70s, I saw Rolls Royce's and Bentley's everywhere. Especially the older larger models from the 50s and 60s. They looked very similar. Using American luxury cars as an example, was the Bentley like driving a Oldsmobile 98 or Buick Electra as opposed to a Cadillac? Or was the Bentley comparable to a Cadillac Calais/ Model 62 and the Rolls Royce comparable to the Sedan de Ville or Fleetwood?

[@av8bvma513]

03:45 "..that beautiful chrome piece..." There is NO chrome on a Bentley. All the brightwork is Polished Stainless Steel.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@williamtomczak1857]

Mr. Costabile; You have disservice, your brand, with the audio, in this clip.

[@loucostabile]

Mr. Tomczak, When at a "live" car show you're audio many times will suffer. I'd did the best I can, with what I have, in the time I had. Since you're interested in helping the Channel, attached is the link to Patreon. Thank you in advance, Lou www.patreon.com/MyCarStoryWithLou

[@sadiqmohamed681]

I recommend as a follow up you watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSqkKWGbM2nd5o to see what it is like to drive one of these.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@steves9905]

That there is peak brit car...really not anything better

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)