Classic Icons - Bentley Electric Windows and Heater, Jensen FF, + More! | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

Join Iain Tyrrell in his latest Workshop Catchup as we delve into the mechanical intricacies and ongoing restorations of some of the most iconic cars ever built. From classic British luxury to Italian flair, this episode is packed with fascinating updates and expert insights.
Firstly, we explore the advanced features of the Bentley S2, starting with its electric windows equipped with a solenoid brake, a technology surprisingly shared with aircraft systems. Discover how such innovative designs have contributed to the legendary status of this classic heavyweight. Iain gets very nerdy with the window motor and chain.
Next, witness the impressive scale of the Bentley S2’s heater matrix, a substantial component reflecting the car's over-two-tonne stature. Iain’s detailed explanation helps us appreciate the engineering devoted to comfort and efficiency in these luxurious vehicles.
We then switch gears to the Jensen FF, revisiting this familiar project to see Craig's latest craftsmanship on the interior. With the seats freshly done, attention turns to replacing the now seemingly tired carpets to match the revived aesthetics.
No visit to the workshop would be complete without a glimpse of exotic power - enter the Lamborghini Countach LP400S. Iain showcases the recently reinstalled engine and shares why this particular model remains a breathtaking example of Lamborghini's bold engineering.
Additionally, Iain indulges enthusiasts with a look at the Ferrari Testarossa’s engine, explaining why it ranks among his personal favourites for both design and performance.
Finally, we address the curiosity sparked by a mysterious workshop visitor frequently spotted in the background of other videos - a Blower Bentley. Or is it? Iain invites you to share your thoughts and join the discussion on this intriguing piece of automotive history.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Nerdy Content - Bentley S2 Electric Windows
09:48 Nerdy Content - Bentley S2 Heater Matrix
12:49 Jensen FF
14:22 Lamborghini Countach LP400S
15:14 Blower Bentley
16:00 Ferrari Testarossa
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[@iain_tyrrell]

The Mystery Bentley Question. To make it easier to keep track of the numbers, and to give you a bit of a hint, I have set up a poll over on the Community Tab. You can vote for your choice here ... www.youtube.com/@iain_tyrrell/community

[@mrdr9534]

@Tyrrell's Classic Workshop I can't speak for Your other viewers, but I strongly suspect that I'm not alone in the opinion that You being an actual "working workshop business" is a major factor in making Your videos as great as they are. Not least by the fact that it lets You have such fantastically skilled and knowledgeable employees who's work we so often get to admire. Best regards.

[@user-np6px3ly3t]

Well written sir!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@tomy8450]

My 26 year old son who I have trained early in life to appreciate fine cars tells me that he is 30 years too young to appreciate Ian’s videos but he gets the details and quality in genuine fashion. I’ll keep trying the education of the next generation, Ian…. Keep the info and knowledge flowing!

[@boredstrayingtheinternet2557]

15:13 May I quote this passage from Ian Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale": "Bond's car was his only personal hobby. One of the last of the 4½-litre Bentleys with the supercharger by Amherst Villiers, he had bought it almost new in 1933 and had kept it in careful storage through the war. It was still serviced every year and, in London, a former Bentley mechanic, who worked in a garage near Bond's Chelsea flat, tended it with jealous care. Bond drove it hard and well and with an almost sensual pleasure. It was a battleship-grey convertible coupé, which really did convert, and it was capable of touring at ninety with thirty miles an hour in reserve."

[@ThomasMulhall]

Well quoted. I was thinking John Steed, but you may have nailed it!

[@stevemawer848]

I was thinking of that as Iain was asking! Much classier than those cheap Astons! 🙂

[@bobj8611]

Gotta love a guy that nerds out over the sound of window motors. Keep up the great work.

[@larryhoudini3331]

I remember my parents taking me to the the Oldsmobile dealership to pick-up our 1953 Olds 98, in polar bear white with red upholstery. It had electric windows and smelled wonderful. I was 8 years old. My Mother would put me on her lap and let me steer it on lightly travelled back roads. I'm still a passionate car guy to this day.

[@jpkatz1435]

You lucky guy, you had THE wright Mum !

[@lebojay]

That’s a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing it.

[@djneils100]

The first production car to feature power windows was the 1941 Packard 180. This luxury model from Packard Motor Car Company was part of their "Custom Super Eight One-Eighty" line. The power windows used a hydraulic system, which was quite innovative for the time. This feature helped set the stage for the widespread adoption of power windows in the decades that followed, transitioning from luxury vehicles to becoming a standard feature in many modern cars.

[@kevmagill5163]

That's right

[@pashakdescilly7517]

What method did Packard use to operate the windows? On the 'Coldwater Motors' YT channel, there's a 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday Hardtop being restored which has power hydraulic windows. As described in the video, it uses a spring to lower the windows and the hydraulic system pushes them up. If left for a long period, the windows will slowly lower.....

[@JM-rw7ot]

​@@pashakdescilly7517I just watched Scott's latest video then read this! Cold war motors has all kinds of cool stuff on these old luxury American cars, same with Jim at strongs garage

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

@@pashakdescilly7517 I was also thinking of the blue Oldsmobile on CWM with the hydraulic powered windows.

[@savm8571]

Yes! The CWM Oldsmobile was the first thing I thought of too.

[@jeremyfdavies]

The electric windows story… fascinating! Nerd score 10/10.

[@Blade1310]

11:35 - "It's been leaking. It's entitled to, it's 60 years old." I'll be informing my wife accordingly! 🤣

[@jpkatz1435]

A MOST astute observation/comment.

[@johndavey72]

Good evening lain. Had my eyes on that FF for ages ! I was priviledged to have a standard 383 for a short time and repainted an FF. And typically RR over build on those windows. Incidently a Tesla 3 is heavier than this leviathan ! Oh ! And as always it was the aircraft engines that pioneered sodium filled valves RR employed them in the Merlin. As always an honor to be invited to your inner sactum ....Thankyou Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@leolopezvalido1892]

That lurking Espada... takes me back to the early '70's when, as a young teen, my Uncle would take me for a ride down south: here in Gran Canary - then with no motorways - it was like riding in a spaceship! Not only for it's looks but also for it's brutal performance compared with local cars like the Peugeot 404, Seat 124 etc. We'd blast up to 200kph - oncoming traffic in the distance - to overtake... Those sensations, the smell of the leather interior, that howling V12... That's why it will forever be my favourite motor car. Whatever happened to GC 0353 C... Pleased to be a new suscriber of yours.. Thank you.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you, welcome to the channel and hope there are some past videos you enjoy!

[@neuzeehland]

What a marvelous setting to end the episode: Mr. Tyrrell in the middle of these beautiful Lambo engines - as if freshly finished his daily production-work. And tomorrow: an other two again. Thanks an good evening

[@risinbison1106]

Chain driven windows. Unbelievable. The Bentley definitely needs it’s a video. The external supercharger is such an interesting piece in automotive history.

[@93455Driver]

Jensen FF design is timeless.

[@rafaelfiallo4123]

"Hydroelectrics" were found in most high end American cars through around 1953. They could run the windows, power seat and convertible top too. They drove the fluid from a reservoir under the hood through a series of steel lines through the car. Great video as always. Top Notch!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for that information, and your comments

[@simonelliott5956]

It’s always a pleasure to see what goes on behind the scenes at Tyrrell’s. Iain, surely you must come in some mornings and pinch yourself, just to make sure that it’s all real! The level of the vehicles that turn up at the workshop, is a testament to the reputation and skill of all those involved in the business and wonderful to see.

[@iain_tyrrell]

I do get caught up in everyday business often, but you’re right. It is indeed an honour and a pleasure to get the cars in that we do.

[@stevesmith2214]

I once rewired a 1950 Caddy convertible and that had hydraulically operated windows (and hood). It was 6 volt and had a huge motor under the rhf wing that drove the pump. They were really fast going up but very slow coming down, despite having a huge pull down soring, forcing the oil out of the cylinder back into the reservoir was obviously tough. It had fexi hoses going into the front doors which were like small brake flexi hoses.

[@michaelj3282]

The sheer size of the glass in the Jensen, is still amazing. In the later 70s I knew a guy in the North East who had one in his barn. He was an ex pilot with a false leg, but that car, me and his kid (my friend at the time Mark Goadby), played in that like you wouldn't believe. I wonder what they're doing now.

[@AxLWake]

I saw a Jensen Interceptor in the metal for the first time a couple years ago at a car show in Brussels. Such an incredibly cool car.

[@jonathanohagan1349]

Tyrrell on a Sunday, after dinner, with some red flowing. Awesome.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

You are well and truly up to your ears with work. Thanks for sparing a moment to get us caught up. I can't wait for a proper look at that glorious blower Bentley!

[@davebarron5939]

So glad you are willing to take your valuable time and share all your knowledge with us as viewers, while bringing us into your private business / sanctum. Always look forward to your next presentation, Thanks.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- your comment is much appreciated

[@zzhughesd]

60s had an Optional heater. You educate us mere 47 year olds born 1977 so well. Would never have known !!!!

[@DericO-rz3be]

Tyrrell CW is one of my most favorite classic car channels!! Elegant. Intelligent.

[@BillyLapTop]

Back in the 1960's at the height of the Hippie and Flower Power movement in the states, my friend had a '46 or '47 Cadillac flower car for funerals. It had hydraulic power windows in the cab. It used hydraulic brake fluid. However they were quite dangerous to operate. When engaging them in the up position, the glass shot right up to the top. To me they were like guillotines in reverse and in those days everything was hot wired, so even if the vehicle was not turned on, the windows still worked. Something was awry with the regulator/governor. Personally I had a 1948 Cadillac ambulance with regular cranking windows. My friend and I used to take these vehicles to the race track and competed in N stock, the lowest possible class for a car to race in. We consistently turned in 23 second quarter mile results. Not bad for flat head V8's and weighing 6 thousand pounds. Great video Iain! Love the nuts and bolts of things.

[@ibana8449]

“We keep an eye out for interesting cars coming in”, Iain from my small rung on the food chain, they are ALL interesting. Thankfully you find time away from the workshop to share here. Great stuff

[@kittonsmitton]

Iain you are a plethora of information, a treasure chest of gems. Thank you for posting. Love the channel Love the workshop, a sweetshop for the automotively inclined.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you indeed!

[@drainmasteruk5995]

I love it when Iain gets nerdy…! 👌🏽

[@Rob.Coleman]

Easily one of my favourite channels on KZbin 👍👍👍.

[@99skychief]

Hello and many thanks for your kindness of opening your workshop and knowledge to us via your videos. My 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille had hydraulic windows....loved the car but the cylinders had a propensity to leak and would leave fluid on the bottom of the doors and on to your feet if you weren't aware and fast enough to avoid ruining your shoes.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Interesting. They were a production car cul-de-sac for sure. Mercedes were IIRC the last people to try and make the work

[@andyrbush]

I remember well seeing the car sales in the UK, with 'Heater' advertised as a feature. You could buy and fit heaters, DIY which dad did. You could also get little electric widow defrosters too, but they were hopeless of course. As kids we wondered how dad could see where he was going through a frozen up windshield and glow worm powered headlights. We just accepted that we had to wrap up warm whenever we went anywhere. We always made it to our destination though, dad had been a WWII REME vehicle mechanic.

[@iain_tyrrell]

This would be unfathomable to new car buyers today. Mind you some manufacturers still make a lot of things optional extras, but nothing so basic as a heater.

[@ralphedelbach]

I paid $15 extra I believe for the heater in my 1961 MG A,, bought through a Gibralter dealer who came to Ben Guerir, my USAF base in Morocco in 1960. They might not have needed it in the UK but I knew it got cold in NJ in the winter!

[@David-gn2qp]

My dad had a radford mini cooper late 1960s webasto sunroof .. wilton carpets wooden dash and door caps with electric windows.. rolls Royce silver metallic paint .. which he spoilt by having it sprayed aubergine.. and regretted immediately.. thankyou for today's program it was very enjoyable..my best david ..

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you David- lovely story

[@gideonsward]

Hello Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, & Team, I'm a fan of the channel for a while, and always impressed by the amazing exotic cars you feature. And the High production value & Attention to details is evident in your videos. Was very excited to see this Particulate Lamboghini Countach model, in this video. I assume it may be tough to track down these rare iconic cars, especially the European model, So I wanted to express appreciation for the effort went into making this happen. I'm sure the production team worked hard on it. It's clear you and your team are passionate about cars, and that passion absolutely shines through your videos. there's always something new in your videos, you & the team dedication is unique. Thanks again for all the hard work & special effort you put into, to bring it in fruition. looking forward for more great videos & dream car's royalty in the future. Sincerely, GS.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you heartily. Your comments make the effort worthwhile.

[@rofra11]

Ahhhhhhh what a relief and joy to watch aTyrrell's Classic Workshop video

[@zounds010]

I'd love a closer look at the mechanicals of the Jensen FF, especially the 4WD system and the Maxaret ABS.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks. We did cover it in a video some time ago- enjoy!

[@zounds010]

@@iain_tyrrell Ah, I had missed that. Thanks!

[@rdeiriar]

Yes please!

[@zounds010]

@@rdeiriar Look for 'Jensen FF - A trailblazing feat of engineering well ahead of its time'

[@kramnam4716]

Astonishing! Chain drive windows!

[@lindaoffenbach]

Lovely catchup once again Iian, especially going through the longstanding projects such as the Jensen FF and the S2. Well, is the Bentley Blower a genuine one... Featuring that car would be an absolute treat, and I personally have a bit of difficulty waiting for it, lol. Thank you so much again for taking all the efforts and time to share your business with us 💓

[@markw4263]

When your daily work is this varied, and this much fun, it’s sounds like a wonderful place to “work” (play).

[@colinbremner9030]

Damn I’m 30 minutes late this Sunday. Thanks once again Mr T, there’s always enough interesting curious in the w/shop to keep most of us happy. An episode on the workshop itself would keep me happy never mind the stunning machines that need your knowledge. Thanks again, Colin.

[@TachyonDriver]

With some minor modifications, the RR Bentley electric window mechanism (motor at the bottom of the door, chain drive mounted vertically) was carried through to the 90s with the Silver Spirit.

[@timgosling6189]

Years ago my 308gt4 suffered from the dirty engine bay issue. In our rural area there were often piles of dried horse poo scattered on the roads. These were scooped up by the heat shields and in the rear view mirror you would see an explosion of brown straw and muck jetting up out of the engine cover vent.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Oops- an interesting slant on Ferrari ownership!

[@gafrers]

Really like the Jensen FF. Growing on me with each video. Great Catchup

[@ToyKingWonder]

Iain, if you ever think that the "Workshop Catch-up" might not be abundantly appreciated, please don't. I love seeing the status of things, and the variety of all work going on there. Sunday afternoon late lunch fun!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@PeterKHDawn48]

Great episode! Never tire of these. Thamk you!

[@aserta]

I feel the shop needs a bottle with a label titled "Tyrrell's Classic Ketchup. :)) Nice episode, lots of work!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Great idea!!

[@jasonbergeron7570]

I remember working on a 1948 caddy with hydraulic windows with pump under front seat. And front seat back and forth motion use hydraulic also

I just finished replacing the front window motors in my daughter's Ford Focus. In both I found someone had been in there before and not replaced parts they had removed. Like a foam side-impact bolster, no longer available from Ford. And what you find in the bottom of doors - metal and plastic pieces of the mechanism from years ago, even a candy wrapper and a coin.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Not great. Sounds like you sorted it out though

[@tonyfoulkes9289]

Extremely informative and interesting. Do these as and when you can fit into work schedule. Maungaturoto, New Zealand.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- much appreciated

[@oldieman730]

Always enjoyable Ketchup videos.

[@GuyChapman]

My first car was a Mini van which my dad gave me. He bought it in February 1970, and, yes, it did not have e the optional heater. He swapped that from the “old van”, DMU 828A.

[@jimpawson]

Another classy informative video. No fuss, very interesting and just great on a Sunday. Well done guys.

[@ruutbianchi4358]

I have enjoyed this catchup as always. Love those nerdy details as power windows. Nice to see a video coming on the Mercedes 600 with the hydraulic system. Thanks for all thee details on te Jenssen FF, Ferrari Testarossa (we keep learning!) and the Lamborghini Countach. What a beautiful international car world it is! I don't now if the Bentley is a genuine Bentley or a recreation. They are impressive to see, with all the recreations you see them more and more, and although I think they are beautiful in their own species, I prefer the so to say more "recent" classics. Please go on making this video's Iain, I appreciate it so much! Greeting from The Netherlands!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you for your comments too!

[@adventurejoiner]

Bloody nice chap.

[@OpenRoader]

The only car that's not been through this shop is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

[@davidpeterson5186]

It’s coming next week!

[@jerryc6497]

looking forward to the Mercedes 600 Grosser video :) Great workshop catchup.

[@chrismadge7292]

You’ve reached new levels of nerdiness, automotive electric window motor noises. 😂

[@ettorebugatti9152]

It's always so delightfull to hear you use such nice words such as "subservient" or "profligacy" in your comments. It adds character to them as well as a nice feeling : you don't treat your viewers like idiots. From a French linguist in Brittany, France. Keep on "ketchuping", it's always a real pleasure.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you, how very kind!

[@brianbob7514]

Thank you for everything you share with us :)

[@donovanf1]

Another superb video Iain, I do love the body styling of the Bentley S2 and S3 they look so gorgeous

[@michaeljb6779]

Fantastic as always! Thanks for sharing!

[@phillipleeds296]

Cold War Motors has a few recent videos sorting out the power windows on a 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday coupe. Hydraulic system with springs, so may be similar to the Lincoln one. Interesting to watch them working out how it works and how to fix it.

[@MrRandyfive]

Outstanding as Usual……. Thank You.

[@francoisguillamot1887]

Thanks for this update. Great job as usual.

[@tedtheturbot]

Iain it was a pleasure.

[@shankarbalan3813]

Excellent as always! Thank you!

[@aserta]

I think the reason for the chain link and (the reduction) is to make it as quiet as possible for that luxury feel. Kind of the same reason Xerox used to do their old (oooold) machines (the big ones) with chains where even some of their seasoned competitors had gone to belts and other methods. Gears and chains are very quiet affairs (of course, when lubricated). I assume, they assumed that during this car's life expectancy, it would get regularly serviced (and probably did). Once chains get stuck, ... oh boy. I've seen 4 HP motors burnt out because of stuck links. Incredible amounts of torque and still couldn't overcome those pesky chains.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

I do love that Black Countach with the Gold Wheels!

[@Racerman27410]

Its always nice to hear a well developed vocabulary be exercised with a veritable cornucopia of knowledge sharing and unending quest for detailed perfection. Brilliant! Cheers!!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Eloquently put! Thanks

[@Mr.Higginbotham]

Tyrrell, it's so good to see you back in full swing. I'm pretty sure Harry has a Honda CBX. You might find yourself a '94 or '95 Honda CB 1000. As an owner for about 10 years I tell you that you would be astonished at the weight vs. how very quick the 0-60 mph is. Yamaha V-Max owners would say that they can beat it unless they got the opportunity to drag one off the line. The power of the V-Max was all there but the stance and weight distribution is where they could not complete. It took BMW 12 years to actually barely beat the 0-60 time. There are probably very few to this day that can. The '94-'95 Honda CB 1000 is truly the next classic motorcycle that will astonish.. absolute torque monsters. I had the '94, The Big Black One. Much love! Shalom ❤️‍🔥

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. I’ll be sure to check the CB1000 out

[@bavondale]

beautiful cars and to finish between two lamborghini engines, perfect

[@matthewcooney6525]

Love the passion and the knowledge

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Splendid stuff!

[@lgriestra]

Great tour. I enjoy it very much.

[@heckmacbuff]

Another great video, thanks.

[@donhuebert9151]

Thank you Iain, I really enjoyed that

[@ruk2023--]

I love the geeky stuff like electric windows.

[@ClivehWright]

Your videos are just so good. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@ruk2023--]

Purely through learnings from the University of KZbin the Americans definitely pioneered power windows and made them widely available in the 1950's and 1960's.

[@robinfoster7597]

Great video, thanks Iain. :)

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great episode . . . thanks Iain.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@PhilHare-er8nr]

Fantastic.

[@Thankz4sharing]

My 1968 Lincoln sedan had by-then common electric windows, but the windshield wipers were hydraulic, with pressure supplied by the power steering pump. Wife insisted that we get rid of what she considered to be an eyesore when it was about 25 years old. Some might think that I would have been better off keeping the car and discarding the spouse. I couldn't possibly comment.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Neither could I!……

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

Ian , The AUSTIN ATLANTIC 1949 -1952 has a hydraulic pump that operated the windows and the convertible top

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you- didn’t know that

[@SWR112]

Iain would be a great children’s audio book reader. His voice is so clear and very relaxing to listen too. Note my Electric window just cost me £440 because I had to open my frameless door where it has to drop an inch to open. This isn’t great at half five in the morning in winter going to the Airport. Bang the window went thankfully it stuck up. Stupid design from BMW MINI.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thanks for the compliment. Not so good on your window experience!

[@Laz_Arus]

I found the history of electric windows rather uplifting. 😉

[@iain_tyrrell]

We couldn’t let you down……

[@danapeck5382]

Thanks!

[@isalmankhan1]

Yes finally ketchup, I was eagerly waiting for this one😍😍😍 Thanks Sir IAIN for taking us on this journey with you, Stay Safe🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you!

[@lutzweinschenk2471]

The electric window part brought back painful memories. I got confrontated with the internals of a Silver Shadow's door beeing a relatively rookie skilled mechanic from a Mercedes Benz dealership, whereafter i fullfilled my dream to work on classic cars. That car was poorly maintained (Shadows were cheap used eccentric cars then) and digested its own power window mechanism with the brute force of that ridiculous 5 kilogram electric motor. I deeply regretted my choice to leave modern engineered cars and left many swears, tears and skin until the window worked again. 😢 This is up to my todays experience one of the most ridiculous constructions in relation to the task it has to do... eccentric british overengineering at it's best. But surely a part of its fascination. 😊

[@jurgstreuli7746]

Thank you

[@timmantle7154]

The time you spend talking about the sound of an electric window is why I come here.

[@gijoemolinaro]

Thankyou Mr Tyrell for your time and efforts I really look forward to your vids they're the best combination of knowledge history and images absolutely fantastic always 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you too!

[@danpatterson8009]

Iain, when a job leads you down a rabbit hole to deal with some bit of mechanical minutia from decades past- please, please take us with you!

[@TheJmebe]

Love the detail we get on this channel.. You'd of thought that RR would have known about worm drives. There's 'over engineered’ and needlessly engineered.

[@Rene67]

The "John Steed" Bentley? Anyway, thank you very much again, Mr. Tyrrell, I really like your gentlemanlike way of sharing your endless knowledge with us!

[@iain_tyrrell]

Not quite, but thanks for your great comments

[@kevindimauro9689]

That was my guess also .

[@dazaspc]

I have seen and assisted with a 1942 Packard {Pre WW2}. A rare and unusual car. It had power windows, Seats and I was told Roof. All oem in period. Was also the first year Packard used hydraulic lifters and its engine had these.

[@wernerdanler2742]

To bad you won't make tea time Iain because of that headlamp. Love that Brittish tongue in cheek. 😅😅 I'm having my tea early today since it's Sunday. Was that a Lagonda you asked about? I remember seeing one of those Continentals over here you mentioned when I was a boy back in the 50s or 60s. They also had a pop out door with just a button and no handle. I don't know if that was just a spring mechanism or an electric solenoid. Love your videos! Cheerio.

[@iain_tyrrell]

Jolly good- thanks and glad you like it!

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

A big variety in the workshop, Criag working his magic on the Jenson. The "old" Bentley must have at least have an original engine or why else would it need Iains attention ? lovely pair of lamborghini engines.

[@royeady800]

Another superb video, one of my all time favourites was Bentley S2, I think it was in a TV series the Baron

[@iain_tyrrell]

Thank you. Not sure about that- have to look into it!

[@markmiwurdz2248]

@royeady800. In the tv series “The Baron” the main character ( played by American actor Steve Forrest) drove a Jensen CV8 - registration no. “BAR 1”.

[@stevesteve1965.]

Love a drop of Ketchup on a Sunday afternoon.

[@JohnDavis-ed5sg]

I would guess that every car through your workshop is of interest!

[@alanjust]

Hi Iain as ever a great “ketchup”. The Bentley I think is a Blower Continuation model. Looks like the owner forgot to order the optional patina pack 🤣🤣🤣