Driving The CHEAPEST Bentley In The UK: Bargain or Broken?! | 4K

Rory hops aboard “Ron Burgundy” - his new OLD Bentley Brooklands. At the time of purchase, Ron was the cheapest Bentley in the country. Is it actually worth £8995, or should he have spent that money elsewere?
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[@AutoalexCars]

I ❤ Ron! £500...? OLD AAT YERRAND!

[@AutoTraderTV]

Yerrat yer mind 🤣

[@joe4066]

I think Ron needs a good checkover with a Bentley specialist to assess any mechanical problems. I'd be interested to see what state Ron is in after 150k miles.

[@AutoTraderTV]

You're going to enjoy next week's episode then!

[@arpadkal]

I am betting the hydraulic system has more leaks then the Exxon Valdez....

[@evoermine]

He says at the end of the video that Ron is getting exactly that 👍

[@JJ-sx6de]

Rory is so underrated, he's got some of the best content. I just don't understand this world

[@kells77]

I find him hard to watch This is just my opinion but the figures show it’s probably others opinion too

[@Kevinfordsynthesizers]

I was in the fortunate position of being given one of these for a day a couple of decades ago when they were still massively out of my price league. The only car I’ve driven that felt tailor-made for me. Half a tank of fuel in 100 miles well spent. Still think of that car, obviously..

[@archechme]

The gearbox is a 4 speed, not a 3 speed.

[@mikekoernich7372]

I love your narrative style. Engaging and informative but not too much comedy.

[@RB-ir5yo]

Brilliant! I have a 1995 Turbo S. Yes, its a special edition based on the R. I don't drive it often, but when I do it makes you feel special. These cars are such good value! Same colour, and now called Ron! Thanks Rory, great stuff.

[@bentleyspotter]

Really love Ron! Just so stately and classy. I love how much time and passion the craftspeople at Bentley put into the interiors when they make them, especially the veneered panels. Looking forward to the future of the series when you take it to Crewe.

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

hello, I can't find the latest video of the Brooklands..

[@bentleyspotter]

@@danieljean-claudeherde6202 hasn’t been one in a while

[@adriancooper78]

Rory, I really really really love this channel and the way you make a presentation for each car reviewed. There are so many nice cars that are reviewed that we just don't get in the UNITED STATES. (Skoda, Cupra, Peugeot, Seat..... to name a few) I been subscribed for some time and I am so so looking forward to you taking the car back to Bentley. I don't know if this channel could implement a 'GO FUND THE BENTLEY RESTORATION PAGE' This could be an idea. An honest explanation to the fans and subscribers of this channel could get the funds needed to RESTORE the car. I know you like the car but if Bentley repairs it you could raffle it off as a prize. Or you could get sponsors to fund you. I'm excited and I'm so looking forward to the outcome of this. Let's see what happens!!!

[@mark_staykind1470]

the 'cinematography' coming out of this channel still amazes me even today... aand that Bentley. it really is a nice car, please do not chop it up for some rallying type project.. if you ABSOLUTELY MUST, then maybe give it a couple of Tesla motors and turn it electric, otherwise give it the full restoration treatment and surely it ought to be worth loads more than than £8995 price

[@attilacsepe4946]

I believe your car has a GM 4L80E 4 speed transmission (3 speed plus overdrive), which all Spirit/Spur/Brooklands got in winter 1991. Here's how you can be sure: In top gear if your revs are about 2,750 @ 60MPH then you have the old 3-speed. If in top gear your revs are about 2,000 @60MPH then you have the 4 speed (3 speed plus overdrive).

[@NPW007]

Love this car This is a brilliant find Can't wait to see this even more

[@1959tr3s]

I bought myself a 97 brooklands with full Bentley service history and just 50,000 on the clock. It really is a vastly underrated car. For the money I paid you couldn't buy a Dacia and what would you rather drive around in? Running costs are not as bad as people make out. Mine cost me £800 in 2022 and £1300 in 2023 but that was for a big service. My tip is to buy the very best example you can as they are expensive to do up and while parts aren't cheap, they are available from specialist suppliers.

[@miklos182]

incredible video, great car, nice approach! I wish a little of refreshing, like rise the rim size a bit, and obviously put in great condition the interior/exterior. I love the color...keep it. Thanks for everything Rory!

[@toobasaurus23]

I love these series videos. Not that i would ever buy an old Bentley, but they are a lot of fun to watch because Rory is awesome.

[@Robbo123]

Absolutely love this classic! Great find Rory 👍🇬🇧

[@GOINFINITI]

You know what - I am actually very impressed by this car and build quality. Lets see any modern car after 30 years, how it copes and feels still solid yeah?

[@brynleytalbot778]

Mercedes are the only manufacturer to give a 30 year warranty so their cars should stand the test of time. However that’s dependent on main dealer servicing so it’s not cheap.

[@GOINFINITI]

@@brynleytalbot778 Thats not waranty but simple road side assistance - you can do that practically with any car if you chose one of the road side assistance autoclubs

[@brynleytalbot778]

@@GOINFINITI Mobilo, yes. But it’s their service commitment that allows such warranties on ageing cars which sees updates being done every year to keep the cars “fresh”. However I’m sceptical that their volume sales strategy can function in tandem with such a warranty. Their newer C Class had a host of build problems. Hopefully the new one is better, though excessive electronics were the issue in the former.

[@JuganautTimelapse]

Just love this car. Watched the first video when you bought it and looking forward to the 3rd one now!

[@plym1969]

Love this content! Glad to see Rory has worked out how to turn off the wipers🙂

[@Ambienfinity]

Mad props for 'carbon fibre on an elephant.' Great car, wouldn't touch it with a bargepole myself, but would be glad to see someone has given it some love.

[@pedrokd5439]

Wonderful car, nothing surpasses the detail and quality of its finish. Buy one, place in your garage, then just sit in rear seats for your afternoon tea and scones.

[@manofthehour6856]

Rory Reid, your first of these Bentley videoes introduced me to you (I avoided Top Gear when it was Clarkson et al as "The Three Stooges" melded with car critiques does not a good show make), and I think your analysis is so spot on in every aspect regarding this purchase. I am old school, and this brings a certain thrill to me. I hear exactly what you are saying about not getting wood in modern cars ( only like the light beechwood in cars like Jaguar and Volvo) but in this four-wheeled Reform Club, it ticks one of all the proper luxury boxes. This is about the only car that can go slow and still command a certain respect. Someone with a REAL Bentley like this is not in a hurry. For less than 9,000 pounds, this is fantastic....until any repairs might start raising their ugly head. LOL, I thought a town and country horn would mean the opposite from the way you define the term: I'd think the less obnoxious horn would be for the pastoral, quiet, serene country where you don't need to scare the animals, while in the urban jungle of London, Paris, New York, or Burbank California, the standard authoritarian horn asserts business!!! For 140,000 miles on the odometer, it seems pretty nice. Indeed, the rear of the Bentley does seem relatively confined, but I guess one would need to move up to something more bespoke? A Silver Spur?

[@janstafford1490]

Ha ha, i had a Renault dauphin, it too had a town and country horn

[@anirbaanofficial]

One of the finest automotive channel!

[@xyredmax]

Kevlar ears - That made me laugh. Thanks RR for another entertaining video

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Hmmm... Ron's a very stately car, for sure and, no doubt, you feel quite regal driving him along. 👨‍⚖️ Funny, though, how you seemed to 'omit' what mpg he's gracing you with as a daily driver... Indeed, I imagine, at £7.60 a gallon, that's perhaps something you'd rather conveniently 'forget'...!! 😮

[@LegatoStudios]

Ron and Rory, a love story

[@ettorefassina356]

the extra buckle tongues on the rear seat are also standard on a mk2 Fiat Punto!

[@alain-danieltankwa8007]

Your best review yet. Personal

[@q3b26]

The seatbelt buckles in the rear seats are a good idea but I wouldn't say they're specifically genius... Ford used to do that, I remember my mum had those on her Ford Escort.

[@alandab]

Regardless...still brilliant.

[@matthewjburt6482]

Would like to see a good road trip to assess things like economy and usability.

[@MohammedMangera]

07:45 I think these mirrors are to enable you to check yourself before getting out of the car. Also I'm sure even the last model Vauxhall Cavalier had the seatbelt clips in the rear.

[@calummackay8330]

I've just bagged one for £4700. Beautiful thing to drive.

[@youme1414]

Do you have cars-collection garage? I don't mind if this is added to the top section. I like the Bentley though.

[@1959tr3s]

Ps the steering wheel automatically adjusts itself to aid getting in an out

[@harveyglenn230]

Interesting, you say it is 3 speed. I have an M reg Brooklands (green my one is) and its got a 4 speed auto. It feels more like 5 though because when you get to about 55MPH when the transmission locks out the slip from the fluid coupling and the car seems to have more zip. I still have the 15 inch rims and am using the correct Avon tyres. I was advised that these cars were designed to have much taller side walls and that it affects their ride and how they respond to tramlines in the road.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Nice one! Have missed this Bentley!

[@unarmedduck]

Oh have I been waiting for this

[@ededdynova]

Hey Rory saw you on the school run the other day in bedford i didnt say hi as you looked like you were in a rush. I should of just said I really like your autotrader vids and do miss seeing you on top gear

[@ronanmc2112]

Was just about to tweet Rory about this as I hadn't seen a vid on it in so long. 👍

[@theotherguys8173]

I’ve just bought a Bentley Eight as my first car, currently awaiting delivery. I cannot wait to drive it. These are such underrated but overproduced cars it does also mean they are cheap as chips. So much car for the money

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!!!!

[@samuelfitzpatrick9739]

Great car Great content Great video How much does the Arnage goes for these days?

[@norbertpecheq3427]

I found one Mulsanne for sale for about 7 500 pounds...Grey/gold metallic,fully functional,chrome grill,pristine interior,but bit damaged painting by ice rain(on luggage cover...)

[@Rich-fr2yv]

Good luck. This car defeated the car wizard

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

the perfect color to this vehicule

[@theshadowman1398]

Cheapest Bentley in the country is a code word for: endless moneypit that will bleed you dry.

[@fabulousprofound]

i just did an online MOT check from the reg to get a sneak peek at your next episode... it's not that bad? it has the typical british old car issues but it's not a total disaster...maybe the rust issues are a concern.

[@mishalchotai4721]

Make Ron the best example out there. Period

[@urbanstrencan]

You should electrify it , and make modern resto mod

[@williamfence566]

BP / Shell ,looking forward to your visits . Nice motor though.

[@joecantello]

You could fit an amazing sound system in that boot!

[@achmadsutrisno4296]

It's actually quite refreshing to see this category of vehicle without the existence of tablet sticked behind the front seats head rest :D

[@kingofrivia1248]

You know what for that money thats a steal. Obviously things will break eventually but i think at that price it might actually be economical and a great investment, because even in bad condition you will be able to sell it.

[@musiwangenda3283]

My suggestion is give this car away through a competition its a very beautiful car,Oh what a beautiful car.

[@richardwhiting4180]

Oil level will read wrong if you start the engine.

[@s_class7027]

These are still perfection in my eyes.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

2430 kg is a similar weight to a lot of the new EV cars. Porsche Taycan 2870 kg Jaguar i-Pace 2670 kg KIA EV6 2105 kg Mercedes Benz EQS 2655 kg So these new EV cars are real porkers too but not many reviewers mention this fact. EV cars are bloody heavy. What Rory needs to do to this Bentley, is to convert it into a full EV car. Or just convert it. Make it a convertible.

[@muckle8]

Nice review Rory , imho Ron needs his 15” wheels refitting to aid with the ride and acceleration , I’m surprised it’s not a 4 speed auto on a 94 too

[@muckle8]

The gear change would be smoother too with the smaller wheels simply because it would be going slower when the changes occur

[@The_journeyy]

*When even the cheapest Bentleys price tag would still make your eyes water so pricey* 😫🤣

[@Brian-om2hh]

And if it doesn't, the fuel consumption will leave you in tears....

[@RichardLyleEsq]

Fix the bumper, sort out the tyres, proper specialist service, and a thorough clean. Run it over the summer and then don't let too much salt get into its poor old bones over the winter. I love this car.

[@shahbenameraj2739]

thanks man

[@gohanspeed]

94 was a good year. My ninja is a 94 make. I think Ron needs the mechnical check up but also needs some bodywork done. Parts will be tough thou. All should be kept classy or will ruin what it's all about. CLASSIC STYLE

[@RamRod305]

Does the “min oil” gauge have anything to do with the vehicle’s mineral oil system?

[@MohammedMangera]

In the next episode it turns out to relate to the brake fluid.

[@RobertsKovalevskis]

Rory - build Ron as an old Paris-Dakar rally car and do some racing in the desert! There was one drift project already done with Bentley (no fun), so rally it should be....

[@rajkumarvpost]

This guy is the best tv reviewer in the world

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

Beautiful !!

[@martinharper2215]

Give him to Bentleys HQ as a museum piece so he can be put back to showroom standard and live on without the risk of scrap

[@Daniel-jm5hd]

Ideal EV conversion. Imagine how smooth Ron would be without the 3 speed gearbox.

[@bolt5564]

An EV conversion would make more sense in a vehicle without a well maintained drivetrain. Because he already paid for the drivetrain and the purchase price. However if when the Bentley specialist goes over this car, it turns out the powertrain is dying, I agree this would be a great candidate.

[@Beetlefan]

Nooo the V8 is such a fabulous engine, I own a 1992 Rolls-Royce silver spirit 11 and I just love the V8

[@jimreece7615]

I did something similar, an ancient grandfather clock. It was hand made in England. It had been in the family for generations. The occasional out of tune chimes, the ticking, the inaccurate time keeping . Fixed it. Ripped all that old mechanism out and hacked away a bit of the old woodwork thus making space to bolt in a cheap Chinese made quartz mechanism off eBay: it’s as quiet and accurate as my iPhone now. Brilliant 🤡

[@chiefrocka8604]

Don’t these ones do headgaskets though , they do in the arnage ?

[@tomassiaudvytis7717]

Nice rubber maybe wheels , and swap off turbo seems a bit to dead to me

[@downwind_david]

I'd love to know what mpg Ron is getting, especially when you put your foot down - I can just imagine the fivers flying out the exhaust! 🤣 Maybe think about an electric conversion for longevity... it would boost the torque and be able to push that mass around much better.

[@Bob-ts2tu]

i was interested as well, and googled it. a 2011 brooklands is advertised at 14.5mpg, so a 20 year older one with 140k on the clock i'd guess somewhere around 11 on a good day. Gulp.

[@Mr.Q12in]

I want one of those 🤩

[@richardcarter1000]

Love the vid. Much more interesting than some new EV. I'd take an old Bentley or Rolls over an EV any day. Spend the money saved on fuel and servicing.

[@Sweetpjoe]

Great video and great project. I can’t wait to hear what they say at Bentley HQ. I would love to see you bump up the horsepower using some aftermarket parts.

[@renestiphout9680]

I bought one of these from a friend a few weeks ago. In mint condition, only the paint on the seats can use some upbringing. I have never driven a car with this amount of fuel consumption. And it needs E5/Super98 as well instead of the cheaper E10/95... Ouch. Just requested a 5th mortgage on my house to keep it driving. ps. those floor mats will take you back 2K at Flying Spares. 500 quid is a bargain!

[@mohamedabadila]

can you please start fixing it and showing us the process

[@AutoTraderTV]

Stick around for next week's video...

[@mohamedabadila]

@@AutoTraderTV Roger that, excited 😄 big fan of your reviews 😎👍🏽

[@hopefultraveller1]

I've wondered for years how practical / impractical one of these would be - the next episode will probably be the definitive answer! BTW, the music in this video is FAR TOO LOUD! Please remedy, otherwise, Rory at his usual excellent, thanks.

[@navuav572]

AWSOME...... 💫🔥❤️

[@gazgandalf4854]

You could raffle it like Matt does from High Peak Motors.

[@joelhenderson4450]

The hold TH400 transmission can’t be topped really. Bullet proof and smooth.

[@velocettedude]

Hello Ron, Not the cheapest Bentley. At Manor Park Classics at their may 2022 classic car auction held on 14th May, they sold a very nice 1989 Red Bentley Turbo R with beautiful white leather interior for £8,625 including premium. They also sold the last Bentley LWB Turbo R ever produced which was a 1997 model for £12,075 including premium. Check them out. Cheers.

[@benfel9403]

Just a thought, but you could restore it to a really good level, gets good content views then auction the car off to us lot when you have done with it and one of us gets it for the price of a ticket and you guys get to re-coup some of your money. Win Win.

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

Love your car, did you fix it ? New Video ?

[@gileshalliwell3591]

They used Citroen’s hydropneumatic suspension under licence and rumour has it that RR and Bentley dealers removed the Citroen Patent badge from under the bonnet!

[@theshadowman1398]

Fix the faults it has and make it look much more presentable ( woon leather, exterior blemishes ).

[@cgr_doorjam0263]

after seeing hoovies videos on the turbo r, this thing can be a maintainance nightmare

I‘m sorry Sir: those headrests are made, not to disturb Mylady, when She is wearing her hat, like as usual and of course She does every day! 😅

[@georgecromar4094]

I think that you're about to wind up with your trousers around your ankles Rory! In the photos when you bought the car it looked great. The photos were clearly 15yrs old!

[@Shyted]

This car really suits you Rory.

[@gingerdude94]

Ron rocks👍

[@benofbrown]

Great update, enjoyed that. I knew those wheels weren't the original ones as soon as I saw them, they are the same as mine on my 1996 Turbo R, and were new for that year, they do look good on the Brooklands. As others have said, by 1994 they were using the 4 speed 4L80-E transmission instead of the 3 speed TH400 - yours might need looking at, I never really notice the changes in mine, though you're already taking it Bentley so they'll find any issues with it. I've also not noticed the steering wheel angle thing, but that's another thing that changed in '96, they added electric adjustment which is also stored in the seat memory (along with the wing mirror positions). It also goes fully up and out of the way when the key is taken out of the ignition or the door is opened, which makes it easier to get in and out. I think there's something really special about this era of Bentley, I certainly feel very special whenever I drive mine.

[@serz1885]

3:14 rust doesn't look like very solid

[@user-yb1eq9tl6u]

NICE CAR

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

You, Matt L., Chris H., and Chris E. must revive Top Gear US. You four would be brilliant.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Such a classy car.

[@kristianspencer1978]

For me I’d take an e38 740 i sport, the rolls v8 is a bit underpowered without the turbo.

[@alandab]

Wow. Now I need to find me a "Ron Burgandy" in the US!

[@richardautenzio8117]

Why can such a great car be so cheap? This has got to be much better than previous models which did not have Turbo and the days when Rolls and Bentley would say when it came to power " adequate" This kind of Bentley is hot. You can even do wheelies in it. I know that because I have seen them on "Top Gear" and shows like that. It's important to note that whilst this body and car was originally designed for comfort and for limosine work has been transformed into a power house on wheels. What more could one wish for, even if now it is neither a sports car or a limo. It's a much better car now and like the more modern Rolls they really do go down well with rappers and other celebrities who have an abundance of money, to egnore the old traditions of such fine cars and take them to a whole new level.

[@daviddouillet4138]

Restore Ron in Richard Hammond's shop, that could be a good colab