Restoring a Rolls-Royce Corniche | Classic Obsession | Episode 2

With the Rolls safely in his garage, Gary embarks on its restoration. He discovers a clue to the cars history, so goes to visit Rolls Royce specialist Darren to see if he can shed any light on the cars provenance. Darren's garage is a treasure trove of pre-war vintage Rolls Royces.
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[@jasonhill5070]

As an XJ-S owner for the past 21 years I find the information and advice in these films priceless.

[@LeoDijkstra-nr3xo]

Love the motto of ‘never throwing something out that might come in handy later’. Saved me so many times unexpectedly. 😂

[@RickCT2000]

Best hair in the car restoration business...a little Redford-like.! The Corniche Whisperer. Great video.

[@classic.obsession]

I’ll take that!! Many thanks..

[@brownson1970]

MCQUEEN for gods sake!! hes not a ginger!! haha

[@brownson1970]

@@classic.obsession McQueen 100% and a true petrolhead/grease monkey!!

[@kevdoran9918]

I met Gary years ago whilst valuing his Gateacre home, had an amazing garage which was a petrolheads dream. Real nice guy who made a mean cappuccino.

[@russellnixon9981]

Thanks for inviting us in to your wonderful world, and what a fantastic garage of beautiful cars.

[@thebetbetunderground9548]

Is that Lee Mavers' music at the background? I'm a big fan...

[@martinboulden4388]

The attention to detail and overall challenge is incredible to watch. ❤

[@Luscombe47x]

Hello from Vermont USA. This video series is truly amazing to discover as I contemplated adopting a 1970 Bentley T1 that needs considerable mechanical love and attention to bring back to a safe, reliable driver. I was (ok truth be told--AM intimidated) by the job(s) ahead of me but these videos help so much to understand what's involved. My first car resto was a 1968 Corvette Convertible. This one is way bigger and more complicated but I look forward to embarking on the journey. The car should arrive on the truck in a few weeks. Thanks so much for sharing your Rolls Royce experiences.

[@classic.obsession]

Just take your time. They’re the best cars in the world and good luck. Regards.

[@malfunction8165]

Brilliant stuff, and I love the background music as well.

[@jimcabezola3051]

What a delightful journey! It's been poetic so far!

[@memphismaverick100]

This is a superb channel ! My brother put me into it. Binge watching ! Love your work Gary and your passion !

[@indi8923]

love the job you did on the seats !!!

[@paulm.8554]

Delightful journey, as previously stated, is the perfect description!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Another Brilliant Video Gary, amazing work on the leather and what a great colllection owned by Darren.

[@EverythingAutomotive13]

Love the content thank you from across the pond here in Boston!

[@mkalamo]

This is a great series, hello from Chicago I was just in Boston last week what a neat town.

[@stewartevans3875]

Seats look great Gary Lad ! Stroke of genius using the old brolly supports :-)

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

After so many years, listen to the heavy thunk of the car door! Unbelievable!

[@cosmic865]

Just found this channel. I'm enjoying watching the videos from the start.

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

Lovin the channel mate really interesting glad l stumbled on it 👍👍👍

[@kickit59]

Gary I haven't really paid much attention to the Rolls Royces but your car is pretty interesting! I will be watching as you get it back in shape!

[@brianhumphries8790]

Fascinating series but where do the cars go when they are finished? Wonder if he would put them up for sale?

[@colinblick4903]

How lucky you had a Rolls Royce garden brolly for spares 😳😂😂👍🏼

[@geoffreycarter3981]

That umbrella never imagined it would become a Rolls Royce one day!

[@rosewood1]

Great episode. The Rolls is good for parts too! Liked your focus on the oil lubrication system. This car looks like its seen little use and its been kept dry. Huge benefits. I cant imagine making that back seat!

[@1001942]

wonderfull program could have watched it all day mamy thanks

[@lindathompson2624]

Fascinating, I wondered why you were putting green seats in at first, great job thoug!. Love the history on those old Rolls and Daimlers!

[@colingarner6175]

I have odd taste in cars , the Merc 600 Pullman , jaguar mark ten , Citroen ds23efi and sm , reliant scimitar. Don’t have the money for any of them . Good luck rebuilding the Rolls , it’ll be fantastic .

[@markwhitfield5412]

just found your channel only been watching youtube for 3 years...subscribed and thumbs up. done a few old rot boxes myself, morris minor, mgb, mini, spitfire, beetle, 80's Capri, escort, all good fun.

[@neilwharton720]

I do love your Pullman Merc👌

[@colingianella7172]

The rolls Royce enthusiast club can provide details of the car from manufacture if you provide them with the chassis number.

[@classic.obsession]

Hi Colin. I would like to do that. Kind regards.

[@keith4518]

Hi just come across your channel, really enjoy it. when i was doing part time work when i was still at school i worked for a man who had a rolls corniche his was gold and his registration was CHN 2 he lived in Durham and he was a scrap metal merchant and was the only one i ever saw

[@brownson1970]

luv the las sounding 'John fruiscante' solo type music too, thats a hoofer bass if im not mistaken too??

[@derekstocker6661]

Excellent video, thanks so much for the info you give about the cars and the restoration job is definitely coming along a treat. Look forward to more about the Corniche. A pal of mine had a similar car, a Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward two door many years ago and what a car that was just to look at let alone get on the road. Keep up the great work!

[@jamescameron2676]

CAN I JUST SAY YOU ARE A GENIUS WHAT A TALENT YOU HAVE JUST INCEDIBLE INNOVATION

[@brownson1970]

a VERY talented family the Mavers mob!!

[@Dg-zj6jo]

what a job wow i brought old 911 30 yrs ago no history but when i cleaned it out book was full of stamps under carpet ha your rolls sounds amazing well done very clever guy

[@lukewest4691]

Incredible

[@grahamhale8844]

Just found your channel really enjoyed the vids,keep making them as they are and not how youtube want you to,and your local lad iam in Wallasey

[@sharpgage6512]

working in a body repair shop we had a rolls royce in one time, it was only then i reconised how huge thay are, only car we couldnt fit in spray both, remember waxing it took forever

[@classic.obsession]

It’s not just that they’re long they’re also tall cars. Regards.

[@aqa321]

Cracking video!

[@andrewbethell9013]

I will keep watching your channel I used to no where Mike tyson The boxer corniche was in tobacco dock London a accountant owned it when I was valet ing the car was red with cream leather it wa about 30years ago nice content Andy gravesend kent

[@peterjones4785]

You're living my dream.

[@DaimlerSleeveValve]

The Christian's place is always worth a visit! Darren is currently dealing with half my engine.

[@scottstrails9369]

Superb

[@marinefarmer7494]

Great vid, great story telling, seats came up great, what did you use to bring the seats up with the little brush,

[@classic.obsession]

Great product called ‘perfection’. Thanks.

[@Mirreq1957]

Wow 👍💪

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua your deep love and devout devotion in bringing her back to her former Crewe-built elegance, poise and stately regal panache will bear fruit in Gods own good time. I just acquired a 1982 SU carbureted Silver Spirit in Willow Gold and am bringing her back, in every way, to her bewitching charm. God bless you

[@adamskikijowski9139]

I had that points twin fuel pump in my V12E. Was very unreliable. They now do a solid state. Recommended

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. I fitted an electric one. More reliable. Thanks for watching.

[@acem5uk]

Nice, do you restore for yourself only?

[@adamwort7160]

Orange side marker is that Hong Kong or Australia

[@adamwort7160]

That looks like a 75 corniche to me, And in my opinion the best one to have because they have the nice dash but have the round arches!!! Is that an export car gear shifter looks export type Pre, 75 had narrow arches not as nice The 76 had the shadow 2 type dash not as nice, the 75 is the one in a corniche to have I only buy flared arch had 4 so far I do have a 75 LWB now Also remember seeing your 600 for sale another nice car and also the one to have 👍

[@Dg-zj6jo]

on k268 car in the video what is the crest on the bentley/ damlier on the grill iv never seen one before please thers one on tommys bentley in the Peaky Blinders show i know its the same car but i just wanted to know what it is

[@kimmartin-gi4ff]

Gary, could you please tell me what you used to clean the leather with? It looks more like a cleaning solution rather than a soap/ water solution. Thanks.

[@classic.obsession]

Hi, was called perfection perval4. I believe it’s discontinued from a company called ‘Morelli’ who assure me it’s been superseded to an even better product. Regards.

[@kimmartin5344]

@@classic.obsession Many Thanks Gary !!!

[@adamwort7160]

I'd not seen the other video until today so it is a 75

[@wurly164]

The 600 is the car I pick

[@sprezzatura8755]

Had one. A lot of trouble. Hydraulic boot lid, windows and door locks. An endless source of headaches. Bulletproof drivetrain however.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I had no idea that the Brittish car maker, Daimler, was the same as the one with Daimler Benz. Rolls Royce built cars here in the US in 1928 and 1929. They never said why they stopped.

[@johnburns4017]

The names gives them away. Daimler Benz have a large UK setup. 1,600 are employed at just the HQ at Milton Keynes. The F1's are designed and built at Northampton, the AMG are designed and adapted at Brackley. The top end sports cars built in Woking. The high tech stuff is done in the UK.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@johnburns4017 The British car company, Daimler, goes back further. It has nothing to do with present-day Daimler Benz. There was a family connection. I looked it up once some time ago.

[@johnburns4017]

@@wernerdanler2742 Gottlieb Daimler worked in Manchester in the 1860s. Daimler UK bough the Daimler German patents making German Daimler engine designs, then also made their own. It was separate from the the German company. But Gottlieb Daimler was on the board. British money went into the German Daimler company if I recall. The Benz and Daimler companies merged in the 1920s, forming Mercedes Benz with Daimler as the umbrella company. British money and involvement also helped setup Siemens the German electrical giant.

[@dyinglights7405]

i want to know the name of a rollys royce 1930 new keeper name who can help me? i want to buy his rolls royce

[@fredsalfa]

Fascinating. One question though. I’ve heard from “experts” that it’s not a good idea to change the colour of leather seats. Is this a myth as you seem to know what your doing.

[@classic.obsession]

Personal preference really. I’m no expert but I think it, along with the colour change was definitely the right decision. Regards and thanks for watching.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary, i was listening to the story of Daimler, but you cut it short. Please drop the music, its annoying. 👍🏻

[@sprezzatura8755]

Agreed. Dreadful music.

[@geewat]

I was taught to never wash a dusty car like that. Always pressure wash the dust off first before using the sponge.

[@albertchiu655]

for rich enthusiasts only!

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?

[@vikos78]

Borsalino not Borsalini 😉

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! My French was never that great!! Regards.

[@axeljacobs9723]

The RR badge on the Boot is Not original. You‘ll want to remove that before painting!

[@johnstout64]

I suggest you wet and rinse the car with a hose before introducing the soapy sponge!. Especially when the car is that dirty!

[@classic.obsession]

Nah.. it was need of a full paint job. I was actually tempted to go straight for the 320 grit!! Regards.

[@briancornish5857]

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[@patrickcereghetti]

Video is brilliant but don't know where you got such a terrible music ! 😄

[@classic.obsession]

You have to source free music off KZbin Patrick and you can literally spend days trawling through weird songs. Otherwise it costs you thousands. But this one was one of the first episodes so was still finding my way with sound etc. regards.

[@johntower64]

Gary please stop answering to frustrated 🥺musicians looking for attention

[@petersmith5574]

That damned background using. Why?

[@SurviventheOnslaught]

american cars or bust

[@chrisw9854]

I subscribed after the first episode but stopped during the second. The content is fine but the guitar music was so bad it became an intolerable distraction!

[@tarquin4592]

Stopped watching because of awful, unnecessary music.

[@johnhetherington8830]

dreadful music please stop