The £500,000 Bentley You've Never Heard Of!

[@r.p.3192]

Looks like Carlo Talamos car...yes it is... I remember the guy ordering the car. I used to work for Bentley & Rolls Royce Motor Cars back then... He was the RR & Bentley Dealer in Milan... crazy chap, amazing car...totally over the top!

[@seenthroughglass]

Sounds like an awesome guy! It was a brave decision to create this car but I'm so glad he did

[@Robi9944]

Wait, I thought this car used to belong to Eugenio Amos.

[@r.p.3192]

Eugenio was the second owner I’d guess...

[@oldbenz3123]

D@@r.p.3192

[@stefanfrittiert1038]

Ues it was Talamo’s, great man he was in the 80’s also Harley Davidson importer in Italy.

[@MrSamsmithmard]

Sam I love the amount of effort you put into your content. thank you for allowing us to follow your journey. please keep it up

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@2vMichael]

Yo! This video was sick! Please do more in-depth things like this. It really works for you. Would love to see you review and check out more "quirky" cars like this!

[@seenthroughglass]

Totally in the plans so stay tuned :)

[@danielmarques9278]

13:41 “We’re going pretty quickly” - Mini casually passes by. Nice to see something different but personally I think it looks unfinished.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha the Mini was going fast as well :P

[@CarsofGlasgow]

that made me lol

[@nielzbollen5926]

That mini is a jcw world champions 50th edition

[@danielmarques9278]

Nielz bollen Knowledge - specs on the Porsche that’s behind him too? 😜

[@K0MEPCA]

@@danielmarques9278 Looks like a 2011 Porsche Cayenne non-turbo 😜

[@TGLapin]

STG: "Carlo Talamo, and if that name suggests the fact that yes..." Me: "Drug Smuggling/Dealing ofcourse" STG: "He's Italian" Me: .......................oops

[@chaoringmeister]

I remember reading the original article in Autocar back in the 90s, I was too young to fully appreciate it, just thought the colour scheme was nice, it good to see this car back in the limelight.

[@MonacoFreak]

Show us the 911 GT1 Strassenversion in detail please

[@scottxtapes9743]

MonacoFreak oh yes because that’s easy to come by

[@MonacoFreak]

Scott Wilson It was in the background

[@djbiltv]

Talamo, you absolute legend!

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha exactly my sentiments!

[@r.p.3192]

Great video ! I am reminiscing my years spent at RR & Bentley....Play it again Sam....

[@gandalfkenobi007]

I don't know how you're doing it at this stage, but your video quality still keeps going up with every single video, with you not losing but increasing all that is essential STG. It's a pleasure following Sam.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thats really amazing feedback and great to hear. I wasn't even that happy with the production of this one. So thanks for the comment

[@davidedangelosante6963]

You Brits make all Italians sound like Mario when you talk, it's weird

[@_-_911]

Decisamente.

[@tedsmart5539]

Could be worse... he could sound like Shmee.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha I fully accept this

[@alphatrion100]

But italians DO all sound like Mario

[@davidedangelosante6963]

Ahahahahaha I can guarantee you not all Italians are shouting and driving fiat 500 to the opera every Sunday 😂

[@Corncob_Ethan.7]

A very creative idea from Mr. Talamo! This car is probably the coolest Bentley in my opinion.

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Amazing! I remember it being featured in magazines at the time. Incredibly superb machine. Way before Bentley got „popular“.

[@DrJRaven]

I have watched this video so many times, I never get tied of watching. I’m really in love with this car.

[@bogosian.]

Sam I've heard and love this thing from Southern California. I followed and liked every single picture of this beauty. Thanks for making a video of this.

[@jonathanraven1898]

I'm from Sydney, Australia and I can't stop watching this video.

[@lffit]

Narrow roads, same here in the SOF even my Fiesta seems to wide and my old Jag X Type is taken out only when I am feeling brave "hang on to the mirrors", now this one?

[@dazaspc]

Factory ordered Custom Bentley makes it unique and collectable, never to be further modified. I think the drive train wasn't done properly as the HP figures seem under done even for 20 years ago considering the money spent and the names brandied about. Also the bonnet and the stripping of the paint from it looks rough to be polite. All the dents coinciding with the support structure , the short stroke abrasion marks make it look like it was ready for paint and putty not a finished panel. Nothing wrong with a proper brushed finish but perhaps the people who did this should have looked at a Delorian first.

[@ferricbhoy]

The seats are actually from a Fiat Coupe and re-trimmed at Mulliner Park Ward. The fuel tank is a fuel bladder from a Jaguar XJ220. The front indicators are Jag too. The bonnet was hand made and un-lacquered as Talamo wanted it to look raced in his dealership so he could choose to leave it marked or polish it up. Whilst the knurled dash is an old tradition it was the first Bentley in decades to get it and became a regular feature ever since. The yellow badges and fans are due to Talamo’s favourite colour being yellow, his dealership was Gialloquarante (yellow 40). The car had a standard non airbag Bentley steering wheel when delivered, the one in the video is a later modification. The roll cage is also trimmed in leather. The doors and boot were actually painted white and then the roundals masked and the doors and boot painted green. It’s great to see the car in such good condition- it was a great project to build!

[@impslap7620]

I love how they accomodated the request to the fullest and allowed themselves to run wild!!

[@barnyb123]

Excellent vid. Interesting topic, unique car, well structured story, bit of Sam humour, and a hint of something more to come. Keep it up Sam!

[@jonathansia96]

Saw this car at the Classics and Cake meet hosted by Duke of London last week. Slightly unhinged! Love the Prancing Horse knocked out sticker 🤣

[@jonathanraven1898]

I never get tired of watching this video about this car. it's awsome

[@Adamacros]

I love these videos... The attention to detail in the production, music, presentation and filming is great! So professional, mate. Class.

[@domdelicato2426]

I saw this car in Rome several years ago. Stunning machine...I was in disbelief at first sight.

[@highlandmalt6368]

Great to see this car driven at last! I remember reading about it when it was new, when I was a student at the time. Was never too sure about the missing headlights, but love the concept.

[@wackyrc1394]

A custom, 're-imagined' Riva Aquarama for the road! Purposeful, complete presentation, STG has worked on the TV skills during the Holidays for sure.

[@nbor101]

You know you're a 90s baller when you have custom quilted leather covering where you put your feet.

[@EightBat445]

These are my favorite types of seenthroughglass videos

[@korczuch1881]

Got to see this car over the weekend at The Duke of London. Brilliant car

[@chrismurray1908]

Precursor to the Continental GT3R??? Back seat removed with lots of carbon fibre to reduce weight, but still weighs 2120 kg (4673 lbs). Chris from Canada 🇨🇦

[@edoardocorona]

Hey Sam, I love this simple and straight forward content, it's like what you used to do before drive the world.

[@richardmahoney9415]

I’m all the way in Michigan over the pond in the USA but I could sworn I watched TGE yesterday and he had the most expensive Bentley ever over there. It doesn’t matter loved both videos gave me both thumbs up keep them coming

[@malcolmnicholls2893]

The cooling fans would be better in black,

[@SCDC-Channel]

This is the best Bentley ever!

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha think I agree

[@SCDC-Channel]

@@seenthroughglass 😎😎

[@b8xer0]

Awesome video and car. Loved the history on it

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for watching

[@Michael_Michaels]

Proper planning prevents mild heart attacks when driving in narrow country roads... 😉 Amazing machine! Too bad the little emphasis on the engine mods. These cars turbos are such a beautiful piece on engineering!

[@RP_511]

This car fits you. I can totally see you having this in your garage.

[@matteosiefert846]

There is nothing better to enjoy lunch with, than a STG video 💯

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for tuning in

[@BakersTaste]

Breakfast for me but same 😂

[@GTIracerr]

Good that you are back, Sam!

[@Roddy_Zeh]

One little thing I noticed which may had become standard on Bentley's later, but I really have no idea, I just know how this detail was in the older models... But the tachometer's been reworked also, kinda like when people tilt old 911's tachs to the side, so the needle points up at high/gear change rpm's, except in this case isn't a stock tach tilted, but simply a bespoke unit designed from the beginning to be that way. And I'm not gonna lie, I LOVED that small detail and thought it matched the car and dashboard much, much better than the stock unit!

[@joshwilletts6852]

Thanks you for another amazing video Sam very informative ! top video 👌🏼

[@pkl8811]

Sam this was awesome. Can you do more vintage cars of that time?

[@danielclaudio5764]

Dude please do more vids focusing on cars like this!!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

"What possessed him"? I find myself asking the same question having totally screwed over a stunning car and made it look like a chavmobile.

[@tomkandy]

8:50 easier to save lots of weight when you're starting from a 2,400kg barge rather than a 360 which weighs nearly a ton less.

[@bentleyspotter]

What a stunning Bentley. Nothing like a Bentley. Thanks for sharing.

[@stefanfrittiert1038]

Carlo also started importing Bentleys / Rolls in Milan but they were always seen as cars for old people, so he wanted to get a sporty young look, also for his yellow one

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

i enjoy these videos a lot. good content from STG

[@jackjohnson5934]

These are the STG videos we want!

[@pausmobielgebroeders]

That Bentley is awesome Great work!

[@michielderamoudt9411]

yes!

[@malysz141]

Awsome. We Love British cars so please do more with!

[@darkproject3368]

Man it's unbelievable how good this channel is. How the heck did Adam LZ and those other dudes get their success?

[@desertwindauh]

Thank you for bringing us this video of a unicorn Bentley Conti.

[@hohum9001]

This is in my top 20 cars now. The interior does my head in.

[@marcnobel3938]

Now, this brings me to an idea. STG "just" buys the new Bentley he likes so much and makes his own Project 116 interpretation out of it. - Than make Roads Trips with it. - I mean the 911T was also a new version of a vintage car. That all fits together perfectly! Yellow Batches are waiting!

[@marcnobel3938]

Edit: I should have watched the video to end before commenting on it :-D

[@Gson...]

I love your Italian impersonation. Keep up the good work.

[@peterbradshaw8018]

I remember this Bentley. I think I saw it in a copy of Queste. Would that Bentley would make a successor to the Brooklands coupe.

[@sadubone]

so glad it's survived the test of time. it's awesome.

[@funarodrigues4698]

Nice find👍👍👍.it must have been a BOSS in its days.!!!BALLING!!!😎😊

[@bowlock9901]

Excellent job on camera during what must have been a nut clenching few moments! Beautiful car.

[@pope400]

I like that Caterham center storage bin.

[@mso008]

Why doesn't Sam have 1.000.000 subs? He's one of the best!

[@EssexRecordingStudios]

Killer video man. Love this 1 off

[@CarObsession]

Great video Sam, a very interesting car, with an equally interesting story.

[@denisspratt926]

Good to see an new video. Cool car though. Keep up the great work.

[@samcooper5748]

I’d love to see a video with the Bentley Brooklands!

[@EA40]

And this is the content that makes us not care about the drama going on in a part of American car KZbin world lol

[@sampatankar1977]

..."The big thing about this car was the weight saving...."...I would have spat my tea all over the screen as I was listening to that..oh how I laughed.. :p

[@stormrider01]

What is the cap you are wearing? It's very nice.

[@michielderamoudt9411]

Damn that's one fine Bentley!

[@seenthroughglass]

Got to agree!

[@jonathanraven1898]

Indeed

[@S2000Y]

Not sure how you can call a car that weighs in excess of 2 tonnes light ? Despite what he paid it's worth all of £60k at auction.

[@eujeniu8527]

Cool review! Thanks))

[@browniesandburnouts786]

8:35 ish, mate you legit put a gopro INSIDE your mouth! xD

[@ThibauTM]

He usually puts it on a clip mounted on his cap

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

so so sooo... Epic!

[@longnamedude3947]

I hate most Bentleys, but damn this car is great! It is a brick with a sporty aspect and some decent performance. It feels very British & yet at same time completely foreign for a car of it's body style. It pulls really well, and the interior is impressive for sure! Thanks for sharing this STG, much appreciated :)

[@wilsonsou3540]

you can turn your c4 into a absolute one of a kind modern day classic as well!!

[@IULENZA]

Is that Automobili Amos Bentley? Or Does He sold it? Edit: Ok Sam just clarify it at 3:55

[@razortooth3487]

Great video!

[@lifeofmighty7676]

At 11:48 is that a dent on the car circle on left?

[@alexmartinez280]

Good find. I’d like to have Harry Metcaf get this hands on this for a full detailed review. You found it first though so it’s all good, I enjoy your channel too buddy.

[@calvincooley1074]

I recall a "similar" car, a road car, same body so to speak, that actually had T Top removable roof panels. I don't recall what the model was called but remember really thinking it was cool. I love this body style!

[@SupercarsinGreece]

Such a classy masterpiece from Bentley!!!

[@peterlauwers4553]

SAM, why you dont look for the old Jon Olsson Rolls Royce? Fits perfect in what you want to do.

[@Richz2]

STAN LANE would love it!

[@arrangrant4614]

I remember seeing this car featured in Autocar magazine back on the nineties

[@malcolmhollingdrake5968]

That was great. Thank you.

[@TheGreener121]

*SHOW THE 911 GT1!*

[@saxongroove5898]

Brilliant video - thanks for the entertainment :)

[@richardronk4445]

If you looks real close, you will see high heal marks in the rear headliner. What do suspect that was all about?

[@doggies.will.be.doggies]

Sam, this ¨rare car hunting thing¨ suits your nerdy self a lot I think! Nice video, if I were you....I´d focus lots on doing more of this content. (while others chase the same hyper car blah blah)

[@saymyname218]

Austin Power's next car. " Yeah Baby! "

[@andreashellwig9863]

Read an article about this car and Carlo Tamalo already in german car - magazine "Auto Motor und Sport" no. 12/1997...

[@derJackistweg]

I remember that car, when it was new! Yes I am that old, kids. tested in a German Megazine.

[@hrsjohnny]

During the 2nd world war pilots were putting stickers on their fighter planes, plane with a cross. Representing how many enemy planes they have shot down. That's why this Bently has funny ferrari prancing horse crossed sticker on the side :)

[@oliverdexx7031]

Automobili Amos the gentleman collector!

[@Memovox]

Carlo's Bentley would complement your 360 perfectly. A once in a lifetime opportunity, Sam. Just do it! :)

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha a little out of my budget unfortunately

[@Memovox]

@@seenthroughglass . The one that got away.. Mark my words! :)

[@lwd1611]

🤣🤣🤣 love the video, how long are those gears lol. Keep up the good work 👍

[@NightSkyTakeru]

14:37 I laughed for 10 mins...

[@RichardMajor86]

Euro 86 no you didn’t

[@maddog4390]

I see the concept. Looks like a fighter plane of sorts. Not bad actually

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*absolutely amazing car*