Will this Rolls-Royce start after 14 years?! | Classic Obsession | Episode 52

Gary is itching to see if his new Rolls-Royce will start after sitting in a barn for 14 years! But first he needs to finish the job he started rebuilding the hubs on the black Corniche. Then he can paint its rear wing, fit the newly repaired bumper and get the car back on the road. Thanks to ​⁠@MirkaUK
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[@bobgaysummerland]

refreshing to watch a real mechanic. No drama No trauma.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Just about the finest one-man restoration shop there is!

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

That feeling when it springs to life is just magical....

[@smoggydrones5664]

Don’t get me wrong I love the likes of Mat Armstrong and Co but your video,s are class and a breath of fresh air.

[@lucyenzed102]

Agreed! Love the calm and unruffled way Gary does tnings… in his garage!! Just epic!

[@BullyBoxer]

Garys content is more watchable because it’s not as animated or fake,less childish.

[@apb3251]

@@BullyBoxerthere’s about 30 years between the two people. It makes sense they have a different style. It’s like comparing TV in the 1993 to TV now 😂

[@BullyBoxer]

@@apb3251 nothing wrong with being childish buddy if it gets you views , I’m just saying when you watch Gary ‘s content, it’s so better measured and easier to watch. I’ve watched some of Matt ‘s content sometimes and flick through it, because I find some of the antics, a bit repetitive , something I’ve never done with Gary videos. Just saying.

[@timshaw8187]

Totally agree

[@LeviticalLaws]

Brilliant video, easy to watch and you communicate with your viewers as if we were stood next to you having a chat…. Thank you! 👍🏽

[@keithdaryl1501]

A fabulous episode. Cheers, K&D

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Coming from Liverpool you should have known or guessed to fit the new style diff seals according to “red = port (left)” and “green = starboard (right)” …. but you bottled it ! 😊

[@clivesutton2917]

Coming from Portsmouth I thought exactly the same port out starboard home 😅

[@ianforrest6728]

I once had the opportunity to work at the rolls Royce factory 🏭 in crewe and like you all the workers treated each car as though it was special 😊

[@adrianriley780]

Just a thought when winding in the oil seal with a vice try using a couple of pieces of aluminum plate on the vice jaws just to protect the oil seal. A fabulous video so pleased the red one fired up, looking forward to the next installment. Thank you.

[@TonyRule]

Soft jaws? Crazy talk! What if he likes the knurled seal face finish?

[@ranjanaluwihare1511]

Gary is a methodical wizard, when it comes to classics! 🙏🏽

[@1961kickboxer]

Your attention to detail is great.

[@williamduncan5679]

Lovely to see these beautiful old cars back on the road,keep up the good work son proud of you 🎉🎉

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Being a fellow scouser who has not lived there for over 50 years, it was to fun to hear the accent again. I applaud you on your knowledge of motors. If I am ever in Liverpool again, I will keep a lookout for a black and/or red roller corniche. 👍

[@pawsforpurplehearts]

Such a pleasure to watch and learn. Greetings from across the pond in St Augustine Florida USA.

[@martinclapton2724]

14 years or 16years off the road - not used at all, yet fired up as soon as fuel was delivered, no nasty mechanical noises or issues to be alarmed about , you’ve got to give theses cars credit , Rolls Royce knew what they were doing . Now just gently on their way.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

It wouldn't happen with some of the fuel around now = it turns to jelly and gums up the fuel pump.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Hello, Back in 1971, when I was 12, my uncle bought a new 71 Silver Shadow, black sides, and a beige top, black vynil top. I think he said the paint was called Sand over sable. I remember riding with him and his family from Palm Springs to LA, to buy it. It was an absolutely gorgeous car. And the leather interior was beautiful and smelled so nice. When I was 15 he taught me to drive with it, and at 16 I took my driving test at the DMV with it. I would help him hand wax it about every 3 months. He sold the car in 1978 , and I believe it had about 50.000 miles on it. He sure loved that car, it still looked brand new in and out. He had misgivings about letting it go, but had his eye on a new Porsche. And so he did trade it in. I sure do hope its still around and owned by someone who loves it. If its still here in Southern California, theres a good chance it is. Great guy my uncle, and great memories of his beautiful ROLLS.

[@bryanporter3025]

Yet another great video Gary totally superb

[@markmowbray1769]

Brilliance. The calm, measured use of skill and tools is a lesson to us all. Would love you under the bonnet of my RR powered Arnarge. Excellent.

[@spencerbrowning4126]

Absolutely superb Gary, you are super talented and a really top bloke. Love watching your videos, keep up the great work !

[@hansslob6749]

A big smile deserves a big like! ❤. The way you bring this shows so much love for cars!

[@crisholmurb007]

When you finish up the red Corniche it will be pristine. Will be really fun to follow the car here on the channel.

[@jonathancarson1974]

I'm continually amazed that (as an amateur) you just turn your hand to everything and it's just expertly done ..and that you know so much about each aspect you address. 🎉

[@axeljacobs9723]

I‘m chuffed that you got the red Corniche running again! Now, just paint it Willow Gold, and you‘ll be a happy camper! Thanks for the lovely upload, and Merry Christmas to you! Happy motoring!🌲🥂❤️😊

[@drystonewallergaz]

Just found your channel Gary. I really like where you take the time to film with the camera static wherever possible. I have a SAAB 900SE but nowadays as soon as I pick up a spanner I can hear all the bolts tighten so any work now is left to a trusted specialist. You clearly have so much knowledge and expertise and good knees! You spend so much time showing us layouts and parts from the floor. Don't know how you do it?!. Keep up the good work.. Love the Rollers!

[@neilharrison7555]

Marvellous stuff! Looks like lots of people DO like - the "Likes" were at 700-odd when I started and over 870 by the end. Great video - as ever!

[@seang7012]

Impressed -- always, Gary -- how well versed you are across a whole litany of things from mechanical, electrical, body/paint, upholstery, brakes, etc. Black Corniche looks stunning once more and even though red is not my color, looking forward to see the other corniche come back to life, ready to both drive and impress along the way. Thanks for putting all of this on video,

[@skdinterceptor2828]

Great to see more of your handy work on these beautiful, proper Rolls Royce cars.........look forward to the next videos

[@stefanomastropietro9040]

Great work Gary 😊

[@basterojc]

What I'd like to know is who is doing your camera work, whoever it is, he/she is a great asset to you videography. Brings a professional touch to your videos!

A red Rolls-Royce is a very rare find. That one will be super when you get it finished and should be worth a pretty penny.

[@classic.obsession]

I’ve just found the interior for it! Regards

[@PhilUKNet]

The red one looks as if it has a lot of potential. Does this mean having to fabricate another soft top? You did an incredible job on the other one. Good to see you back where you belong - in the UK!

[@peterurquhart7191]

What a great job on the black rolls 🥰

[@philipmarlowe8763]

You make it look so easy... It almost makes me want another older one. Almost...

[@user-vh4ju3rv4c]

Great job on the blue RR looking forward to watching you work your magic with the red one.

[@gro9465]

Do you mean the black one?

[@thesmithsUK]

Those 3 pieces of music that you use work so well - they're such an integral part of your approach / style. Who made them?

[@classic.obsession]

Free KZbin music. I just trawl through and pick what suits. Thankyou for the kind comments. Regards.

[@thesmithsUK]

@@classic.obsession Ah, I thought that might have been yet *another* hidden talent. Love the channel. But buy a heater for that garage!

[@goofballgarage]

Love the calm, easy pace of your videos … 😊

[@caterhamsuperlightr81]

I wondered if those red/green oil seals were coded a per nav lights on an aircraft or boat? Red for port (left), green for starboard (right).

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

That would be my guess !

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Excellent video I loved it, the smoothest V8 I’ve ever experienced is the engine in a Lexus LS 430 and amazing piece of engineering in my humble opinion.

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

I can feel the passion , no arm and hand waving brilliant stuff

[@kevdoran9918]

Can’t believe I’m sat on a balcony overlooking the ocean in Koh Samui and excited to see there is a new episode. It’s still raining worse than our city, gods own city, Lpool.

[@marksmith762]

That’s stunning. Love the attention to detail at all times

[@peterchapman8357]

wonderful cars it just shows the quality built to last you are doing a lovely job

[@bigwu100]

You must be living right.that red car jumped to life. She's a beauty. I really like the older rolls pre injected models.

[@jasonking6892]

Good stuff 👍🇬🇧

[@engineer6250]

Liked.already subscribed. Commenting in the hope the KZbin algorithm promotes your channel.

[@ssondh07]

I was a Rolls Royce engineer with 20 years experience . When I fitted driveshaft seals of which i done many colour coded ,green for starboard (right)

[@kennethtalbott2233]

nice video. calm and precise.

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Gary 👌🍺

[@classiccarchats]

What size is your garage? I’m amazed at the work you get done in the garage without a ramp. You hear so many saying you need this and that, to get things done and you put them to shame. Happy Christmas

[@classic.obsession]

Not as big as it looks!! Regards.

[@richardbedard1245]

You have no idea how much I'd love to have a Rolls, but it would have to be a "fixer-upper"!

[@samperras]

I don't think I've ever seen you so excited 😅

[@marcusrjames3072]

So relaxing & inspiring to watch. Fantastic. Thx.

[@barrymcguinness4049]

Nice to see you Gary will catch up at cars n l coffee soon cheers barry

[@gotham1-ken588]

The Rolls are great viewing, the black one is really looking well now 👍

[@JakePurches-Base2music]

A very relaxing video. You have a great way of presenting!

[@DonAl9114]

Thank you again for another interesting video about your car repairs. The music in the background, especially the piano , I would not miss if you change for something better in the future. 😊😊😊🇩🇪👍🏻

[@costarica6536]

Okay, your "office chair" would run about $5k here in Canada. I can't imagine what your living-room set looks like, lol. That wingback should be next to a stone fireplace and a side table with a decanter of scotch. Great videos!

[@Erwinhooi]

Awesome episode, thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DS246416]

Another brilliant episode!

[@OldLien1]

sweet job on that paintwork Gary, hope you continue to have good luck with the red one

[@julianneale6128]

Superb!

[@JamesDean2112]

Superb, well done Gary

[@jasondortch2313]

You make it look so easy!

[@classic.obsession]

You should see the spanner likes in my wall!! Regards

[@robleary3353]

Love seeing old bits of kit being bought back to life and given another go! 🙂 Nuff said.

[@thevauxhallman7157]

Another great video Gary. I'm always impressed with the quality of your workmanship. Your paintwork especially on the black corniche would put a lot of bodyshops in the shade. Now we are in 2024 I wish you a very Happy New Year. From Geoff

[@classic.obsession]

All the best!

[@boriskarloff6356]

Such a beautiful Rolls indeed. Thx for sharing, Gary.

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

[@leepilkington6498]

Great video, Gary. Thank you

[@stephenhenion8304]

That "Red Roller " sure is lucky to be in your garage, Mate....

[@pedrosalas4460]

Always a joy seeing you working Gary I saved to see your video on christmas day, and what a good day it was. All your knowledge wiil stay here for ever. Just waiting for the new vídeo

[@nigeldewallens1115]

That must have been such a pleasure for you! To see that car bust back into life! 😉🥳

[@noonehere1793]

I love old Rollers, especially the corniche but they are totally ridiculous to own unless you have unlimited cash to burn to keep them running. Nice save👍👍 well done.

[@jonboy9912]

You do great work and make it look so easy! Love the old bangers you bring back!

[@tonydonegan2519]

Lovely presentation.

[@ianrobertsonRR1]

Very pleased to see you put mineral oil in the system and NOT 363 brake fluid. Expensive mistakes were often made especially when the SZ Spirit / Mulsanne range hit the markets. Twin SU's carbs were the proven way to go with this era of cars in my opinion and surprised when they change for just a short run of cars.

[@scottstrails9369]

Another top video with lots of retro goodness ,thanks again Gary .

[@waynetetley584]

Fantastic result 😊

[@michaelpeacock6360]

Your videos are pure therapy...love the music, love the detail and skill you show...and the passion...smashing stuff..thanks

[@carlorizzo5308]

Carbureted car start up that fast that is sweet. Especially for how long it's been sitting

[@kjeldlarsen912]

What a engine thx for the video

[@PeterJames-tq5wk]

Happy festivus GM and keep those videos coming!

[@nigelk780]

Runs so well after all that time. The handed seals need the shaft rotation pushing the oil back so easy to see the flutes are either guiding inwards or outwards like a lhd or rhd screw thread.

[@SuperGiddyman]

Great video Gary

[@johnf3779]

First time I’ve watched one of your vids, class mate.

[@stewartevans3875]

hey gary - Great to see you grinning like a cheshire cat when the Rolls fired up ! These motors are just amazing .....The Black Corniche is looking absolutely splendind but cant believe that its been bumped again !! Looking forward to seeing the Series 2 take shape in future episodes . Merry Christmas from George & Stew

[@classic.obsession]

All the very best guys..

[@theaustralianconundrum]

Your vids make me so nostalgic. I LOVE older Rolls Royce's. Wonderful.@@classic.obsession

[@torinst]

The true art of doing mechanic work

[@michaelstark9485]

Nice job Gary 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻, BOOM

[@andrewvisser5805]

Most enjoyable viewing!

[@jimveteto9850]

Great Channel!

[@rolandholtz8250]

love your intro it's magnificent

[@Tracertme]

A rolling success, I got that joke… 😂😅😊 Gary.. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family…🎄☃️

[@martinboulden4388]

Fantastic content ❤

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Mart. The 928’s coming inside imminently and will be getting stuck into next. Seasons greetings!

[@martinboulden4388]

@@classic.obsession I am loving the Corniche content too ! Merry Christmas Gary.

[@elskarko]

Great video and a lovely result.

[@bernardlane4517]

No wonder you can't get to see a GP anymore, they're all at home restoring their classic cars 🤒. 😀.

[@burrow70]

so loving all your videos Gary, I've restored a few classic S1 Land Rovers and Austin 7's in the past (with simple mechanicals!) and now own a Corniche Convertible which does not require any restoration, but does need maintaining and Ive been a little scared to get too involved, but your Videos are giving me a lot of confidence, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I will be really interested to see the dashboard coming together on the Red Corniche..

[@machpodfan]

As always, soothing, fascinating, intelligent.

[@andrewthacker114]

Very nice work

[@toreberger646]

🍀Thanks 🍀

[@jimreece7615]

Thanks Gary

[@rogerpritchard]

My uncle had one of these new in about 1970. He was known as the magician because he was the best five pound note forger in the UK! from Brockley, south London. He used the car at my brothers wedding.