The 774lb-ft Tyre Shredding 2008 Bentley Brooklands - A Real World Review Of This Old School Bentley

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4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is the Bentley that blew its tyres up on top gear (not the exact same car mind). Jeremy Clarkson threw it round a track, but today I'm doing something a little more... appropriate with it. Come along for a ride around some beautiful British countryside with me in a Bernato green Bentley Brooklands.
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@Medge2sc 4 жыл бұрын

Missed a trick there, Crewe’s missile!

@888johnmac 3 жыл бұрын

comment of the day , have a like

@mightymorfin_ 3 жыл бұрын

OOOFFFFF big miss lol, great one

@Dan23_7 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever haha 👍🏻👍🏻

@jonnywalker3208 2 жыл бұрын

No ... just no.

@oliverlane4050 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 😅

@mattevans4377 4 жыл бұрын

A Rolls Royce, is a vehicle you go to a peace conference in. A Bentley, is a vehicle you escape a peace conference in, when it goes south.

@Dan23_7 3 жыл бұрын

My dad said years ago. Rolls drivers wear suits, Bentley drivers wear jeans

@AntoniusTyas 2 жыл бұрын

Bentley Brooklands or Mulsanne in Beluga Black with Beluga interior and blacked-out window is the perfect vehicle to go to a peace conference as someone who proposes for world domination.

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

@@Dan23_7 Ironically I wore smart clothes in my Bentley, but wear jeans in my RR....

@AxlMorris1999 2 жыл бұрын

Have you told Mr Putin?!

@DavidTYoung 2 жыл бұрын

Love that

@rare6499 4 жыл бұрын

Now this is a proper car. My favourite modern Bentley. One of my favourite cars of all time actually, just look at it. It’s incredible. Those wheels. That long body. It’s so epic.

@aaa84gt 4 жыл бұрын

It's the definition of 'proper'.

@rare6499 4 жыл бұрын

Adeel A. Ahmad totally 👌

@kmoney6047 3 жыл бұрын

Looked better with the other wheels, the multispoke ones, but otherwise one of my favourites....

@Petrospect 3 жыл бұрын

the tasteful thickness of it

@bensmithkent22 3 жыл бұрын

@@Petrospect its even got a watermark

@Vonstroke 4 жыл бұрын

The only modern Bentley I'd ever consider. Wonderful.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 жыл бұрын

Consider an Arnage. Stupidly cheap yet just as stunning IMO.

@papa_pt 4 жыл бұрын

Why not Mulsanne

@Rhowhat 4 жыл бұрын

There are other cool Bentley's, like the Mulsanne, but this is the only one I think is desirable. They don't sell often though, the ones on Autotrader have been on there for a while.

@stuchly1 3 жыл бұрын

@@papa_pt The Mulsane looks legitimately ugly to me. The position of the outer lights in the front completely ruins the face of the car for me. It looks tired and depressed.

@stephendangelo1614 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1989 Bentley Turbo R - 325 hp 500 ft. Lbs of torque. If you’ve never driven one..it’s worth it. These cars are big fast and very overbuilt.

@deeeeeeeench1209 4 жыл бұрын

My grandmother would like her curtains back.

@SENYELI 3 жыл бұрын

@ LOL

@CLHLC 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha... was looking for this kind of comment!

@mauroloureiro1781 3 жыл бұрын

@ At least he has a refined taste for curtains 😂😂😂

@alexadelaide 2 жыл бұрын

That car is way cooler than a new roller. Timeless!

@MillerCorner 4 жыл бұрын

I remember DESPERATELY wanting one when watching it on Top Gear as a nine-year-old. ... I was an unusual kid.

@deanchur 4 жыл бұрын

I remember drawing rockets on a hovering "Ferrari" when I was 9 lol.

@michaellongridge1523 2 жыл бұрын

9yrs old and you wanted a Bentley = unusual? I talked my 21yr old brother in to buying a 1965 E-Type.

@sethsantiago304 2 жыл бұрын

Me and you same in that aspect

@AbeTheSigma007 Жыл бұрын

When I was 9, I was looking for the right Bentley to take me to my Super Yacht…

@bicyclist2 2 жыл бұрын

I love this generation Brooklands. If I ever won the lottery, this is the car I'd want. I remember Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Brooklands on Top Gear. I've occasionally seen these for sale on line. I love this dark shade of green. I deeply appreciate it's historical significance. This is what a real Bentley should be. Thank you.

@paul1978g 4 жыл бұрын

A bentley? With the timeless 6 3/4 Litre V8? In a shade of something close to BRG? I think that hits the spot.

@CherylCold 3 жыл бұрын

I think this was called Brooklands green. What a gorgeous car. Need deep pockets.

@fettlemaster 3 жыл бұрын

@@CherylCold Barnato Green named for Wolf Barnato, he literally explained this in the video

@davidtaylor2131 2 жыл бұрын

@@CherylCold sure but how many with those still buy cars that you have to be small and a contortionist to get it and out of… even as a 20yr old I plumbed for the Exec motors, Ford 2000E Corsair etc.

@wristygymnast1384 2 жыл бұрын

I worked at Crewe back in the 00s, bringing the Continental GT to production, Woodshop & Brightwear specifically. I earned a pittance, but walking through a factory full of these beautiful machines with true craftsmen everyday was just amazing and made it worth it.

@chrisroberts1440 4 жыл бұрын

You looked very at home in there James.

@Atombender 4 жыл бұрын

3:40 You can tell that this car was handbuilt by noticing how beautifully aligned the doors and the body are.

@Polarskates 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was being too anal in spotting that lol

@Atombender 3 жыл бұрын

@@Polarskates It's hard to go unnoticed on a car that had a £350,000 MSRP. Not really worth mentioning on a Tesla Model 3.

@bensmithkent22 2 жыл бұрын

@@Atombender god the quality of them is appaling. I had to move a bosses model s 100d at work, the door seems like its made from paper mache. Tinny isnt the word. Its also hyper sensitive to the “gas” pedal. It didnt creep as a regular auto would. First ev ive ever driven wouldnt find that relaxing in traffic. I fancy a polestar myself the performance one its a good deal slower than this model s 100d and looks more solid

@wolfiestreet6899 2 жыл бұрын

@@bensmithkent22 I drove a Polestar and found it very similar to an average ICE car in every way. Which is good.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning Bentley Brooklands. I have had the pleasure of owning 2 Bentley's, one of them a 6.75L Arnage and believe me they are every bit as incredible as this. Every journey is an occasion in these cars....and if you want to know, 8mpg around town, 16-18mpg on a run.

@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne 4 жыл бұрын

@Bob Dobalina I found the best way to approach it was to ignore it...lol. Seriously though, the Arnage is now available so cheaply I am seriously considering another one.

@JelloTR 4 жыл бұрын

I doth my cap to you sir, you are a man of style and taste.

@davekennedy6315 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful bruiser! These always remind me of a stereotypical London gangster, a very nice Saville Row suit adding a bit of class to the dangerous individual underneath!

@visionist7 4 жыл бұрын

Thug in a silk dressing gown

@vp5 4 жыл бұрын

@@visionist7 Clarkson said that about the wonderful Merc CLS 55 on top gear

@visionist7 4 жыл бұрын

@@vp5 good memory!

@leedstown 3 жыл бұрын

It would be home in layer cake

@bensmithkent22 2 жыл бұрын

@@leedstown eddie temple was driven in an arnage i think.

@TheBS80 3 жыл бұрын

I considered this car being my "exit car" about 10 years ago. Back then, my neighbour had a stunning Arnage T24 Mulliner. I had a Range Rover which I bought new in 2007. Compared to the Arnage, it was...not near as good as the Bentley. That was the time I took more and more notice of the Brooklands. Titan grey with Newmarket tan leather and burr walnut veneer - an absolute dream. In 2016 I had the chance to buy a green Brooklands with 100k miles for a fair price. The car looked perfect, but the test drive was sobering - it's just way too big when you live in a city. You need a mansion in Surrey or Buckinghamshire to own one of these. It's not made for parking lots as the rear will always stick out. I still love the Brooklands and always will, but I'm happy with its younger sibling. But never say never, maybe the day might come and I'll need to save one of these beautiful dinosaurs... :-)

@davidtaylor2131 2 жыл бұрын

Luvved it 👍🏻 But my surprise was the quiet background recording of your with the windows down !!!

@cubstig 4 жыл бұрын

So much soul, and one of the last cars with the proper power plant. My favourite JM vid so far!

@tarasgrosh8751 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite automobile and rolling art / cathedral!

@1970boggy 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t know why but I love Bentleys 🤪👍 It’s just a wonderful wafting cruiser which actually goes pretty well. Wonderfully built, fast and epic.

@richard1342 3 жыл бұрын

If you own one, you will know why

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

I have a love/hate relationship with them. I have had a totally unreliable one that almost bankrupt me, and one that never missed a beat....

@thedeadstig123 4 жыл бұрын

What I always found interesting was before AUDI bought Bentley they were outsourcing engines and then Audi brought back the 6 3/4 liter engine

@karacop78 4 жыл бұрын

"...simply because you know it's there" you said near the end, and that is so true for such cars. Within the misery of everyday routine, thinking about my loved ones and other minor stuff like my weekend car is what gives me "the motive" to go on...

@user-cn8vb9hh5z 3 жыл бұрын

Hear you!

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. My wife (and many colleagues) don't seem to understand the significance of a 'personal car'...

@johnrhodes2367 2 жыл бұрын

For the money, they are worth buying now. And I honestly think it’s one of the most beautiful.

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

Best review I have seen from you JayEmm.

@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bib

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 4 жыл бұрын

Truly one of the greatest cars in the world; the earlier Continental R is my dream car.

@visionist7 4 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer the Continental T & R to this. Even more oldschool

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 4 жыл бұрын

@@visionist7 Me too. It has the classic feel to it, something I crave for.

@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 3 жыл бұрын

@@lukemallory7832 It is, filled with British engineering history.

@jamessheehy4895 2 жыл бұрын

My New favourite KZfaqr by far dunno why i never gave u a minute before you have done all my favourites 👍🙏👆😎❤️

@proffesionalretard 4 жыл бұрын

My dad has one of these, it’s awesome!!!

@venom5809 4 жыл бұрын

God I love those big bruiser Bentleys, to me those are real Bentleys, proper Bentleys and my god that spec is just perfect, it's exactly what I would get. 👍

@jameslynch6657 3 жыл бұрын

Jay - this channel is just cranking out great video after great video. It has developed so well, you should be proud of yourself

@jeylful 3 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews... the more I see them, the more I like them! Cheers!

@martinboulden3540 4 жыл бұрын

Just a stunning Bentley and incredible value. They will never make a car like this again sadly.

@beauchamphuberville1355 4 жыл бұрын

that's sure where the value is...like the old proper mercs....rare

@simonharris9284 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific video this JM. I can feel the uplifting joy in it. My favourite production so far and I have watched many. Top work

@MT-zh9wc 2 жыл бұрын

This was filmed on the roads in my area near Nantwich. Some fabulous roads to host a great review on!

@jimmyfarley5581 4 жыл бұрын

Please, please, please one of you car lovingly millionaires out there, lend him the last of the line Bentley Mulsanne Speed by Muliner. Preferably in gloss black. I would continue to describe my lust for that car but I need to go change my trousers.

@FenderUsa 4 жыл бұрын

absolute brute

@-Muhammad_Ali- 3 жыл бұрын

What piece of great craftsmanship. Bring more of these to refresh our roads

@Dave-in-France 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video of a glorious car - thank you so much for showing us this magnificent vehicle.

@robertlangley399 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be back on your channel this is one of the cars of my dreams so I will be doing more on the lottery keep up the great reviews

@NeoRambler 3 жыл бұрын

I love this car. Just like you as I got older my tastes have changed and I want one badly. Thanks for showing this one off Jay! 😊👍

@harrytd 3 жыл бұрын

☹️ I've just watched the end of an era. What a beautiful motor.

@tealbandit72 4 жыл бұрын

6m40s a marvelous engine note clip.

@alphabetaxenonzzzcat 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this car and also the old Arnage T. They seemed proper Bentleys - not zipped-up Volkswagons. Had character - as well as insane speed. I liked the whole massive engine to deliver speed - very old school, and a sledgehammer to crack a nut philosophy. It went against the grain of motoring at the time.

@TheOrangeEliseCup250 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully handcrafting. Loved the Continental T too.

@chriscomparescars4416 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Bentley, knew there was something missing from your channel, Bently, always more Bentley of all ages please!

@geoffreyfake123 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic car and you Jay you are professional and very pleasant to listen I just love it , i will watch your Channel for sure Stay safe.

@skelejp9982 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You James , for this Car Review. Love the Car, but my Favourite is a Silver 24 Le Mans Arnage !

@wackyrc1394 3 жыл бұрын

Marvellous Bentely motorcar, thank you JayEmm 😎

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent car for listening to, and getting the most out of your favourite Classical Overtures whilst driving down the M1 to London and the hustle and bustle of those hectic Business meetings.

@neurodiverse4414 4 жыл бұрын

It's on my list of cars I would like to own. One of my fav cars of all time. 👍👍

@sideshowbob32 4 жыл бұрын

You weren't joking Jay this really is special, what a super motor

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

Think I have just discovered a new "favourite to be" channel here. Well presented, thx. Wonder if you have done a review with the MGC !! So, must go now, got some serious binge watching to do before this lockdown finishes.

@oliverlane4050 2 жыл бұрын

My absolute ultimate! A stunning machine that sounds awesome 🥰

@matthewcoupeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

This is hands down far more exquisite than any Rolls Royce urm I mean 7 series, more refined than any Jaguar, more comfortable than any Lexus, faster than nearly every Porsche at the time! The last true hand built Bentley that isn’t a Phaeton. This and the L332 5.0 are the only two cars of 2009 I would ever consider buying.

@Frank-1978 4 жыл бұрын

Getting better all the time. 👌💪👍👍👍✌ Great video.

@OsellaSquadraCorse 4 жыл бұрын

Car at Cholmondeley Castle, Cheshire, less than 10 miles from Crewe, Cheshire; the Bentley factory. Recently serviced at P&A Wood, in Essex (180 miles away). Makes sense. Weather was great here last 2 weeks; great for driving & biking! Oulton Park (next door to Cholmondeley) was open last week too.

@AntoniusTyas 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Brooklands on Clarkson's review when I was like 15 years old. And I know I want one if I have to buy a Bentley. More than I wanted the Continental GT back then. That thing looks like an absolute monster. In a good way, mind. Blenheim Palace on four wheels, if I may use Clarksonius paraphrasing. This or Azure got me into Bentley thing.

@bensmithkent22 2 жыл бұрын

Levels. Conti gt is for considerably richer than yow types. This is real class. I cant afford either I might add 🙈

@artpereira 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car. Love it

@jameshay469 3 жыл бұрын

These Brooklands (as well as the Arnage) are just magnificent, I love them. Great video, thank you very much.

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

For me, the Arnage is automotive art.

@derekstocker6661 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the absolutely brilliant review of this fabulous car, what a masterpiece of engineering it is! Thanks also for the wonderful ride, enjoyed every moment!

@duckman5642 4 жыл бұрын

Sublime, thankyou.

@limpunsing224 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, astounding British countryside A-1 content

@blackjacket_ 3 жыл бұрын

My weirdest dreamcar. Dont know why but this piece of metal appeals to me in an undescribable matter. I must have spent tenths of hours on bentley configurator when it was new. Awesome

@whykozhoma 3 жыл бұрын

Channeling your inner young Jeremy Clarkson in this reviews more and more. And it’s enjoyable!

@Maurice_Moss 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved these, I remember Jeremy Clarkson saying he couldn't radio the crew inside it.

@matthewgodwin3050 3 жыл бұрын

There's only one word to describe this car. It's glorious. Absolutely glorious.

@gedaman 2 жыл бұрын

This is the last of the traditional big Bentley coupes like the Continental from the early ‘90s to about 2002 (Continental T, Continental R, Continental Le Mans, Continental Sedanca Coupe). Now with the Mulsanne gone there are really no old fashioned big Bentley models available. I consider the Bentley Brooklands to be a 2 door sedan sort of like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe only much more special and rare. I wonder if they will ever bring back the big old fashioned Bentley models like the Mulsanne, the Brooklands, and the Azure in the future.

@LiamE69 3 жыл бұрын

Cholmondeley - Messing with Johnny Foreigner trying to pronounce English words since the 12th century.

@socke2745 3 жыл бұрын

the way how the wood panels of the door and the back seat area don't line up at 1:53 should worry me. But it's just a sign this car is truly hand built. What a machine.

@aidan.w.carolan 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Great car ,great video. I really enjoy this channel. Very well presented as always, well shot and edited. Keep up the good work. Well done.

@aidan.w.carolan 4 жыл бұрын

Among my favorite channels along with "the car guys, harrys garage,high peaks autos" great content coming from these guys

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dodgeymrd 4 жыл бұрын

Opulent engineering to remind us that such things can be done. I love it. Thank You James.

@pepevonkek7803 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on! Bentley -because somebody took great care when produced it. It's very rare nowadays as most goods are produced for three years until it breaks down and you have to buy new one.

@anj747 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning machine!

@swiper1818 3 жыл бұрын

Great review👍👍👍

@macpdm 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car on a cracking bit of road the A49. I know it quite well

@nadk8886 2 жыл бұрын

What a great review. You should be on TV. Everything from start to finish was very entertaining. Also thanks for uploading in 2440p 👍🏻

@1990sBreakbeatjunkie 2 жыл бұрын

Do you not know who jay'emm is🤔 Should be on tv 🤣🤣

@katchaontheflipside 4 жыл бұрын

Fell in love with this car through top gear. Just a piece of good old britain. Prices seem to be on the rise lately

@gerardbaines320 3 жыл бұрын

The ultimate incarnation of a traditional Bentley but with enough modern upgrades to make it genuinely reliable. I looked at one recently with a full service history. 2008 with 14 main agent stamps and all bills. Other than routine maintenance, only one fault needed attention in 12 years. A new wiper blade rubber, cost about £30!!

@chrise2329 2 жыл бұрын

Just glorious, my favourite Bentley.

@bradcollins9647 3 жыл бұрын

Great car. A real Grand Routier and maybe one of the last they ever build. Made for going from Hamburg to Florence, Cannes or Barcelona. And for this purpose it makes sense. I love it.

@gambanteinodal1246 3 жыл бұрын

Classy ride! 👍

@lippythelion181268 4 жыл бұрын

Stole the curtains from the stately home to make a shirt

@bakedbeanzontoast9078 4 жыл бұрын

Aha, a car you can comfortably fit into !!!, like the alloys on it btw, fab car.👍👍🇬🇧

@SteveMillersm101 3 жыл бұрын

Noticed I had a smile on my face from start to finish, my top video to date!

@justjacqueline2004 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these Brooklands cars with the Azure a complete oligarch's tiy.

@RJW14 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is the style of car that Bentley is all about for me, this and the Arnage with the 6.75 liter engine.

@greenepanda 3 жыл бұрын

My personal favorite 3rd gen Brooklands spec options were the 3 “reversed” interior hide/lambs wool variants in either Bordeaux, Spruce, or Navy piped in cotswold. On my list is certainly the r420 cabriolet as well as the SC sedanca widebody fixed head with its removable roof panels. The second generation v12 corniche was no slouch either.. felt as if it were a re-bodied azure and a bit of a bore in terms of its communication with the road.. She however was still a big girl!!

@robseignior4389 3 жыл бұрын

Dream job / dream car.Ya got everything.

@peem1244 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome car you've got there. I noticed from your right shoulder camera what looked like a lot of movement in the drivers seat, what's that about? 17k service and a wobbly seat? Nah, got to be a Bentley design feature. Thanks for sharing.

@anthonyprice5596 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a Bentley Turbo, I fell in love with it in 1983 when it came out, and was fortunate enough to find a good low mileage 1989 example, its exactly where you want to be when your driving it, yes it has its little foibles, but nothing is as well put together, and for a 32 year old car, people still wonder if I'm important when I arrive. That's not why I bought it, but its a bonus!!

@BibtheBoulder 2 жыл бұрын

A Bentley without foibles is a Chrysler 300C

@michaellongridge1523 2 жыл бұрын

“People still wonder if I’m important when I arrive “? Yeh Gods! Too right I am!! (Thank you, thank you, move along there, make way. Clarkson, who? Oh good grief. Get. Your. Grubby little fingers off!).

@ReeceT20 2 жыл бұрын

This is peak Jayemm

@CarsofGlasgow 3 жыл бұрын

I love these big barges! Soo rare too!

@burnham7673 4 жыл бұрын

My favourite Bentley by far

@neilpilkington7342 2 жыл бұрын

To imagine these brutes can hit 180mph yet the sheer weight and refinement of them is just mind boggling! Reminds me of the difference between the likes of the F40/McClaren F1 and the 'failure' that was the XJ220. Both the former were stripped down, bare bones racecars but the Jag was fully, fully loaded with EVERYTHING! Yet they classed it as a footnote due to hitting 217 rather than its namesake 220! In true style aswell! Only British cars use this no compromise approach! Bravo!

@WilliamStevens007 4 жыл бұрын

A beautiful motorcar. Love it.

@fkthewhat 3 жыл бұрын

That car suits you so well Jay. Big and luxurious alike

@TheLeeattwood 2 жыл бұрын

I love this car and is definitely my next purchase I’ve thought about it for years, at my age I need the luxury 👍🏻🇬🇧

@benjamincottle8500 4 жыл бұрын

‘It’s a bit naughty actually.......’ I’ve got time for that 👌🏻

@BiscuitsnTea 3 жыл бұрын

looks gorgeous

@gregoryrobertson 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful front ends ever designed. JayEmm, you're an awesome producer of content. We know you try your best, don't ever worry about getting minor details wrong [coming from the BMW i8 video]. Your enthusiasm and passion for cars is contagious and I sincerely appreciate it. Keep doing the lords work. This here Bentley is a certified ripper.

@markpass4215 4 жыл бұрын

You do look very comfortable together...

@richardautenzio8117 3 жыл бұрын

A very good review. This was more about the value for money one gets in a true luxurious car than just speed and performance, which I am unable to use on our roads and motorways. Even if I could use the speed and performance, I would not have the ability to drive a fast car properly unless I was driving fast every day. I do know that most people who buy fast cars think they can handle them but I think they are just lucky that they don't get themselves into trouble. Even Mr Bean knows this.