Bentley Continental T; world's most expensive car in 1997!
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- čas přidán 22. 04. 2019
- The Bentley Continental R was the world's most expensive production car when it was introduced in 1991 and the Continental T was the ultimate version. The T featured here added a wider track, flared arches and a shortened chassis to the mix plus even more power from the turbocharged V8 and had a list price of £220,000. Thanks to www.thehairpincompany.co.uk/f... for the loan.
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*"They just made it and then weighed it. Oh well, never mind."* Totally cracked me up! Thank you Harry for producing this increased number of videos lately, keep making them and we keep watching, keep subscribing!
ditto
sorry green party but this machine is adorable.
Me to 😂
That and the comment "the finesse of a rhino" was another good Metcalfe-ism. Delightful.
Yes I know. This is what we need since Top Gear lost the 3 amigos
"You can sort of press the brake pedal all the way to the floor, but you'd go through the windscreen if you did." "It charges about with a sort of finesse of a rhino, I suppose, because you're sort of riding it..wow ho". Absolutely LOVE your presentation style, Harry. Such a breath of fresh air, highly entertaining, and very informative. Highlight of my week!
Attenborough of the motoring world.. huge compliment.
I had the good fortune to drive one of these from Cambridge to Rome in 2002. A truly magical experience.
Would love to say the car was mine but I was just delivering it for a customer. 2 days of heaven followed by a £25 Ryanair flight back home.
A once in a lifetime experience but memories that last forever.
Ryanair is indeed a one in a lifetime experience
@@MartinIrwin Not if your skint it isn't.
It’s dirty work but someone’s got to do it.
Lucky you.
@Leroy Brown The car belonged to a UK businessman that lived abroad in Asia. He used to fly into the UK regularly and insisted the car was made available for him at the airport. He didn’t want to use chauffeurs or taxis as he liked to drive himself.
My dad worked for the company that stored it for him and he used to drop it off at the airport and collect it again when the guy flew home. On this occasion the owner was flying into Rome on business and asked for the car to be made available there. My dad asked me if I wanted to go with him and share the driving and needless to say I said yes, and then of course seized the opportunity and did all of the driving! We flew home after dropping it off at the airport and my dad went back to Rome just four days later to bring it back to the UK again.
Great memories of the car, the trip and my dad. He’s 83 now, but we’ll have that memory forever.
I like this story, although I confess it made me feel a little jealous of you
Beautiful car. I own a 1994 Turbo R in the same colour and leather combo. Effortless to drive. For greater urgency, try the Sport button on the shift lever. She then lifts her petticoats and sprints. Cheap as chips to insure. Maintenance is fairly high. There are plenty of independent Rolls/Bentley garages about. The strange thing is; I ride a hyper-sport touring motorcycle and travel at high speed. In the Bentley, you waft along at sedate speeds, because it's such a pleasant place to be. Yet you have the power and torque to travel at indecently high speed without any effort. The minute you close the door, and smell the leather. You become at one with the world.
This is most quintessentially British written post. I love it. I own a Rolls-Royce Silver Spur so that not sporty at all. I long for a Turbo R.
You become at one with world and a "herd of dead cows" as Harry said.
Hopefully you've had better luck with yours than Hoovie's Garage
@@JerryDLTN haha yeah
I enjoyed reading this post 📚.
Wonderful old cars. A lot of people just don't appreciate how great older Bentley and Rolls-Royces are.
That has actually aged quite well.
Nope...
@@trackpack3899It's way better looking than the relatively short 15 ft 9 inch long 03 Conti. Just look at the front of this 96 Conti that is just timeless presence!
so has the car lol
Am I the only one that spends about an hour searching the classifieds for whatever car Harry has just reviewed every time he drops a video?
Ben, no you're not. Me too!
Yup and I live in New Zealand so they're even rarer...
...no... but the only episode where I could find something in my price range was about the bikes....
Virtual tyre kicking...
such as you, there are very interested persons on cars like Harry reviews, but unfurtunately the're not available much cars like that in a price or condition that we can say good for us. Congratulations if you get a car! but the real target is keep it in shape.
Morgan Aero at 11:27 - another very rare car.
Oh thanks. I was just about to ask
All the whilst Harry was seduced by the heating/cooling dial-style button :)
Whew. Thought I was the only one to notice that. Although I think I prefer the classic style - it's less cross-eyed. :-)
Not rare enough
So, how's the turning radius, on the bentley?
Send a telegram down to the engine room and ask for more power.
"Engine room - full ahead please"
"Aye aye, Sir"
HILARIOUS
More power coming up sir ....
Buy the new one plz
No I often look after watching a Harry vid. There are current just two Conti T's in the country up for sale on AT.....one in the same colour as Harry drives here, a 99 S reg model with just 29k on the clock. A snip at a mere £129,950!! But it's got the metal dashboard which I think looks dreadful.
I absolutely adore older cars. New ones feel like souless computers. Thank god for harry and his videos.
Good shout !! But actualy i've never come across a computer with a soul at least up until now.....
yeah i think it depends. Modern engineering is not so bad if they fust kept the weight down. The new porsches feel so bloated compared to older ones.
I've got a 208 GTI that I bought because of reading a Harry Metcalfe review, doesn't feel soulless at all!
I drive an 90's model Mercedes that's loaded with tech, and that's scary. There are the equivalent of 20 or so 90's computers that could go bonkers at any time. It's amazing that it all still works reliably.
@@briankelvindiffey3006 nahhhh, i like the fact that the new ones start now 😅
I never doubted that Harry could make sitting in traffic interesting.
Agree. No, never any doubt. It's always great for car and bike enthusiasts to listen to Harry.
I've always loved this period of Bentleys, the Continental R/T and Turbo R etc. Unlike today, where you see Continental coupes everywhere in London, back then Bentleys were a much rarer sight on the road. Plus, they still had that wonderful, understated, torque monster 6.75 V8 engine, with a single enormous turbo. I just think they were more special back in those days.
They certainly weren't for Arab poseurs back then
@@visionist7 Oh yes they were. & I know a few. What they weren't was footBaller's cars. These were the cars of their owners and they didn't get gold plated to say my dix bigger n' yours. Before Bentley became a big VW Phaeton.
Me too. I really love the Turbo RT, AND THE RT MULLINER.
I fell in love with this car when I read about it. Simply a spectacular car. It's all I want in a car, power, quality, quietness, solidity, panache, pomp and circumstance, while, somehow remaining subtle.
From my experience, it's not until you polish a car and get up close that you notice the true design, the subtle curves and lines etc. I hope to experience that someday as a Continental T has been on my shopping list a long, long time...
I have a an 89 Turbo r, it's the car I always desired from when I was 17, and I'm 54 now, it's an event every time you drive it, but you feel special, I may not be a millionaire but I feel like one, thankfully I'm a mechanic so upkeep is affordable. Great reveiw Harry, no negatives you clearly have fond memories.
Great choice. I have my RR Shadow but often wonder about swapping it out for a Turbo R of similar vintage to yours. They way they go down the road and how they make you feel from behind the wheel is both unique and wonderful. suggest we should continue to enjoy the sensation while we still can!
@@harrysgarage let's hope the day never comes we have to give up petrol. Battery powered vehicles are so limited, let's hope sence prevails and Hydrogen becomes the common transport solution. And Petrol will be sold along side.
@@anthonyprice5596😅
There’s nothing quite like stooging around the Home Counties, at “I can’t tell you”, resisting any desire to nibble at the understeer, whilst sitting on a herd of dead cows and burning oodles of high octane!!;)) Very nicely done Harry, as always.
Whenever I watch a Harry video I realise that all is well in the world and I feel totally de-stressed, beats a therapist every time.
Thanks Harry
True that.
Forget your worries and do some man maths re your next car purchase, all inspired by Harry’s enthusiasm re his latest drive. We all love Mr M’s videos - he’s the man!
Harry speaks to us as if we are in the passenger seat beside him.
Hear hear 😊
I've come to this video late.... well, very late, but I just had to share my experience of owning firstly a Continental R, and then a Continental R Mulliner (a LWB version of the T Mulliner). Simply sensational cars! Although my heart lies with the R because of its slightly more understanding nature as the R Mulliner goaded you into unleashing those extra horse's. They were both things of beauty, that only ever received admiring looks.
I unfortunately let the R Mulliner go for one of the first Continental GT's and I remember saying to a person that came up to me when I was in the GT, that this was "the best volkswagen I'd ever owned"... I think that says it all...
Thank god harry is giving this review and not shmee150
Or Doug Munro
Harry is a walking encylopedia .
Shmee will be in Harry's league in 30 years.
shmee150 does my bloody head in. 😡😡
Shmee has a face begging to be punched repeatedly
respek ma authoritah LOL I know what you mean!
Those dials! What a beautiful machine.
I LOVE this car. So much more style than the new CGT. This car has aged so well and will look even better in yrs to come.
LOL er..No Dude..it's a total dud. Go Google the 80's Mulsanne
@Dave S. That mulsanne looks old but contemporary but the continental still looks relatively new
Hmm. I think the new cgt looks fantastic
Mitchell Steindler I Agree it looks great, I’m just thinking 15-20 yrs from now this one will command way more road presence and be a true classic. The new one is amazing now but not sure how it will look at the age of this model being highlighted
Dave S. I was sharing my opinion. For you to say my opinion is in incorrect is a waste of your time. I enjoy both, I like to like to the future and see how unique this old style looked and how similar modern cars look to each other. Have a good night
God the rear 3 quarters are perfect 👌 Perfect C-pillar, rear side windows, low cowl and subtlety flared fenders. Proportions are spot on.
I could listen to Harry’s reviews on literally any car and be intrigued by the vehicle. I’m from the States and we absolutely love the British accent/formalities of speech. I’ve got a ‘97 Toyota Fourrunner with 290K on the dial and if he did a review on the thing I do believe he have it sounding “Brilliant!”. Great job, Harry!
A sporting Bentley - almost as much class as Harry himself.
Harry has owned almost every car worth owning (and kept a good few), but still manages to come across as down to earth and humble as one could hope for.
Should it have a ally dashboard or was it a option
These old 2 door Bentleys and Mercs were just delicious. A hark back to the heydays when these marques made seriously great sports cars....Seriously superb Grand Tourers these...
Brings tears to my eyes. I had exactly the same car in the same colour until last year. Harry is spot on about its appeal - but the full 4 seater loses nothing and is much more practical day to day.....
I think this guy is a great car reviewer - Pure class !
Only a British manufacturer could produce such a lovely lady, a Mass of Class + Comfort! Harry Rocks the Gems!
The final series models also had massive dual 4 piston calipers up front and single 4 pistons on the rear, I was a tech at Bentley at the time and back then they were over $300K US and the torque was incredible.
Between 96 and 2001 I had the pleasure of delivering these incredible cars to RR and Bentley dealers all over Europe, most definitely in my I'd love to own garage.
Having recently lost patience with schmee and the like I’m pleased to have found this channel! Great videos
At times your voice reminds me of James May 😅
14:18 A horsebox pulled by a Ranger Rover being overtaken by a Bentley? How very Home Counties ;)
That's the Oxfordshire Cotswolds for you mate. Range Rovers and Bentleys are considered normal everyday cars in these parts. A while ago, a chap with an S-Class moved here and the local council put him on income support. Different world.
lol meem nadeedan YhattahYtahT
Alan Mac indeed old chap
@@matthewgodwin3050
I love this ha ha 😄
“We’re doing a speed I can’t tell you..” whahahaha love that Harry!
I love harry and his reviews he's just so relaxed if I win the lottery I would love this car but I would not take it to the supermarket...
one of harry's best one liners video..to many to mention, but the delivery and facial expressions are priceless..as is this car..
The only 20 min car reviews I can enjoy are yours Harry, thanks!
Beautiful car. God I miss when cars where sophisticated and full of emotions
We just sold a Continental R and the dealership I work at in America, and I have to agree with what you said about everything feeling heavy. The chrome air vents, the door handles, the trunk cover, it is a true slab of traditional Bentley. That said, I personally think the generation after this specifically with the Arnage T is a much nicer driving experience, both as a luxury car and as an overtaking weapon that is still a traditional Bentley. What you said about the brake pedal certainly rang true, it is a bit unusual and difficult for me to get used to. But for £68,000, you are getting a lot of car.
This was the last of the hand built cars. It can’t really be compared with the VW Phaeton inspired Arnage. The weight, such as the bank vault doors, is part of its character, and its shortcomings are also part of its charm. But it has a presence, particularly the standard long wheel base R, which even the Rolls Phantom struggles to match. I love it!
Old world class and exclusivity with striking looks 24 years later! Another review by a true Auto enthusiast!!!
One of my favourite cars ever. I have an Arnage and the power deliver is incredible. Also the way it’s goes into and out of corners is soo surprising when you first drive one. You just don’t think it will handle the way it does. Mine has 603lbs ft and 501BHP. Just a lovely place to be in.
Harry is coolnish personified
“We’re doing a speed I can’t quite tell you...” ha ha ha. Brilliant, Harry, as always 👍
Most beautiful coupe I've ever seen.
I am an engineer (well software). I love listening to you and your analysis of what makes a great car (and what doesn't). It rubs off in how I think about software and what would make a great app.
Lovely car. I can't afford one of those so I settled for a Bentley Brooklands R. Same engine less the turbo, similar interior with fewer dials but 4 doors. Kinda thirsty. Epic fun to drive.
When fifth gear reviewed it 22 years ago they said a block of 6 flats in greater London cost the same. Now one of those flats costs £250k or nearly 5 of these.
I never get tired of watching this video. I really love this car.
I know exactly what you mean Jonathan and I completely agree 👍
"Nibble at the understeer" ...posh thing you say when you're nose deep in a road side ditch.
Continental R coupe, is the last of the true handcrafted British engineered 21st century version of the S3 coupe of 1964! Magic carpet cruiser! Love it!
Love the look of this car. Great big grille and the flared arches make it a bit sporty!
Imho this is the best car channel on CZcams. Harry just has an in-depth knowledge of all things automotive and also reviews great cars. The Bentley Continental T is one to be considered - a real world ambition.
Nice hearing you talk about the family and the things they thought about the cars. I can imagine myself as a ten year old being impressed by those dials.
This use to be my favourite car! I still find it gorgeous and much more elegant and beautiful than modern Bentleys.
Totally agree! I cannot understand why they look so fussy now in particular the frontal styling, with ghastly giant twin headlamps!
Wow, in the first minute you pulled out what I consider to be the most incredible issue of evo ever written, which, by proxy, makes it about the most incredible issue of an automotive magazine ever, in my mind. Much Love!
Fabulous, I want one!
This car looks absolutely staggering
The finesse of a Rino, holding on for dear life, I loved the way you explained that. It's why you were a great journo. I actually feel I got a good idea of what it would be like to drive one of these, the effortless power and long distance comfort.
NOt only have I enjoyed watching Harry I cannot easily readily recall spending 20 minutes quite so pleasurably before.
(I know that is asking for some fairly crude responses well so be it.......)
A special car no doubt but I can’t helped but thinking I would have preferred to have a 550 Maranello and a 993 Turbo for the same price of one of these in 1997 as stated.
The people who can afford these cars can (and do) often have both. They are for quite different purposes. And if you have a family, it's more practical.
The original owner probably had those cars in their collection already..
Paul8342 i’d just take two 993s, one turbo and one NA
Xxx Dodacion I’ll happily do that two - my Dad had 3 993’s when I was a kid (a Carrera followed by two Carrera ‘S’) and I absolutely love them!
people who buy bentleys/ferraris are quite different from porsche fans
this is why it weighs so much and for bentley it is not a problem but a benefit
Awesome video, fantastic car and a great guy presenting it to us! Reminds me of a nice old uncle
Just fabulous. If only I could afford one.
Brings back memories from my early 20’s reading about this beast! Superb, that’s one of my favourite videos Harry, thanks!
I always love coming home to a new Harry's garage video. One of my favorite viewing pleasures!
'A herd of cows died for this car' classic Harry, and a classic car.
- it's like visiting your favourite Uncle even if you never had one, who tells you stories from the old days.. ace! ("oo there's a horsebox..can we overtake?")
Beautiful car that still looks good 20 years later.
Who ever designed that facia (and the instruments) must be knighted on the spot, without further delay.
They are sublime.
Yeah it might be a bit dial over kill but still looks better than a finger printed touch screen in most cars nowadays :)
It is reminiscent of a slab of wood with dials in it.
@@stephen300o6 YOur car is a slab of metal with wheels on it to that extent. Many look like it too if it comes to that....
The single exhaust such a nice touch. Now you ve got 4 pipes on a golf.
yeah well this aint no golf.
I wondered who judged cars by the amount of exhaust tail pipes they have.
@@stephen300o6 now the even do fake exhausts or things that look like exhausts. 😭
@@stephen300o6 kids, obviously more means faster.
I have four pipes, but I don’t polish them, just so that it doesn’t look like I’m showing off 😜
Harry is a walking encyclopedia...🤔 🧠 📚 🚙 📹 ...👌
"Can't tell you what speed we are at". Hooligan Harry rides again 😉
My favourite Bentley ever, I'm gutted at how expensive they still are. If I ever get rich I will get this shape. Hard or soft top, I don't care, they're both stunning
Beautiful. First class.
I love Bentleys from this era, but I fear I would never afford to keep them running
I’ve just come back to watch this again, because it pleases me.
It’s a very relaxing video to watch.
I will never get to experience that tsunami of torque that you talk about Harry, but you brought me as close to it as possible, without being in the car. .
I love that phrase ‘mile muncher par excellence.’ That’s the car right there in a nutshell. Or maybe grace and pace but not so much space.
Thanks Harry 👋🏼
You don’t go faster you just add power...love that
The twin supercharged Aston Martin vantage would leave that Bentley for dead. It’s in a different league. And although cheaper to buy new at £177000 , now they are worth £500000. Beautiful car…
Harry’s videos are the absolute best on CZcams.
This car really suits you Harry! This one video contains the best HM quotations to date.
Owner of a late 2002 Continental T "Le Mans".
So rare and magnificently useless, I just can’t get rid of her.
But it is a lifetime love story, with the most complex and british lover I could ever fancy for.
Love this car have owned 3 Bentley’s Continental R and best car hand built ever ......
I was fortunate enough (as a Chauffeur) to drive a client's Bentley Turbo RT Mulliner back in the late 1990's. It was an absolute beast :-) still the most powerful and exciting car I have ever driven ;-)
I love the 2 door saloons. They are not your typical coupe. Lots of space, and with "adequate" power.
One of the last leviathan’s from a time gone by great car as usual Harry great fun to watch.
Youre still the best . Only watch youre car reviews. Thank you is all i can say!
I've been in love with it since it came out. The ultimate blend of old school bespoke luxury and performance.
I remember watching the SC version rolling around topless in Marbella during my childhood. I still can’t believe how pretty it is.
Beautiful. So much more classy than the current coupé.
Wonderful.
I'm loving the details for the double door handles and the instrument panel.
Thanks again Harry.
I've been wanting to see a proper review of these for years! Thanks so much Harry! You rock!!!!!
Rex Makin, the Famous Liverpool Solicitor had one of these. You would see him Driving to his office in Liverpool City Centre.
Harry missed the Morgan spotted at 11.27. You have well heeled neighbours Harry.
Good eye! I thought that was a fixed roof Morgan...same dark pallette.
I love the old school elegance of the dashboard.That engine was always a behemoth with loads of potential, I could jump in it and travel the length of Europe! great video Harry and if you ever need an assistant them Pm me and I'll send you a copy of my CV!
One day when I grow up, I may get one of these, until then I'll rip around in my RX8 (I'm 52 now - still waiting to grow up )
Definitely a throw back to the Pinifarina designed RR Camargue, which should have been marketed at the time as a Bentley in my opinion.
Another great video. I could watch and listen to Harry all day. He's such an enthusiast yet a wonderfully understated presenter. As always, it's all about the car.
The timber dash is so much more attractive than the tinfoil.
Totally disagree, they are dated.
agreed
My favourite car till now, nothing beats thta car, the look,mamouth power, ecstatic drive ,when will i afford 1,im still dreaming
Yes, Harry. I enjoyed this video. Thank you.
I absolutely LOVE that dashboard.