In this latest episode of Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, Iain delves deep into the ongoing restoration of a Bentley S2, a project that has captivated our audience in previous Tyrrell's Classic Workshop videos. This episode offers a fascinating exploration of how Rolls-Royce and Bentley, once operating as a single entity, ingeniously adapted the Bentley S2, originally designed for a straight-six configuration, to accommodate a massive V8 engine. With the engine out, Iain he reveals the robust chassis-frame of the Bentley S2, offering viewers a rare glimpse into the car's construction and delves into the rich lineage it shares with the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud series. Furthermore, Iain explores some of the intricacies of the steering mechanism, ingeniously designed to fit into the limited space of the Bentley S2 once the V8 engine had been added. He also provides insights into the car's complex heating and ventilation system, which, despite its cumbersome nature, is an integral part of the vehicle's unique character. This episode is a treasure trove of information for classic car enthusiasts and admirers of the Bentley S-series and Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud series. Iain's expertise shines as he takes us through each step of the restoration, bringing us closer to the reinvigoration of this majestic vehicle. LINK to episode: Bizarre Bentley S2 Brakes - https://youtu.be/pbb0_C8nN3Q This video was brought to you by Howden - https://www.astonlark.com/tyrrellsworkshop Follow Iain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/ An Aviant Digital Media production. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 07:02 Origin of the V8-engined RR / Bentley models 09:47 How do you fit a V8 into a car designed for a straight-six? 16:20 A heating system big enough for a house = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = IMAGE CREDITS All remaining images sourced from Wikimedia Commons unless otherwise stated. Title: 1961 Bentley S2 6.2 Taken near Shipston-on Stour, Warwickshire Creator: Vauxford Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: 1964 Bentley S3 Standard Saloon Front Taken at the Salon Privé Concours d'Elegance Classic Car Motor Show 2019, Blenheim Palace Creator: Vauxford Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Bentley Motors, Crewe. Creator: Graham Shaw https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7586 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 aero engine Creator: Nimbus227 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nimbus227 Licence: Public Domain Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Series 1 Creator: Charles01 Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: The 320ci straight-eight "Dynaflash" engine in a 1940 Buick Super Series 50 Sedan Creator: Mr.choppers https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mr.choppers Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Packard 4,710cc straight eight engine Creator: TTTNIS Licence: Public Domain Title: 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Creator: Matthew Lamb https://www.flickr.com/people/94169616@N03 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: Rolls-Royce B40 engine in an Austin Champ Creator: Andy Dingley https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Andy_Dingley Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Two Rolls-Royce Phantom IV owned by the Spanish Army Creator: Guardia Real Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: Rolls Royce Phantom IV Creator: JoachimKohlerBremen Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: 1957 Lincoln_Premiere at Classic-Gala 2021 Creator: Alexander Migl https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alexander-93 Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 Title: 1962 Bentley S2 Continental Creator: John Sweney Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Bentley Continental S2 LHD Creator: Craig Howell https://www.flickr.com/people/78317199@N00 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: 1959 Bentley S Continental Flying Spur (H. J. Mulliner ) Creator: el.guy08_11 https://www.flickr.com/people/93796665@N03 Licence: CC BY 2.0 Title: Citroen Traction Avant body-chassic unit Creator: Autocar, 1935 Licence: Public Domain Title: Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Creator: Silver Shadow Ghost https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Silver_Shadow_Ghost Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Rolls-Royce Griffon aero engine Creator: Roland Turner from Birmingham, Great Britain https://www.flickr.com/people/41301592@N02 Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: 1955 Jaguar XKD Jaguar XK6 engine Creator: Sfoskett Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: Jaguar XK120 "Montlhery" FHC Creator: Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England https://www.flickr.com/people/32659528@N00 Licence: CC BY 2.0 LICENSE LINKS CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
