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

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @bobgaysummerland
    @bobgaysummerland 11 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Год назад +46

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

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      Totally agreed! He's amazing with his talents.

  • @neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto
    @neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto Год назад +16

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

  • @LeviticalLaws
    @LeviticalLaws Год назад +26

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

  • @1961kickboxer
    @1961kickboxer Год назад +7

    Your attention to detail is great.

  • @seang7012
    @seang7012 Год назад +10

    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,

  • @spencerbrowning4126
    @spencerbrowning4126 Год назад +13

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

  • @smoggydrones5664
    @smoggydrones5664 Год назад +64

    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
      @lucyenzed102 Год назад +14

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

    • @BullyBoxer
      @BullyBoxer Год назад +10

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

    • @apb3251
      @apb3251 Год назад +2

      @@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
      @BullyBoxer Год назад +5

      @@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
      @timshaw8187 Год назад +3

      Totally agree

  • @adrianriley780
    @adrianriley780 Год назад +12

    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
      @TonyRule 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @ranjanaluwihare1511
    @ranjanaluwihare1511 Год назад +5

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

  • @hansslob6749
    @hansslob6749 Год назад +3

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

  • @markmowbray1769
    @markmowbray1769 11 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @pawsforpurplehearts
    @pawsforpurplehearts Год назад +2

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

  • @drystonewallergaz
    @drystonewallergaz 11 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @williamduncan5679
    @williamduncan5679 11 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @geriatricmotorcars9516
    @geriatricmotorcars9516 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @Robert-ts2ef
    @Robert-ts2ef Год назад +3

    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. 👍

  • @bryanporter3025
    @bryanporter3025 Год назад +6

    Yet another great video Gary totally superb

  • @johnfranklin5277
    @johnfranklin5277 11 месяцев назад +2

    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.

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      Awesome story. You should try to find that car. Can you imagine if you could buy it back and put it back into the family? Wow.

  • @johnmoruzzi7236
    @johnmoruzzi7236 11 месяцев назад +7

    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
      @clivesutton2917 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @skdinterceptor2828
    @skdinterceptor2828 Год назад +5

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

  • @kevdoran9918
    @kevdoran9918 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @axeljacobs9723
    @axeljacobs9723 Год назад +4

    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!🌲🥂❤️😊

  • @neilharrison7555
    @neilharrison7555 Год назад +4

    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!

  • @gavinhall6082
    @gavinhall6082 6 месяцев назад +2

    Just found this channel - it is absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much.

  • @crisholmurb007
    @crisholmurb007 Год назад +5

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

  • @ianforrest6728
    @ianforrest6728 11 месяцев назад +5

    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 😊

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      A time when people took pride in their work and really cared about the end product.

  • @marcusrjames3072
    @marcusrjames3072 11 месяцев назад +1

    So relaxing & inspiring to watch. Fantastic. Thx.

  • @goofballgarage
    @goofballgarage Год назад +2

    Love the calm, easy pace of your videos … 😊

  • @martinclapton2724
    @martinclapton2724 Год назад +20

    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
      @ianmontgomery7534 11 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@ianmontgomery7534 Yes, today's fuel isn't what it was back in 1975 and 1983 for sure.

    • @ianmontgomery7534
      @ianmontgomery7534 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@klwthe3rd yeah as it is lead free I am not surrprised. I guess it has additives which may change with the seasons too.

  • @GrahamPatterson-w4j
    @GrahamPatterson-w4j Год назад +3

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

    • @gro9465
      @gro9465 Год назад

      Do you mean the black one?

  • @boriskarloff6356
    @boriskarloff6356 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @marksmith762
    @marksmith762 Год назад +1

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

  • @stefanomastropietro9040
    @stefanomastropietro9040 Год назад +6

    Great work Gary 😊

  • @philipmarlowe8763
    @philipmarlowe8763 Год назад +3

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

  • @pedrosalas4460
    @pedrosalas4460 11 месяцев назад

    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

  • @keithdaryl1501
    @keithdaryl1501 7 месяцев назад +2

    A fabulous episode. Cheers, K&D

  • @gotham1-ken588
    @gotham1-ken588 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @PhilUKNet
    @PhilUKNet Год назад +7

    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!

  • @costarica6536
    @costarica6536 11 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @leepilkington6498
    @leepilkington6498 Год назад +1

    Great video, Gary. Thank you

  • @thevauxhallman7157
    @thevauxhallman7157 11 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @peterchapman8357
    @peterchapman8357 Год назад +2

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

  • @peterurquhart7191
    @peterurquhart7191 Год назад +4

    What a great job on the black rolls 🥰

  • @stewartevans3875
    @stewartevans3875 Год назад +2

    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

  • @OldLien1
    @OldLien1 Год назад +1

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

  • @scottstrails9369
    @scottstrails9369 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @robleary3353
    @robleary3353 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @Shane-zx4ps
    @Shane-zx4ps 11 месяцев назад +4

    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.

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yes but i feel the LS 400 is a better car. Smiles. But most do say the 430 was the height of their engineering.

    • @Shane-zx4ps
      @Shane-zx4ps 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@klwthe3rd it’s I suppose a matter of opinion and I respect yours, I’ve had both the 400 and the 430. Both great cars fella.

  • @jonboy9912
    @jonboy9912 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Erwinhooi
    @Erwinhooi Год назад +3

    Awesome episode, thanks!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JakePurches-Base2music
    @JakePurches-Base2music 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @JamesDean2112
    @JamesDean2112 11 месяцев назад +1

    Superb, well done Gary

  • @barrymcguinness4049
    @barrymcguinness4049 Год назад +2

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

  • @classiccarchats
    @classiccarchats Год назад +5

    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

  • @michaelpeacock6360
    @michaelpeacock6360 Год назад

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

  • @PeterJames-tq5wk
    @PeterJames-tq5wk Год назад +1

    Happy festivus GM and keep those videos coming!

  • @ssondh07
    @ssondh07 10 месяцев назад +1

    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)

  • @thesmithsUK
    @thesmithsUK Год назад +5

    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
      @classic.obsession  Год назад +3

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

    • @thesmithsUK
      @thesmithsUK Год назад +1

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

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@thesmithsUK Yes i wondered as well. The music is as intrigal as the video. I catch myself singing along with it on every episode.

  • @samperras
    @samperras Год назад +4

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

  • @DS246416
    @DS246416 Год назад +3

    Another brilliant episode!

  • @bigwu100
    @bigwu100 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @carlorizzo5308
    @carlorizzo5308 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @basterojc
    @basterojc Год назад +7

    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!

    • @klwthe3rd
      @klwthe3rd 5 месяцев назад +1

      The credits for the camera woman are at the end of each video. She's amazing with the shots and angles she gets throughout Gary's videos. Takes this channel to paramount status.

  •  8 месяцев назад +2

    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
      @classic.obsession  8 месяцев назад +2

      I’ve just found the interior for it! Regards

  • @andrewvisser5805
    @andrewvisser5805 11 месяцев назад +1

    Most enjoyable viewing!

  • @jongriffiths187
    @jongriffiths187 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow great video and cars 😀 well done very interesting seeing you do all the tasks with ease!

    • @classic.obsession
      @classic.obsession  3 месяца назад

      Thanks Jon! If you’re new to the channel there’s a lot more to catch up on with varied, interesting cars to keep you busy!! Appreciate it and thanks for watching!

  • @nigeldewallens1115
    @nigeldewallens1115 Год назад +1

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

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 11 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @machpodfan
    @machpodfan 11 месяцев назад

    As always, soothing, fascinating, intelligent.

  • @richardbedard1245
    @richardbedard1245 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @tonydonegan2519
    @tonydonegan2519 11 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely presentation.

  • @ronniewilson6597
    @ronniewilson6597 Год назад +3

    Great video Gary 👍🏻😀

  • @caterhamsuperlightr81
    @caterhamsuperlightr81 Год назад +6

    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).

  • @ianrobertsonRR1
    @ianrobertsonRR1 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @burrow70
    @burrow70 11 месяцев назад

    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..

  • @elskarko
    @elskarko 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video and a lovely result.

  • @jasondortch2313
    @jasondortch2313 10 месяцев назад +2

    You make it look so easy!

    • @classic.obsession
      @classic.obsession  10 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @nigelk780
    @nigelk780 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @toreberger646
    @toreberger646 Год назад +2

    🍀Thanks 🍀

  • @rogerpritchard
    @rogerpritchard Год назад

    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.

  • @torinst
    @torinst 11 месяцев назад +1

    The true art of doing mechanic work

  • @kennethtalbott2233
    @kennethtalbott2233 11 месяцев назад +1

    nice video. calm and precise.

  • @RebelwithaRolls
    @RebelwithaRolls 10 месяцев назад +2

    Keep it up mate - your vids keep me motivated with my restoration of mt RR James Young Silver Shadow - Your content is top quality thank you

  • @MrBoom246
    @MrBoom246 Год назад +1

    Nice job Gary 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻, BOOM

  • @SuperGiddyman
    @SuperGiddyman Год назад +2

    Great video Gary

  • @stephenhenion8304
    @stephenhenion8304 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @waynetetley584
    @waynetetley584 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic result 😊

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 Год назад +3

    Thanks Gary 👌🍺

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme Год назад +1

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

  • @johnf3779
    @johnf3779 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @clivemillington8452
    @clivemillington8452 Год назад +3

    Hi Gary, I honestly think your vids are exceptionally high standards , you actually make it look easy to work on,no matter what you are doing . Keep it up and more subscribers will appear 👍Well done you 👌👌👌

  • @rolandholtz8250
    @rolandholtz8250 11 месяцев назад +1

    love your intro it's magnificent

  • @engineer6250
    @engineer6250 Год назад +4

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

  • @jimreece7615
    @jimreece7615 Год назад +1

    Thanks Gary

  • @floorsanderrental
    @floorsanderrental Год назад +1

    Really enjoying your videos.
    Only comment is the sound quality, no problem on mobile but isn’t great when watching you on a tv.

    • @gro9465
      @gro9465 Год назад

      Watching on TV I have no issue with the audio, hearing loud and clear.

  • @jasonking6892
    @jasonking6892 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff 👍🇬🇧

  • @ernesttravers7517
    @ernesttravers7517 11 месяцев назад

    Top video man
    Will keep watching you
    Scouseland for ever

  • @peterjones4785
    @peterjones4785 Год назад

    You're living my dream. Sooooo jealous. Great channel 👏 👍

  • @notchboy
    @notchboy Год назад

    Cheers and thank you for my morning fix. 😎🤙🌺