Unpacking the Blower Bentley Enigma | Tyrrell's Classic Workshop

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Welcome back to Tyrrell's Classic Workshop, where the spotlight finally turns to a car that has piqued curiosity in the background of our previous episodes. Many of you have speculated, and today, we reveal the truth about our mysterious Bentley. Is it a genuine Blower Bentley, or perhaps something equally fascinating? Join Iain as he delves deep into the heart of this enigmatic automobile. This extended episode unpacks every detail of the legendary Blower Bentley, showcasing its robust chassis and the striking nickel-plated radiator cover. Iain explores the beastly externally mounted supercharger and the unique Andre Hartford friction dampers that contribute to its distinctive build. Not stopping there, Iain's tour around the classic Le Mans 4-seater cockpit reveals a treasure trove of intricate instruments and rare equipment, typically hidden from the casual observer. The exquisite Lucas P100 headlights and a peculiar civil engineering-inspired strengthening technique further underscore the car's unique character. As always, no episode would be complete without Iain firing up the engine to give us an auditory feast of what makes this Bentley roar. He provides a detailed explanation of the induction system and demonstrates the starting procedure of this legendary machine. And what better way to conclude than with a road test? Experience the thrill of driving this historical powerhouse as Iain takes it out on the open road, sharing his insights on its performance and handling. So, is it a Bentley Factory Continuation Car, an original "Blower" Bentley, a Petersen "Blower" Replica, or a Merlin/Meteor V12 Engined Bentley? Tune in to find out and join us on this fascinating journey into automotive history. #BlowerBentley #ClassicCars #TyrrellsClassicWorkshop This video was brought to you by Howden - https://www.astonlark.com/tyrrellsworkshop Follow Iain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iain_tyrrell/ More Tyrrell's Classic Workshop content available on the Channel's Community Tab https://youtube.com/@iain_tyrrell/community An Aviant Digital Media Production. Find us at https://www.aviantdigitalmedia.co.uk Chapters 00:00 Community Poll results 00:49 Iain takes a closer look 04:51 Talking engines 11:28 Front end 16:05 Interior 18:40 Engine 22:50 Complicated starting or not? 24:06 Roadtest = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = IMAGE CREDITS Sourced from Wikimedia Commons unless otherwise stated. 1929 "Blower" Bentley David Merrett from Daventry, England https://www.flickr.com/people/14265068@N00 CC BY 2.0 Tim Birkin, second in the French Automobile Club Grand Prix 1930 Le Petit Parisien Public Domain Rolls-Royce 20/25 Saloon Sicnag https://www.flickr.com/people/42220226@N07 CC BY 2.0 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Shooting Brake Mr.choppers https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mr.choppers CC BY-SA 3.0 1929 "Blower" Bentley with 4-seater Vanden Plas body Sfoskett CC BY-SA 3.0 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost AX 201 Malcolm Asquith / Malcoma https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Malcolma CC BY-SA 2.5 Rolls-Royce B40 engine Andy Dingley https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Andy_Dingley CC BY-SA 3.0 1952 Austin Champ Vauxford https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Vauxford CC BY-SA 4.0 1951 Bentley Mark VI Rex Gray from Southern California https://www.flickr.com/people/25393258@N07 CC BY 2.0 1954 Bentley R-Type Julien.scavini CC BY-SA 4.0 Bentley S1 Palauenc05 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Palauenc05 CC BY-SA 4.0 Rolls-Royce B80 / B81 Thomas Vogt from Paderborn, Deutschland CC BY 2.0 Alvis Saracen Alfvanbeem CC0 Public Domain Rolls-Royce Phantom IV JoachimKohlerBremen https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:JoachimKohlerBremen CC BY-SA 4.0 Centurion ARV Mk 2 Royal Armoured Corps Public Domain Alvis Saladin Billyparker1 CC BY-SA 3.0 Rolls-Royce B81 in HS30 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Philandthrop CC BY-SA 4.0 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Botticella Unknown Public Domain Bentley 3 Litre Anton van Luijk CC BY 2.0 Bentley Red Label Short Chassis Alexandre Prevot from Nancy, France https://www.flickr.com/people/32569229@N06 CC BY-SA 2.0 Bentley 8 Litre Alexander Migl https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alexander-93 CC BY-SA 4.0 JCB 3CX backhoe loader HumongoNationphotogallery https://www.flickr.com/people/9382228@N08 CC BY-SA 2.0 Brothers August (Augie) and Fred Duesenberg in 1925 Unknown Public Domain Ettore Bugatti in 1926 Agence de presse Meurisse Public Domain Bentley Continental T Ed Callow https://www.flickr.com/people/31797562@N04 CC BY 2.0 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster Thomas Vogt from Paderborn, Deutschland CC BY 2.0 LICENCE 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 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ 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/