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BUILDING A BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT IN 10 MINS

Mat Armstrong@MatArmstrongbmx346.1K viewsAug 20, 202010:11
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Head to squarespace.com to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code - matarmstrong Here it is rebuilding a Bentley in 10mins and the full cost of the build. What an expensive journey this has been, but a great one and what a car the Bentley has turned out to be. Not only rebuilt but modified aswell to look one of a kind.

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In this episode, the creator documents the ambitious project of buying a Bentley Continental GT for a modest sum and rebuilding it from the ground up on a home driveway, turning it into a one-of-a-kind luxury car. The narrative unfolds with the decision to restore and modify the vehicle, detailing the challenges of sourcing parts, the sequence of repairs, and the initial impression of Monaco as a backdrop to the rebuild. The host walks viewers through the logistical scale of the build, highlighting the major components replaced such as the grille, wing, undertray, headlights, and more, while revealing early cost estimates and the emotional stakes of a passion project rather than a profit-driven venture. As the Monaco prologue fades, the video transitions to a thorough cost breakdown delivered back home in the United Kingdom, where the total price of parts and the added repair bills are laid bare in a transparent accounting that invites viewers to weigh the car’s value against the money invested. The host openly contemplates the possibility of selling the finished Bentley versus continuing the journey with another project, acknowledging labor, fuel, and unexpected issues like a cracked engine mount and a gearbox oil leak as ongoing expenses. The closing segment looks forward to a new machine while celebrating the completed exterior and the sense of achievement from not only rebuilding but personalizing the car, capped by a coda that hints at the next chapter in the creator’s automotive adventures.

Topics · autos_vehicles · car_building · customization · luxury_cars · project_car

Questions answered

What was the initial purchase price of the Bentley Continental GT used in the build?
The Bentley was bought for 10,000 pounds.
Which major parts were replaced during the rebuild?
Key replacements included the grille, wing, undertray, headlights, surface kit, intercooler, and center caps, among others.
What was the estimated total cost for parts and repairs before considering labor and fuel?
Parts listed up to the point of full listed items totaled 30,871 pounds, with additional parts and issues pushing costs higher once labor and other items are included.