Always curious , what are the major differences between a Bentley and a roughly comparable high-sales-volume car like a Camry? engine power? transmission? suspension? interior materials? any systems less failure prone or more robust in some way? Anybody here ever owned a Bentley? Bought used o…

Another fun way to spend imaginary car money is to go to the Porsche 911 configurator page, and start adding options, lots of options. How about leather trimmed air vents?

Can you get a crushed velour interior or am I dating myself?

[image] old_mopar_guy: Can you get a crushed velour interior or am I dating myself? Yes (with enough money, I bet) and yes :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

To me, the most beautiful interior was on the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman. The exterior styling was gorgeous as well, and the engineering was solid as well.

[image] old_mopar_guy: the most beautiful interior was on the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman Well, if someone is a big fan of velour, then I guess… yes. But, was it available with shag carpets, in order to complete the theme? :wink:

No offence Mr. Mopar but that 1975 Cadillac is not something I like . Just another glitzy Land Barge to me .

Powerful, quiet, smooth ride, what’s not to like?

[image] old_mopar_guy: what’s not to like? … Ummm… probably the handling and the fuel economy, and–possibly–the brakes. I don’t recall offhand if these cars had front disc brakes, or if they were still using “superior” drum brakes. :wink:

A 75 Caddy had front disks and 15 inch wheels… which mean those disks were 12 inches in diameter. Not nearly enough brake for 5000 lbs. They also got about 9 mpg highway a 7 city. And they were slower 0 to 60 than a modern Corolla. THAT is what’s not to like.

Bentley: What Makes it a Good Car?

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old_mopar_guy August 3, 2022, 4:36pm 14

Sure was. Weighed 5,000 labs and the 500 cu. Inch V8 kept it moving nicely. That car really deserved a V16.

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