Hey guys!

I’m excited to share my journey of rebuilding a 2008 Bentley Flying Spur that’s been in my family for 17 years. The car is currently in China, and I’ve entrusted it to a workshop called “Reborn,” which is well known here for bringing classics back to road, I’m really grateful for my family’s support throughout this process (parts are expensive..). I’ve also been surprised to find that OEM parts are more widely available in China than I initially expected, and at more affordable prices, too. Because I’ve worked on this car a few times before, I’ve gotten good at telling whether a part is genuine or a knockoff, so that helps ensure we’re getting the right components for the rebuild.
I’m at the stage of choosing the exterior color and wheels, and I’ve already asked them to paint some color samples for reference. I’ll be posting updates as the restoration moves forward everything from paint progress to interior details. If you have any suggestions or want to follow along, feel free to chime in.
Looking forward to sharing more as we go through the process!

 

So far, I’ve been leaning toward a color that’s a toned-down version of MSO Amethyst Black. The reason is that the Bentley’s body lines， especially around the side panels would really benefit from a subtle metallic flake. Under bright light (from above), those flakes help bring out the contours, showing off a deep purple hue. In lower light, though, the color nearly fades to black.
I’m excited to see how this will come together with the workshop’s paint samples, it has been shipped air to my place (ETA 24H). Let me know what you think, any other color suggestions or ideas would be great to hear!

 

Thinking about clear coat using PPG D8122 or Glasurit 923-447

 

Hello @PEACOCK ,
I received your texts and IG messages.

As to your questions, yes, I installed a 2010 GT Supersports engine, transmission (6HP-28A), and ECU'S, along with 2014 turbos into my 05 body with 06 body wiring harness, the Supersports engine transmission package came with the complete engine transmission wiring harness and engine ECU'S, therefore all was plug and play between the engine harness and the body harness, as the matching ECU'S had the changes of model years built in, meaning, no electrical engine mounts, no electrical thermostat heating rod/element, no position sensors on the bottom of each turbo waste gate diaphragm, as the 05 to 07's had, therefore, no fault code issues.

I am not sure as to your plan, as you never stated what your actual intentions are, are you looking to swap out the entire drive train, meaning the engine and transmission for a newer package ?

As to your question of swapping out the 6HP-26A for the 6HP-28A, personally I do not see an issue, as from my memory, the wiring diagrams for each were the same, everything else about the exterior dimensions and mounting are the same, and being that the transmission control module resides inside the transmission, it's programming is self contained, there is talk of this same swap over on some Range Rover forums, but I haven't seen it to conclusion.

Let us know your plans.

Johnny

 

Hello Johnny!
Yea I originally had the thought about swapping the 28a on my 08 flying spur which it had a 26a cause I want to load a tune on the car, the torque converter was worn out heavily but my shop says it can be easily fix and also I have requested a full reassemble of current gearbox, so I might just stick with what I have right now.
Thanks!

 

All the chassis part and exhaust system has been repaired and covered with electrophoretic paint again, I’m throwing these air suspension to trash cause they are dummy with no damping adjustment. Bought a fresh set and still in manufacture.

 

New set of forged wheel with center lock design, idea original from Carreras GT wheel and keep it 7 spokes simply just because it’s more elegant ,still in manufacture but got the finite element analysis ready. Also refurbished drive shaft and radiator parts, roll bars.

 

The factory color "Damson" may be worth a look. It's a metallic deep purple - dark maroon - black depending on lighting. My wife's Bentayga gets a lot of compliments with it. Google "Bentley Damson" to see a number of examples.

 

Hi
I did look into that color and the shop did offer me that kind of purple but I’m more into the McLaren amethyst black which could trans to full black in low light.
still working on color, they made 10+ sample for me already lol

 

hi, still we dont know what are your intentions and reasons of the rebuilt. was this car damaged? why you do this stuff???

 

Hi Sazam, thank you for asking this. The cars has some common issue like vacuum leakage, out of shape wheels, soft torque convertor, faded light, bad AC and heating, ripped leathers.
Also I really want a 'new' car, but not the kind of 'new' you see on the market today. The 'new' I'm imagining carries the imprint of my parents' generation. This Bentley is like a time machine; I want to experience how they felt in their younger days, to feel the spirit of their era. Driving this car, it's as if I can travel back to that time. I simply love that pure mechanical feel you know, modern cars have too much electronics for my taste with all the 48V ****. I miss the feeling of just the engine roaring and the mechanical parts directly communicating with me. The roar of one of the largest displacement engines ever made by human, the purity of no electric motor interaction. （Also my family have paid more than 40k on replacing and repairing a L405 Range rover with its hybrid part., sick of these)
Besides, I'm just really curious about what this car looked like brand new, back when I was just a little kid, when I sit on back of the car looking out from the window. Restoring it bit by bit is like uncovering a mystery of time.
But honestly, why so many 'whys'? Isn't life all about tinkering and exploring, f king around? If you like something, you do it; if you're curious, you investigate. Isn't that part of what it means to be alive? Rebuilding this isn't just about the car; it's about a sense of nostalgia, a way of tracing the past, and also a unique expression of how I live my life now.
Is these reasons enough for you?