Marcus Rashford's Rolls-Royce Restoration | A Tale of Expensive Parts and Wise Decisions

TLDRFollow along as we restore Marcus Rashford's old Rolls-Royce and learn the high cost of parts. We decide to buy an older model and use it for spare parts. We strip down both cars and swap out the damaged components. We ensure the replacement parts match and make the necessary repairs. The process reveals the extravagant pricing of Rolls-Royce parts. Despite the challenges, we are confident in our decision and believe we are doing the right thing.

Key insights

🛠️We decide to buy an older model and use it for spare parts instead of buying expensive new parts.

💰We discover that Rolls-Royce parts are incredibly expensive, with prices reaching thousands of dollars.

🔩The process of restoring the Rolls-Royce involves stripping down both cars and carefully swapping out damaged components.

🤔We question our decision and hope that we have made the right choice in using an older model for spare parts.

Despite the challenges and uncertainties, we remain confident in our decision and believe we are doing the right thing.

Q&A

Why did you decide to buy an older model instead of buying new parts?

We found out that new Rolls-Royce parts are extremely expensive, so we opted to buy an older model and use it for spare parts instead.

How expensive are Rolls-Royce parts?

Rolls-Royce parts can cost thousands of dollars, like the $1,300 price tag for a single Mansory part.

What is the process of restoring the Rolls-Royce?

The restoration process involves stripping down both cars and carefully swapping out damaged components. We ensure that the replacement parts match and make all necessary repairs.

Are you confident in your decision to use the older model for spare parts?

Despite the challenges and uncertainties, we remain confident in our decision and believe that using the older model for spare parts is the right thing to do.

What is the main challenge in restoring the Rolls-Royce?

The main challenge is dealing with the high cost of Rolls-Royce parts. We are constantly aware of the extravagant pricing and have to make wise decisions to stay within budget.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We introduce Marcus Rashford's old Rolls-Royce and explain our plan to restore it using an older model for spare parts.

02:40We discover the exorbitant prices of Rolls-Royce parts, reaching over thousands of dollars.

04:11We begin dismantling both cars, stripping down the damaged components and preparing for the replacement process.

06:32We encounter challenges, such as bent parts and broken engine mounts, but continue with the restoration process.

10:23We compare the components of the older model with the facelifted version and find that they mostly match.

11:11We discuss the expensive pricing of Rolls-Royce parts and the decision to use an older model for spare parts.

12:06We complete the replacement of damaged components and make necessary repairs.

12:50Despite the challenges, uncertainties, and high costs, we remain confident in our decision and believe it is the right thing to do.