What should have been a simple spark-plug change turned into a three-hour ordeal. Air intakes had to come off, hoses disconnected, and clamps cut, all in a cramped engine bay. Some plugs were so worn out they could barely spark, and one even vanished into the chassis mid-job, adding a fresh wave of frustration.
After replacing rotten fuel hoses and fitting eight new plugs, the engine still refused to idle. The real culprit lay inside the carburetors: a needle stuck solid by years of dirt and old fuel turned to syrup. Once cleaned and reassembled, the payoff finally came. With just five liters of fresh fuel, the V8 roared back to life, running smoothly at last. For under £50 in parts—and a lot of sweat—the YouTuber now has a working Rolls-Royce, complete with a quirky past that includes competing in the Prescott Hill Climb in 2011. It may still leak coolant, but for now, it’s the cheapest way imaginable to feel like royalty.