Chris Buys a Barn Find Rare 1960's Non Runner Classic car

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In this video Rob takes the truck to meet Chris where he has purchased another Classic car which has been off the road for quite a few years.
Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, Reconditioning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig Dozer frame machine.
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@adetremontionwhite 3 жыл бұрын

Love Chris's Face beaming when you 1st go into the the garage, its like Christmas Morning for him👍

@essex__rider 3 жыл бұрын

So good to hear a bit of Chris! 👌

@itsmephil2255 3 жыл бұрын

That guy needs to be on camera more!!!

@rowdoc 3 жыл бұрын

LetTheWookieWin The “Salvage Sensei”.. 👍

@rowdoc 3 жыл бұрын

What about an engine swap? Something modern perhaps? A V6..?

@Alexander_l322 3 жыл бұрын

rowdoc that would do it an injustice, keeping original is the way to go I say.

@dannyplanck6498 3 жыл бұрын

Good job getting that Viva!

@dcdriving2463 3 жыл бұрын

What can I say guys after watching the generator vid now this your just going from strength to strength. Always different and never boring. Just good content .

@rj.reliable 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is face towards the end was well worth not only seeing more of the car but also more of him and you both

@timdavies3162 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Chris looking really happy with himself. Would love to see if he viva up and running

@trevorjarvis3021 3 жыл бұрын

Rob and Chris - well that was absolutely brilliant, I haven’t laughed so much for a long while! My wife asked what I was watching so I played the first five odd minutes again with her watching - seeing her face begin to smile was a picture!! (Rob said have you seen the size of these spiders? I don’t like big spiders!!) 😂 The Viva looked great, I thought it was going to be a Ford Anglia! The reason so many people love your vids is because we all wish it was us doing and living the life you two do! Please continue to do what you both do because it’s fantastic!!

@Ireland-bc2gx 3 жыл бұрын

That old girl has not seen the light of day for a long time ,what a find brilliant 👍

@samcarter8794 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to see more of that and more of Chris beaming from ear to ear!

@michaeltrudeau294 3 жыл бұрын

I can remember growing up in NY the local Pontiac Cadillac dealer in town did sell some Vauxhall Victor's and I remember them running around. I always liked the size as they made more sense then the big full sized cars we had. And I'm sure being NY, if kept there, they must have rotted out fast. When the US compacts came out in 1960 I was surprised how sensible they were. When the NY Worlds Fair opened in 1964 1965 I was lucky enough to go there several times. First stop was always the GM pavilion. I have black and white photos of the "other" GM cars that were offered overseas. They had Vauxhalls, Opels and Holdens there. Holden? What's that? It was the sensible size of the Viva and Opel Kadett I always enjoyed. To show my appreciation for these sensible sized cars I own 6 Chevy II and Novas from 1962 (the 1st year) to 1976. So I understand Chris's fondness for Viva's. There's just something about them, you just have to have some nice ones. Thanks for saving the Viva.

@johndavey72 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. The Holden was another GM owned car manufacturer in Australia. They were very rugged as many of the roads were and are dirt track. They were large by European standards. In later years they used small block V8's. Like many car makers the Japanese imports killed the home market. I think Holden wound up in the '90's but if you Google Holden , Australia l'm sure you'll find all you need to know. Hope all is well with you and yours . I guess if you still live in N.Y. life has been very stressful. Take care and stay safe.

@Andy5634 3 жыл бұрын

Chris face is amazing u can tell he fell in love with it good on him amazing pair of lads and beltin at what u do amazing content day after day 👌👊👍

@theholygoat8826 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant find , a proper diamond in the rough , can't wait to see the old girl done and dusted .

@Thelostgoldhunters 2 ай бұрын

My first ever car, thanks for the memories....

@nerijuskrasnickas2355 3 жыл бұрын

Rob can you talk about Chris back ground more. Really quite guy whit gold hands. Interesting person. Thx

@simonzero3815 3 жыл бұрын

My first ever drive of a car was on a private estate with the game keeper in his green HA version of one of these. We took that van everywhere over fields and terrain usually with half a ton of grain in the back to boot as well. It never missed a beat. I use to love the simplicity of it. Your video has brought back some lovely memories for me of a time when life was just that bit more carefree . Would be great to see this little lady get going again.

@adamcrook9837 3 жыл бұрын

So good to see some more of Chris 👍👍👍👍

@vespamorelli7090 3 жыл бұрын

The smile on Chris’s face said it all !! Brilliant chaps, looking forward to seeing more of this 👍🏼👍🏼

@skodakatie7341 3 жыл бұрын

Good for Chris, if he likes those cars, why not have several of them lol 😂.

@floyd8293 3 жыл бұрын

The viva, without them, the Austalian Torana would never have been made. Great little car

@harryharker9564 Ай бұрын

We used to have ha vans in the fire service and they were great to drive ,I love em.

@petecroxford3277 4 ай бұрын

That is what you call a proper car back in the day. My brother had 3 Of those cracking CAR you put petrol in it takes you to where you’re going. None of this charging crap what are cracking bye I think Chris done the most decent thing to pay the man 500 quid more well done buddy ❤️👍👍👍👏👏

@colinnewlands743 3 жыл бұрын

My first car. I love it. Makes me think I may look for one for myself.

@MattyEngland 3 жыл бұрын

The man needs help Rob! Put him in touch with 'Vivaholics Anonymous' before it's too late! 😂

@paulwoods7857 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Was convinced that was a triumph herald under the covers!! Lovely find there guys. Reminds me of the bedford HA van my mum had, that i used to takd to the wholesalers once a week! Happy memories..Looking forward to seeing future progress 👍👍

@geneva760 2 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT buy. This will be a beauty. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA

@michaelrowe7731 3 жыл бұрын

If that is the original engine in the boot you really need to try that first, especially with only 60k on it. Great find chris.

@johnroyle2969 3 жыл бұрын

I had a viva van back in the early seventies I always liked the very short gearshift lever. when the car was first introduced it was a good competitor to the Anglia a lot of people used to clean there cars with washing up liquid and put it in the screen wash this used to cause a lot of rust issues as it removed polish and damaged the paint surface

@pahooper99 3 жыл бұрын

Omg what an awesome buy. We so need some videos on this one

@modelreviews3705 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you we need to see progress

@TheDaf95xf 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic guys 👍🏻 Cold weather dark nights and a Vauxhall HA video with our feet up with a brew 🤣

@johnbowen2963 3 жыл бұрын

i just found your blog, you guys are just normal guys who ejoy cars, no hyp, or dumb arss carp, or over bearing music, just good normal chat ect,

@edwardmulder3777 3 жыл бұрын

If ya haven't found him look up mustie1, great guy to listen to, fixes up engines, mostly small , singles to vee dubs

@markbennett6658 3 жыл бұрын

Try to sort the original engine in the boot guys. Keep it matching numbers. It’s in such a good state of preservation it’d be a shame not to!

@paullawrence5117 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say you 2 do make me smile and chuckle never a dull moment

@nevillemorley5926 3 жыл бұрын

I had four Vivas, one a van. Bought a new one in '73. Loved them all. Lovely gear box and all were nippy. Great days. Great video

@GrrMeister 3 жыл бұрын

*De-Luxe in '65 had a different meaning, generally meant came equipped with a 'HEATER'*

@jamesbrett6518 3 жыл бұрын

Like CL on a VW stood for cigarette lighter!

@gary-kr7dm 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how the tarpaulin covering the car was spotlessly clean.

@ianmangham4570 3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😄 DOH!

@MrKaydar 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. My grandad had one back in the 70s and this brings back many fond memories of him. The car and our fishing trips in it.

@colmart1973 3 жыл бұрын

Chris is swinging into action as we watch, good to see/hear him in vids👍

@stevbrkr 3 жыл бұрын

I would not be swapping another engine into that car. Rebuild the original engine and put it in. Matching numbers cars that are unmolested are far more desirable than a bitsa.

@jeremytoms5163 3 жыл бұрын

Love the old Viva's, had two HC's in the 80s as my first cars.Still regret selling them but as a teenager I'd ragged them to death. Always wanted the Viva Firenza but never had the funds. Now I'd love to pick one up but they're as rare as hens teeth ! Jealous.

@tenmillionvolts 3 жыл бұрын

My first car was an HC. Pretty reliable for the day. It finally ran out of compression after years of work so we found a wreck with a recent rebuilt engine. Gas axed it out and dropped it in mine. It never went so well, haha. I'd love to drive one again just to feel that weird notchy gearbox

@tenmillionvolts 3 жыл бұрын

Here in New Zealand, the upmarket model was the Magnum 1800. God I wanted one. Just to feel what real power was like would have been great

@GM-mk3ep 3 жыл бұрын

The enthusiasm popping off this video, was brilliant. Keep up the great work lads!

@mariasnell6868 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see Chris smiling like a Cheshire cat with this one. Great video guys would love to see the progress in this one .

@weaton25 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day I had lots of Vauxhalls mostly big Crestas but one thing they all had in common rust I had a 1960 cresta only four years old but had rust holes in it this one of yours must have been well looked after to last this long first job on the list lots of waxoyl everywhere.

@twig3288 3 жыл бұрын

In the late seventies I had a Cresta with a 3.3 straight six and bench seat in the front. It was hidden in the back of a dealers lot because it was running lumpy. I paid £140 for it. Turned out the head gasket had blown between two of the cylinders which cost me £30 to get fixed. Lovely car, flew like a bird.

@pbysome 3 жыл бұрын

Had a girlfriend like that once, ugly as you like but didn't cost much and gave much pleasure..she got overheated too as I remember.

@chrisluke7739 3 жыл бұрын

Was nice to see Chris so happy with his purchase and getting so involved in the video. Love the car and can’t wait to see what it turns out like.

@91Grunta 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride Chris that's a good save. Rob you need to go to the local 4x4 suppliers and buy some snatch block pulley's specifically for winching sideways. Really like what you guys do.

@sruk 3 жыл бұрын

I got one I can’t find it 👍

@SIEVECN 3 жыл бұрын

Are they trying to out cockney each other?

@russcooke5671 3 жыл бұрын

You know the Apple me old current Bun. The jam jar Should get a bit of Ajax on the tommy Trinder And get back on the frog and toad and have a butchers at the Richards

@markfiges999 3 жыл бұрын

They were a POS when they were new, ........and have NOT improved with keeping.

@AmirKhan-mz5qb 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you Chris! Smile says it all 😊

@alancraigie7951 3 жыл бұрын

Rob & Chris just keep knocking it out of the park with the content Top Class. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@dotherightthingbro 3 жыл бұрын

No classic car show this year no problem we have this beauty to watch 👍👍👍

@e-bikerbulgaria 3 жыл бұрын

Do the right thing Bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@fredscratchet1355 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video lads. There must be thousands of old cars quietly sleeping in garages and barns around the country waiting to be rescued. While watching this I suddenly remembered the lad next door owns one of these in the same colour! How about that then. I do remember changing a clutch on one about 50 years ago and it was a pig of a job, there was this big torsion bar under the gearbox which was threatening to let go and take my head off!

@davidcoates350 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel guys cheers me up no end and i look forward to every episode with its great mix of fixing old and new cars. Both of you are top blokes, your attention to detail, the explanation's of the jobs you do and enthusiasm you show is brilliant.

@andyhunter1433 3 жыл бұрын

A rear engined Viva, now that is rare!😉 Great find Chris, well done for saving it.

@squeakmillward 3 жыл бұрын

adjusting the tappets while its running lol! lots of happy memories! :-)

@femco79 3 жыл бұрын

If wasn't for people like you two our motor heritage would disappear!

@kevinfisher7142 3 ай бұрын

I had one the clutch went and i changed it in my lunch hour, so easy to work on i love them . well done Chris.

@needtlc 3 жыл бұрын

Im so looking forward to you doing up this car. It's great seeing a part of history being saved.

@stevefuller1779 3 жыл бұрын

When I was an apprentice, back in the early seventies, we had a fleet of them with consecutive reg numbers, we used to thrash the living daylights out of them and they took everything we dished out, wonderful things.

@trishhartland5156 3 жыл бұрын

Love it 😍 what a beautiful stunning car absolutely love the colour and the shape the smile on Chris’s face is priceless and I have noticed he’s starting to get used to the camera. hope you get some nice memories from it x

@stephenschofield2836 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, well bought mate, fantastic bodywork and well worth the money. Nice to see someone paying a honest price as well

@slottaway 3 жыл бұрын

Still remember my old man`s one, Safari Beige, Reg No was CRO 804B. Back in the day when the CRO was a Croydon Reg No. he obviously liked them as well, as he bought a brand new Viva HB delux in 68. If I could ever get a Viva HB GT I`d leave this planet a very happy chappy 👍👍👍

@paulmcdevitt8886 3 жыл бұрын

What a crackin find lads ,love the Vivas, please keep us updated on its progress Rob 👍👍

@terrylalley 3 жыл бұрын

I worked in Ellesmere Port Vauxhalls making these, bought 2 HAs and and HB. It was a while ago now :)

@horriegosamer9883 3 жыл бұрын

what a lovely find no wonder chris has a smile on his face lovely car

@nickmanning9558 3 жыл бұрын

Just loving the variety. Can't wait to see more of the Viva!

@gordon7470 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting find Chris. Great to see you on video especially with that huge grin. Good luck to both of you with the new project 👍👍

@salr362 3 жыл бұрын

Jeez lads, things just keep getting better. Great wee car. Buckle up. It’s gonna be a good one!!

@bernehalligan 3 жыл бұрын

nice to see someone cares,WELL DONE CHRIS....

@fastfiatjamest6437 3 жыл бұрын

You can tell chris is chuffed 😂 lovely wee motor there near impossible to find in that condition that ones actually savable lol

@englishbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

PLEASE lads - do all videos on the Viva - start off with a will it run. Then a series of restoring. Awesome :)

@philipdean5338 3 жыл бұрын

Yee Haa.... Love HA vivas, once had a van , loved that vehicle, engine so easy to work on, Looking forward to its rebuild.. Well done Chris !!

@chr15b 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Rob & Chris - Love this sort of stuff.

@johncox2714 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a series of videos on restoring that Viva. It would be great.

@stevenc5227 3 жыл бұрын

most of those cars were dead in ten years due to rust, but that one is exceptional.

@davidoxley6117 3 жыл бұрын

What a really solid looking Viva, with all the paperwork/history I can see this being a really worthwhile project. Looking forward to the updates as a when. Nice one gents.

@davidneale1269 3 жыл бұрын

That is one beautiful car!! I will definitely be watching out for the will it run and a good wash!!

@benward5732 3 жыл бұрын

Chris looked like a kid at Christmas when you turned up :)

@davep5972 3 жыл бұрын

What a gem can’t wait to see it rebuilt

@mattb6329 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant find Chris, well worth the money.

@pierrelarocque3214 3 жыл бұрын

In 1968 I got my hands on a 1967 Vauxhall Viva Brabham, one of the two that had been imported in Canda by GeneralMotors for evaluation purposes. What a great little sleeper. Twin SU carbs, ported heads, exhaust headers, Koni shocks, etc. Capable of close to 100 mph. MGBs could not believe what was happening to them. Your video has brought back some great memories. Thanks.

@edwardmulder3777 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that musta gone like the clappers, mine was the 1100( or 1050, can't remember exactly) engine and it took a beating

@wizzard5442 3 жыл бұрын

Australia had VV and Brabhams too but renamed them Brabham (Holden) Toranas.

@Hopgop1 3 жыл бұрын

Can tell Chris loves it, that priceless smile when you see him haha

@mikeyoakes180 3 жыл бұрын

Love a random road trip for a car! Love it! Any ill see you guys in the next one..

@areyouserious3092 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant buy lads I can't believe how nice condition it is. What a cracking find please do a couple of vids on it buddie.

@richardwilliams9220 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the end product after you guys have done your magic.

@thefamilyrobbo 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the Viva. We had 2 Crestas when I was a kid so I have a big soft spot for Vauxhalls of this era. Great to see the big smile on Chris' face 😀😀👍

@martynm7659 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it coming gent’s, love these spur of the moment purchases, great content sets you apart from the rest👍

@TW-abc 3 жыл бұрын

What a find. I was hoping MK1 Cortina/Escort when the tail came up however Chris looks ecstatic. Looking forward to a progress vid in the future.

@andyh9464 3 жыл бұрын

Nice good to see the classic cars rescued

@TheStwat 3 жыл бұрын

That's a keeper. Fantastic condition.

@dariangower3410 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!!

@leeroberts5496 3 жыл бұрын

as long as chris is happy everyones happy well done guys

@scootyman2974 3 жыл бұрын

You two have such a good friendship, it makes the channel a really great watch. I remember my dad having one of these in the mid 70’s in Southampton. I think he was given it and had to fix the engine before it got back on the road. A cracking video, thanks again.

@MrFartymarty39 3 жыл бұрын

we like to see what's going to happen next nice one Chris

@AndrewsalTk 3 жыл бұрын

Chris' face says it all, love the fact he also casually has a spare engine for it too!

@chrispenn715 3 жыл бұрын

Wow - haven't seen one as good as that for about 40 years!!! Deluxe probably means its got a heater and carpets! (the standard one had a bonnet and an engine mind you...) :-)

@sruk 3 жыл бұрын

Lol 👍

@PaulioMaldinio 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, that engine you got going, you will end up with 1 decent car from the two, this is quality!

@garrywhitehurst5764 3 жыл бұрын

Amazed it’s solid, not the best cars for rust free motoring. Nice one Chris!

@cidercik 3 жыл бұрын

Solid body and nice surprise to know the original engine was in the boot. Nice to see it with as many original parts are possible and as unmolested as possible. Not this is a candidate for drag racing, but still nice to see it kept as close to as it was.

@davidknowles5519 3 жыл бұрын

Guys superb I learned to drive on a MK 1 viva really look forward to you guys working on it My late Dad loved his we used to drive all over Scotland in ours 6 of us plus the dog magic stuff

@robertharrison9490 3 жыл бұрын

i had a vauxhall viva hb back when i was an apprentice mechanic only bought it as i made late dad had one.loved it remember you could get in the engine bay with the lump and work on in situ this brought back all those memories thanks Rob and chris