Do Barn Finds Really Get Any Better Than This?… Some Incredibly Rare Cars Indeed!

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Жыл бұрын

One of my good friends recently let know know of a small collection of classic cars he was potentially buying which had been Left In a barn for many many years… after the owner sadly passed away and the cars were being sold at an auction & my friend was hopeful to buy them. The cars Included a very rare Mk1 Ford Capri, Land Rover Defender with a genuine 2000 miles on the clock, a Rover 213 SE and another Land Rover (which sadly wasnt al good but still very rare!!)
And he made a very genuine offer Im please to say he has bought the cars and they are bow being saved! 😁 stay tuned for some future videos coming soon!! 🤞🏽
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@andywoolley2636 Жыл бұрын

We all think the same when we see cars abandoned, shouldn’t be outside or even be left there etc, but the truth is things get in the way of life sometimes and usually the owners had good intentions. I parked a car in my garage in October 2015 and it was only meant to be there three months, well it’s still there now. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@67marlins Жыл бұрын

but you were smart enough to keep that car out of the weather. You've lost time, but saved money. And we've all lost time, don't feel especially worse than the rest of us.

@willmoore3790 Жыл бұрын

That place was once a dairy farm the place where the work bench was what is called a shipin which is an old type milking parlour

@stevemedhurst8468 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin, that Fordson will be in hours not mileage on the dashboard, very low hours for that model

@nicholasowens2351 Жыл бұрын

i was driving a rover 213 about 25yrs ago......blimey that was a rot-box then.....

@01FozzyS Жыл бұрын

That Rover should still be a good runner. After all, it's a Honda.

@neilstothard Жыл бұрын

Great to see in the description that your friend had bought the cars, looking forward to the follow-up videos.

@monkeymagic4555 Жыл бұрын

The period where rovers were very good....because they were hondas!

@robsrcjourney970 Жыл бұрын

Similar to the Honda ballade from the 80's and 90's and they was a cracking little car.

@monkeymagic4555 Жыл бұрын

@@robsrcjourney970 Its a rebadged honda with different door cars and seat cloth and wheels nothing else......Certainly far closer than simply similar!

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

Jointly developed with Honda, the Ballade actually built in the same UK factory. The Rover initially had the same door cards until the 1986 face-lift. Beautifully smooth little Honda EV2 engine.

@benjaminrappit Жыл бұрын

Hmmm

@monkeymagic4555 Жыл бұрын

@@petersimpson5859 they are hondas!...In EVERY way right down to wiring switchgear door locks chassis body press engines boxes etc etc

@jfro5867 Жыл бұрын

Loved the pre-amble it really helps the viewers enjoyment to know about the back story. Top work 👍

@KnowPorcelain1 Жыл бұрын

Capri on a G plate, it would be one of the first, made November or December 1968, which makes it a very early pre release model made in Halewood plant in Liverpool, super early model.

@philhawley1219 Жыл бұрын

The clock on the tractor records engine hours, not miles.

@focus3415 Жыл бұрын

That white land-rover was registered in 1983 and the last tax was due in 1st August 1986 just 3 year's on the road that is a collector's master piece

@nigelbryant5932 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin. Absolutely great barn find. 👍

@briansweeney2291 Жыл бұрын

brilliant Colin fingers crossed that you're mate gets the cars would be absolutely brilliant to catch-up on them 👍❤️😎

@TheBeardedExplorer Жыл бұрын

Yep he was able to buy them all 😎

@briansweeney2291 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Colin definitely would love to see them in you're future videos brilliant

@alasdairvincent6248 Жыл бұрын

I know of someone who has a Rover 213. It belonged to his father and he can’t bring himself to sell it. These cars are very scarce now. There are some great finds there. The Land Rover is a real gem, as is the Mk1 Ford Capri. These vehicles deserve a good future and I hope that the bidding on them is successful.

@thughes52 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Capri and probably right first Capri march 1969 launched to the general public ...great finds and wonder how many more cars were there ...awesome Colin look forward to next time👍💯

@joemclaughlin995 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The Time Machine. I hope that your bid is successful as it would be a fitting tribute to the previous owner,r.i.p.

@gtenutz Жыл бұрын

I've got some genuine new old stock panels for that old 213 rover if your mate is interested

@haydnbroughton148 Жыл бұрын

What barn finds Colin and that Land Rover will fetch very good money with I'm sure lot's of interest.

@neilmustow368 Жыл бұрын

A 1969 G Reg Capri wow Rover 213 SE saloon great condition and the white Land Rover 2,056 miles unreal nearly 40 years old top finds mate👍👍👍

@aidans9010 Жыл бұрын

Please do more content, it's definitely what you do best, the abandoned hotels and stuff aren't the same!

@dadcars Жыл бұрын

The bearded explorer is the king of genuine UK barn finds 🙇‍♂️

@lindseykaine-walley6339 Жыл бұрын

Amazing as always You find so many interesting lost vehicles, if only they could tell you their story. I wonder what treasures you will find next! See you next week 👌

@The_KW Жыл бұрын

Very cool, hopefully we'll see these cars again. I bet Flexiny would have them up and running in no time 😆

@revivify5967 Жыл бұрын

The intro music man, couldn't have picked a better track. It gets you ready for a session of exploration 👍

@isaacsrandomvideos667 Жыл бұрын

The cars are getting saved! Yes! My favourite is definitely the capri. Sad the capri was parked next to the door.

@johnwolcot Жыл бұрын

Loving the Rover 213 SE. It surely must be the last one left in the world? The sills and floors used to rust terribly so they didn't last long. I sometimes look on KZfaq in the hope of seeing someone restoring either a 213 or 216 but alas no luck.

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

That's what finally claimed my mum's old 216S. They do pop up on ebay from time to time but they seem to fetch relatively stiff money when they do. I'd love one of the really muted shades of paint on one and stick a 1.8 VTEC in it... and maybe a centrifugal charger for good measure 😂

@NORTHERNROVER1 Жыл бұрын

Another really good video! The Land Rover outside looks like a late 2A 88". It is well worth saving, simple to work on, parts are easy to find new(or used) and relatively cheap to buy plus they are climbing in value. Someone will snap that S3 Land Rover up very quickly. Cheers!

@Deuce1550 Жыл бұрын

Yes, black dash panel suggests 69-71 - my favorite LR's

@assassin3334 Жыл бұрын

What a collection of vehicles 👌

@joelalvey6765 Жыл бұрын

7:50 the ford is registered in march 1969 1.6 petrol it’s been sorn so no info on how long it’s been there but it had a v5c issued in 2012

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

It'd be great to find out the chassis number on the Capri and the Series III, from one of the earliest Capris to probably one of the last Series Landies. Judging by the mileage and the tax disc, it must have only been in use for a few months. The Rover SD3 is a very rare spec too, the 213SE was automatic transmission only and not many were produced. My parents had a 213S in the same targa red in 1987 and my first car was a base 1988 213. Such smooth cars to drive.

@johnpeplow3985 Жыл бұрын

We’re they using the Honda engine at that time ?

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

@@johnpeplow3985 the 213 was an all alloy, 12 valve Honda unit (EV2). 1.6 was the Austin S series used in the Maestro and Montego. All used Honda gearboxes apart from the 1.6 auto (ZF I think).

@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын

@@petersimpson5859 My mum had a 216S and I loved it! One of the newest cars we had at the time. I got to drive it later on and was always impressed by how it went though by all accounts the 213 wasn't far behind and felt 'livelier' due to being more rev-happy. I wanted a Vitesse so badly!

@benedictdevine268 Жыл бұрын

That Capri is from 1969

@robertmustard1711 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin great explore mate shame it wasn't a bit bigger with more vehicles and a abandoned farm house

@zelbole Жыл бұрын

Things like that are always nice to find. Even if the land rover isn't mechanically fit, I'm sure if you sold it in parts, there's enough restorers out there that you could get a much larger amount for it like that. The Capri is looking pretty good, considering the age. You can choose several driveline options, depending on how much fabrication you are willing to do. A reinforced front end would probably be necessary if you don't have an aluminum block engine. Very smart looking, as well. I'm not sure about purple being the best colour, however. Great find! If all else fails, you could make a funky sculpture from all that stuff. Lol

@RetroRatz Жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love that Rover! It's the SE model aswell 🚘❤️😬

@oakfarmagricultural506 Жыл бұрын

wow what a brilliant selection of vehicles! Dare I say as a tractor enthusiast that Fordson dexta is much rarer that the land rover or Capri simply due to it having so little hours on the clock! I have never seen one with anything less than 600 hours!

@classic_britain Жыл бұрын

Why hello there Rover the 213SE is quite a rare car!

@Raven__70 Жыл бұрын

That Capri is as old as me! I remember my dad had the same model in the 70's Great finds!✌

@bernardshieldstysonfive1009 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video loved the cars and the way you explain all about them keep up the great work and videos Bernard

@andywalker Жыл бұрын

This is unbelievable Colin. All this has left me speechless.

@paulwilliams7070 Жыл бұрын

The mk1 capri is a gem

@Sdw77 Жыл бұрын

Saw you on the late brakes show👍🏽love your channel🫶🏽

@karenwright4587 Жыл бұрын

Great video my friend take care ❤ 🙂 💕

@mattfisher7432 Жыл бұрын

When it's a tractor. It's not miles on the clock. It's hours.

@russellpetrie119 Жыл бұрын

defo looked after there werent any mud in them wheelarches like they were cleaned before storage the tractor is a fordson super dexta around 40 horse power used to own one sad to see it go

@memorialgardens1664 Жыл бұрын

Keep strong brother 🧠💪 great video making 🎥🎼🙋‍♂️ Nathan

@screwthecabal6453 Жыл бұрын

Very nice indeed

@nicktasker4287 Жыл бұрын

Great to see Keep at it, I understand you have a lot on at the moment 👍

@robb7414 Жыл бұрын

Wasn't the bottom milage just the trip, and the top the actual milage? even so it's an amazing find and In incredible condition for it to be sat for 36 years

@rustywreck3351 Жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought, as everything I know milage at the top, trip at the bottom, if that is the case its 7k milage

@mlgauss60435 Жыл бұрын

I once owned a 1977 Triumph Spitfire that was found in a building. Anything that was rubber had to be replaced. In order to drive it home, a brake line had to be replaced. Drove like a dream! Eventually it was totally restored. I won many a trophy at car shows!

@davidglaum2538 Жыл бұрын

To have one of those old Land Rovers is on my dream list just can’t afford one.😔😒😌🙈

@RaceDayReplay Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Still trying to spy one of my old cars in a youtube explore. Was nice meeting you a couple of weeks ago at GR

@TheMG4hubcap 9 ай бұрын

At least they have a new owner! Amazing discovery

@richardsanders4624 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Video-Summery..! Thank You. Oops memory of Mk1 Capri, Land Rover Series 2 LWB, MG in that order. Made me chuckle again. A "Doh" moment 😖 Thank You

@elaiinejennings5426 Жыл бұрын

My first car was a mk1 Ford Capri in black with a small sporty steering wheel.

@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 Жыл бұрын

That rover looks in good condition

@chrisblay Жыл бұрын

The Land Rover A335 LHC was first registered new in 1983 and tax expired 1986, so was only on the road for three years. One owner as only one V5 ever issued in 1983. I reckon I could tell you the original supplying dealer in East Sussex for that vehicle as well. It must be very low mileage and got to be worth saving.

@gavinmorgan3592 Жыл бұрын

Would that be the Thatched garage

@chrisblay Жыл бұрын

@@gavinmorgan3592 Back in the eighties, most Austin Rover, Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in East Sussex were supplied by Caffyns. Even the ones sold by smaller franchised garages were via Caffyns. Also, the HC number plate was an Eastbourne registration under the old system.

@MINIMOTOMADNESS Жыл бұрын

hdy770g,1.6 capri,1st reg march 14th 69 sweet car,i had a j reg mk1 1.3gt 2 tone bronze and brown,it used to catch fire alot,

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

UK sales began in February 1969! Surely one of the first sold.

@mikemartin2957 Жыл бұрын

@@petersimpson5859 & many of those registered during early '69 were assembled at Halewood during August to December 1968, along side the Corsair & MK1 Escort.Ford were very anxious to have as many Capris( 1300,1600& 2000V4& all the different options packs) assembled as possible & be ready for delivery at main & retail dealers ready for going on sale by January 1969. What a great time to buy a exciting new Capri & easy to maintain too!

@petersimpson5859 Жыл бұрын

@@mikemartin2957 it was a far more exciting time for a new car to be released. Imagine ordering an RS3100....

@simonduna8582 2 ай бұрын

Wow that’s incredible 👍

@toxicninjauk Жыл бұрын

Tractors & Argricultural vehicles don't acumilate milage, they acumilate hours, same with forklift trucks

@thomaswykes3647 Жыл бұрын

I still vividly remember my cousins parents taking delivery of a brand new white Rover 213 in 1988. My destructive cousin managed to scratch the paintwork in the first week.

@richardneale246 Жыл бұрын

Great Vlog as always, thanks!!! Please, Please tell me the what music you used at the start.( at 1.04 mins) The one with that mental Moog bassline, I love it so much. Thanks ????

@johnpeplow3985 Жыл бұрын

I had a G reg car in 1969.

@Ladsmanor Жыл бұрын

Your edits are so good man your are amazing at what you do i would love to meet u one day.

@stevewhite1444 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and always interesting the places you find and explore. One thing I wanted to ask is what is the music you use at the start of the videos. Two different things but love to know what it is

@ghosthunternb Жыл бұрын

Bearded explorer. Ye this ford Capri 1.6 or 2.0 l gl glx. The are built late 1960..one of thirst. The white Blinkers was not standard. I believe can be also 2.8 glx Don't hang me for it 😂

@donellakobyleski840 Жыл бұрын

I’m a relatively new subscriber and love all you video’s I’m from the U.S.A and don’t know a lot about cars especially yours in the UK but enjoy them very much Thanks for sharing

@RedZu1 Жыл бұрын

rover had my jaw droppin'

@darahdoyle3176 Жыл бұрын

5:14, That lads is a calcified spider. A spider that died on its web and has had water trickle over it for years, leaving calcium in it until you get what you see. I have seen these things in cellars and a well once. Amazing to look at.

@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr Жыл бұрын

Bearded oyster. Top lad

@carnbyarst670 Жыл бұрын

Crazy indeed, looking at DVLA it appears that the rover was only driven from 88 - 93 then parked up and forgotten. The land rover was only taxed between 83 - 86!

@FRFRANKIE Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin hope your doing good. That was one cool video. I loved seeing that red Rover. It reminds me of the Sterling that Acura Honda and Rover made for the U.S. back in the late 80s and 90s. Stay safe and take care.

@kevinmothers904 Жыл бұрын

The tractor is a Fordson Super Dexta manufactured by Ford at Dagenham between 1962 and 1964. The front end cowling damage was probably sustained over time from working on the farm clearing the crew yards. Its front end loader and tines are on their side in front of the Dexta amongst the 'junk' along with a spare rear wheel. However once restored or oily rag conserved would make good money too.

@goblin457 Жыл бұрын

I'd love the 213

@mikepocock575 Жыл бұрын

OMG,my 3rd car was a Capri,MK 1 facelift,MYX 449 L. Great video.

@mandydunn6484 Жыл бұрын

Iv just found your channel find it very interesting just subscribed.

@TheBeardedExplorer Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@TheCitroenman1 Жыл бұрын

the Capri goes way back before the mk1 the start was the ford consul Capri launched in 1961 to 1964

@johnmiller1300 Жыл бұрын

Top job as always

@cameronvandygriff7048 Жыл бұрын

Usually when you see these you get to the videos and it's cars that would honestly be almost worthless in great condition but honestly for a multi car barn find those are some pretty awesome cars nothing that'll make you never have to work again but an awesome cache of near Cars

@karenfountain1352 Жыл бұрын

That was interesting,Rover was in good nick as the Range Rover too, sorry the own passed away, the place it self looked well looked after to, thanks for sharing Colin keep them coming 🙏😘

@dangerousandy Жыл бұрын

Wow! Actual genuinely rare cars (well, two of them are). That Capri is definitely one of the first. It was registered on the 14th March 1969.

@samandbencolliesurbex577 Жыл бұрын

You found my land rover. I wondered where I’d parked it 😂

@squeakmillward Жыл бұрын

there are always vultures ready to swoop and make a profit from someone elses misfortune

@geoffreynoble4415 Жыл бұрын

hi good afternoon, well had a lot to say, but just read the comments, and that says it all, good luck ,keep safe till the next time

@LostBuildings Жыл бұрын

Good content! Love watching your video’s

@danielhylton93 Жыл бұрын

That Series 3 is incredible.

@theoriginalwallace Жыл бұрын

The mk1 Capri production started in November 1968. This one was registered in March 1969. So it would most likely have been made between November 1968 & January 1969. It will definitely be a very low chassis number. Cheers. Leigh. PS. The tractor is a Fordson Dexta. My Granda left me his Super Dexta 3cyl diesel. The difference between the two is the Dexta has headlamps on the side of the grille & the Super has them in the grille mesh. This one is the 2nd generation with the newer nose produced between 1961 & 1964. Mine was a 1962. Unfortunately had to sell it to buy a van.

@Sorted7 Жыл бұрын

Is it wrong that I kinda like that old rover?!

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

Most farms have these old cars and tractors. When one eventually breaks down it’s easier to buy a replacement.

@1308wayne Жыл бұрын

My grandad loved capris he had one the same colour as that one

@leahseagrave855 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure I saw you today in primark in southampton another brilliant video

@hornet9192 Жыл бұрын

i dont write often , but this here is an impressive place !

@jasonshreeve2671 Жыл бұрын

Saw the title and got all excited thought you stumbled across a nice mk1 granada well gutted

@john0597 10 ай бұрын

Great video watch this Sunday July 16th 23

@oldskool1979 Жыл бұрын

That Rover is a 1987 Honda civic.

@clairefunnell8481 Жыл бұрын

I think the Rover outside is way past saving. Good luck to your fiend, hope he gets them. That would be neat watching the videos. Shame about the owner. Was that his house in the background? Would have like to have seen it if was his.

@jfro5867 Жыл бұрын

That is definitely restorable, all the bits are available. Just time, money and skill. Worth a lot of money now, silly money TBH.

@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093 Жыл бұрын

Hurry up and get and buy them

@harezy Жыл бұрын

Could be 102,000 miles. "gone around the clock". More likely they revoved the cable or it broke then never fixed. The condition of the chassis could of just be well kept, and undersealed. The "Parts" landie supports that idear.

@ljt3084 Жыл бұрын

102'000 miles on a series iii landy in that condition around the chassis. Not possible. Plus it was only on the road for 3 years. Registered in 1983, last taxed in 1986. Thats 34'000 miles per year. Again unheard of in a series iii land rover. Its showing no common signs of wear on the tailgate, door hinges, wheels or wings that 102'000 miles would produce and that chassis is mint. They rotted out on the outriggers within 7-8 years and would be covered in weld repairs. Ive owned several. Trust me driving that many miles per year on leaf spring suspension you would need a good chiropractor. They were never known for comfortable ride. It still has the original factory spec tyres too.