Here's Why I Would Rather Go To A HubNut Social Than Any Secret Supercar Nonsense (ft. Ian's GSA)

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In today's video the long awaited JayEmm and HubNut collab! Only, not featuring the marvellous Ian (aka HubNut) - on KZfaq ‪@HubNut‬
I drive his 1983 Citroen GSA "Giselle" and talk about it, as well as why it is events like the HubNut social that appeal to me far more than any high end supercar event.
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@BenchRacerRC 2 жыл бұрын

this is the crossover we never asked for yet completely and utterly needed. perfect.

@UPnDOWN 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with everything said here. The HubNut socials have just got this 'vibe' which is so friendly and welcoming, without being pushy. You could go to one, speak to nobody at all, and still feel like you were part of it. Ian's knowledge is insane, too. He seems to just know so much, without acting like he knows anything at all. Great bloke! I wouldn't write that on his channel, obvs. I'd just take the piss out of him!

@kernealalpiniste6293 2 жыл бұрын

Well I think this mood is a very english thing. I once went to a steam fair in your country with incredible and passionate people, very open minded. And that's just not the case in other parts of europe ! Love your stuff btw good luck with your SM !

@grayfool 2 жыл бұрын

Well said James. Rather like music, I find there are two types of car, those you like and those you don't. If someone else likes them, that's absolutley fine. More power to you and HubNut and all the other guys and girls who give us viewers some truly excellent content to enjoy. Thank you for your work. I, for one, am extremely grateful.

@hexgraphica 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say four types: the cars you care of and like, the cars you care of and hate, the cars you totally hate and the cars you totally don't care of

@Rog5446 2 жыл бұрын

There are four types of car, those you like, those you don't, those you can't afford, and those that should never have been built.

@mpersad 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see two of my favourite channels working together. Thank you James and Ian for all your hard work!

@HubNut 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@urbanrider403 2 жыл бұрын

Ian can walk down a row of cars at a meeting and tell you about any car.His knowledge is crazy

@Neontrifle Жыл бұрын

Better still he could walk down a row of rear lights or wipers, not attached to a card and tell you the name make and probably the year of the car they belong to.

@heikkiremes5661 2 жыл бұрын

I love Ian's knowledge of old cars in auto shows and gatherings. Stuff I've never seen and he just rambles about them, is just awesome.

@HubNut 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewwatson4970 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see these crossover videos between two of my favourite channels

@jefferysmith3930 2 жыл бұрын

Good on ya, mate for giving Hub Nut a shout out. I’ve followed Ian since the early days and always enjoy the variety of cars and adventures. Both you and he do such a good job of showing your enthusiasm for the cars you review, both the good and not so good points. Thank you for all that you do.

@HubNut 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@garyandjulesblack 2 жыл бұрын

My two favourite KZfaq car fanatics. Perfect.

@jamesengland7461 2 жыл бұрын

"I daren't put my hand down here, lest I get electrocuted in a very Gallic manner" EPIC prose!

@stylophobia 2 жыл бұрын

The Citroen GS was "one of the most meritorious motor cars of the 20th century" (LJK Setright).

@maxflight777 2 жыл бұрын

As a schoolboy I’d turn to his page first in any publication. I was curious, too … as my first hairs appeared on my chin … about his long beard!

@olabergvall3154 2 жыл бұрын

LJK = legend

@jfv65 2 жыл бұрын

@@olabergvall3154 Back in my late teenager years i often bought (expensive!) British car mags mainly because of journalists like LJKS. I still have those magazines in the attic.

@olabergvall3154 2 жыл бұрын

@Alfred Wedmore Apparently, he also invented the then new word "supercar"

@stevek3636 2 жыл бұрын

Even in Penthouse I would read his article first!

@jamiefrost3338 2 жыл бұрын

We used to own one of these when I was about 12, I thought it was amazing and so futuristic, the rotating dials and clever indicator and light controls were so cool for a young lad. It did however appear to take ages for the suspension to fill up and be ready to be driven and I also remember saying that was why the police probably didn’t use then as pursuit cars, now a little older, I realise that was not the ‘only’ reason.

@volvo480 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on James what you said about how inclusive HubNut is. I always say it is not just about cars, it's about people accepting each other the way they are.

@tomcole020 2 жыл бұрын

I love the popular cars as much as everyone else but I love seeing unique and underrated cars get some love too which is why both your videos and Hubnuts are great to watch

@Sixtoemo 2 жыл бұрын

I was a backseat passenger in my parents’ GSA from Stranraer to Dover, Calais to the Loire and then 3 weeks of camping in France. As with all Citroen’s it was pretty comfortable for those 1000 miles. Happy memories.

@johang7498 2 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of many KZfaq-channels on cars, that you can subscribe to a few and then choose to watch the videos of the car-models you're interested in or of cars you like to know more about. And variety is what makes the world of cars interesting, ranging from old 2 CV's to the latest Ferrari-model and everything in between. Thanks for this one, as the GS/GSA is a distinctive car with dito sound I quite like. I do gotta admit that that is something I miss in many (not all) recent cars: distinctive looks and sounds.

@davidcooke6803 2 жыл бұрын

It’s great that lots of us do watch both channels, I discovered you, HN and Furious Driving during lockdown and I am so pleased to find such rich content. Thanks for the videos, they’re great!

@frglee 2 жыл бұрын

Celebrating the ordinary makes a refreshing change from the attitude that the ordinary has to be crushed by a falling piano.

@ianashton886 2 жыл бұрын

Had a GS Club as a youngster and absolutely loved it. Great brakes, the engine pulled well and it was fun to drive. Used to love sitting at traffic lights, crank the suspension up and watch the expression on people’s faces as the car rose to maximum height.

@Rjhs001 2 жыл бұрын

You guys and your channels are so different but I just get so much enjoyment from both of you. Many thanks.

@HubNut 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@romac9516 2 жыл бұрын

Totally deserved praise Mr S - you're a humble man but a legend of knowledge given your years of car magazine editing. Your walk-arounds of the car shows are priceless as you rack your brain for random details, utterly fascinating snippets of info you just don't get anywhere else. JayEmm clearly has huge respect for you and who can blame him.

@darrenjones5885 2 жыл бұрын

To take a line from The Silence Of The Lambs, we covet what we see every day. In the early 80s, on my way to my grandparents house I would walk past an Audi dealership that had a row of coupes outside, ranging from base model to Quattro. I fell in love with them. In the mid 90s I bought one, a two wheel drive normally aspirated version. It needed, and got, new shocks, and I enjoyed driving it. I gave it to my brother rather than sell it. The only car I’ve still got a longing for is a blue SWB Series 2 Landrover with white wheels. My grandad had one when I was little and I loved it.

@mr-wx3lv 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I've subscribed to both of you. And I've watched hubnut, testing the 944. You've hit the nail on the head regarding, "enjoying cars" and we enjoy your ramblings and useful info about the cars we see on the road now and historically...

@johnwaga3702 2 жыл бұрын

Well said, James. My Dad had one of these after I passed my driving test (a long time ago). I loved this car and all Citroen’s of that era.

@catkin1671 2 жыл бұрын

I love HubNut and it's great to see the two of you collab like this

@johnwoodman9350 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on James. Ian's channel is inclusive and also he works very hard and generally takes a lot of care with the quality of his output. Anyone with lots of money can buy a perfect example of a universally desired car but to buy something that has fallen between the motoring public's stools so to speak and keep it running on an average budget is a real achievement. Long may he continue to do what he does and people out there please support him. Thanks James for your support of one of the best motoring KZfaq channels around.

@rhiantaylor3446 2 жыл бұрын

Drove my boss's GSA back from Heathrow to N. London back in the day. He didn't warn that the throttle tended to stick when pressed firmly to the floor - fortunately not a huge power output. There was a prog on TV showing converted GS being used in Africa with track stretched to equal the spacing of the ruts left by heavy trucks - apparently the air cooled engine was seen as a good thing given the climate.

@MatthewJohnCrittenden 2 жыл бұрын

This collaboration has legs (wheels?), I hope it continues and greatly benefits both channels.

@jamp12008 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been subbed to you and HubNut for two years now I think. Good work from both of you. Quality and informative daily entertainment. Cheers 🍻

@martinholling9537 2 жыл бұрын

James: Use ALL the revs does mean use them really ALL! I owned a similar GSA with the same 1299cc 65HP engine and drow it on the German Autobahn using all 8000+ revs the little turbine-like engine offers, averaging 175 km/h on a 4 hour drive! The car doesn´t have a rev limiter and the overhead camshafts boxer engine just likes to rev and revs like hell!

@saxon-mt5by 2 жыл бұрын

Around forty years ago my boss was given a GSA as a company car. He hated it, didn't consider it a worthy car for his status, so he always drove it flat out using all the revs in the hope that he would break it. The car loved it, and was still going strong long after he had left the company!

@isthereanybodyoutthere9397 2 жыл бұрын

French engines love to rev

@GoldenCroc 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, hard to believe such an old car could take 8000+ rpm for a prolonged time, even if it is technically possible with so small cylinders. Sure the revcounter didnt have quite a bit of error at those revs? 175 is likewise equally fast for so low hp, but also technically possible if you had a tailwind and otherwise favorable weather conditions. Well done.

@martinholling9537 2 жыл бұрын

@@saxon-mt5by I can absolutely agree to the quality and potential of the GS/GSA engines but not at all to the attitude of your boss ;-)

@martinholling9537 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenCroc actually that engine was engineered to exactly do this... at that time Honda engines following the same engineering principles (small stroke, bigger bore, overhead camshaft) did rev more then 10k! And they were not even the much better balanced boxer engines like for the GSA but straight four cylinders...

@maxflight777 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent years around aircraft engines ! The only ones that are perfectly balanced (more important in an aircraft installation) are flat twin, flat four or flat six … and a straight six.

@boronsniify 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite channels get together with one of my favorite cars...great!

@jncg2311 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you. Eloquent presentation of exactly why I enjoy being a part of the Hubnut community too. I was surprised not to be subrcribed here so I've corrected that little oversight!

@ingopaul67 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched both your channels for more than 2 years and enjoy both different aspects of car culture. Keep it up.

@pd4165 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to have a flat four air cooled hatchback. I'd have to sully the interior with a stereo (and maybe a seat, if the squab was horrifically short. Can't abide short squabs - I have legs that are too lazy to support themselves!). But something like this (or a 2CV) would be lovely to tool around in, ferrying dogs and fetching sticks errr shopping and bouncing around enjoying the view while remembering how to drive something with 'character'. Heaven, for me, would be an Avantime with a flat four air cooled apparatus - probably with a laggy turbo and an auto box, just to make sure it didn't try to go all Nurburgring on me and kept to lolloping around, like a box full of people/dogs/personal belongings should. With character - not with Vectra. Also a Caterham/Atom for dry days (because I don't drive the Porsche in the wet anyway - might as well not have a roof). I'm 60, not dead!

@TheChill001 2 жыл бұрын

oh man, always love it when some of my fave channels with my favorite chaps do a collab. VERY nice review James, I bet Ian loved it too

@eze8970 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J, car variety is the spice of life!

@fordfella801 2 жыл бұрын

It brings me great joy your interactions with hubnut :) Two of my faves :)

@Lot76CARS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, love the eclectic mix of car GSA to Porsche in the blink of an eye, keeping it real with many cars we can relate to, cheers!

@philjamieson5572 2 жыл бұрын

Good work again. Thanks.

@timtec3000 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video. Well done. Please do more.

@swiper1818 2 жыл бұрын

Great content and well articulated.

@stephenberry1205 2 жыл бұрын

In the 70's Down Under in Australia - the GS was fairly rare... people were astonished at the comfort and space for 4 people plus luggage swiftly covering huge distances at 70-80 mph fatigue free... including stunning road holding, ride and brakes.... Maybe the best small car of all time... after the 2CV. A couple of hints. The single spoke steering wheel started with the DS in 1955, off-centre curve for safety and exceptional vision of the dash instruments. Before seat belts it would deflect you inwards and could not stab you... a regular issue at the time. Having driven DSs, IDs, GSs, CXs & 2CVs all with non self cancelling blinks, it was the best. Lift your finger each time you wanted them on or off. Fab in corners, roundabouts, lane changes.. best with the CX & GSA rocker switches...

@waldemarieofrow653 2 жыл бұрын

I don't really like James Corden, at all, but prefer this format of him reviewing cars by far over him singing in them

@EgoShredder 2 жыл бұрын

...or maybe if Ricky Gervais ate a lot of pies and became slightly younger.

@evertdevries8814 2 жыл бұрын

@@EgoShredder Ouch! Nasty!

@ThunderChunky101 2 жыл бұрын

Horrible insult... Is this hate speech? If anything is hate speech, this is it.

@EgoShredder 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThunderChunky101 There is no hate speech, just either opinion or fact or both.

@ThunderChunky101 2 жыл бұрын

@@EgoShredder it was a joke. The idea of "hate speech" is just thoughtcrime nonsense.

@GhostNation1 Жыл бұрын

What a great endorsement of a fellow KZfaq member. Totally agree that the vision of the vast array of cars we grew up with are important as are the super cars we aspire to. Lovely video.

@daviddunville2293 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic James,your a very honest human being.

@normandiebryant6989 2 жыл бұрын

I really miss the non-self-cancelling indicators on my old Citroens! Turning them off becomes a mindless habit and they are very light to use. On other cars, though, having to overcome a really heavy detente to turn the indicators on is really annoying, which explains why a lot of people don't bother. It's even worse having to do it twice when they cancel just by getting into the turn-lane. This also explains why people turn from the middle of the road, rather than bothering with the turn lane.

@stephenberry8658 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@StephenButlerOne 2 жыл бұрын

Love the hat on the fan controller.

@timbre7999 2 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing this! Was LMAO many times, funniest car review I've seen in ages

@jo05dk 2 жыл бұрын

This was too light on content regarding the car you're driving. ..but the idea behind the video, and what your message is, is absolutely lovely. For that reason i leave this video with a smile on my face, and a warm heart. You did good :)

@danielmarshall4587 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME vid lovely to see you getting in the "HubNut" groove.

@andrewlaw 2 жыл бұрын

I'd argue the last of the true Citroen's was the C5 MkIII X7 in Exclusive spec, the last car to have their sublime Hydractive suspension before they junked it for standard springs on all models. The ride & handling of the car was just a delight especially on today's speed bump, pot hole riddled roads.

@jjtinkler97 Жыл бұрын

Lovely to see the social side of the hobby going strong. A broad church encourages a strong community. Your point about it being hard for some to get out and needing somewhere to go is so true. More power to you for sharing.

@morgman43 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice video. I feel all warm inside.

@graemewilson1400 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James and Ian love both your channels. Friend of mine had a Club (wagon) one of these in the late 70s drove it a few times....simply amazing I had a Holden HJ wagon with 3 on the tree ahhhh!. So different just from another planet.

@normandiebryant6989 2 жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive on Dad's Holden HT Premier 253cu in (4.2L) V8 with 3 on the Tree and unassisted drum brakes. I bought my first car 3 years later and it was a GS 1220 Club. As you say, it was from a different world!

@graemewilson1400 2 жыл бұрын

@@normandiebryant6989 hahaha oh yes those were the days. I remember we went away just to the Myalle Lakes from Sydney and back for a weekend surfing and he sat with me the whole way and I used 3 times as much fuel as him grrrr remarkable cars and he was lucky had a guy on the Northern Beaches who loved them.

@stephenberry8658 10 ай бұрын

GSA was one of the great alrounders with personality. We leased a 1299cc 5 speed GSA X1 for 3 weeks in 1982. Very chuckable, secure handling. Fabulous comfort. 3 up and luggage up we cruised at 150kph. A few pointers. Max rpm was 6000 Steering was nearly double the SM. 3.5 turns lock to lock but felt fast because the turning circle was 30 feet , amazing on a front wheel drive. In Australia I owned 1015 Club C matic 3 speed 1220 Club 4 speed manual 1220 Club Wagon C matic 3 speed. I used the thrash the 1220 sedan mercilessly. Amazing roadholding , ride, comfort and space. Loved it.

@jonathangillbanks3891 2 жыл бұрын

Good on you James. That attitude is why I (and I suspect many) enjoy your channel. Im fortunate enough to have owned and driven multicam exotica for quite a while but also totally respect more down to earth fair - I learned to drift on the snow in Northern England in my parents Vauxhall Viva of all things and memories of that still bring a smile to my face - I will definitely look up hub nut now. By the way, I was a little surprised you didnt pick up on the fact that the GS was European "Car of the Year" in 1971, so Citroen were doing something right with this :)

@johnbee7729 Жыл бұрын

Great review and love the comments about Ian and Hub Nut. I be a proud Hub Nutter from across the pond in Nova Scotia

@adeandtrish 2 жыл бұрын

One of the nicest commentaries J, I thoroughly enjoyed that.👏

@21stcenturyozman20 2 жыл бұрын

James: I agree with you on exclusive-marque clubs. Among the 72 cars I've owned, I've had 17 Benzes and so have joined a few MB clubs over the years. However, I found them to be preoccupied with impressing others with their wealth, with fashion (a fool's pursuit if ever there were one!), and generally judging others more than their cars. I've had far more fun in generic car clubs and with unpretentious motorheads. You, HubNut, and TwinCam are my favourite YT car channelers - down to earth, no-nonsense, and you don't have your heads up your nether regions.

@JonTheComputerDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Two great guys with two great channels, what more can you ask.

@allenmontrasio8962 2 жыл бұрын

Here I am, I regularly enjoy both your channel and Hubnut

@carldavies4662 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed to yours and Ian's channels and Furious Driving. I love the obscure content and especially Ian and Matt's mis-haps, which show how it is in the real world. I lived a hubnutty type existence for several years when we lived at our farm in France and, at the time considered filming my car collection capers and the never ending hit and miss repairs and servicing, but at the time I thought "who on earth would watch this"....Im reminded when I watch Ian, Matt and yourself of our numerous cars and vans parked up in our barns, just waiting for the funds and time to bring back up here in our new home in Durham. The more gritty and obscure the heroic cars, the better...please keep this up, the lot of you.

@Birkebeinar 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I follow both your and Ian’s channel, and greatly enjoy them both. Between the two of you most of my car watching needs are covered. And indeed, you are quite good at waffle, but Ian takes it to an quite other level. It’s perfect, do I want some waffle I go to your channel, do I want to really soak in it, HubNut is the place I go. Thanks for the two of you doing this.

@robtt997 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review of the car and your insight into Hubnut and his ilk was excellent.

@chrisweeks6973 2 жыл бұрын

Back in '91, on a trip to the UK from Oz, a motor-noter friend loaned me his beat-up old GS Pallas; thank you, David! It was great fun in a Gallic sort of way (funny-French, in other words) but it got us around perfectly well, entertained us with its suspension, was comfortable and economical. I replaced the inevitable door handle (a weak point, those) and was a little surprised at how easy it was for me to replace in inboard front brake pads, as the existing ones were well past their use-by date. All in all, a fun three weeks!

@johnkellett7797 2 жыл бұрын

My Citroen Visa GT had the mad ‘coke can’ control of most things too. Shear genius, why did no other manufacturer take it on board? (Or did one?) it was totally superb ergonomically.

@RobinCapper 2 жыл бұрын

The first-generation Uno had similar, as did a few Giugiaro designs, more extensions of the instrument pod towards the wheel, but seems most reverted to the normal stalks. I wonder how much of it is influenced by fleet owners or journalists who drive lots of cars. No matter how 'odd' a car is when it is 'your car' it doesn't really matter. If swapping between them becomes a pain but in the real world how often does that happen.

@dan3092 2 жыл бұрын

I always wanted a Visa GTI wider front wheel base than the rear & better handling than the legendary 205 GTI

@reddermot 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one James. I was waiting for the Birotor reference so well done for getting that in. Hope to see you again at another HubNut social.

@boronsniify 2 жыл бұрын

Your comments about being exclusive and inclusive really hit the nail on the head - very sage!

@julesdowner5585 2 жыл бұрын

A very enjoyable video. thankyou

@sameebah 2 жыл бұрын

You'd very likely enjoy the Bristol-based "Queen Square Breakfast Club" monthly meets - a great range of interesting motors from Allegros to Aventadors, and a very friendly bunch of people.

@RandyDarkshade2 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a subscriber of you, HubNut and LMM. I like quiky, I like what some may consider "crap" because to me, it's all part of motoring history, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and deserves recognition. It all tells a story. I like anything that is old. Bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, machinery, cars, commercial vehicles, electronics, electricals.

@Rouxenator 2 жыл бұрын

1986. Citroën GSA. Depeche Mode - Stripped. In the video they smash up an older model so at least for me - that is how GSA and '86 tie up. Excellent crossover video! Love both your channels.

@stevespeck3586 2 жыл бұрын

James, you're a true professional. Up until now, you've been somewhat on the outer-reaches of my automotive KZfaqr sphere [Citroen-related pun intended] of awareness but watching this, I'm struck by how eruditely and succinctly you've managed to sum-up my own car ownership philosophy. Great work. Subscribed!

@JayEmmOnCars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, good to have you around!

@RobinCapper 2 жыл бұрын

Unlikely to get to a Hubnut meetup but was great to meet Ian when he took my Bravo for a spin in NZ. Variety is the spice of life and both your channels offer plenty. Find the 'behind the scenes' life of KZfaqr stuff interesting too. Thanks for sharing that aspect and not the 'influencer ideal' so many pretend is their life

@waynetetley584 2 жыл бұрын

Great report and drive👍

@HQBProductions 2 жыл бұрын

James…totally agree about the car meetings…a group of rich scaffolders, dodgy builders and equally dodge lottery winners charging across Europe in “super cars” at arrest worthy speed sprinting in second gear from one hotel to the next whilst stopping in lay-bys to take pictures, wave virtual Willy’s and tell lies to each other is not for me…the very last thing I would do with my GT3 RS…well it would be if I had one. No..good honest should driving loved rubbish is vastly better…and I HATE “pops and bangs”….good work on the GS…better ones are a available though!😀😀😀😀

@andrewstubbings5628 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact you do cars like this and not all fast cars, my Pa had two of these when I was a child, we all loved them, I think one came with a Louvred back window, very racy!!!! 👍👍

@jamiemx5 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that. As a Hubnut subscriber and huge fan of Ian's, it's nice to know that those with the supercar tastes can also appreciate the old tat that Hubnutters enjoy. I also own a GSA, as well as a Visa Special (look it up!) and MX5 BBR turbo and equally enjoy the fast and slow. In all honesty the slow cars' pace and character suit UK roads and provide endless driving pleasure

@user-mw2my4zd6s 22 күн бұрын

Bought a GS1220 in February 1973 and that summer did a trip to the West Country. Unfortunately on the return trip the gearbox decided to jam in 4th resulting in a very careful drive back to Bexleyheath late in the small hours to avoid traffic. Luckily I was within the SIX MONTHS warranty and Citroen repaired it.

@declanmcquay3476 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully one day you'll get to experience Hubnut's AU Falcon :)

@dhdove 2 жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive in a Citroen GS1220 Convertisseur in 1975. Amazing car. I liked the dash and don’t agree it was like a kit car. The button on the right was for the heater which was electric this being an air cooled car, instant heat on a winters morning. Yes the radio was between the seats. It had a semi automatic gearbox with an electric clutch so had a gear lever but no clutch pedal believe it or not. This meant that I had to take my test in a BSM Mk 1 escort. Probably the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven.

@stemartin6671 2 жыл бұрын

This was kind of the ancestor to the BX, my grandad had two of those and I remember as a kid it was like being in some kind of spaceship when the rear suspension raised itself, and I remember the strange indicator switch on the dash too lol

@stevek3636 2 жыл бұрын

As a confirmed Hubnut follower, as well as an 'I drive a classic' Steph and Furious Driving addict, I was delighted to see your take on Giselle. I look forward to ploughing through your back catalogue. Ian does some fun stuff and I wear a t shirt or two of his. No one here in Mississauga seems to recognize it!

@michaeltutty1540 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video, James. Well done. Being a loyal and long time subscriber to Hubnut, I have seen lots about Giselle. I find it enthralling to hear what you have to say about the old girl. Ian certainly does have a wide and varied enjoyment of things automotive. I wish I were on that side of the Atlantic to take part. Oh, well. Just have to make do with KZfaq. This was a great video. Keep up the good work.

@guylambrechts2303 2 жыл бұрын

We had a 1.3 GS at home and travelled all over Europe with the family and tonnes of camping gear in it. It even put big cars to shame when it went off road. The suspension was epic, as was the sahara beige color.

@allanhughes375 2 жыл бұрын

Had one years ago for 8 years and loved it, great for long trips

@geezerdiamond 2 жыл бұрын

I love the BopIt! comparison with the controls 😂

@laskos02 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting bit of trivia, the chevron was based on a thing that Andre saw while visiting Poland and got inspired by that

@danp4186 2 жыл бұрын

Authentic, genuine guys and channels discovered Hubnut first like you both

@billdavis6023 2 жыл бұрын

I have fond memories of my 1220 GS which we have lpg added after the fuel crisis of the 70’s the tank sat in the boot and still left lots of room. Range with both fuels was over a thousand miles

@royster3345 2 жыл бұрын

Remember getting a later BX as a hire car on a business trip. We spent most of the time playing with the height control sat at the lights. Then tried it on the low setting while driving and pretending we were in a go kart as you could feel every bump in the road, crazy weird cars.

@nigelh4617 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the GSA speed past makes me wonder just how eye catching my dad's yellow 1972 GS must have been, back then.

@WouterBregman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Greetings from a Dutch HubNut fan. ;-)

@markportwood4045 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video. I follow Ian’s channel, and now I follow yours, too.

@oliverattwell8013 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this one!!

@davidclayton4396 2 жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive in a GS and had many in the past so,advanced could remove the engine with just a trolley jack.I used to take out the headlights to reach the front spark plugs!! Usually as much oil on the outside of the engine as on the inside but they would always fire up first time or crank using the starting handle -happy days

@markbennett9787 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a GS break in 1971 and followed it with another one in 73. I used them extensively in large animal veterinary practice, I loved the cars. I now live in France and you see very few GSs around, I presume the rust got to them. I learnt to drive in my father’s Light 15 and then his DS19 so it felt great to be continuing the family tradition.

@nakmas73 2 жыл бұрын

That’s why the festival of the unexceptional is great. I took my Raleigh grifter along last time I went and it got a huge reception 😀😀

@pentagrammotorsport 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, the plucky Giselle, what a cracking little car it is too. I met Ian at the northern social and he is a true gent. Wonderful atmosphere at those things; if Carling did car meets ;-) Keep up the videos and hope to see you at a HubNut social some time next year. KZfaq has created a wonderful community!