Elly is definitely the foundation of HubNut. Everything about a 2CV encapsulates the joy of driving for us true petrolheads. See you at the show! I’m heading down on Saturday as my friend has his lovely 156 V6 on the Alfa stand

I think you're going to have huge laughs with Ellie whether or not you go for extra power. Great to see her on the road again!

Few things are better than driving a freshly MOT'd car, having the full faith restored again is brilliant. I really do love Elly, the channel just wouldn't be the same without her. Congratulations Ian, you have your favourite back, lets see what she needs to be spot on again, I for one would donate to the cause.

That feeling of being back in a car you really love to drive, for the first time in a long time. Makes a fellow car enthusiast smile.

Best thing about this video was seeing how happy this car makes you feel. Elly definitely deserves some love and attention once the Diahatsu is sorted. 👍

You may think i'm kidding if i won the lottery in my dream car garage would be a 2CV. So much character, just an awesome looking little car.

Whatever size her engine is, it's lovely to see Ellie back where she belongs, rolling and weaving around Welsh country lanes. Not to mention how happy Ian sounds to be back behind the wheel.

2CV's aren't conventional but iconic and just put a huge smile on your face. They should be prescribed on the NHS.

Respect to you and Ellie. Filling your tank, on the way to an MOT suggests total confidence.

I can't even drive but totally enjoy the pure joy a 2CV brings!

Good to see Elly back on the road. Good riddance to bad rubbish with the Oltcits!

"There are no Oltcits in my unit". Could be a line from the "Romanian Phrasebook".

I can almost feel that big happy smile on your face from here! Great to see Elly out again!

Oh that makes me so miss having a manual transmission in a car. Good to see someone having fun driving.

A most welcome update on a wonderful car. Thanks very much, also for the snappy fleet update. Glad that Elly is back on the road again, and that you can have more happy times with her.

D27 WAL was mine - Wally I called him - he was definitely a him. Thanks for the memories.

720 all the way! Speed and power is always the answer😊 Great to see Ellie back!

You looked like you were enjoying that so much you even overlooked the odd parked wiper situation 😂

I think go with the old "power less is more", rebuild a standard 602,but have someone like sparrow tune it up as he has done with "daisy", that way if you decide to go 652 atleast you have a decent sorted 602 as a base. I absolutely love the sound Elly is making now, her heart is singing

absolutely fantastic to see elly driving about and the happiness she brings you and us all. good times.

Great video Ian, like you say, it's what it's all about where you have a car you can actually drive, and it always brings a smile to your face, instead of some pristine perfect example that just gets trailered everywhere a few times a year.

This is what I would call a 'feel good' video. Great stuff Ian.

It's so lovely to see how happy Elly makes you. I get that completely - I'm missing my convertible and the effect is the same. This video is a joy.

The car salesman drove the 2cv to Stirling I drove it to Stirling to Perth to collect a other car and my other colleague drove the 2cv from Perth to Aberdeen happy memories and I still work for that company where have all those years gone greetings from Scotland thanks 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

About finding an MOT station that understands classics. A mate of Mike bought a very nice silver alfasud during lockdown. Took it for an MOT at his normal place and they failed it on the handbrake not working at all. He took it away and did a few tests on steep hills and was fine. He took it back for a retest and he waited in the viewing bay.... To see them shaking theirs heads while yanking ok the handbrake... With the back wheels on the rollers.........

"They were never immaculate back in the day." That bothers me each time I watch a recently made period movie. All cars are somewhat of the year (no 20+ years old banger), all cars are spotless and all are top of their range.

Good to see Ellie back. Shame that engine is only on loan! Perhaps a bit of negotiation for a similar modified unit might be well worth it.

You would be lost without Elle, couldn't help but see the smile on your face the whole time.🤣 Aussie Graham.

Nice to see someone enjoying himself 😊

I could listen to that induction roar all day! Just a camera pointed at the windscreen, enjoying all the noises, rattles n squeaks of a peppy french semicircle on wheels!

That sound is very nostalgic. Used to have a blue Dyane. Great car

Yay go Elly, never driven one but love the look and idea of 2cv’s.

Ian this is what ive been waiting for , i can see miss Hubnut , the Hublets on vacation in France this summer [well next year] , 2cv Elly screaming away as you explore the country, glad the MOT was ok and glad you had a workshop clear out , it makes sense, Happy times, psssshhhhhhh...🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙

Great to see Elly back. If I hear a 2CV when I am out I just stop to listen - if I see one coming the other way its mute the radio and window down. There used to be quite a few cars that were distinctive like that - mostly aircooled. Think most VW's a FIAT 126 and that fantastic PARP! on the overrun of a Minor. Its all so anodyne these days.

Oh what a heart warming video, that sound of a heathy engine in Elle is wonderful and congratulations to her for passing her MOT with the HubNutters help. It really is great to see her back on the open road enjoying the Autumn sun. It's almost time to order some more merch as well, my first purchase was delivered by Elle to the post office with others delivered by Betty and Bella if I recall. There is a slight chance I'll be able to make the show at the NEC so if I do I'll pop in and say hello. It's always sad to see a car go to reclamation but the Olcit was only purchased for spares anyway given the poor state of things so hopefully she will be able to donate her organs so that other Olcits may live on.

Ah the flat twin 652. My aunt had a Visa with that engine in the late 90's. In the heavier Visa, it barely managed 90kph on the flat Dutch roads. She traded it in for a poverty spec 1.1 litre Peugeot 205.

another great video has always Ian and miss hubnut and hublets and hubmutts 👍

Elly, the ultimate sports car for the Welsh roads! Glad she's mobile again.

Elly brought me to your channel.... quite a few years ago... Proud HubNut sticker holder from Czechia (on my 2cv)

Ahh Ellie moving again so good to see.All the best to you all

Well done Ian so pleased to see Elly back on the road and the look on your face was great can see how you missed her I would say 602 if you are happy with it or with the hills over that way have the extra power! Unless you have a 302 v8 hanging around lol 😂

Elly is back Happy for her and you! An integral part of the channel Hooray!

No one ever regrets more power

Catching up on the content Ian as I've been helping my F-I-L out on his various old cars. Will have him in tow on Friday at the NEC. Always a pleasure to see Elly and a pleasure to help support you and the HubNut family 🥰

Ellie sounds wonderful as she roars and sings her flat twin song

Well, since Elly is a 'forever' car, I would go for the 720cc upgrade in a heartbeat. It just makes the car that bit more usable, and adds to the fun factor!

I am glad Elly is back up and running again. I think we have also missed the 2CV hooning.

Vicarious living, you happy/we happy.

Fantastic news on the MOT, and glad you’re finally “closed” on the “Oltcit” Chapter - it’s a wonder you had time to offer commentary running those lanes after the MOT, I know what they’re like and concentration IS required - having said that, we could all see you were having an absolute blast, and your beautiful 2CV was not only saying “thank-you”, but she appeared to be in her “ELLY-ment!” Keep ‘em comin’ JCHK

My first car in 97-98 was a Bamboo 2CV. I miss that lovely sound.

What a happy chappy, well done!

i'd leave it as it is since that engine sounds so nice

I've had a few 2CVs over the years - they are lovely!

I`ve never driven a 2CV, but I must say, seeing you give it some beans along that country road was quite alluring..

Great work

Really enjoyed the hoon Ian. Thanks for using the term Traipsing. My dad used to use that one. As I was watching I was thinking I'm going to have to self ptschoo this one! Mart.

Congratulations Elly, nice to see you back on the road again.

It is great to see "Ellie" on the road once again.

Farewell little Ostriches 😭! Ah, well. At least you've gotten LOTS of new parking space now 🚗👍. Just be aware that the car(s) that end up in the back of a Garage tend to lay down Roots. Gotta keep them running and get those Fluids circulationing.....

As always, love it!!

Thanks!

Congrats on Getting Elley back on the Frog and Toad..! Have fun..! 😎

Good to see olcit gone. Great to see Elle sounding so good. Good on ya Mr. HubNut

Yay! Well done Elly!

Oh, what a beautiful trip with Elly… 🌻🥰🌻

Ellie sounds in fine form! Well done!

Ellie baby 😍🤩

She certainly sounds a lot sweeter on the recording. Many happy days!

Its wonderful to see and hear such joy. Congrats on getting her back on the road

That really does sound good Ian 👍

Great to see Her on the road again sounds great

Absolutely brilliant video Ian 👍what a remarkable little car she is an absolute beauty

Well done Ellie!

Performance: Quality over Quantity! As long as more power would make it genuinely more fun, then go for a 652.

What a lovely drive. I always enjoy your 2CV episodes!

Glad to see that smile Ian ,glad my support helps keep the best channel going , keeping such enertainment on my phone whilst away from home in my eight wheeler on these longer nights . Great to see you and mrs hubnut tinkering away ,Neil

My 2cv back in the early 90's did 90mph. I got done on country roads at 70 by a policeman and his speed gun. He couldn't believe it and let me off! 😂😂 Enjoyed tuning them they are an art.

She’s sounding good 👍🏻

Brilliant. Elly rides again. I really must have a shot of a 2CV some time. That ride, noise and view down the bonnet are splendid

Reminds me of my wife's old beachcomber - bowled along lovely - Elly is running right ! Can't beat a bit of air-cooled motoring & health to enjoy 👍

I have missed that sound. Good to have her MOTed again. I hope the exhaust that i read you all of a sudden needed, have gotten there/wll get there in time.

Great to see Elly back out , top stuff, best wishes.

That engine sounds great, hope to see it at the weekend!

What an engine! She sounds so sweet.

Great to see you super happy. Engine is spritely.

nice to see you back in the 2cv..!

Congratulations! Good to see you in your happy place! Also, Smiley Transit cameo - woop woop!

Sounds really good Ian, nice to see she's back..

Yes! It's fab to see Elly out and about. It looks like so much fun. Thank you Ian.

Fun HubNut video, thank you 👍

Nice sounding 602 from Pete Sparrow. Well done on the swop out job. You can't beat a sorted 602 in a 2CV - the sound is medicinal 😊

I think a good few of us would happily give £1 or £2 each to help fund Ellie back to full health, No shame in asking the question Ian. Intact it would be nice to part of he full rebuild using your assorted friends knowledge and skills in running gear,bodywork,spraying, upholstery etc.

Love to hear that engine :)

Ian you look so happy and excited in this video

Love that car. Love it!

Pete Sparrow's 720cc 2CV is impressive but VGS 2CV once did an 850cc engine in a Dyane with fuel injection and turbo. For safety reason's it was limited to 90bhp and 105nm of torque. There is even a clip of a Mehari turbo that outran several cars on the motorway. You can literally do anything to a 2CV engine and they won't blow.

I just watched this in the TV with 5.1 surround. Never knew a 2cv sounded so awesome. On roads like that tiny hatches with buzzy little engines over bigger cars for the win.

Many happy noises ❤️

This channel feels like the Elly channel to me as that's how I came across your output years ago!! The rest of the fleet are fun and all but there's something about a 2cv that just makes things more.... More!!! And has kept me coming back! Btw that 602 sounds sweet. I imagine that IT running healthily is probably as strong as the 652 running poorly!? Maybe no 85mph runs in the loaner!! But more "refinement" if that word can be reasonably applied to a 2cv 👍😉

Ellie back hope to see her at the nec 👍👍👍