NEC Classic Motor Show Pt1 - Vauxhalls, Toyotas, Andy Saunders, Bertone Zero and more!

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Join me as we tour the magnificent NEC Classic Motor Show before the doors open! Highlights in this video include the ‪@retropowercars‬ Project Utah, a super rare 1968 Toyota Corona MkII, Andy Saunders' remarkable creations, historic rally cars - including the 1953 Monte Carlo winning Ford Consul, the Bertone Lancia Stratos Zero concept, Peugeots, Minis, Rovers, MGs and more!
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@nigelh4617 Жыл бұрын

Project Utah is astonishing

@scalecrawlnl Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr HubNut, that was an awesome walk through the show. Beyond cool to have you as a guide. Rolling heritage always impressive. Really looking foward to part 2!

@GuyChapman Жыл бұрын

How can you not love the passion and attention to detail of the Retropower boys? Especially Stu. Genuine old-fashioned metalworking skills at an unbelievable level. And their approach to machinery is totally HubNut: none of this "Smallest Cog" with brand-new everything, they have motor-adapted bead rollers, an English wheel that has earned its keep for a very long time, and an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" set of welding kit.

@andrewentwistle515 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic Part 1 to the car show. What a great range of fantastic looking cars so far in the show. I look forward to seeing the next episode of The Classic Car Show.

@frankie6849 Жыл бұрын

All the cars looking fantastic under the lights great stuff Mr Hubnut

@jjjohny_a5965 Жыл бұрын

alot of timeless classics we dont get too see any more thanking for sharen

@plym1969 Жыл бұрын

Ian really is the best isn't he?!?! Magnificent commentary 🙂

@cosmic865 Жыл бұрын

So grateful for this Ian, i never get to go and the fact that you get to film before the rush of the public just tops it.

@TychoBrahe21 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! The Bertone Zero.. Been my favorite car for 40 years.

@coops206 Жыл бұрын

Another cracking report. That Bertone Stratos reminds me of the Bob Reisner designed and Oldsmobile Toronado based Panthermoblie from the Pink Panther TV series of the early 70s. 😀

@yellowbird8690 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the calendar. Scotty got a well deserved oil change Sunday, after his run up and down the M40. Here's an idea; The Classic Motor Show should employ people like you to take groups around the show, pointing out details like you do in this video.The show would be so much more engaging, having things brought to life by some one who knows what they're looking at.

@willdatsun Жыл бұрын

Great to see Mr Saunders still on the scene.

@tinniswood2577 Жыл бұрын

Candy red Opel GT just beautiful. Loved the Vauxhall's thanks for showing us that couldn't make the event.

@markclinton3686 Жыл бұрын

Some gorgeous looking cars there, loving them opel gt's.

@robertbills4290 Жыл бұрын

You would need to be there for a week to truly look around all these vehicles absolutely beautiful cars Ian

@user-xs3lb8zz7f Жыл бұрын

The more sedated pace worked better for me. Thank you! I've the clock always telling me what to do next, so this is more relaxing!

@fhwolthuis Жыл бұрын

Great video, Ian. So many wonderful cars 😍👌🏼

@televisionandcheese Жыл бұрын

Lada VFTS!! Excellent rally cars, their crossflow engines sound so good too :)

@jamesgovett3225 Жыл бұрын

Wow! There sure are plenty of beautiful cars, great tour and great information! 👌

@niklaswejedal463 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing collection of wonderful automobile history - love the mix of older/newer, ordinary/super rare and sometimes totally unique. I so wish I could have been able to go there... Very much looking forward to part 2!

@brooklyndrive Жыл бұрын

What an amazing display. Thanks!

@michaelwright2986 Жыл бұрын

I think the Hillman Hunter rally win (15:30 ish) was actually London to Sydney. Shortly afterwards, I owned a Hunter in rural New South Wales, and my surprise was increased (not a rough roads car). It was such a shock that the Rootes Group distributors didn't have any PR stuff ready to capitalise on it. Thank you showing us the pretty cars (a lot of them are pretty, indeed).

@greginnocent438 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, I live in France and today, on a routine shopping trip, I saw a Renault 7! I then shouted across the car to my bemused wife 'WOW A RENAULT 7, IVE NEVER SEEN ONE BEFORE" I then returned home and put your film on, only to be confronted in the dying moments with, not only a Renault 7, but one in the same colour I had seen earlier today! What are the odds on that!

@bextar6365 Жыл бұрын

I must say, much more interesting than car shows in the US....

@lesliedymond9484 Жыл бұрын

Lovely vintage cars thanks for the video Ian

@gaddmeister Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Thank you!

@mikehawes4935 Жыл бұрын

Marvellous seeing this thank you

@paultaylor9652 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and commentary Mr HubNut.

@daniellee9015 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video Ian 👍such beautiful cars and narrated brilliant by your self excellent

@carstenweiland7896 Жыл бұрын

The Celica is glorious. Love the Stratos as a concept, it is so alien I bet the USAF filmed it recently as an UFO.

@Shady-Shane Жыл бұрын

it always reminds me of the pink panther car.

@4WDIESEL1 Жыл бұрын

and thank you for the slow walk.

@ChishanFipz 8 ай бұрын

always amazed at your knowledge - love to see you on mastermind! - great walk around as always

@gg_vard Жыл бұрын

What an amazing show!

@davidbarnsley8486 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic show ❤❤

@wildyuk1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Ian at what a show

@wxcferdts Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable, Ian, and exuding a certain calm before the crowd storm ... it pays to do these things at a slower pace, visually and as far as contents are concerned

@simonvancoevorden295 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tour Mr Hub Nut ! Best wishes from Western Australia.

@robsawalker Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Ian, I think I'm going to definitely try to visit next year. So many interesting cars to look at! That Renault 7 at the end... what a weird thing they are!

@markcheckley5894 Жыл бұрын

Great walk around vid, really enjoyable. Can’t believe you walked past the BMW E9 at 27:40 without comment. Surely the prettiest BM ever made. Would love to see an E9 or E3 review on the channel at some point.

@robertmewse Жыл бұрын

Great video Ian, but I must correct you with regard to the Triumph 2000 that you saw. That car is actually a 2.5 PI which I owned many years ago and sold to a Triumph enthusiast .It did at one time drive with twin carbs when the wife used it as daily transport .When I bought her a Triumph Acclaim I put the PI gear back on and that was how I sold her with about 50 K on the clock. Fantastic to see the old girl at the NEC. Never did I expect that. Thank you so much for allowing me to see my old classic. Keep up the great videos.

@YllaStar95970 Жыл бұрын

This show is my favourite, and the walkabout commentary whilst it is quiet is exceptional. I have it on my list, of things to do since I lost my left leg in June '20, spent 20 months in bed, began walking April this year, hope to walk unaided perhaps next year around this show.....Time will tell. 100k knocking on the 🚪, should be a great Christmas 🎄 present 🎁.

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

Best wishes! Sounds like you're well on the way.

@stephenshippam9374 Жыл бұрын

Lots of very nice car's

@graemew7001 Жыл бұрын

Andy Saunders is an absolute legend, I've been following him since the 80's in Street Machine Magazine, amongst many others he did 2 amazing Citroen CX builds. I hadn't seen the RIley before and thought it was a Delahaye, I love the Cord too. I am with you regards the Picasso 2CV though, that was a miss for me. Check out his car called "Claustophobia", that thing is crazy considering Andy is 6ft 4!

@robincook3367 Жыл бұрын

The Cavalier Calibre was based on the Cavalier SRi 130, with bespoke Irmscher bodykit. Rare car. The Chevette/Kadett was sold in many guises, including a Chevrolet as you said - Isuzu made a sports coupe in the 1980s called the Piazza - smart looking car in an 80s kind of way, and it was based on the Chevette.

@CauliflowerMcPugg Жыл бұрын

Great walkabout 👍 so many gorgeous cars, I miss my disco too. Look forward to pt2

@RichardMichaelOwen Жыл бұрын

Nicely done 🍻

@MartsGarage Жыл бұрын

Great walkabout, Ian. I am very impressed by your range of knowledge on such a broad spectrum of cars. I have a NEC vid in the making but luckily it will be different enough to still be interesting. By contrast mine has me ummin and arring as I haven't a clue. Good job they have badges on them and info boards! Good to see you the other day. Mart in Solihull.

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Жыл бұрын

Great little video Ian, some amazing cars on display too many to choose a favourite but has to be the Peugeot 306 XSI.

@mattfoster Жыл бұрын

i know someone who had a Talbot Samba, a friend who i used to go to school with, his Mother owned one and me and him and his Sister used to sit in it and pretend we were driving it on her driveway, fun times.

@MrOvershoot Жыл бұрын

Ian sorry to correct you! But that fleet of Rolls Royce cars at 26:46 are Bentleys. I'll take the blame as I was wittering on to you and Tim about Rolls Royce fuel sender fasteners.

@copper6600 Жыл бұрын

A very nice and informative video with lots of interesting automobiles.Thank you👍👍👍

@gs425 Жыл бұрын

The Bertone thumbnail car looks like the pink panther cartoon intro car

@killahbunnie Жыл бұрын

Brilliant report Ian, nice to see a lot of cars I've owned over the years, have to agree my 309 GTI was a much better car than the 205 my brother had many moons ago.

@lesklower7281 Жыл бұрын

One thing l noticed how colourful classic cars are so much to look at l also like your detailed knowledge of classic cars and l realy like Project Utah l like it because it has the solution to many unreliable classic you make it reliable by putting a Toyota engine in it and the Toyitas all that reliability lovely and you mentioned the 1968 London to Sydney marathon were the Hillman Hunter won the Citreon DS got taken out but why the owner of the Daily Mail wanted a british built car to win well he got his wish done a bit of research on it and the reason why Hillman didn't make a big deal of it

@ianstewartorr8455 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this wonderful video it brings back a lot of memories greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@icascone Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the report I look forward to part two with that very young car enthusiast!!

@martinpearson4639 Жыл бұрын

I remember a red Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre for sale at Worfield Garage outside Bridgnorth which was a Vauxhall dealership until very recently. It was in late 1988 when I saw it there. The Now 12 cassette has it dated spot on.

@Tedcowboy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for featuring the kadett coupe, there will be more tales to tell you next time we meet.

@Roachie1982uk Жыл бұрын

Some of the G WAC cars were Range Rovers too 😎

@williamgreer4087 Жыл бұрын

It's not often I disagree with HubNut but calling a Vectra C a modern classic is a bit of a stretch 😉 banger track is the best place for them! source: I've owned one 🙈

@Jasonhughes258 Жыл бұрын

Agree with you there. That vectra c should not be there. Maybe in another several years

@williamgreer4087 Жыл бұрын

@@Jasonhughes258 I don't think it should ever be allowed, a car that dull can't ever be a classic in my opinion, there aren't many cars I'd say that about either!

@MatthewJohnCrittenden Жыл бұрын

Wise words on the 309GTI. Loved mine until the stupidity of relative youth decided to "improve" it. Keeping my current NA MX5 stock. Lessons learnt. Fine round up as ever.

@philsmith214 Жыл бұрын

I can remember andy as doing various cars, a boat and a shortened mini in custom car mag

@timcollins5552 Жыл бұрын

Hi I had Toyota Corona mk2 when I was 18 always being pulled up by the police asked is this your car sonny then given yellow ticket to produce documents at the local station. It was quite swift compared with the stuff the british were turning out not to mention tinted windows and radio, cigar lighter front and rear lots of toys for the time, loverly car but rust took it in the end. My god that was 43 years ago. Thanks for the videos Ian always look out for them

@michaelstaunton1632 Жыл бұрын

A most enjoyable video absolutely fantastic thanks for sharing great job 👌👌👌

@stevebrowning2504 Жыл бұрын

A real pleasure to meet Tim on the stand on Friday and have a natter

@heikkiremes5661 Жыл бұрын

I think Opel Kadett C Coupé is one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

@iainmacleod4007 Жыл бұрын

Nice steady camera work this time. I missed some of these vehicles as I only had seven hours on site. Really wanted to see the Kadett’s as I had one as my first car when they were everywhere in South Scotland. Crashed mine quite spectacularly and was lucky to survive.

@CRB1971 Жыл бұрын

Loving the Ascona 400 near the start!

@northstar1950 Жыл бұрын

A late friend of mine, John Baker, who was service manager at Jensens of West Bromwich restored a Gordon Keeble. His car was No 84, FWE 893C. I was recently given his membership card to the owners club, the year 1985.

@andrewcooney2387 Жыл бұрын

You walked past the very rare viva Estate Green, my father had one in the 70s.

@2tone209 Жыл бұрын

YES ANOTHER SHOUT OUT THANKS MATEY

@micheltebraake7915 Жыл бұрын

This tour was a little easier on the eyes. Now waiting for part 2.

@taxus750 Жыл бұрын

Fab video Ian. A few personal faves: the Mk1 Tranny (twin-wheel, lift-up rear door); the Chevette/ Kadett stand (the latter resembles the Oz Holden Gemini); the Triumph Toledo/ 1300 pair; the FIAT 1500 Spyder (gorgeous); didn't know that about Gatsonides; I want (need) a SAAB 94 (give us a bit more, please); the Mk1 Fiesta with Serck font(?) numberplates; I haven't seen a Peugeot 104 since the dark ages. Lovely job, looking forward to Part 2, I hope you give me a better view of that metallic green VX 4/90.

@elemar5 Жыл бұрын

My boss had a V12 E type in metallic pink back in 73.

@grahamcockerill2406 Жыл бұрын

So many variants of cars we never got to see in Australia, fantastic Ian thankyou so much great vid mate. Aussie Graham.

@basbeestKT Жыл бұрын

That 'Project Utah'... I love it

@Skyridertv91 Жыл бұрын

Haven't watched this video yet but I know it's going to be fantastic. Met Ian Sat, what a very pleasant fello he really is. Enjoyed talking to him

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good to meet you.

@bigjohno242 Жыл бұрын

Good video Ian . We spent a good while chatting to the owner of that green mk3 Cortina 1600GXL. A real lovely fella he was. Apparently there are only 7 mk3 1600 GXLs left now, as most of the GXLs back in the day were 2000s.

@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын

Lovely cars and very good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@michailokeefeMooMoo Жыл бұрын

Some very beautiful cars

@FRSHNMNTY Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the walkaround and kind words on my acty. It's an original engine albeit freshly rebuilt and a few other bits like air filter and stainless exhaust and gauges added so technically it has mechanical improvements but to original performance specs - I guess that's the kind of thing you meant. 🙂

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

Yeah, not motorbike engined was my point! Always a joy to see.

@FRSHNMNTY Жыл бұрын

@@HubNut I thought so. Thanks 😊

@paulrimmer1967 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯 brilliant 👏 Ian , thanks for a fantastic walk round the show, especially as I couldn't get there. Can we have some ... " I Drive a Furious Nut " Colab' Hoodies please?

@alansmith1770 Жыл бұрын

When I was little my Dad an Austin 10 Cambridge just shows my age

@SimpsonsClassics Жыл бұрын

Great video! Some beautiful cars!

@tristanpage6805 Жыл бұрын

Love the walk through

@brianiswrong Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your walk around Ian You are the working man's Harry metcalf😀

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

I'll take that honour!

@mikeweston4061 Жыл бұрын

Sheer Delight !!

@nigelrudd670 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and selection of motorama 🤓👍

@Pmjs Жыл бұрын

My 2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0CDTI SRI Sports Tourer was built in Germany just like the older Opel Kadette.

@samharvey6194 Жыл бұрын

I really do like the 3 door Series 1 Discoveries, think they where sold and rebadged as Honda's for sale in Japan for a very short time.

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Honda Crossroad.

@dangerotterisrea Жыл бұрын

I loved my R Reg Rover 400 saloon, for a 2litre TDI It used to go well with a few tickles

@Your.Uncle.AngMoh Жыл бұрын

The Isuzu Gemini was rebadged as a Holden in Australia for several model series. You might have been lucky to have seen one when you were Down Under, as they are quite rare now.

@dieselbushcraft1299 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous Ian, wish that I could of attended

@neilforbes416 Жыл бұрын

The "Gemini" was sold in Australia as *Holden/Isuzu.*

@soundbounce123 Жыл бұрын

I came down on Saturday to come check out Ellie in the flesh, also got to see one of my dream cars the RX-7 FD. Would love to see a video of you test driving one!

@raychambers3646 Жыл бұрын

Nearly bought a Jowet 50 yrs ago , got an A 35 van instead !

@stevenbrown3151 Жыл бұрын

ahem. Peugeot 104 spawned 3 lengths… shortest = 3dr 104 (saloon then hatch) and Citroen LN/LNA, middle (and later) formed the Samba, and long = 5dr 104 (always a hatch)

@HubNut Жыл бұрын

Oooh, thanks. Hadn't realised the 5-door was longer.

@JS-1983 Жыл бұрын

Great report 👍 I think that rally-Lada might be VFTS-Lada, or repro, at least bodykit looks like VFTS. That was (still is?) Lithuanian company which tuned Ladas for rally use.