Young Man's wish granted: 1957 Austin A35 restored by anonymous person

Young Man's wish granted: 1957 Austin A35 restored by anonymous person | Barn Find Hunter Ep. 82

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It's episode two of Tom's UK barn find escapade and he stops off to visit a longtime racing buddy, Cliff. Cliff has a great collection of cars but Tom's main interest is with Cliff's son, Sam. Sam has a 1957 Austin A35 which was restored by an anonymous person as part of a charity program. Sit back and enjoy this episode as we find out how and why Sam's car was restored.
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@drewpierce2273 4 жыл бұрын

That was a really good Barn Find adventure. GOD bless that young man for all he survived and his wonderful attitude. His parents did good.

@mdtaylor2274 4 жыл бұрын

Sam appears to be a real gentleman who appreciates the finest of cars and antiques. Best wishes for him and his father 👍🏼

@guillermocruzrotger4690 4 жыл бұрын

As a parent I love to see the love a a kid has for automobiles. Congratulations to his parents and you for your KZfaq channel. Good job.

@jean-pierrecayol4897 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you on this side of the pond! And congrats to the “kid” for his passion and for preferring restoring an Oldtimer to an evening with a VIP. And good luck and best wishes to him!

@paulkelly7896 4 жыл бұрын

Just great episodes filmed in the UK, love seeing these

@deanishere7237 4 жыл бұрын

What a lovely family, best of luck to them.

@ObsoleteOddity 3 жыл бұрын

My dad had one of these A35s when my parents first got married. He still mentions it from time to time. He's 94 now.

@barttimmerman6077 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that there are car guys the world over, our garage's all look the same, our hearts love the cars the same. This world could use more of this in All aspects of life. Long live us car guys (and gals)...

@theodoredugranrut8201 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Cliff, Sam glad you are better health,

@travelingkaspersworld4096 4 жыл бұрын

It was a real treat to visit and meet these nice people through your travels. Keep up the tour! Fantastic videos

@thelittlebluecar2938 4 жыл бұрын

I owned an A35 . It used to develop a steering shake over 35mph; it was steering linkage. I had so much fun in it. I'm glad you're enjoying this example.

@pappabob29 4 жыл бұрын

While the English are so often portrayed and "stodgy and formal", it always such a treat to interact with those who possess the wit and humor displayed by these "gentlemen"!! 👍👍👍

@brettsairgent577 3 жыл бұрын

Pappa Bob the majority of car guys are totally down to earth and great it’s usually the rich and so called elite that think they are better than everyone else we call them the snotty rich lol

@mikeystreets9333 3 жыл бұрын

Stodgy 😂😂😂

@opera93 3 жыл бұрын

Tom and All The Crew: thanks, interesting, & some good stories and History.....

@mihirkulkarni2606 2 жыл бұрын

That last Jaguar 4-door was awesome, taking into consideration that Queen drove it herself at one point.

@Vampirebear13 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode !!! Sam seems like an exceptional young man & he has a great Dad :-) I learned to drive in a 67 Jag E-Type & 72 MGB but 1 of my dream cars is a Jag Mk. 2 :-)

@TheHorsebox2 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Please pull the briars off that Cortina!

@lenkowalyshen9571 4 жыл бұрын

I am restoring a 1951 Austin A40 Countryman ......good to see this thanks from Canada

@deeznuts8910 4 жыл бұрын

There are only a few certainties in life : death, taxes, and MTV Pimp My Ride will ruin your automobile.

@malcolmnicholls2893 4 жыл бұрын

UK- death, taxes, rust.

@barryphillips7327 4 жыл бұрын

Death, Taxes and Rust, Rust Never sleeps, slowly but surely trying to reclaim back iron ore. Yes ''pimp my ride'' some were ok?? most were just way over top!!!!

@philobeddoe5214 3 жыл бұрын

The whole "pimp my ride mentality" has ruined our society never mind cars.

@zacandmillie 4 жыл бұрын

This particular episode brought back memories. I grew up in New Zealand in the 60/70s where British cars ruled. The A35 is a unbeautiful example of 1950s Brit cars. My favourite, should I ever find one to buy, is the 1950s Ford Popular. I have a friend who owns a genuine Ford Mexico which he rallies every now and then. Keep up the great adventures for us.

@sacooper802 4 жыл бұрын

sam seems to be such a special person, brought tears to my eyes to be honest, great story, I really love this UK version Tom, seriously

@MercuryFanatic 4 жыл бұрын

Sam....you are one cool dude. Hats off to you bro. Appreciate seeing your ride. Cheers!

@mattywaller4649 4 жыл бұрын

Unreal that Sam mate.👍🏻

@davebutler2776 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice for someone to help his son out a true car guy. Fog machine I thought no its England my mistake

@garrymatthews5598 4 жыл бұрын

Love it when you come to our side of the pond. You have a great sense of humour and you need it when talking to a Brit, keep on going I look forward to watching your channel.

@tim_gifford 4 жыл бұрын

Although not the primary focus of your visit, it was good to see the Golden Hawk. I hope the owner decides to save it or sell it to someone who will put it back on the road somewhere in the world!

@ROCKINGMAN 3 жыл бұрын

Mt dad had bought a second hand, dark green van version in 1968. We lived in Camden Town then. I was only a small kid and he was always asking me to help him with it. I think he really wanted the Austin A40. Nice small old british car.

@kine8433 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode! I hope you found a Ford Capri while traveling around the UK :) I am waiting for it!

@ronniewilson6597 4 жыл бұрын

He usually doesn’t have to look far. You come across them from time to time.

@57Banjoman 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool-thank you, Tom and crew!

@Hotrodgypsy 4 жыл бұрын

Always absolutely thrilled to see a video from you guys keep up the great work cannot wait to see what you find next

@robertmeyer8221 4 жыл бұрын

I like cars and I am not a people person, but what makes this such a great show time and again is seeing Tom meeting all these great people and hearing their car stories.

@bantamsescort 4 жыл бұрын

MK1 Mex, 2 door Tina. Great episode lads.

@kells77 4 жыл бұрын

Loving the Uk version more than the regular show

@oldtown6240 4 жыл бұрын

Barn find and Redline are two great shows from Hagerty.

@Mercmad 4 жыл бұрын

In 1921 my Grandfathwer got his 1st driving license in a Model T ford .a few years later the car got destroyed when it stalled on train tracks and got flattened by a train .He didnt drive again until 1973 when he picked up a nice Black A35 and drove it until he passed,at the wheel of his beloved Austin,as it happened he had pulled over off the road.

@joebrown1382 4 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed this Tom. Glad you're finding some cars to video. Nice people these racers.

@bmcshane80 4 жыл бұрын

They are called TC Ford Cortina's here in Australia and there are still PLENTY of them here. You mostly see them as Drag cars, havent seen one on the road in years though

@chrisblore9635 4 жыл бұрын

Tom, As always you bring us the best. Great couple of guys.

@GaryBoyd02 4 жыл бұрын

Love the British episodes.

@mowler8042 4 жыл бұрын

Might be my favorite episode

@aggt9266 4 жыл бұрын

A proper Brit for passing up the Pimp My Ride opportunity

@darrell3368 4 жыл бұрын

Love the show and learning a lot thanks for sharing and enjoy it very much and God Bless y’all.

@CrazyPolishDude 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I love those old Jags.

@deanishere7237 4 жыл бұрын

OMG a mk1 escort to top it off = CLASS !!!

@marcryvon 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, nothing to do with "our" Escorts, right !?

@Hopgop1 4 жыл бұрын

@@marcryvon Paying for an escort has a few meanings lol

@davidm793 4 жыл бұрын

Sam, well done and i love your passion for the car. Good luck

@neilgordon6450 4 жыл бұрын

Love the series...bout time you came to the UK. Some fab cars around. Looking forward to seeing what you find

@rickharper1497 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom, this is the only way most of us will ever be exposed to the other side of the Pond. Good stuff!!!!!

@neilstevens8504 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this episode! I own a ‘65 S-type Jaguar and is so nice to see one in this episode!!!

@vwmountainman9701 3 жыл бұрын

I admire how the English respect the heritage of things. Something that is lost in the USA. I wish more youth took interest in working with their hands. Best of luck to the young man !!!

@professordblack 4 жыл бұрын

Top-notch episode, my man.

@scottcarter90 4 жыл бұрын

That was a neat trip! The Brit's have some very neat collectible cars! I grew up in Australia and my parent's owned a couple Cortina's, a couple Morris Minor's, the first car they owned there was a Falcon station wagon. We had some cars then that I would love to have now. Good video!

@minimeee04 4 жыл бұрын

Love it great film yet again..

@p24hrsmith 3 жыл бұрын

I love the looks of the A35 and my Mum and Step-Dad loved them to, so many moons ago they had 1 each. Sadly that love ended when they both had serious crashes in them within a few years of each other my Mum walked away from hers but my step-dad was in a coma for 3 months, when he come round he had lost 15 years of memory which over time he got back all but the last 3, but he never drove again.

@moparedtn 4 жыл бұрын

Atta boy Sam! I can relate on the cancer; 4x survivor here. EFF cancer.... TOM!! Save that Studebaker, for crying out loud! =Ed on the Ridge

@niceone6blue 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, nice to see you here in England!

@rickyhildebrand114 4 жыл бұрын

Tom pokes fun about his racing buddy's skills. Next episode Tom changes name of Barn Find to "Good walking shoe find hunter"....lol.. GREAT sHOW !

@TheGuerillapatriot 4 жыл бұрын

Cool family. I really like the Brits. Wonderful car, very cool.

@hussamal-takriti8792 4 жыл бұрын

Good value nice video keep coming thanks for you 👍

@glennrogers6650 3 жыл бұрын

Well done to the young man. Good on you, and i love the A35 and the A30.

@Franksey180 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see Tom over here in the UK. Can tell this was filmed earlier in the year as there's not a cloud in the sky today and it's +26C and will be +29/30C the next two days.

@angelsone-five7912 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you all.

@craigwalker8260 4 жыл бұрын

Some rubbish is talked about 2dr Mk5 cortina's a few years ago it was 11 left now 6! They were only avl in base & L trim levels for the UK market with the 1.3 ohv eng & 4 speed gearbox ( a 1.6 ohc with automatic transmission was avl to special order for disabled drivers through the government motobility scheme). The 2dr was the very lowest spec version of the range through the 3 1/2 year production run probably 10,000ish were made with around 50-100 surviving most have been fitted with the more common 2.0 ohc eng & higher trim specifications. 28 convertibles where made (one prototype 1.3 in red made by crayford which belongs to the chairman of the crayford owners club) then a further 27 under licence by carbodies of Coventry ( who make the black London taxi cab) these where all fitted with 1.6/2.0 ohc or 2.3 V6 cologne engines & GL (middle of the range ) trim except 1 with range topping Ghia trim & was displayed at the motor show , 1 LHD car was made & survives on the continent. 16 are thought to survive I own #9 the only 1.6 automatic version ,two definitely no longer exist. The rarest 2dr mk 5 Cortina is the ford ex-works 3.0 rally car that campaigned during 1981 & then in private hands until 1989 since which it's believed to have been in storage. Keep up the otherwise great work tom & look forward to your next book. Craig of the Sheffield Cortina Centre.

@darrylcampbell4411 4 жыл бұрын

And sadly its rotting under weeds and thorns in the back garden. You dont store a car outside like that if you dont want it to rot. cool car otherwise. never seen a 2 door.

@craigwalker8260 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it's not seen as a "real" classic like othe mass produced cars (some even newer) like mgbs, Porsches,jags etc. Like that poor MK1 escort Mexico that even in that state is more sort after & valuable than most of those jags around it & definitely once repaired.

@Osaan_luistella 4 жыл бұрын

My first thought was it can't be that rare, but it actually really are? Wow. I have tc3 2dr Taunus as my daily driver.

@craigwalker8260 4 жыл бұрын

The 2dr version is as it was only avl as very lowest spec in the UK.

@popuptoaster 4 жыл бұрын

@@craigwalker8260 People looking for 2 doors usually don't care about spec, most want them because they look better, 2 door mk4s are even rarer though and imo look better than the mk5 which always has a "surprised look from the front with its taller glass. My cousin and I had well over 100 Mk3/4/5 Cortinas between us growing up, mostly modified in some way and had some old dogs that are super rare now.

@deopersad2915 4 жыл бұрын

So awesome car's, wow and the car owned by the queen 😱 be awesome to see them restored and back on the road 😀👍🏾👍🏾

@fazsum41 4 жыл бұрын

Finally part 2. 2 weeks that felt like a month

@bobspeller2225 4 жыл бұрын

Great drive around and interesting people you met. All the best Bob (Triumph enthusiast).

@drewsteroriginals4564 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video, great to see the barn find hunter in the UK :-)

@Philliesfever1 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode

@i976scirocco3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for including the Subaru Wagon!!

@clarencejones7916 4 жыл бұрын

been following you since the beginning hope you keep making these videos 👍🙏

@BrianSmart1959 4 жыл бұрын

And there's a Studebaker in the garden. A bit of South Bend becoming dirt in the UK.

@torballs 4 жыл бұрын

I love that Cortina

@MattCSLnut 4 жыл бұрын

Another great episode from my side of the pond Tom 👌🏼 I hope you’re getting use to driving on the left side of the road in a RHD car 👍🏼😎

@baileybrewer1172 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a cool episode.

@uxb2001 4 жыл бұрын

Great Story!

@fambuild 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@twistit6307 4 жыл бұрын

no matter where you are in the world there's gear heads 😉 love the show

@brucerawsthorne8936 4 жыл бұрын

Well I’m glad at last that somebody is saying the S Type is a better car than the mk 2 😎

@davedyer3654 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely clip

@oldclassiccarUK 4 жыл бұрын

good stuff, although the XJ wants to be under cover asap, nice story about the A35 too

@marshallaver693 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd known you were coming, know of some hidden gems....

@mattcollier5957 3 жыл бұрын

The Studebaker for me please, still lovely and solid next to our English rust buckets

@paulcombs-bomuse6172 3 жыл бұрын

The v-8 in the stag is two four cylinder banks identical to the four cylinder found in the SAAB 99.

@1979FordBroncoCustom 4 жыл бұрын

i want one of those sweaters!

@nelsona779 4 жыл бұрын

This is just to cool

@andreaspersson1115 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you could come over to sweden, we have lots of funny cars

@darthmall1969 4 жыл бұрын

gday from australia the cortina is what we would call [good from far but far from good] lol

@cliffniiranen1044 4 жыл бұрын

The states, same.

@bubarowe 4 жыл бұрын

If you're still in the UK you are more than welcome to come and see my farm full of Toyotas. Barn finds, race cars, project cars, you nname it.

@MadDuckofAus 4 жыл бұрын

walking up to the car sitting in the middle of a paddock ...This is mine...the queen used to drive it ...

@ronniewilson6597 4 жыл бұрын

Tom. Loving these videos. Fantastic. Please let there be more. Did you visit other parts of the UK. 😀👍

@213madd9 4 жыл бұрын

Miss these episodes I'd love to see longer episodes or more frequently uploaded videos, fan from the great white north eh.

@quinnlesley10 4 жыл бұрын

Oh ya only original condition for sure. Beautiful car

@adamweston4152 4 жыл бұрын

Oh that poor Mexico 😥 I hope that gets fixed soon.i owned an AVO Mexico in 1990 which had been fully restored and I LOVED that car,it was so nice that the local police used to stop me just to look at it.3 months after I bought it the Mexico was stolen from my driveway and was never seen again and I cried my heart out, such a beautiful car.

@only1stefan 4 жыл бұрын

that looks like it was painted buy Garry from Ital coachworks in wembly thats my friend Garry in the picture!! top guy and great bodyshop

@694069406940 4 жыл бұрын

nice car

@7viewerlogic670 4 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@russlarc 4 жыл бұрын

Tom. You missed the opportunity to discover the TVR collections in the NW UK..Car Guys in the USA always ask about them

@Lu-KN 4 жыл бұрын

1:16 this is TRUE reality TV :)

@GWAR1982 4 жыл бұрын

Dodged a bullet by avoiding pimp my ride!

@brucey39 4 жыл бұрын

You got that right .

@xaoskuntablast3354 4 жыл бұрын

That escort mexico was the fizz

@henryhol8538 4 жыл бұрын

It brilliant seeing all these Jaguars and MG's, but what I really want to know is whats the story of that Series 2A 88in Landrover at 19.09? Please let us know!