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@Lot76CARS 7 сағат бұрын
Great video Mark, interesting to hear more about the A110.. didn’t realise there were so many variations! Loved that immaculate Renault 9, looked absolutely lovely and super rare now. Supercinqs were almost street furniture… where did they go? The Avantime, what can I say except wow, a business plan that should never have got approved but so glad it did! That Megane CC, what a colour combination!!
@markonmotoring 7 сағат бұрын
Thanks, I'd love a classic A110 and the modern incarnation is one of the few modern cars that I really like. The R9 GTL looked to be in great shape and the cassette holder was a genuine accessory that was sculpted to fit the dash top. The Avantime is one of those cars that's pretty much a classic from conception and is typically if Renaults bold design languid the time such as Vel Satis and Megane 2. I'd love another R5 but they are not as cheep as when I had one twenty five years ago
@Lot76CARS 7 сағат бұрын
@@markonmotoring I’m drawn to the Avantime like a moth to a flame, I know I shouldn’t buy one but something so tempting about them!!
@frenchbred2081 11 сағат бұрын
Great video again Mark, lovely to get a mention and some great images of my 406. 👍
@markonmotoring 11 сағат бұрын
I'll have to try to get a few more in at Simply French.
@frenchbred2081 6 сағат бұрын
@@markonmotoring brilliant. Not sure what cars I am bringing there yet but something Peugeot!
@Dino_Dad. 12 сағат бұрын
Great video Mark. The end was not an issue, we all have little trip ups in our lives. Lots of memories with the R18, 5 and 16 . The first hatch is a good pub trivia hack...I too was at Brooklands last November during my trip back home . My FB page also has lots of photos of the museums. 🦖👌
@markonmotoring 11 сағат бұрын
Thank you. The museum is a great day out isn't it. Nice to hear you were able to squeeze in a visit on your last trip and such a shame that I missed you at the NEC by just one day.
@jasonsmith4278 17 сағат бұрын
Great video as always mark
@markonmotoring 15 сағат бұрын
Thank you Jason, had to make the best of what footage I had with this one.
@seanhazell9174 Күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting on my white Punto, the Wheels On It are actually from a Lancia Delta, so sort of in the family.
@markonmotoring Күн бұрын
I thought they looked familiar. 😅 I seem to think that OZ also had a very similar wheel design available too.
@deanprosser5224 Күн бұрын
I had one and regret selling it, should have just repaired the rust as it the mini that replaced it just wasn't as fun to drive and not as practical.
@markonmotoring Күн бұрын
I've had a few cars in the past that have gone due to uneconomical repairs, only to have regretted it in the long run. I think the rust issues are pretty well known these days in the Puma and most owners have them in spite of the risk of corrosion. As you say they are great fun.
@jstodalk 5 күн бұрын
I have a 2005 slk 350 and there is a dual cup holder above the radio
@markonmotoring 5 күн бұрын
You are not the first to mention this and I've seen one in both the R171 and R170 but I don't think that it was standard fit in all cars. Both the cars I've driven had a small draw just about big enough for a smaller size smart phone.
@jstodalk 4 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring The location of the cup holder is actually very convenient as the temperature of the drinks are regulated by the vent above the radio. When the air conditioner is on, the vent does a good job of keeping your drink quite cold. I don't drive the SLK in our Canadian winters, so I'm not sure if it also does the job of keeping your coffee warm when the heat is turned on.
@David_H-73 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for dropping by Mark glad you like the Focus. I didn't really see half the cars there, I'm just happy socialising 😊
@markonmotoring 10 күн бұрын
Yeh I'm seriously considering going but not filming so that I have more time to chat with people and hopefully see more of the cars.
@64bakes 12 күн бұрын
That's me in the background with the crying baby whilst you were trying to film the Autozam 😂
@markonmotoring 12 күн бұрын
I remember you though can't say that I noticed the crying. 😅 It took a few attempts to make sure I wasn't getting you all in shot.
@curtistim 14 күн бұрын
I seem to miss the socials for this event every year. Is it at the same time each year?
@markonmotoring 14 күн бұрын
Yes around the same date but tickets go on sale way before.
@Lot76CARS 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time out to interview me Mark really appreciated it, it was a special day and clearly it’s a bit difficult to film yourself and focus on what you’re trying to do at the same time. I love the cinematic opening as usual. You’ve absolutely nailed that one mate!
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
Thanks Simon, Thank you for taking the time to chat with me. The concourse is a huge commitment. As usual I only captured a fraction of what was there and I'm giving serious consideration to just attending without filming next time.
@Lot76CARS 15 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring I agree, in many way filming means you can miss some of the atmosphere many some non filming events are called for!
@PeterP84 15 күн бұрын
Great video👍
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@SmashingPistons 15 күн бұрын
Well shot Mark. Lovely intro again.
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
Thanks Simon. I was on my own this year so it made it challenging getting the opening sequence, especially when I was only about five miles from the exit of the A1 when I saw the first of the cars going to FOTU.
@SmashingPistons 15 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring Even more well done then!
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 15 күн бұрын
I miss colourful interiors like that Ford Fiesta. I beleive the Visa parked next to it is from Scotland and sure it suffered from a faulty alternator or clutch issue. Always liked the Nissan Bluebird, used to be one on my paper run. I need to try a Ford Ka one day and a Rover R8. Love that Alfa 145 with the boxer engine, orginally registered in Edinburgh most likely at Arnold Clark. The Blue Volvo 144 is another Scottish Car, have seen that a few times at Retroshi*e meets. Really like David's Focus Saloon reminds me of my Zetec Hatchback in the same colour i had a few years ago. 1.6 Petrol was always the preferred choice over the 1.8 among Focus Enthusiasts. The Autozan i beleive was another car from Scotland, bought by James Glen Car Sales in central scotland. By far the best coverage of FOTU, a well edited and well made video.
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
Thanks Davy, It's always a challenging event to cover due to the scale of this event. I took miss the bright coloured interiors of the late 1990's. There were a number of cars from Scotland and yes the AZ-1 is the car from Scotland. FOTU does seem to attract cars from the top of Scotland and the far reaches of Europe.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 15 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring fingers crossed I actually make it to a FOTU one year, not sure of next year's plans as yet but would be nice to come down to FOTU. Looking forward to Rustival 2 through.
@OldCarsNewVan 15 күн бұрын
🤣🤣thanks for glancing towards my Nissan and totalling ignoring it - in an 'unexceptional' show that's the ultimate compliment 🤣🤣🤣
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
It certainly won't have been intentional, there are a lot of cars there and I knew that I'd miss the vast majority of them. I've been thinking that maybe next year I'll save myself the trouble of filming and just enjoy looking around the show for myself. I've seen a few videos where many of the cars around mine featured but mine had been passed over.
@OldCarsNewVan 15 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring only messing - yes, many many cars to film and when I can be bothered doing my video no doubt 100's will be missing 🤣
@markonmotoring 15 күн бұрын
At least. Apparently there were around 1500 cars in the classic and concourse areas combined. I've seen cars on other videos that I didn't even spit on the day.
@F1Maestro26 16 күн бұрын
The Punto is mine, thanks for the kind words. It was indeed car of the year, I’m 1995. There’s actually a sticker in the rear window celebrating that
@markonmotoring 16 күн бұрын
You are welcome. I think.we spoke briefly along with the guy with the red Corsa.
@F1Maestro26 16 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring we did yes. I have subbed following that chat, was a great day
@Alfistilo 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for commenting on my Alfa 145 😊
@markonmotoring 16 күн бұрын
You aee most welcome. By any chance is this the same green boxer powered 145 I've seen at the Motorist previously? Can't be many of them.
@Alfistilo 16 күн бұрын
Yes I was there not long ago!
@markonmotoring 16 күн бұрын
You may have seen my Sunflower Yellow Mégane Coupe there. I'm only about ten miles away from the Motorist so I suppose that makes it my local.
@99AmethystZJ 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for getting my Fiat Ulysse in Mark,never occurred to me last year to take it but glad it went this year! Was a great show, great video👏🙏👍
@markonmotoring 13 күн бұрын
@99AmethystZJ I think the only version missing was the Peugeot.
@davidpoulter3955 16 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to talk about my Rover 418GSD
@markonmotoring 16 күн бұрын
My pleasure, inevitably some cars get missed but the R8 is a car I have a lot of nostalgia for.
@kpz1234 17 күн бұрын
I used to own a 190E and I miss it, especially the mono-wiper. Maybe I can get a 16v if I find one that isn't an arm and leg.
@markonmotoring 16 күн бұрын
They are great cars and have certainly stood the rest of time. This particular example has just been in the Concourse at Festival of the unexceptional.
@nuntiusuk3345 22 күн бұрын
Beautiful timeless classic blighted by Mercedes crap quality leading to corrosion
@markonmotoring 22 күн бұрын
There is one I see regularly with the crusty front wings. Thankfully this particular example was in excellent condition.
@nuntiusuk3345 22 күн бұрын
@@markonmotoring Exactly , they go on the arches all around and the trouble is , it’s not just limited to this model. Newer ones are blighted as well . I saw a much newer blue efficiency SLK being advertised recently and when I zoomed the pics I could see low level corrosion on the arches
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 23 күн бұрын
Lovely looking Alpine.
@markonmotoring 22 күн бұрын
They must be one of the best looking modern cars currently in sale
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 23 күн бұрын
Top Job Mark.
@markonmotoring 23 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 23 күн бұрын
Have to agree that green Volvo 850 T R looks so understated, which i think Volvo were good at during this era, no wonder the police used these as unmarked cars. Can't remeber the last time I seen a Mark 4 Astra GSI. Lovely K11 Micra, when I had mine as a first car, there was not much you could do to them as you say it was aimed at older age of the market. Love the Saxo Furio, i have a feeling the alloys may have been added.IIRC was it a 1.4 engine in there. Another Brilliant Show Report Mark.
@markonmotoring 21 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 23 күн бұрын
I do like yellow Punto but the 124 really looks good on those 3 Spoke Alfa Alloys, i look forward to the review in due course. A beautifal 968 I never realised it had a short life span, but it still looks a lovely car today. Great to see the IAM, was one of the best Qualfications i gained,.maybe a bit rustier now, but it certainly changed my driving style. It still seems good value for money as well with all the benefits included. The steel wheels on the City X Metro really suit the car, its a lovely looking car, Kind of reminds me of my late granddathers Rover Metro in a similar shade of blue. A beautifal Mini 30. Will have to give Yorkshire Knights, one of my favourite TV Cars was the Knight 2000. Another Brilliant Video Mark, really enjoyed this show coverage.
@markonmotoring 21 күн бұрын
Thank you. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed it. I agree the AIM really is worth consideration by all regardless of driving background.
@lawrencew3280 24 күн бұрын
I own the very same car... and love it. Good review, however, you state that it is lacking a cup holder. In fact, it has two cup holders on the center dash above the screen. They are, however, discreetly hidden and you simply have to push in the cover to have them come out!
@markonmotoring 24 күн бұрын
Thank You, great to hear you are enjoying the car. I don't think that this example had the cup holder but a small draw that pulls out instead. The R170 had something similar, perhaps the cup holder was an optional extra or something that was added to the standard spec at a later date? Mercedes along with some other German car manufacturers often charges extra for items you may expect as standard.
@becko1969 Ай бұрын
Nice meeting you at the show , thanks for the Metro review 👍🏻
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
It was my pleasure, thanks for taking the time out of your day to have a chat on camera.
@Dino_Dad. Ай бұрын
Hey Mark, another great car show review. I love the fact that it's only yourself, lot 76 and Steph that actually stop and chat to the owners to get a more in-depth view of the cars and their stories. I do love a RR. I was acquainted with the Bonham's auctions in house Rolls mechanic for a while and it gave me a new found respect for those elegant cars.. nice video🦖👌
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thanks Ross, I adopted the interview format about six months into my KZfaq Journey to try to move my videos away from the generic format we often see. I know a few others have also since integrated interviews into videos. I feel you can get a much deeper understanding if these vehicles by talking with the people who cherish them and keep them going. I like Simon's videos too, he doesn't include as many interviews as I do but with many years of experience in the Automotive industry he is extremely knowledgeable and it really shows true in his videos. The RR and Bentley models on display were really fascinating cars with great attention to detail.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Ай бұрын
Watching this while I sit in Edinburgh Airport waiting for my flight to collect my latest car. Have to admit I was looking at K12 Micras recently, I had one in my youth, my mates got two a JDM spec March and a 160SR. I really need to try a R8 Rover 200. Nice to see a MG RV8 that's not British Racing Green, as most of the ones I see are BRG. Think my wife would prefer me to have the drink problem over a old car 😂😂 Yeah deffo Mark 3 Cavalier Lights on the TVR. Loved the little Suzuki Carry A Team Van. Nice to see a Sunny GTi. My dad had a Escort Bonus growing up in Stratos Silver, the bonus features I believe were the white wheel trims and the Metallic Paint. Can't beat a Saab on 3 Spokes. A great video Mark as always.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thanks Davy, I think I recall your friends Micra from.your previous videos and photos. Great memories surrounding your father's escort, we really were content with a lot less in terms of special features back then and I personally loved a good special edition. I look forward to learning more about your travels and the new fleet member.
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Ай бұрын
@@markonmotoring to my dad a car is a car to him, we never had anything really fancy growing up, Bonus would have been cheap. Even today by dad will just buy the entry level version of a car and I think that's rubbed off me in a way, there is always something about a base spec over a sporty model. One example my dad had was a a Almera Sporting (dealer special edition) they took base Almera, stuck a tacky spoiler on and a alloys from a higher spec and a fiat sporting badge.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain We had mostly base model cars too. Back then any car represented freedom which has become lost over the years.
@Abauto84 Ай бұрын
I have this car and it's best car I've ever driven so far
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
They are great fun. These cars always did have a good reputation for how they drive. You could easily spend far more on a car that is less satisfying.
@user-ix4wn1th5m Ай бұрын
Greetings from New Zealand. Im in my sixties, and remember the Renault cars being assembled here. Not many were though , the Renault Dauphine , and 10 was , and the Renault 12 too. The Renault 5 , 6 , werent released on our NZ car market. The Renault 16 was brought in in limited numbers and the 17 as well. Later the Renault 30 was released. My father had friend in the 1960s/70s that wasxa mechanic who worked on them. Interesting video Thanks from Carl.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm.not sure about New Zealand but cars did find their way out east. Australia still has a vibrant Renault community, even though the brand was pulled out of that market for a few years in the 1990's. Some countries such as the Philippines had importers who sold limited numbers but I don't think.European cars were ever as popular as those from Japan, Korea, Malaysia or homegrown models. It's interesting to hear about the history of some of these vehicles in other parts of the world.
@user-ix4wn1th5m Ай бұрын
@markonmotoring Thanks for your reply. I lived and worked in Sydney Australia in the 1990s. European cars are scarce there. Renault are still sold hear today. I like the Renault 16. It's my favorite.
@shitsugane Ай бұрын
Really good! Really enjoying these.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thank you, As you can see I rather enjoyed this car myself and went on to crown it my car of the year I'm my 2023 roundup video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f76ohM-ZydawdX0.htmlsi=IILCgUa-gNmGC4fo
@shitsugane Ай бұрын
Nice review Great car
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thanks, there's a few more like it in the channel and I'm.due to film another tomorrow.
@Dino_Dad. Ай бұрын
Mark another brilliant show review. The 911 owner reminded me of a future Steve Berry ala top gear. 😂 my best friend at schools dad only bought French and had a CX hatch in maroon, then an R18 gtx estate? . So I agree car of the show ❤
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
That 930 SC really looked the business. The CX was remarkably, a big family car of that age and it looked so good with only the fabric on the driver's seat having ever been repaired. A rare sight and such a time warp.
@stevennewman Ай бұрын
Has no sport mode, that's a common mistake... its C for comfort or S for standard.
@user-kj9bk7xc3p Ай бұрын
cant hear anything so its just him moving his lips
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
This was one of the first videos I ever filmed. It became apparent pretty early on that there were issues with the opening address in this video. The in car audio was a little better but since then I have invested in some dedicated audio equipment.
@DoubleZeroGarage Ай бұрын
Great to see Chris and his Roadrunner standing still, it’s normally a blur when I see it lol
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
It's certainly got presence be it standing still or on the move. Even at a slow crawl it sounded great when I followed the car in that morning. The accelerator times are seriously impressive, it's quicker to 60 mph than many super cars.
@DoubleZeroGarage Ай бұрын
It’s an amazing car. I was on a cruise with him a few years ago at Santa Pod. He followed us back in to the venue
@Lot76CARS Ай бұрын
It’s a great event that I was lucky enough to attend a few year ago. Loving that Nova, a XR4i and a Maestro a great era of cars that didn’t yet all,look identical SUVs…to be fair the kit cars were relatively convincing and looked well put together! That bronze 911 was a rare treat in that colour as was the Honda CRX.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
The CRX is the one I featured in more detail last year in my video from another event. The two replicas really were very good and I think the key is in the Replica part, it's a kit but it's not built in a donor chassis, it's all bespoke so the dimensions of the vehicle are accurate compared to the real thing. Many of the finer details are also genuine parts as used in the original cars. Oh and I completely agree about the generic appearance of modern SUV's.
@SmashingPistons Ай бұрын
19:16 The green Velox is my mate Kevins.
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
It's a great looking car.
@SmashingPistons Ай бұрын
Your cinematography never fails to blow me away. Glorious intro. 😎
@markonmotoring Ай бұрын
Thanks. My footage was a bit compromised in this one but I tried to make the best of what I have.
@davidheron1884 2 ай бұрын
Great talk, and helpful, enjoyed your style. I enjoy a Peugeot 107 it's a bit road noisy. What's the noise like in your car
@markonmotoring 2 ай бұрын
We don't have the 500 any more but they are not at all bad for noise. A friend went from a Citroen C1 to a 500 and did comment on how he found the fiat to feel more premium despite all of the hard plastic. The 500 seemed to sit In a gap between cars like the 107/C1 and the more costly Mini. We had two Fiat 500's and only lost the red one after 11 years of ownership after someone rear ended it and wrote the car off due to its low value by that point.