Reg had a dream life but he made it happen.

I own a 1979 528i BMW with the 3.0/3.2 Engine. I saved this car from the crusher just last year. A friend of mine was moving out of his parents house and he wanted nothing to do with the car. Apparently he was gifted it by his uncle who promised he’d help him maintain it? Well… that unfortunately didn’t happen. So it sat in his backyard for years and wasn’t driven. I later learned about the history behind it and chose to buy it for $700. At first, I thought it was a bad idea as I had no idea what I was getting into. But I just took a leap of faith and went with it. Today as of 7/7/24 it is running and is almost ready to be back on the road. It took a lot of work finding parts at local junkyards but I luckily found the items I needed. The car isn’t 100% perfect, but for it sitting for almost 30 years it’s in better shape now than it was when I bought it.

Just a beautiful piece of art .

Despite the grief he has flicked me over the past 35 years, I love this guy, one of the greatest and loyal friends a person could have. The best of the best and a gift to street riders for over 40 years. A gentleman, an honor to say I was able to stand next too.

Fantastic!!!!

A great guy in every way!

Total legend , I remember RPM .. what a man 👊

Fantastic!!!! Reg a first class original and is every bit as personable and interesting in person!!

2 cool

This man saved my life! I met my mate Reg back in 2010 when i first went to his CLASS school. In the subsequent visits (10-12 years) i truly learned what was needed to pilot a motorcycle both on track and street. We have have spoken on the phone, and in person about all sorts of topics within motorcycling, and he is the one i have learned the most from. In the MOST panic-stricken situations, it's Reg's voice that comes thru to help guide me through. I hold him in the highest regards as both a teacher, a leader in the industry, a mentor, and a 'mate'. We miss him coming back to Vir Int'l Raceway and I miss his jokes, his stories, and his friendship. I hope he and his wonderful wife Gigi are happy, healthy, and enjoying the slowed down pace of their lives. Yes Sir-Yes Maam (my own inside joke to them...)

That was excellent! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

I remember when me and four friends all about 9/10 yrs old all crammed in the back of one of these and were taken to the local swimming pool in Bedford. I’d love a green one just lien this one day.

Would love to see more driving footage with original sound and no music please. Great content thought thanx!

I drove a TR3B #74 DP in SCCA races out of the San Jacinto region (now Houston region) Always got 1st in Class 3rd overall. 1 DNF. (brand new Lucas condenser was a dud) Car was highly tuned. Had overdrive transmission. Out ran cars in higher classes, notably a Yenko Stinger and Triumph spitfire GT6. Could accelerate with old B production Corvettes up to 100 mph. 139 mph top speed on mile long straightway. Did not have cam as wild as what Kasner used but had a wider torque range. Power came on between 4500 and 6500 rpm. My personal driver was 68 TR4 IRS, mildly tuned. Very nice ride until a woman drove into the back while it was parked. Drove it from Houston to the Bay Area in 30 hours. Not much Interstate back then. Went through a tank of fuel at 120 mph through West Texas.

Is this car from Pleasanton, California? I think we worked on it at our Shop.

Outlaw thats not really an outlaw. Super awesome idea. What a car!!!

Hi Jerry, Been 46 years! I did not recognize you! Long time out from G.E. Clever as always. Fun to watch. Old Porsche Mechanic . Jay

Один из самых прекрасных автомобилей, сделанных BMW. Непревзойденно выглядят дорожная версия и гоночная!

I felt like I was going back to my De anza college auto cross days…with my 59n orange pumped to s 90 specs….dad didn’t want me to store it so I could overland to brasil….sad to have let her go..

I've had a "thing" for British sports cars for over 50 years (I'm 72). In the early to mid 70's, I had a '69 Triumph TR6 that spent as much time in the shop as it did on the road. In 2020 I wisely bought a new Mazda Miata. No, it's not British but it's totally reliable and pretty quick too with a stock 181 HP in a 2200 lb. car. I had an aftermarket cat-back muffler setup installed and it now sounds amazing and I gained ~8 hp. by doing so. The coolest thing is that you can put the top up or down in about 5-7 seconds... no lie! As much as I'd like to get another British sports car something like this TR3A, I'm stickin' with my Miata. It's a total blast to drive and will be with me for many years to come. 😊

I owned a 1959 TR3 back in the late '60s. WHAT FUN! Wish I still had it.

It’s a beautiful.. well done 356! I would expect nothing less from the infamous Herr. Jerry Woods😄

There's often confusion about the different marques. They're easily indetified by the front grill: TR2 - great gaping hole, TR3 - egg box, TR3A - million dollar smile.

I want it,,,,, now!

I have a 1969 triump gt6.. love it

Very cool! I have a few 107s… mostly euro cars with manual gearboxes as well! Including a rally 500SL tribute

Nice video, lovely TR! I remember riding in my uncle's TR3 when I was about 8. At age 18 I bought my first car - one year old 69 Spitfire. Now I have a 2001 Miata. You never forget how much fun these beautiful cars can be!

I just saw a green ‘61 in the driveway across the street this morning. I searched KZfaq for it and found your video. Very cool car!

Well done!!!

Tastefully done I must say.

Love the video and story. Well done Classic Motor Films. My dream car.

Sunny day and a warmed up E-Type. The Joy! Meanwhile here in the UK my E-Type OTS has only been out twice since November (March 29th now) the only two dry days - hopefully summer will arrive in the UK.....perhaps!

ノーマルだと色気が無いのにレースカーになるとここまでカッコ良くなる車も珍しい

wonderful presentation by a great man! I met Ed thru the Pebble Beach concours and he was always graceful and engaging. Love the biker stories!

love the dog

I'm surprised this video hasn't had more visitors. I'm so glad it popped up. Gorgeous cars and great stories. I was fortunate enough to see Lisa Milne's Italia at the short-lived Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance sometime in the late 2000's. Thanks for posting.

Go cart.

My rather better off friend when I was 21 drove a TR2 and I travelled many miles sitting behind the seats on the dif! I was driving a Morris Minor at the time so dreamed of driving a REAL sports car.. My Dad bought an XK150 which he let me drive so I was the poser at the rugby club!!

Such a great car in such a great home!

Really nice - glad to hear it handles well, sounds good and is fun! This is what a car should be!

The very first car I bought was a silver 1998 NB, that I gave to my mum on her 60th birthday in 2020, because she always wanted an MX-5. Last year my mum suddenly passed away... and now I have the car back. I was never that interested in MX-5s, but when my mum took me on road trips in the short time she had the car, I grew fond of it. I hope it will be my Forever Car and if it's okay with you, I would also call her Ginya. I grew up with a silver Golf 1 convertible, that my mum had for 17 years and the little MX-5 reminds me of the good old days. At the time I bought the car, it was one of the cheapest (non-crashed) NBs available, so the old lady needs a bit of love and she'll get it.

Moss motors supplied me with over 5 thousand dollars worth of everything that made my TR3 worth twice as much ., they had everything

Sweet race bike!! One of a kind!!

I had a 1960 TR-3A I purchased in 64 when I got out of the Navy. Had TR-4 pistons and sleeves installed, had the motor balanced and heavy duty clutch and clutch springs. A complete new wiring harness and a LOT more. That car was fast. I loved it and sure wish I had it now! I am glad you were able to get one when you retired. I have always said that the Triumph TR-3 is the most fun car ever made!! Enjoy

A gentleman over our way, had a misspent youth in one back in the 70’s and total me, it’s could a cockpit for good reason!

Love your story. I was ready to purchase a Miata on the day they were introduced, but the dealer markup forced me in another direction. Then, in 2003, I finally bought a Titanium Gray Miata Shinsen special edition. As long as I can still mash a clutch pedal (and get in and out of her) she'll be my forever car.

You are a lucky guy. I hope you still own this absolutely gorgeous car. (I was able to own and enjoy a TR4 when I was younger. 😁)

Looks like a great time. Four 450SLs? Great pictures. Good Luck Martin and Gary!

Stunning video. Thank you for making / sharing this. This makes my heart soar. What an era this was, and what a car the BMW 3.0 CSL was!

You sir, got it going on.