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I'm not usually into people naming cars but it's a fun vehicle and Colonel Mustard or whatever his name is has a great sense of humour.

Very enjoyable test, thank you sir

So great to see a 1.8 Marina for a change because I do love the rugged nature of the B Series. The Proton 1.3 GE with steel wheels and hub caps is glorious. While the Citroën GSA Spécial is pure nostalgia. I do hope that you get the opportunity to enjoy a GS or GSA Sir. I have a K12 Micra firmly on my list of potential classics to preserve.

What a beautiful red Lanos. I remember at the time there was the Hyundai Accent, Kia Shuma and Mentor and Proton Satria I think but the little Daewoo was by far the best looking. My 1995 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 had absolutely no steering column adjustment that came on this basic Lanos not to mention the Astra's lack of rev counter. However the base model buyer's little gifts to self were both present in the snazzy seat trim and tidy silver painted wheel trims. Would have been best to forget the cup cake holders though.

very nice retro

A classic British missed opportunity I looked into the history of this princess-ambassador story a while ago. I can’t remember the number but cost Austin rover an absolute fortune to turn what looked like a hatchback but wasn’t a hatchback into something that actually was a hatchback…structural redesign required. Didn’t help that it looks identical to the earlier model so people didnt appreciate the re-design. A bit like original Vauxhall Astra saloon sold alongside the more popular hatchback…but that car was designed to be a hatchback from scratch, so taking a tin opener to the back didn’t pose the same problem. …that is what Austin rover should have done from day 1. In hindsight gearbox in sump was probably too limiting…..no 5th gear. Removing the 6cyl engine option also limited export potential. But all that aside, it looks like the car would make a very comfortable longer distance vehicle.

There's is a difference between an old car and a classic!

They all had the silver paint missing on the drivers side of the grill, I think it was also the same on the GTI version but in green. My Dad bought one in October 1983 brand new silver 1.2, the dealer painted in the missing side when we pointed it out. He got it as was on 0% finance and a 5 speed box made it cheaper than the Nissan Cherry version.

a young lady I knew through work drove one - I can confirm the rears i cramped but you can work around it he he he he he

We all love Nigel and we all love Captain Mustard. Definitely the coolest Rover 25 around. One of Rover's finest also when they were at their best.

A fascinating car Sir! And positive proof that a great car maker can’t make a credible car out of another’s platform. The other notable examples of this type of farce are the City Rover and most GM era SAABs.

Good evening Sir. As about 3pm today I am now the new proud owner of this car! The guy who bought it off Stuart has had a change of heart and offered it for sale again. Still looks great. When you tested it was it a bit tapety? Can you remember? Going to change the oil and see but I would be very grateful for your memory of this car. Kind regards, Mike

Sir, I recall many years ago (probably early 90s or late 80s) my mum’s sister had a white B plate Arna. Sadly I have no record of the reg no or I’d try to find out its fate. This at a time when it was just a generic second hand car/banger as opposed to the mega rare bird it is today. I greatly enjoyed your video and it looks like you enjoyed making it!

Thank you for this. A fascinating watch. I would love to be transported back to a Nisan dealership circa 1983/4 to see how they pitched these cars against the 'pure' Cherry. I would be interested to see a comparison of warranty claims between Cherries and Cherry Europes. I think I know which one would have come out on top! My money would have gone on a Cherry, as personally I preferred the look of them (particularly at the back). On a family holiday in 1996 in Italy I excitedly photographed what I thought was a Nissan Cherry Europe but to my dismay it was an Arna. They were quite a common sight in Italy then. I used to walk past an immaculate light blue Cherry on my way to primary school from 1987-1994, which was your classic one elderly lady driver Cherry. I wonder if the Nissan dealership tried to push a Cherry Europe on her. Thanks again, and can't wait for the Ibiza review as I have a really person connection to that.

A brilliant little Collab Between yourself and Project Nigel Sir. I remember seeing Nigel at the Motorist a couple of years back and was in awe of the little car.

Many of my friends parents owned the N12 Nissan Cherry around 1985/86. The N12 was known for its ease of driving and its completely realible if a bit underpowered Nissan 1200 engine. My experience of the Alfa Romeo ARNA and the Nissan Cherry Europe is that they were very fast indeed compared to the equivalent N12. The Nissan Body was a bit plain but the Japanese interior was very inviting as were all Japanese interiors of the 1980s. Our Local Parish Curate owned a white Alfa Romeo ARNA 5 door and he always seemed to catch up with other traffic and spent a lot of time in the overtaking lane.

Excellent Joseph!! Now please review a Talbot Tagora… I’ve never seen one in the wild!!

Lovely car and lovely video Sir. I have just subscribed to Nigel's channel too.

I can't believe that you got one of these, kudos sir, 👍

Wow. What a beautiful example of a real curiosity car. Kudos to David and lucky you, sir, for getting to have a go!

12:34 the 12 vot battery (as well as the hybrid battery) lies underneath the back row seats...

17:20 for a few extra money, KIA NIRO COMES WITH A FULL SIZED SPARE WHEEL... and the space in the back is large enough, believe me... 4 people's luggage cand fit there...

What a lovely example. I like the cloverleaf detail on the air cleaner. Nice looking dashboard for 1983. Quite confusing trying to understand the differences between this, the other Cherry and the Alfa Arna.

I had a 180hp model and had a problem with sudden a massive intermittent oil plume I eventually discovered that the original engine restricted oil supply to the cylinder head by the size of the hole in the block later engines the restriction was achieved by putting the restriction in the head gasket mine had the wrong head gasket so when cruising on prolonged motorway the cylinder head would fill oil and discharge the excess into the induction resulting into the plume of smoke relatively easily fix.i had bought my car security hand.

I appreciate your dedication sir

A triumph for Mustards everywhere........😜🌈🛻🚙🌈🚗🌈👍😅.

We do like a nice top ten best-selling cars of the month video, sir!

Wow, what a rare and wonderful beast. I have particular affection for the Ambassador ‘Sprint’ nicknamed by my dad and I after he owned 2, and we realised they were anything but quick. I learnt to drive in a slightly later 2.0HL - and very nice it was too. Except the gear change, which was dreadful and also the too light power steering. Otherwise, roomy, comfortable, with the most amazing ride and (to my eyes at least) handsome. Sadly, the world had moved on by 1982/3 when these were launched, the the Cavalier mk2 was the much better, albeit not as cavernous bet. I have conversed with Mr Shuttleworth on the AR Online website about his love for the Ambassador.

What an enjoyable collaboration, "Project Nigel" and Capt.Mustard are always a treat to watch! Thank you, sir!

What a lovely little look at a unique little car. I think you're spot on with your description of how they handle. My 200 feels like a little rocket and thats only a 1.6 version.

Yay! Nigel!!!

Most people treat cars as appliances , the posher the better .

The Austin Ambassador should have been kept going longer and promoted properly. Five speed gearboxes were rare in cars at this time so most rivals would have only four ratios. The looks were good and the space is enormous. They should have given the Princess a hatchback and let the Maxi, SD1 and 18/22 Series sell alongside each other. Subsequently killing off whichever one, if any, that experienced falling sales. BL Management was always baffling. While BL Design Teams and Engineers were quite amazing in the Products that they turned out.

The 25 and 45 are decent cars but rbeing someone wno can only dtrive automatics the cvt or sportronic are absolutely atrocious. Give me a 400 with rhe honda auto box anytime

It looked a fun drive! I like the multicoloured panels a lot!! It's a very appealing vehicle and saved from the scrapyard. Well done to the Captain 😊

Yes Sir, we love a collaboration, ❤️ Lloyd vehicle consulting ❤️ Project Nigel

I've driven the 2.2HL Princess, great video.

This is very cute! Id never seen this motor car before!! It looks very safe too. I liked it a lot and your review also . As you said....what more could you ask for! 🚗🎠🚗

I've wondered this year if companies are offering hybrid workers a fleet car as a cheaper option to a pay rise.

I love doing spot the Ford Consul. They are rare now..That orange car at the beginning of the clip has the wrong grill ... it is either a Granada GXL as badged up on the tailgate or a Consul with the wrong badge... The other thing that bugs me is the dashboard binnacle from 1976 onwards being inferior to the round dials they had ..the base model consuls had basic dashboard binnacles ....often the more basic mark 1 the Granada is the more curious I get..as these were once more common and a real reflection of what was on the road..same goes for all the base models of Fords from 1969 to 1977...... more than happy to see any Granada but thats just my preference

Sir the SAAB 93 Viggen is named after a jet fighter for a reason. It goes like a jet fighter.

How can you quantify a SAAB. It better looking and sportier than a Volvo or a Mercedes. It is easily the equal of a BMW or Audi for comfort and build quality with far superior packaging to the former. SAABs are simply very top quality cars built to a unique recipe that is world class. A very sad loss to the Motoring World.

Poshed up Honda accord.

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Looking at the super mini market for my first car, how would this hold up against a honda jazz/fit of similar spec?

Hello Sir , I can't understand why they never put a 5speed box in these ? they put one in the allegro and the maxi and that was a USP at the time !.

An excellent review as always Sir.

Great video, I had vanden plas on a A plate years ago, nice comfortable drive , but needed a 5 speed box tho, I also have late princess . Regards mark .