CVR(T) Sabre - Going to the Petrol Station.... filling the TANK !!! CVRT

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    Brilliant run through Bromsgrove..... including stop at the local BP Petrol Station. Excellent filming from my Friend & Neighbour Steve... !!
    This was one of the first runs following a 3 year restoration by myself...... from scrap condition to almost as good as new 😎👍
    if you are interested there are all the videos showing the full restoration in this playlist • CVRT Sabre Restoration
    #CVRT #SABRE
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  • @autonomous2768
    @autonomous2768 Před 6 lety +1169

    Neighbourhood watch have certainly stepped up their game

  • @rudeboystu69
    @rudeboystu69 Před 3 lety +272

    2:28
    Learner driver - "what should I do now?"
    Instructor - "when encountering a tank, regardless of traffic laws or signage, ALWAYS give right of way to the tank!"

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +16

      Exactly right !! 😎 Regards Paul

    • @jabberwocky1707
      @jabberwocky1707 Před 3 lety +1

      Keep well clear too, an armoured vehicle 'drifting' will just ruin your paintwork. :-\

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jabberwocky1707 That won't buff out

    • @wjd5459
      @wjd5459 Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for the video, Paul. However, I must admit to being a shade disappointed that no one pulled out in front of you, nor tried to brake check you.

    • @claudiocarbone2225
      @claudiocarbone2225 Před 3 lety

      @@gazda4535 LMAO true

  • @hiltonian_1260
    @hiltonian_1260 Před 3 lety +333

    Con: Poor mileage
    Pro: Don’t have to pay for fuel if you don’t want to.
    Con: Needs a big parking space.
    Pro: Can make a big parking space.
    Con: Noisy
    Pro: “You gotta problem with that?”

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +22

      lol... all very true... here is my first tank back in 1994... kept on the drive and 1 mpg !! czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html regards Paul

    • @thesauce7783
      @thesauce7783 Před 3 lety +3

      @@PaulDonovan take that tank and destroy the court building that's trying to extradite Julian Assange

    • @thesauce7783
      @thesauce7783 Před 3 lety +3

      @@PaulDonovan or destroy the 5g towers with the tank, like the Australian guy who did that and got arrested.

    • @JohnPartin515
      @JohnPartin515 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesauce7783 link?

    • @mandark357
      @mandark357 Před 3 lety +8

      Drive it to gas station to get gas. By the time you get back home it needs to get gas again.

  • @robertkiss2350
    @robertkiss2350 Před 3 lety +247

    Arriving home from the gas station:
    "Soon we have to go for gas"

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +16

      Lol..... it's true !! regards Paul

    • @madyogi6164
      @madyogi6164 Před 3 lety +4

      But still, safest neighbourhood in the area.

    • @jimmyleblanc7405
      @jimmyleblanc7405 Před 3 lety +2

      its super light tank

    • @madyogi6164
      @madyogi6164 Před 3 lety +5

      @@jimmyleblanc7405 No doubt about that! 60 ton beast would leave quite few skid marks on the road. Not mentioning big hole in the wallet at BP. From the other hand, who would oppose MBT? I admire people like the guy. Passion is the game...xD

  • @polvoradelrey2423
    @polvoradelrey2423 Před 3 lety +65

    Cop: Is that thing legal?
    Paul: I am the one asking the questions.

  • @Andi090386
    @Andi090386 Před 6 lety +247

    7:17 "Mind your arse!"
    Brilliant.
    Serve her right for not paying attention to the road.

    • @Zesmas
      @Zesmas Před 4 lety +14

      they dont teach you to watch out for Tanks in driving school..........

    • @liloads
      @liloads Před 4 lety +5

      @@Zesmas should now

    • @ricksanchez8469
      @ricksanchez8469 Před 4 lety +14

      @@Zesmas Yeah but it's no wider than a bus and you are taught to watch out for buses/ trucks

    • @jaredellis2754
      @jaredellis2754 Před 3 lety +4

      UK traffic law is so fucked though, although shes parked on yellow lines (which she shouldnt be). If he hit her then she actually has right of way. She was out in the road way before his approach and the fact that hes driving a tank it should be obvious not to try and squeeze through a gap there.

    • @rudeboystu69
      @rudeboystu69 Před 3 lety +16

      How oblivious do you have to be to not notice a tank sneaking up behind you?!

  • @sniper6823
    @sniper6823 Před 3 lety +71

    I dont know why this is in my recommended, but I loved every second of it

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Lol.... glad you liked it !! here is my first tank back in 1994... kept on the drive and 1 mpg !! czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html regards Paul

    • @harrytoe9162
      @harrytoe9162 Před 3 lety +2

      That darn YT algorithm does it again

    • @sniper6823
      @sniper6823 Před 3 lety +1

      Yup lol

    • @harrytoe9162
      @harrytoe9162 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mjhartlebury 4.5mpg I'm told

    • @billyelliot4141
      @billyelliot4141 Před 3 lety +1

      @@mjhartlebury.5

  • @ElationProductions
    @ElationProductions Před 6 lety +209

    You should Uber in that to help pay for gas. ;)

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety +21

      Good idea..! Cheers Paul

    • @jobro1957
      @jobro1957 Před 4 lety +2

      @@UserPendingDeletion Actually mrbeast has already used a tank to uber in his videos so its second

    • @stevenwebb3634
      @stevenwebb3634 Před 3 lety +2

      How cool would that be. Rocking up at the pub in a tank.

  • @HelixRsix
    @HelixRsix Před 3 lety +163

    Ya never know this could be quite useful in the near future after all it is 2020

  • @kennethcollins7665
    @kennethcollins7665 Před 3 lety +34

    “Where do you park it?”
    “Anywhere I feel like it!”

  • @daddydan1000
    @daddydan1000 Před 6 lety +740

    You can’t own guns in the UK but you can own a tank

    • @jimdevlin2138
      @jimdevlin2138 Před 5 lety +108

      its not a tank, its a combat recon vehicle (tracked ) as in CVR(T)

    • @glynjones1324
      @glynjones1324 Před 5 lety +116

      You can have guns. Just need a licence.

    • @greenxeno7245
      @greenxeno7245 Před 5 lety +12

      Well if you do you dont really have many options yet again california dosnt too

    • @Aussie_Witchy_Woman71
      @Aussie_Witchy_Woman71 Před 5 lety +151

      We can own guns in the UK. Here, we have to have a permit to own them and prove that we are mentally sound and intelligent enough to use them properly... Unlike in the US where everyone and their dog can own a gun, and have the gun crimes to prove it.

    • @japaredoakfield3537
      @japaredoakfield3537 Před 5 lety +40

      Daniel Jones you can own guns. Just with a lot less risk of being able to commit mass shootings due to our sensible laws around them. My dad and I own 4 shotguns.

  • @user-qn3ey1fr9r
    @user-qn3ey1fr9r Před 4 lety +45

    3:45
    "please let me point the gun at him"

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety +6

      lol... yes... my passenger did make some great comments on the short trip !! regards Paul

    • @lithop8984
      @lithop8984 Před 3 lety +3

      Seems like he actually did!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +2

      @@lithop8984 lol.. Correct !! regards Paul

  • @mr.l6615
    @mr.l6615 Před 3 lety +4

    No one could possibly watch this video and NOT want their own tank. Impossible to not want one to drive of your own. Love it!

  • @fletch61
    @fletch61 Před 6 lety +76

    My Uncle use to drive his WW2 Jeep with a very large gun mounted on it around his town in Ohio ..the police pulled him a couple of times then gave up and put it down the the weird English man ! In the end they had him leading parades with it

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +18

      LOL... thanks for your comment !! I'm proud to be a Eccentric English Man...........!

    • @TheByard
      @TheByard Před 3 lety +4

      When working on The Eagle Has Landed we took 5 Willes jeep to the petrol station and then drove for Sunday lunch at a pub. No guns sorry the armorer had taken them all home.

  • @clivemortimore8203
    @clivemortimore8203 Před 3 lety +8

    Back in the 70s I was part of a team at a REME Field Workshops where we were doing a lot of modifications on CVR(T)s often working over time. When we were the only ones left we would race them around the workshops. The MOD police would also take a turn racing us. There were complaints form the local civies about the noise. The MOD police were asked what was happening , strangely they were unaware of any racing.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      lol.. brilliant !! thanks for writing. you might find this interesting. czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html regards Paul

  • @willotter4503
    @willotter4503 Před 3 lety +41

    When a thief steals your “car,” it must be an awkward conversation to have to explain it had a cannon on top.

  • @airenrain
    @airenrain Před 3 lety +25

    Me who plays World of Tanks: That's the British light tank Setter!!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +2

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @dcthebear1
    @dcthebear1 Před 6 lety +48

    Guessing there are no problems with pot holes!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety +9

      Dave Charles lol... None at all.! Thanks for your comment. Paul 👍😎

    • @masondavies1621
      @masondavies1621 Před 4 lety +7

      He makes the pot holes !

    • @YorkshirePirate
      @YorkshirePirate Před 4 lety +1

      Depends how fast you take them ;)

  • @SimonParkes
    @SimonParkes Před 6 lety +12

    used to work on these when in RAF, loved them, great fun, constantly blowing engines (Jag 4.2), throwing traks inboard kneee deep in mud.. perfect... class H on license :)

  • @MultiVaevictis
    @MultiVaevictis Před 7 lety +1

    really nice stuff. Thank you for the show.

  • @fsul8536
    @fsul8536 Před 3 lety +3

    Some good driving there in those tight streets.

  • @ChimkenNuggers
    @ChimkenNuggers Před 6 lety +80

    Your neighbours must love you ;) hahaha

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +19

      They do !!! lol

    • @gary63693
      @gary63693 Před 6 lety +21

      Yeah probably says "he's taking that tank out again, damn noisy git!"

    • @sopcannon
      @sopcannon Před 3 lety +5

      @@gary63693 as the house vibrates.

    • @gary63693
      @gary63693 Před 3 lety +2

      @@sopcannon ha ha yeah

  • @h-400
    @h-400 Před 3 lety +2

    Great! I used to be a CVRT driver & mecanical in the army. Last april (2020) I'm retired after 38 years of service. The last years I was a mecanical of heavy tanks and Leopard TRV driver. Don't forget: The higher the gear the wider the curve!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      yes that gear dependant turning circle catches quite a few people out !! Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

    • @h-400
      @h-400 Před 3 lety +1

      @@PaulDonovan Impressive, never knew it is a different license to drive in civilian life. We went to a military school to learn how to drive and do the basic maintenance. Loved those CVRT's, whenever there was something to do we just took off the deckplate so engine & transmission was easy to work on. I remember we always fitted a spare belt on the transmission with tie-wraps so it was fast repair in case of emergency. When I was in the civil war of Somalia they were reliable, even in the heat. This is me some years ago with my TRV: czcams.com/video/ridhXryskHw/video.html

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      @@h-400 Thanks for writing..... very interesting. Can I use the video on my channel please ?? regardas Paul

    • @h-400
      @h-400 Před 3 lety +1

      @@PaulDonovan Ofcourse you can use the video, another one while I (in bleu overall) test a powerpack of a Leopard: czcams.com/video/R_BLDjqsZzM/video.html
      Regards, Herman

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      @@h-400 Thank you.... Much appreciated. Regards Paul

  • @TomMcClean
    @TomMcClean Před 6 lety +10

    Brillinatt! What a buzz! The looks you were getting along the way. the petrol station attendant must have double looked too!
    It's good to have a laugh!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +1

      Tom McClean Tom.... It's always an adrenaline rush to drive. I live to see the look of amazement on peoples faces... Lol

    • @lordpitnolen2196
      @lordpitnolen2196 Před 3 lety

      Did you get quad Green Shield stamps? :-)

  • @ericplaysbass
    @ericplaysbass Před 3 lety +9

    “Our neighbor? Well, yes, he is a bit eccentric...“

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 Před 6 lety +43

    I plan on coming to England when I finish Aviation Maintenance School in March 2019. I'd love to come by and see this amazing machine!! Keep up the great work. Greetings from Oklahoma.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +12

      ryan moeller Hello Oaklahoma...! Unfortunately I have recently sold her !! 😯 however I'm sure I will be able to find someone who would be happy to show you theirs..👍😎 contact me nearer the time. Regards Paul.

    • @_Matsimus_
      @_Matsimus_ Před 6 lety +6

      Paul Donovan Paul why did you sell her :-(

    • @humphrey4976
      @humphrey4976 Před 3 lety +1

      Bovington tank museum definitely go

  • @delticbob6993
    @delticbob6993 Před 7 lety +1

    Sabre looks superb Paul - Good to see it on the road - Cheers, Bob.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 7 lety

      Deltic bob thanks Bob... I'm really Pleased with it.. 😎

  • @theoldhobbit3640
    @theoldhobbit3640 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful example, thank you for the link.

  • @Guenter-dl4mea
    @Guenter-dl4mea Před 3 lety +5

    Actually the only vehicle i would dare to drive in left-hand traffic.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @malcolmyoung7866
    @malcolmyoung7866 Před 7 lety +25

    Takes me back to my days in 1 PARA Recce, being part of AMF(LAND)
    My Scimitar was 05FD94....
    Great times, great fun and God knows how we dudn't kill anyone(or each other!)

  • @matimus100
    @matimus100 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks so much fun 😍

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @kay110
    @kay110 Před 3 lety +1

    I notice it was uploaded over three years ago, and suddenly it appears in 2020 recommends! Enjoyed watching peoples reactions, and nobody would argue with you over a parking space.

  • @matthewberry1738
    @matthewberry1738 Před 3 lety +6

    He’s even driving on the correct side of the road

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @HolzMichel
    @HolzMichel Před 3 lety +36

    now there's the perfect vehicle for taking the wife on a shopping spree in Portland, Oregon these days...color it your Portland american express card: don't leave home without it !!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +4

      Lol.... !! regards Paul

    • @TABRO284
      @TABRO284 Před 3 lety +3

      The nut jobs would still probably stand in front of it.

    • @gmaninatrashcan7144
      @gmaninatrashcan7144 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TABRO284 "was that a squirrel or a fiery but peaceful protester?"

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You must feel like Billy Big Bollocks driving around town in that 😂 I love it! 😊👍

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 11 měsíci

      lol.... it's quite an adrenalin rush !!

  • @waylonk2453
    @waylonk2453 Před 3 lety +1

    Darn thing moves right along. I am impressed!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @SPTSuperSprinter156
    @SPTSuperSprinter156 Před 5 lety +3

    "I hope the handbrake holds"... not what you want to hear when your neighbor has just parked that on the road! Great video, bet your neighbours (and the roads department of the council?) just love you!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety

      Hi... thanks for your comment lol. Our neighbours do love me !! Rubber pads on the tracks so no damage to the roads. Cheers Paul

  • @Liam-lr2qw
    @Liam-lr2qw Před 6 lety +15

    God these things are fun,
    I remember the old camp I lived on they tested to road capabilities of the scimitar on the A1 and the police where getting calls about people being overtaken by a ‘tank’ CVRT the police got a great laugh out of it.
    I’m hopping to get hold of one soon

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +2

      Liam thanks for taking the time to comment. Paul

    • @jnrshane
      @jnrshane Před 3 lety

      When we were on exercise in Germany we used to leave everything standing yanks Germans the leopard n the marder were nippy but not enough

  • @HMS1Blake
    @HMS1Blake Před 4 lety +1

    Bloody ace. Nice one. The pedestrian reactions are fab.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety

      Hi Paul... Every trip out with it was always entertaining. A couple of comments from my neighbour who was filming make me laugh. Regards Paul

  • @fazfinisher5598
    @fazfinisher5598 Před 3 lety +2

    Were all going to need one of these soon.

  • @neilwilliams2409
    @neilwilliams2409 Před 5 lety +15

    Sabre was an addition. The hull is from a decommissioned Scorpion and the turret was from a
    CVRW Fox.Built a few of these back in the day. Different sidelight and indicator housing fitted on the front of these. Nice to see it running.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks for your comment Neil. Much appreciated. Regards Paul

    • @neilwilliams2409
      @neilwilliams2409 Před 5 lety +2

      Paul it is great to see, people love to see them. My mates used to run a Ferret. Good crowd pulled on summer's day. Have fun mate thanks for posting.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety +1

      Cheers. I had a ferret a fews years ago.... Here's the video. czcams.com/video/2yGVP4uKXbg/video.html

  • @tosca311981
    @tosca311981 Před 7 lety +5

    Gives the people of Bromsgrove something to think about....:-)

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen9776 Před 3 lety +2

    I spent my childhood driving a Bren Gun carrier around the farm. Not so much traffic but you could run into the trees.... Memories. :-)

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

    • @adelarsen9776
      @adelarsen9776 Před 3 lety +2

      @@PaulDonovan Wonderful. Cheers and best regards.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      @@adelarsen9776 Thank you and take care !! Regards Paul

  • @stevekimhk8200
    @stevekimhk8200 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi~! It's so cool~ You're the man~!!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety

      Hi.... thanks for your comment... much appreciated !! regards Paul

  • @1228carlito
    @1228carlito Před 3 lety +18

    Wife: *walks by while i'm watching this*..............No.........*keeps walking*
    Me: *hits buy button on Amazon with Prime Delivery* TOO LATE HUN

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

    • @jnrshane
      @jnrshane Před 3 lety +1

      Ye my missus as just give me a look

  • @kimjong-un1136
    @kimjong-un1136 Před 6 lety +20

    You know when you're middle-class when you drive a tank for fun. ;)

  • @christophermarshall5015
    @christophermarshall5015 Před 3 lety +1

    love it many thanks

  • @Reaper4367
    @Reaper4367 Před 6 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant!. Besides being fun its a great way to let the gov know that not all of us will take their shite ;) Cheers for sharing :)

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety

      Reaper4367 you are very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to write. Regards Paul

  • @shadowjack8
    @shadowjack8 Před 3 lety +4

    Got to catch my breath. I laughed almost all the way through this video, my wife thinks I've finally lost it. Only in The UK could this happen. I think with the right writers a 20 minute trip to get petrol could make a full length movie. Like straight out of a Monty Python routine. I think I even heard the quote that would make a good title, "Mind Your Ass!"

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Lol... thanks for writing..... very funny !! regards Paul

  • @creevey82
    @creevey82 Před 3 lety +3

    Love how the only person that didn't give props was the Harley rider. Reminds me of the South Park episode.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +2

      Lol.... well spotted. I'm also a Harley Owner.... czcams.com/video/ev7uXhY9NbA/video.html regards Paul

  • @davidnash1220
    @davidnash1220 Před 3 lety +1

    That is the dogs nuts
    Absolutely fantastic

  • @kabuterrimondw5919
    @kabuterrimondw5919 Před 4 lety +1

    I wouldn’t even expect such a machine to be road legal! Great vid again!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes... Fully road legal. MOT and Tax exempt ... insurance £125 per year !! Regards Paul

  • @pleasestandby5954
    @pleasestandby5954 Před 6 lety +28

    I'm guessing you never get clamped

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +6

      Please Stand By lol...

    • @baddog711
      @baddog711 Před 3 lety

      Why would they even try.

    • @baddog711
      @baddog711 Před 3 lety

      @Bilal Khalid But a tracked vehicle is more than capable of snapping any clamp.

  • @skipperson4077
    @skipperson4077 Před 3 lety +5

    Geez, and Euros complain about Americans and all their guns....
    Alvis light armored vehicle was a great British innovation, multiple useful versions, light enough to go anywhere...

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @Mixail747
    @Mixail747 Před 3 lety +1

    Super bikes? Sport cars? Nah. THIS is the ultimate fun ride!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @michaelprince577
    @michaelprince577 Před 5 lety +1

    what a fantastic video very fast

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety

      Thank you Michael. It certainly is surprisingly quick.! Regards Paul

  • @richielamb2733
    @richielamb2733 Před 6 lety +3

    On a different note , remember back in the day driving a 432 around Salisbury city one way system on a track run .....Salisbury at the time was out of bounds to tracks ...parted the traffic like the Red Sea lol . Great video Paul . 👍

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před rokem +1

      sorry for the slightly late reply... but thanks for your comment. Regards Paul

  • @kimjong-un1136
    @kimjong-un1136 Před 6 lety +10

    What version of GTA is this?

  • @drscopeify
    @drscopeify Před 3 lety

    Beautiful job restoring it, really looks like it was just off the assembly line. It is amazing how nimble and fast it preforms. Modern CVRTs as far as I know are really big comparatively.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much!Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @Q-ey2jk
    @Q-ey2jk Před 3 lety +2

    We are going to need that

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @timophycook9509
    @timophycook9509 Před 3 lety +7

    Calling your boss like "I’ll be late for work, a tank is driving slowing in front of my car."

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @raymondkilminster2194
    @raymondkilminster2194 Před 3 lety +4

    A handy Tank to have ,what with every thing that's going on at the moment .

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @Valisk
    @Valisk Před 3 lety +1

    Turned more heads than a supercar! Love it!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

    • @Valisk
      @Valisk Před 3 lety +1

      @@PaulDonovan Brilliant! I was grinning from ear to ear watching that.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      @@Valisk Glad you liked it.... regards Paul

  • @troyadamswaymarfarm5224

    Hi from Australia...
    Bloody awesome..🤙💯👍

  • @mikeymike3240
    @mikeymike3240 Před 7 lety +6

    hi there guys, could I say that you are living my dream. when I first heard that the army was selling these tanks, I really wanted one, but in reality, could never own one..
    when I saw your videos, I had to sub you. I love what you've done with it, how much you look after it and best of all, drive it. I would love to see it in the flesh, for a touchy feely, and a look inside it. I'm sooooo glad, there are people like you, who love and cherish all the different types of vehicles, my favourite is my 1973 suzuki GT250K candy apple green.
    I had the very first one in Northern Ireland on my 17 th birthday.
    could I ask, why did you stop so frequently, is it something to do with the tank, or just letting the public have a better look.
    anyoldhoo, keep the cameras rolling. awesome vehicle. 😀 👍 👍 👍 👍

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 7 lety +1

      Mikey... I liked the GT250K ... I had a 1972 T250J in around 1975.... great bike.... hopefully if this link works you can see me on it !! facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204280939646961&l=b87a1cc6dd

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 7 lety +2

      Glad you like the CVRT Sabre video.... Its always an Adrenalin rush to drive it on the road !! You are more than welcome to come and caress it anytime... so if ever you are over this way get in touch !!
      All the stops were to let my mate Steve, the cameraman, off to shoot video of me racing past.... then stopping to let him back on board.. lol The locals seemed to love it.... if it brings a smile to a few peoples faces then its all worthwhile. Take Care Paul

    • @ollieh9342
      @ollieh9342 Před 7 lety +2

      Paul Donovan did u see 2 lads on bmx bikes?

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 7 lety

      Jolly Ollie can't remember seeing them.... are you / they in the video.?

    • @ollieh9342
      @ollieh9342 Před 7 lety

      Paul Donovan me and my mate where coming up the hill by co-op in charford and saw with camera and then realised it was the one from the house just up the hill with the green Land Rover we must of just bean edited out for the film when you drove past

  • @akbrahma7739
    @akbrahma7739 Před 5 lety +19

    0:45 a Talib nightmare

  • @zirndorfredleg7688
    @zirndorfredleg7688 Před 3 lety +1

    Love that sound

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @colvyngillmon
    @colvyngillmon Před 6 lety +1

    I like it well done

  • @greenplace740
    @greenplace740 Před 3 lety +3

    Im gonna park right here ,hope nobody dares to make me move my little boy.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @lordvader4089
    @lordvader4089 Před 3 lety +6

    Pretty sure in the US something like this would be instantly commandeered if a war ever broke out at home. Lol.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @winterdome
    @winterdome Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool!

  • @shaunallen4652
    @shaunallen4652 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow! That thing is built like a tank!!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @gunner678
    @gunner678 Před 4 lety +5

    I thought most of the Sabres were re-engined with diesel power packs. Great beast, cobbled together out of a fox turret, scorpion body and chieftain TOGS.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety +2

      Yes... you are correct most were. But some were retired before that happened.... this is one of those. Regards Paul

    • @Braun30
      @Braun30 Před 3 lety

      What licence allows you to drive this?

    • @Braun30
      @Braun30 Před 3 lety

      @@shawnblaszak3422 maybe

    • @Braun30
      @Braun30 Před 3 lety

      Davey Duff thanks

  • @LacourWave
    @LacourWave Před 6 lety +3

    I'm a french welder and will actually build a tank like this one, can you help me about the legislation you you got yours and let it use ? or any driving or technical tips? I already modelised the whole hull and turret and the tracks and transmission system

  • @bazzhancher4343
    @bazzhancher4343 Před 7 lety +1

    Brilliant.

  • @dopeboy3879
    @dopeboy3879 Před 3 lety +1

    looks fun to drive

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Hi dope boy..... great fun !! cheers Paul

  • @Steve-bo6ht
    @Steve-bo6ht Před 6 lety +28

    Mind your arse I couldn't have put it better myself.

  • @maxmustermann5353
    @maxmustermann5353 Před 3 lety +3

    5:11 tempting to keep going...

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Lol... yes... would be "Interesting" here is my first tank back in 1994... kept on the drive and 1 mpg !! czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html regards Paul

  • @uropepe
    @uropepe Před 5 lety +1

    Cooooooooool !

  • @anvilbrunner.2013
    @anvilbrunner.2013 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic. Welljell.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety

      Thank you.... an amazing thing to drive... ! this was my first tracked vehicle... czcams.com/video/nlBbIstLVDo/video.html

  • @impguardwarhamer
    @impguardwarhamer Před 6 lety +19

    America: We need our guns encase we need to topple the government!
    Britain: Ok you can't have guns but you can have tanks

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +1

      Communist_Penguin lol... It's a crazy world. Cheers Paul 😎

    • @russetwolf13
      @russetwolf13 Před 4 lety

      We have tanks too.

    • @Xighor
      @Xighor Před 4 lety

      @@obongas yeah but you need a permit
      In UK you just need a driving license and a lot of money, it does have to have things like rubber wheel pad things to protect the road and lights, oh and of course it has to fit in a single Lane but most of the ones you find are already made road legal

    • @asdasdasdasdasdas4119
      @asdasdasdasdasdas4119 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Xighor you dont need a permit, its like buying any other vehicle

    • @robinm1299
      @robinm1299 Před 4 lety

      Mr. Cyber anything that isn’t an MBT

  • @jacobalbert3115
    @jacobalbert3115 Před 6 lety +8

    what kind of permit do you need, I live in Louisiana, U.S., I think it's radical.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +14

      Jacob Albert no special permit required. The weapons are deactivated. There is a basic driving test for tracked vehicles and that's it. No restrictions on where you can drive.... although in the current climate I wouldn't recommend going near an airport or military facility. Vehicle has to have rubber track pads, lights etc. 😎👍

  • @robsin2810
    @robsin2810 Před 3 lety +1

    Just awesome

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Thanks.... here is the restoration of the Sabre if you are interested... czcams.com/video/WUgRBRZq1oU/video.html regards Paul

  • @cody42069420
    @cody42069420 Před 3 lety +1

    Things pretty quick!

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @the486kgman2
    @the486kgman2 Před 5 lety +3

    I am one of the sad people who tracked you all the way from that petrol station u live in 9 cooper close lol

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety +1

      lol... Hi.... if you are ever over this way call in for a coffee !! Take care ... regards Paul

    • @the486kgman2
      @the486kgman2 Před 5 lety +1

      Paul Donovan ok but have a good day

  • @greenplace740
    @greenplace740 Před 3 lety +4

    Honey; l ll be right back gong to the station to fill up litle boy. oK babe don't forget the milk

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul

  • @nederspoorns4158
    @nederspoorns4158 Před 3 lety +1

    I love it❤️💪👍👊

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @danieldoherty919
    @danieldoherty919 Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like you’re having a top day out there Paul

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 lety

      It was exhilarating and great fun !! regards Paul. this was my first "Tank" czcams.com/video/nlBbIstLVDo/video.html

  • @kimjong-un1136
    @kimjong-un1136 Před 6 lety +12

    5:58. You didn't indicate mate. ;)

  • @panswiniowaz482
    @panswiniowaz482 Před 6 lety +3

    SABRE!!!! Wonderful condition he is - and 100% ISLAMIC SAVE PROOF!

  • @iskandartaib
    @iskandartaib Před 3 lety +1

    Love the wing mirrors...

  • @unclej8022
    @unclej8022 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool. Unbelievable 😎

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety +1

      Here is my first tank back in 1994.... passed my tracked vehicle driving test in it around my hometown... czcams.com/video/CN9TMVDn_XI/video.html it's an Abbot SPG Regards Paul 😎

  • @johnvega5836
    @johnvega5836 Před 7 lety +3

    Hi Paul ! Can you drive my wife to the supermarket this afternoon ?

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 7 lety +3

      John Vega look.... I know it's like a war zone trying to park... and it's a battle at the checkout sometimes.... Long queues... never enough staff on the tills.... but I'm not sure a tank is the answer...! Although it would be fun.. Lol.

    • @johnvega5836
      @johnvega5836 Před 7 lety +1

      Ah Paul, we all love that idea! ...
      Great job you did on that sabre ! Enjoy !

  • @apexbuilder0171
    @apexbuilder0171 Před 6 lety +29

    This is what the police should have

    • @Maliq993
      @Maliq993 Před 6 lety +1

      till the point it gets hijacked by a lunatic

    • @ruger9617
      @ruger9617 Před 6 lety

      Very true then they won't be able to catch any speeders. Oh yes and being Britain they won't have the gun. And I still want to see some fool break check this thing "oops sorry about the back of your car being four inches tall but it takes a bit longer for me to stop

    • @Hainesi
      @Hainesi Před 6 lety

      what? no

    • @valenrn8657
      @valenrn8657 Před 6 lety

      Some US police and SWAT groups has threaded armored vehicles..

    • @canyoushutup12
      @canyoushutup12 Před 6 lety

      Mr Apex Brick 01 r u dumb?

  • @Auroratg
    @Auroratg Před 3 lety +1

    brilliant driver!

  • @UKSCIENCEORG
    @UKSCIENCEORG Před 3 lety

    Those are great vehicles. Built like tanks!

  • @ohy2266
    @ohy2266 Před 6 lety +15

    Rough number of times you have been pulled over in any of these tanks? Lol

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 6 lety +36

      ohy remarkably Never..! We suspect that either the police think that if you driving such an obviously weird vehicle on the road you must be legal or they don't want all the paperwork if you're not ! Lol. Paul

    • @ohy2266
      @ohy2266 Před 6 lety +1

      Haha yeah that makes sense. Thanks for the quick reply

    • @mad4tarmac
      @mad4tarmac Před 6 lety +1

      Brilliant!! what is the insurance on one,think I need one for the school run.

    • @SvenTviking
      @SvenTviking Před 6 lety +4

      Paul Donovan I remember an article in a Military Vehicle magazine about a guy who owned a T34/85 Russian tank and drove it on the road with the steel tracks. He used to get pulled all the time and lectured on the illegality of driving the tank on the road, where upon he would pull out his Chief Superintendent’s hat for the motorway police and proceeded to lecture the other cop on “track area and ground” pressure” and how the only relevant law is that if you damage the road, you pay for the repairs!

  • @mountfields
    @mountfields Před 5 lety +4

    Where can you park it ?......... Any where you like !,............

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 5 lety

      Correct.! Cheers Paul 😎

    • @tienenaar2295
      @tienenaar2295 Před 3 lety +1

      @@PaulDonovan, getting towed won't happen I guess :p

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      @@tienenaar2295 Unlikely !! 😎👍

  • @ryansta
    @ryansta Před 4 měsíci +1

    Gotta love how NO ONE inches out of a junction trying to force their way out or even contemplates turning right infront of you there, the roads suddenly became a more considerate place. All it takes is a light tank.

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 4 měsíci

      Lol.... good observation. Thanks for taking the time to write. 👍

  • @thomseng
    @thomseng Před 3 lety +1

    Cool ride

    • @PaulDonovan
      @PaulDonovan  Před 3 lety

      Cheers. Check this out.... CVR(T) Scorpion Demolishing a caravan 3 weeks ago.. czcams.com/video/MNIuDlDt8fQ/video.html regards Paul