RESCUED: British Designed Austin-Healey 3000 Series!!
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Welcome to Coffee Walk Episode 235!!
It is pretty rare that I am left speechless by a car. But, this man may have build one of the FINEST MGA's I have EVER seen!
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That’s my grandfather!!! 🥰 he takes his MGA every year to the shades of the past car show in Pigeon Forge, TN. He’s an amazing man and his knowledge goes well beyond vehicles. ❤
A very talented and humble man
He’s a fantastic engineer and mechanic 👍👏👏👏
Ethan he is a treasure.
Enjoy every minute with him, life goes by fast for everyone. May not seem like it when you are young, but time stops for no one.
Beautiful!
Dennis is the most likable gentleman treating EVERY person with respect and backing it up with pure class expertise. Keep it up 🔥
on camera...
Indeed. He is richly blessed with an OUTSTANDING personality.
@@Andy-gti Are there stories when he's off camera?
Wow what an original comment, yawn.
Except buying his jeeps
If every business owner treated his employees like Dennis does, people would never change jobs. It's refreshing to see.
If every employee was as talented and willing to work as hard as his employees do they probably would.
@@michaelmaas5544 nah most bosses do not appreciate their employees. If they did then the world would be different
Exactly, people don’t quit their jobs they quit their bosses.
IMO The foundation of any Employer/Supervisor/Manager, Employee relations0hip is respect, aka, the knife that cuts both ways. A good boss doesn't ask an employee to do a task that they themselves wouldn't do. Equally important is the rule of "Praise in public, Criticizein in private. There have to be clear and obvious lines of demarcation between a Employer/Employee in order for the this to work.
@@Crazycarlisle As a boss, the appreciation has to go both ways.
I owned a 1957 100-6 Austin Healy in 1973. It was my 11 grade Sumer project. I had it sandblasted and cleaned up rust. New rocker panels and paint . It had the six with dual carbs and 4 speed with electric overdrive. It had splined wire wheels which I sandblasted and repainted them. Very fun car to drive and sold in winter of 1973 for $1,200 .👍😀
The amount on info Dennis drops in these videos is insane 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It's same as a plumber
Automotive encyclopedia
I was amazed at the quality of that MGA build. I was shocked when he mentioned he'd built it thirty-five years ago. What a car.
That man is a gem. He has talent on loan from God. His car is a work of art. First time I’ve ever seen remote control windows. OUTSTANDING!!! This video is great.
I have been following this channel for over a year now and Dennis is really that great of a guy. Human of course, but a heart of gold it appears. (FYI- Many cars in the last 20 years come standard with remote windows on the factory key fob. I have had many Honda Accords , Nissan Rogue, Jaguar S Type but many are not aware. Just hold down the windows button and even the sunroof will open. Hold the up window button and all windows and roof will close. They just don't really advertise it on most cars.)
god isn't real
Pops is like who are you calling Old school?
I’m proud to be his daughter. He knows everything and is all self-taught. And he passed some knowledge along to 2 daughters.
Treats everyone how they would like to be treated and then some. Respectful and friendly, the world needs more people like Dennis Collins.
I've learned so much about classic cars watching this channel! I appreciate what y'all do and look forward to it every week!
same
2 respecful gentleman talking cars. Their ingenuity matches their humility - it is incredibly impressive and something I will remember to emulate. And then there's Mr. P. Hes been in a mood the last couple of videos.
Don't feel bad guys, I got our Dodge dually with our gooseneck 15 yard roll off on it, buried in 2 feet of snow on Monday morning at 9k feet in elevationin SouthernColorado. I spent 4+ hours out there before I got out. Id take stuck in the mud. Lol
Dennis is a good man . Nothing but respectful.
Dennis you are a 1st class act salute to you and thank you for the throwback episode.
What a car and with absolutely extraordinary provenance. I'm betting "Goldie" won Best of Show or Best Restoration... or both! Dennis' answers to the judges' questions were truly fascinating. I wonder if he will exhibit it at Pebble Beach or Amelia Island? Thanks Dennis for this bona fide automotive gem; it is an international-treasure.
Hello ward how are you doing today. Hope you had a great weekend 😊
Goldie won Best Restored 2015
Coffee walk with a beer on a Friday night in Oz instead of coffee on a Saturday morning my weekend is in disarray lol.
Dennis, Thank you for making a video without the use of F Bombs and a constant beer commercial. I still watch some of Richard's videos when I'm alone, but never with my grandkids, he sends out the wrong message.
You are respectful of the people you deal with and give us an inside look at your business world. I'm always thrilled to see "barn finds".
Thank You!
Love your always positive attitude Dennis.
Thanks for another great episode. I like that you include stuff like getting stuck in the mud = a slice of real life and the problems we all face. Please tell us in another episode if "goldie" gets an award??? Thank you!!!
If it was bone-chilling cold y'all wouldn't have gotten stuck in mud, fellas lol
I think Zach put AM instead of PM lol
Yeah. I immediately thought the same. Oops. Lol
First mistake Zach has ever made. I'm not mad, it gives me something of substance to watch this time of night!
I’m Ok with it.
Shoot I’ll take it normally they come out while I’m working so this was a nice surprise 😂
No complaints here 😁😁
My 1st car was a 1962 Austin Healey Sprite. No door handles on the outside of the doors. I used the tongue cover from April to November unless raining. Loved that car and so sorry I don’t still have her
I have been watching you boys for a fair while and as a mechanic and as a British man in his best years ( 50s) I love the fact dennis is a fan of our classic cars I am a member of Brooklands museum were they hold a lot of special days devoted to special makes and marks of all wheeled forms of transport and I love what you guys do to keep all these vehicles alive.
I wish more people popped in on this channel. So we’ll done. Keep going Dennis 👍
My Father had a Healey 3000, then an XK120 FHC then a series 1 E Type 4.2, He and my Mother worked next door to Jaguar at Browns lane GEC and saw the very first prototype E type rolled out of the back of the factory around 1957/58.
BMC made a prototype Austn Healey "4000" that was a widened 3000, the mga reminded me of an article I read about it probably 30 years ago. Another great episode Dennis
Even with a truck stuck he keeps the positive mindset :D
Nice find, Dennis. What a talented gentleman and an amazing MGA.
I'm hooked on your channel and have even started watching Richards too. 👀
Goldie is literally a factory 1 off priceless piece of historical art work , don't think I've ever heard of any other auto makers building anything like er , outstanding doesn't do this episode justice ,
Back in the day even up to the 90s English and Japanese sometimes Italian car companies used to build these one of one car's only for shows like Earls court, some would end up in private hand's some would stay with in the company's own collection and other got crushed afterwards. My friend owned a one of one Toyota supra mk3 it had a total different dash and full adaptive airo body kit one off wheels. He got ran into from behind the insurance took over three year's to pay out because their was no money value on the car as no other one like it existed. It's amazing what car companies used to do just to show what they could do all for a show.
Love seeing the cougars getting saved
Yeah me too. I owned a few. All had 390 motors
I tried but she's an abusive alcoholic
What a treat. A fellow Healey guy! I had the pleasure back in the late '60s to own a brace of them, a BN-6 and a BN-7. The 7 had a driver's side roll bar and triple SUs which in true tradition were a beeyotch to tune but when done right, she moved right quick. She had obviously been raced but I got no provenance with it, just cash on the barrel head. BR Green and tan seats, of course.
The ivory Healey is...interesting. They wanted to build an eye-catcher and it worked.
Mr. Doherty's V-8 MG with all the trimmings is just a mind-bender and probably unique. Congratulations to him for a beautiful piece of work/art.
Fun fact: 1958 Oldsmobile station wagon wheels will bolt right on and they fit best if they are installed reversed.
Of course I did it and man did it take the chatter out of the rear end! The much increased track made all the difference in the world. Much more stable in the corners, especially on rough dirt roads.
500+ Healeys! I stand in awe, Dennis.
Cheers from Ottawa, ON.
P.S.: Subscribed on the spot, white bell and all thumbs up henceforth. Dennis is a class act.
That car is gorgeous. Where he finds these cars is unbelievable.
Talk about a Sharped Dressed Man, you and Kim Stole the
Show and of course "GOLDIE" Thanks for Sharing
Mr Dennis Collins.
Having my cup of Joe at 5:30 a.m watching Coffee Walk - OUTSTANDING!!
Dittó
Many years ago I had the Healey 100/4. It was a beast, fast, 120 mph with some power left, and with brilliant road holding, 3 speed with overdrive.. The most beautiful car I ever owned.
Love watching this channel, to see the real america and it,s people ( not the borrox we get on the news ) as much as the cars , and dennis is a true ambassador with the great team he has built !.......... Get you some of that !
I have said it once I'll say it again Dennis is a Class Act always optimistic enjoys life and always positive doesn't let stupid stuff bring him down wish there was more people in the world like Dennis
Great video, Dennis. The talent that gentleman had and he was so humble.
My grandfather had a 3000 with front disk brakes, a 4 speed with electric overdrive, 2 seats (just a carpeted shelf in the back) and 3 single barrel side draft carbs. He did semi restore on British cars and this one was in his backyard for a very long time. Every time I visited, I would go out and look at it and dream about fixing it up. He did all the mechanical work on the car and the body work, then ran an ad in the paper to sell it. The new owner was able to pick the materials for the inside and the paint color. She ended up with Tobacco leather and candy apple red paint. The car was beautiful when it was done. Total price was $14,000 it was sold to her about 1997 in the SF bay area.
The Goldie part was so interesting. Feel free to add more stories like that!
Interesting story. Those were cool Looking,Mailboxes!! G
any update on the trailer stuck in the guy's nice lawn?
There's a reason the video was so early. Shawn just got back to the hotel around Ten pm Kentucky time, showed off the mud up to the elbows and said no way am I getting up in s few hours to upload. Doing right now.
Don't blame him one bit.
Dennis's knowledge is only matched by his passion! A true car-guy. Mr Doherty is equally awesome.
WOW! Appreciated that,Dennis. You’ve sure been at it for a while. Thank you for your story. How gutting “Goldie” didn’t get an award (it seems) Can’t believe what goes into the judging of these vehicles. Thanks very much for your efforts and your knowledge too. Regards, David.
Hello David how are you doing today. Hope you had a great weekend 😊
Great video. In that last segment Dennis looks like he's straight out of Miami Vice! Same classy guy, then and now.
Double Wow!! I haven’t seen Dennis since the gas monkey days, and he is an absolute national treasure!! His respect for everyone around him is stunning in this day and age! The word Refreshing comes to mind.
Thank you so much for this way cool video.💥👍👍🤙
That old tractor brings back memories. my family grew apple's and pole beans with 3 machines. A Ford 3000 Ford 4600. And a A Farmall cub cultivator. They were sold yrs ago but I know the owners, and all 3 still run.
Dennis and crew you never fail to surprise and entertain, my compliments to the editor
Well Dennis and Crew thanks for spoiling my Friday night viewing of coffee walk in the uk. THANK YOU! For an awesome start to the day!
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Back in the 60s, I had a neighbor that had a 100-6 that had an overdrive transmission. I think he took me for one ride in the neighborhood, which cemented my love for the big Healeys.
Beautiful car. It's finds like these that makes Coffee Walk so awesome. I wish you'd do a series on the restoration.
I had a '64 3000.
Best sportscar for airflow protection in the cockpit.
Great for very tall drivers. I'm 6' 4".
Love the Overdrive switch.
I love this show, and all the folks in the making of it, and I wait all week for a new episode. I just wanted to point out that a few weeks ago Dennis said that he didn't think that they have ever re-shot anything, but two or three video cuts in they had to reshoot the scene of leaving the Louisville Airport! Lol. This must be a first! I really love you guys and gals and will subscribe and watch forever!
Hello Andy how are you doing today. Hope you had a great weekend 😊
OUTSTANDING
What an absolute gem of a car. Props to that man for doing what he did. He’s good at it.
That’s my dad and he is amazing. Restoring a 66 mustang currently.
@@Nolongerwantthis would love to c that when it’s done! He’s got great taste!
So did Goldie win an award?! Don't leave us hanging man!
😂stay tuned😅
Exactly what I was thinking, did he just leave us hanging and nobody is going to say anything?! 🤔
Here’s the award ceremony completion
czcams.com/video/8wV7rnUISvc/video.html
@@WildHorsesOfCourse cool, thanks for that. I remember seeing this episode with the amazing Porsche collection, but not award ceremony, probably because I didn't know the background of the car back then. Now it all makes sense.
Goldie is a true one of one car and has a real no money value if you understand what I mean. There's collectors out there who are willing to pay any some of money for it, a collector in London offered Dennis three million dollars for it and Dennis declined the offer, I know of other private collectors who have offered him money when Dennis was in England and Dennis refused them all. I can definitely say Dennis love for this car out way's any money value put on it, the car has been valued why it's been in Dennis hand's and he never revealed it. What is it worth nothing because Dennis will never sell it. A car guy who truly love's car's
I didn’t want to miss a bit of the video. I stopped it to read the comments. This man is a natural. No Problem that can’t be solved!!!
Dennis was looking cool in his leisure suit w the rolled up sleeves !!! 🤣
Rocking the Don Johnson look...
Dennis Collins I have noticed quite often you have flat batteries on your trailers. The perfect solution is to fit a dual battery system off your truck. You could power the winch two ways. Run an Anderson plug to rear mounted near your trailer plug and directly to the winch or topping up your battery on the trailer. Owning a 4wd accessory store, I’m surprised if you don’t fit these every day.
Thanks for the AM/PM mixup Zach and team 😂
As many times as you have battery issues with the winch batteries, there is a way you can avoid this. Run a charge port on your 7 way plug. Once trailer is plugged in it will keep batteries charged. Always love watching these videos, and how Dennis always involves clients when going to lunch.
2 uploads a week would be OUTSTANDING for the coffee walk long time watchers 🤤
The White 62 or 63 Fairlane 2 door caught my eye as he was pulling the blue Austin Healy out for you
First view from Izmir Turkey
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The hard part about getting the trailer out is trying not to wreck the gentleman's yard. They could get it out with a small Cat or maybe even a large rubber tracked Kaboda or something but they would just rip that field to shreds every time they turned a bit.
A large tracked machine, excavator maybe a few sheets of heavy plywood just keep placing them in front of the tracks as it moves across the soft soil
The way in which that judge in Dubai touched, leaned on, rested his sunglasses on… and visibly wiped his sweaty hands on Goldie would have driven me nuts!! Kudos to DC for staying cool in the heat!
I think Shawn would be lost if he didn't have pockets for his hands.
Even one in his pocket while he steers while walking backwards.
He needs to go away!
Dennis, back in the early 60’s, I had a MGA, and just loved it. A friend ordered an Austin Healy 3000, and I was with. Him when he took delivery, Dennis, it was absolutely gorgeous. But I still liked my MGA.
Shawn needs to wait out in the truck during lunch after that stunt.
I sold my 1962 AH BT7 last week, and they just came and picked it up today...so this is twice in the past three hours that I've seen a Healey loaded onto a trailer. One item of note, this is an earlier '62 due to the fact that it is a "side shift," mine was a center shift. These are wonderful cars to both work on and drive. I'll desperately miss her, but she's going to a good home and I already have my eye on a couple of E-Type Coupes. Congratulations on the find and can't wait for the reveal!
Shawn if you take your other hand out of your pocket you can work harder!!! Lol
Thank you. And,if he gets a burr from that wench cable jammed in his hand...he won't be embarrassed to wear gloves. Or any type of work clothes.
Better and Better and Better. What a CZcams channel!!!
Alex would have just backed down the driveway and not got stuck.
D... that man is amazing. I love how you honor those and give love where its obviously earned, not begging!
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🇬🇧 Love Austin Healey 3000
Loving this from the England. We used to see quite a few Austin Healeys in the Sixties and early 70s. Nothing quite compares does it, especially in the right colour or colour combo. A real man's car.
Hi, Dennis;
There is something commercially available that is better and cheaper than a winch if you find yourself stuck in soft muck, sand or snow.
It's a device that fits over the bolt holes on your wheel/s that is a druml which holds up to 100' of line.
When stuck you insert the end of the line into the drum, tie the other end onto the base of a tree, truck, or a 5' rod you pound into the ground, then put the truck in gear and spool yourself out.
If you have 4 wheel drive and lockers, or two wheel drive with a limited slip differential, only one rope and drum is required. If you have only two wheel drive it will require two ropes. One around each spool drum, and away you go.
It worked well on my 33' schoolie bus if I got stuck in Mexico, Guatemala, or parts of our country whenever I got stuck
One of these mounted on a front wheel of your ram should do the job.
I enjoy your fine videos, and the great interaction you have with your crew.
Michael Rzewuski
MGs are great cars. Keeping my 74 alive for 8 years now.
In 1965 my father and I installed a 327 cu inch chevy in an 1957 Austin Healy 1500, and we didn't own a garage or paved driveway. The Austin Healy's driveshaft fit inside the chevy driveshaft in a tight fit and just welded it up.
My first car at 15 yrs old was a 59 MGA. And as of today still my favorite car ever owned.
You have more dead winch batteries, you must be able to hook up a trickle charger to it from the tow vehicle, either that or get a crank!
That gentleman was a craftsman for sure and those mail boxes wow! Dennis of the past in Powder blue and white....YIKES....my eyes were burnin!
how do you not finish the episode?
Dennis BRING BACK THE JACKETS!!!
MG A with a Windsor V8 ?
Incredible
Dennis ? Your channel is therapeutic !
This has to be the BEST story I have ever herd so far. Wow! Simply amazing!
I think we sent most of these to the USA in the 50's - beautiful MGA with a V8 - and man you have great garages to store your cars in ..
Aw omg this car im just speechless on how much I loved this British automobile ! Denis you lucky man I hope you really enjoy it and put it back I to what it once was . omg why cant i get lucky like that .
I wanted to make a joke about those collars. But I was taken by Dennis display of knowing everything Goldie has done and where its been and lovingly restored. Amazing. You know the Healey just purchased will be pampered as well.
Nice town, beautiful homes, lovely weather in the summer, and fun people
My uncle had one and always made us give him a push to start it !
Rule #1 for professional truck driver. Always back-in!
There's a fellow in British Columbia (Can.) who widened a TR3a 4" to fit a TR6 frame....He then powered it with Nissan running gear......The car is awesome....His name is Randy Shultz and the whole project was posted on-line......The work involved with this MGA is very similar in it's scope....Magnificent, to say the least...
"A long time", made me laugh right off the bat!
To coin a phrase, OUTSTANDING! Thanks for sharing your story of Goldie.
The Austin Healey 3000 is my favorite car of all time my favorite color is the dark blue they are absolutely beautiful my dream car and what sucks that car was only a hour from me lol good pick Dennis
My parents had a 62 MGA mkII 1500cc when I was young. It was a beautiful car and same color as the one in your video.
I remember clearly my dad and I in the mid 1970s in Vegas, at a junky used import car lot my dad buying James Darren's drummers old 1954 or 56-1/2, 100-4 Austin Healey with the lay down flat windshield, no factory door handles, nerf bar bumpers, aluminum hood and trunk lid and a leather belt holding the hood down. He paid $400 for it and the convertible top was rotted off but we started it and drove it home to Boulder City. He lovingly fixed it up and re-painted the red paint, rebuilt the engine and drove it on weekend for many years. I was only 13 years old and still remember sitting in the drivers seat and thinking how little room there was for me...a kid.
I love old British sports cars. I once owned a 1962 Lotus Seven , but sadly sold it to buy a house. Healey’s are one of my favourites