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in my heart, I've moved to Britain. Your car culture is the most diverse and pervasive I have yet to encounter, Rick. Thank you for documenting it so well.-- from a fan, awaiting the spring efflorescence of oldtimers in New England.
High marks, Richard! I appreciate your braving the elements to get some great action video. also, luckily the hail was pea sized. I'm still driving my old (2005) Honda Accord with hail damage from many years ago. The hail was golfball size and I was caught with no cover on the road. Now the Honda looks like a golf ball - all dimpilley.
Hi Richard . Not ideal weather for car or camera !! For sound the Carrera and 260 Z . For pluckiness the Moggie 1000 , Mercedes Benz and Model A. And for not giving up ? The man behind the camera ! Thanks Richard
Wonderful action shots, Richard. Here, in Australia, we don't get enough rain, but this video makes it look like rain can make things quite miserable in Britain. Perhaps we have the best of it. In 20 years of racing, I think I only competed twice on a wet track. Thanks again for your great videos.
HI Richard, Many thanks for posting this video, this year was the first time in many years I couldn't attend the Tour of Cheshire due to a family illness, your video was as good as being there and a good deal drier! all the best and keep up the good work
As usual a great video you say they are stages but they are in actual fact tests which are timed to the second and can be great fun as you can see A long time since I have seen an A40 spin! You ask what car would you choose that might be difficult. Unfortunately you don't see many Vauxhalls used my favourite cars, yes my doctor said he thinks I should up my medication! The reason for my statement is that my first car was an HA Viva which I used in the Southeastern Rally Championship The London Counties Road Rally Championship and The Motoring News Championship and its just been restored and looks immaculate .very little rust ,hard work must have suited it.I then moved to a Chevette 1256cc I was never a huge fan of the 2300cc engine.I bought the internals out of HRO 885N a Vauxhall development car driven by Will Sparrow and Gery Marshall pre HS days I was told the pistons were Ford and had free floating gudgeon pins not sure I knew exactly what that was, however with it balanced and lightened mated to a Blydenstien head a Quaffe straight cut gearbox.it sounded like the to Escorts on the TOC it revved quite happily to 8000RPM and would do about 70mph in second gear l never thought about it blowing up and driven properly on the road it gave about 40mpg that would be good today I remember an old friend of mine Ian Collins an Avenger fan saying thrers a man who enjoys his motor sport when we nearly caught Will Gollop on one of the stages of the Tour of Manston. With this car I managed to win one of the ASEMC championships Plenty of money ,unfortunately not ,plenty of skill ,I would like to think a little bit .Luck and a good car definitely and that is why Would like to see Vauxhalls used!
Interesting (and predictable) to see how much more stable the FWD's were. Having said that, the grey A40 went remarkably well, perhaps due a skillful driver not too heavy on the accelerator. I share your enthusiasm for the Datsun 280Z - always a favourite of mine, especially in that super yellow!
Favourites: #1 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S GAP184C 38:0743:5450:2651:15 #2 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S JDF184D 30:2530:54 #3 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S HOY93K 53:04 😁👍
@@oldclassiccarUK What can I say? I've got a soft spot for my Minis. Dad had half a dozen of them from the 60s to the 80s. One of the registration numbers (AFW 1K) is now on a Land Rover. I remember it for Appleby Frodingham [Steel]Works - which is where Dad worked at the time in Scunthorpe! 😁👍
Hi. I haven't commented on your channel for awhile. I've had issues with my phone so I had it in for repair. Thought I'd check you out. The old Hillman Imp cracked me up. What a hoot watching it motoring at high speed and then spinning out. I remember back in the 1960s seeing them on the road a funny type of car. I like the Alfasud , such a good car design for an old model.
Nice to see these old car being put through their paces including an A40, some more successfully than others may I add, on what is a very naughty track indeed. I know of someone who owns a rather forlorn looking A40 that is lying in a garage somewhere that needs some TLC, no names mentioned of course RJ.
Hope you took your snorkel, Rick! Interesting to see the RWDs (Escort, Carrera) snapping round and going agricultural while the FWDs (Mini) are on rails. 😁👍
Great video, as always, but missed your dulcet tones explaining which car is which and a brief history of them. I was watching and waiting for you to put me out of misery as the name and model of the car was either unsure to me or on the tip of my tongue but couldn't remember. Other than that tiny gripe I thought it was brill. Thanks.
Fair enough, although I had to direct the camera's mic in one direction and I thought most people would like to hear the engines rather than me wittering away (although I do do that in the parking area). Thanks for watching!
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in my heart, I've moved to Britain. Your car culture is the most diverse and pervasive I have yet to encounter, Rick. Thank you for documenting it so well.-- from a fan, awaiting the spring efflorescence of oldtimers in New England.
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High marks, Richard! I appreciate your braving the elements to get some great action video. also, luckily the hail was pea sized. I'm still driving my old (2005) Honda Accord with hail damage from many years ago. The hail was golfball size and I was caught with no cover on the road. Now the Honda looks like a golf ball - all dimpilley.
Hail damage to vehicles is quite common in many parts of Germany...................
Hi rick well done braving the rain for another great vid.so many lovely classics.gotexcited myself lol hope dads doing well.regards alan.
Thanks 👍 yes dad's doing all his exercises and hopes to be out and about in the MG before toooo long
An A40 farina with attitude, brilliant! It sounds lovely............for an A40
Hi Richard . Not ideal weather for car or camera !! For sound the Carrera and 260 Z . For pluckiness the Moggie 1000 , Mercedes Benz and Model A. And for not giving up ? The man behind the camera ! Thanks Richard
Standing around in the rain is becoming a habit, but beats TV
Wonderful action shots, Richard. Here, in Australia, we don't get enough rain, but this video makes it look like rain can make things quite miserable in Britain. Perhaps we have the best of it. In 20 years of racing, I think I only competed twice on a wet track. Thanks again for your great videos.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Nev
HI Richard, Many thanks for posting this video, this year was the first time in many years I couldn't attend the Tour of Cheshire due to a family illness, your video was as good as being there and a good deal drier! all the best and keep up the good work
Thanks, glad you liked it
Thanks RJ, you’ve introduced me to a new concept…the armchair rally experience !
Nice video, good to hear the straight cut gears in the Cooper S !
No probs, don't miss the earlier rallying vids too
Great video 😊
Some interesting cars😮
Thank you 😊
Looks like great fun!
As usual a great video you say they are stages but they are in actual fact tests which are timed to the second and can be great fun as you can see A long time since I have seen an A40 spin! You ask what car would you choose that might be difficult. Unfortunately you don't see many Vauxhalls used my favourite cars, yes my doctor said he thinks I should up my medication! The reason for my statement is that my first car was an HA Viva which I used in the Southeastern Rally Championship The London Counties Road Rally Championship and The Motoring News Championship and its just been restored and looks immaculate .very little rust ,hard work must have suited it.I then moved to a Chevette 1256cc I was never a huge fan of the 2300cc engine.I bought the internals out of HRO 885N a Vauxhall development car driven by Will Sparrow and Gery Marshall pre HS days I was told the pistons were Ford and had free floating gudgeon pins not sure I knew exactly what that was, however with it balanced and lightened mated to a Blydenstien head a Quaffe straight cut gearbox.it sounded like the to Escorts on the TOC it revved quite happily to 8000RPM and would do about 70mph in second gear l never thought about it blowing up and driven properly on the road it gave about 40mpg that would be good today I remember an old friend of mine Ian Collins an Avenger fan saying thrers a man who enjoys his motor sport when we nearly caught Will Gollop on one of the stages of the Tour of Manston. With this car I managed to win one of the ASEMC championships Plenty of money ,unfortunately not ,plenty of skill ,I would like to think a little bit .Luck and a good car definitely and that is why Would like to see Vauxhalls used!
Interesting (and predictable) to see how much more stable the FWD's were. Having said that, the grey A40 went remarkably well, perhaps due a skillful driver not too heavy on the accelerator. I share your enthusiasm for the Datsun 280Z - always a favourite of mine, especially in that super yellow!
Favourites:
#1 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S GAP184C 38:07 43:54 50:26 51:15
#2 1966 Austin Mini Cooper S JDF184D 30:25 30:54
#3 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S HOY93K 53:04
😁👍
I'm spotting a pattern there ...
@@oldclassiccarUK What can I say? I've got a soft spot for my Minis. Dad had half a dozen of them from the 60s to the 80s. One of the registration numbers (AFW 1K) is now on a Land Rover. I remember it for Appleby Frodingham [Steel]Works - which is where Dad worked at the time in Scunthorpe! 😁👍
Hi. I haven't commented on your channel for awhile. I've had issues with my phone so I had it in for repair. Thought I'd check you out. The old Hillman Imp cracked me up. What a hoot watching it motoring at high speed and then spinning out. I remember back in the 1960s seeing them on the road a funny type of car. I like the Alfasud , such a good car design for an old model.
Welcome back to our channels!
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FINE BUSINESS! Sorry your getting soaked !The sleety or Slushy rain occurring here on the 49th too! CHEERS from greater Victoria!
Nice to see these old car being put through their paces including an A40, some more successfully than others may I add, on what is a very naughty track indeed. I know of someone who owns a rather forlorn looking A40 that is lying in a garage somewhere that needs some TLC, no names mentioned of course RJ.
Maybe I'll set up an A40 gofundme!!! Thanks for watching as always :)
Thank you for such a interesting rally on such a awful day cold hands you must have been drowned again a big thank you .
Hope you took your snorkel, Rick! Interesting to see the RWDs (Escort, Carrera) snapping round and going agricultural while the FWDs (Mini) are on rails. 😁👍
Yes the FWD certainly seemed more planted, I think a 205 GTi won overall
The red mini had a bad door paint match 😤
The 280 z had something hanging out of door looked like a belt of owner hope they got home without strangulation 🙄😤🤔
I think Mr OCC and son should get their A40 sorted for next years event!
Mmmm not sure I'd want to risk wrapping it around a tree tbh, it did used to go well with its MG1100 head though
Great video, as always, but missed your dulcet tones explaining which car is which and a brief history of them. I was watching and waiting for you to put me out of misery as the name and model of the car was either unsure to me or on the tip of my tongue but couldn't remember. Other than that tiny gripe I thought it was brill. Thanks.
Fair enough, although I had to direct the camera's mic in one direction and I thought most people would like to hear the engines rather than me wittering away (although I do do that in the parking area). Thanks for watching!
I see they are not required to wear helmets but it would be interesting to know the rules for competitors.