My Project Car Round-Up. What classics I own and why I couldn't resist rescuing 2 more...
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- My Project Car Round-Up. What classics I own and why I couldn't resist rescuing 2 more.... In this long awaited episode Jonny Smith details all the vehicles he currently owns, what the plans are for them in 2024 and what jobs they need doing.
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This video includes a little update on his cheapest Porsche Boxster in Britain, his Dodge Charger, endless Chevrolet Impala SS lowrider project, Austin Allegro Type R, pair of Hondas and the two secret cars he's bought in the last few months. They were cheap - right car, wrong time.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
#newprojectcar #mycarcollection #thelatebrakeshow #4k - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Johnny you are clearly sick. Dont get help 😂
I'm going to guess that car under the drop cloth is a lotus....
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Lmfao a smart car?
Thats pretty cool 😎
It's a disease and can be as destructive as rewarding, but as Jonny said the 'right' cars and car opportunities often come at the wrong time. Resistance is futile.
But seriously, 2023 was quiet for most of his projects, so 2024 there's going to be firmer plans and time lines. We welcome what you'd like to see more of, and why.
@@TheLateBrakeShow bad case of car- owner virus.
@@TheLateBrakeShow I bought a Boxster a little prior to Johnny buying his. I've had to put it up for winter due to other life factors, but am looking forward to getting it back on the road come March. Already had to do several fixes to it, know I need to do several more. Mine's also a 2002. Very much looking forward to seeing what he does with his. I'll be keeping mine as stock as possible mechanically, but going to try to do some cosmetic changes. That's the car of Johnny's I'm most personally invested in for selfish reasons! :)
Sorry to hear the "single dad" comment. I remember you had a brief time out last year. Keep doing what you're doing, keep being a great dad and most importantly look after your mental health. Love the channel and love Smith and Sniff......on that side of things 👍
Thank you so much for the consideration. Means a lot.
this comment was sad news. But such is life I guess. You seem to be doing well. Great video!
Seconded. Best wishes, Johnny.
Also caught this, and went to the comments. Very sad. Been in the same position as well.
None of my business; here to watch cars. Remember the jimny going and see lots of rings but not wedding one. Hope you’re happier.
This is so much more interesting than seeing somebody showing off their money no object supercar collection
Sell the taxi if you got fair offers for it and let someone else enjoy it. Use the proceeds to fix the Element and get the Boxster some new bushings, brakes and wheels and then just drive it as is with flawed outside but properly sorted chassi and stock drivetrain.
I think this would be the best option, with it being Lpg it's only going to get harder to keep it running with fewer places offering it
I'm so very sorry you had a bad 2023. It's none of our business. Period. Wishing you all the best for 2024 & may the future be very bright for you. Love from Leigh & Rachel ❤
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Is it bad that I recognized the car under the cover immediately? I'm not surprised you got one, clearly the Gordon Murray approval had made an impression on you.
Gordon won't sell his - I've asked many times. This was the next best thing!
I had one too, I recognise it with a cover on, as there were scare stories about leaking roofs. I sold it to buy an NSX, but still missed it when I had the NSX.
same here, knew what it was instantly.
Unfortunately i don’t own one, but i should be getting one within the next month or so as my first car. hopefully they don’t leap up in price as they’ve definitely been receiving more interest as of late
Those front arches and the roofline..... could only be one car 😊
I also recognised the Smart straight away, love the 2CV project and looking forward to updates on that.
"The 602 big block"
That made me 😂
You're the best, Johnny!
The 720 is the proper big block.
@@gs188you can squeeze a BMW GS1200 motor in without much work. 😂
Sorry to hear the “single dad” remark. I’ve been a fan since the early Smith&Sniff video days, heck even since the Fully Charged days, so for a pretty long time, and I feel like I know you as a friend and now I just want to send you a big bro hug. And if I may speak for your entire subscriber base, we love you Jonny. We all effin love you mate, you’re the best car guy on CZcams. No contest. ❤️ 🍻
Thank you, you really didn't need to do that. Really appreciate the words and the kindness. ✊🏽
Very well said GT, I second that
Being a single father hit me! I'm sorry to hear than Jonny, deep respect for what you are doing hope you get the help you deserve on all your projects...
This is the best car channel on youtube, and now that I know how many project videos are in the pipeline... I can not wait to see what you come up with! Thank you for hours of entertainment with such an honest and high production value.
Thank you. That means a lot.
Just want to say that your videos are my favourite on CZcams and I’ve been watching you since your Fifth Gear days. Despite your issues with your personal life (sorry to hear as a father myself) and lack of funds, I appreciate what you’re putting into this space and am excited for all these projects ahead! Keep going and dreaming big for the channel! 👍🏼 Best of luck from Vancouver, Canada!
Thank you so much for the comment. I hope you're doing alright. Best, J
I’m usually not one for the funky coloured wraps, but I like this one. I think it suits the vibe of that offbeat car in a good way.
I thought the same, I'd keep the wrap.
I wonder if more wrap would help keep the rain out. That being their biggest problem
@@gs425Not going to help that soft top!
New annual feature? "Johnny's New Year Fleet Recap"
Looking forward to seeing updates on all of them!
Be like the Harry’s garage on in a few years. Maybe not with the 5 figure maintenance bills.
I read that as "Fleet flatcap"
I really, really need help.. 😂😂
@@philgrimsey3637I think the playlist has a new name
The Tokyo taxi seems like the odd one out. Id suggest selling it and finishing some of the cooler projects like the impala.
Also i hope the storage you are getting has space for you to work on your cars too, i really enjoy the detail you go into when doing work on the barn finds. Also you could save some money doing some work yourself, we can learn from you learning too
I think he should sell most of them, he has no self control and it's quite sad tbh
This man right here is the epitome of living the dream. Jonny you’re a legend.
Not sure about that, but thank you. I'm trying!
@@TheLateBrakeShowand that’s good enough my man.
Can't wait to see more on the 2cv. Thank goodness you're keeping the patination - so many have their life stories "restored" out of them, and 2cvs look best with a few dents and some surface rust.
Hubnut collaboration inbound?
I think you should keep the taxi, to be fare.
Bum tish!
Hi Jonny, I’m an ex-Porsche technician, re the water ingress, first thing to check as it’s a common issue, remove the plastic cowl panels under the bonnet & you’ll see left and right the drain holes, these fill up & the water enters the car and plays havoc with the ECU’s under the seat, blow out with an air line, test and refit the cowl panel.
Next is the top windscreen seal, usually ingress is from the corners. The seal dries out, try applying Vaseline to it and the seal on the front of the hood. The seals on 986’s are expensive.
Then check by lifting the convertible flap halfway, the two drain holes either side as these fill up with rubbish, finally make sure the door panel waterproof seal hasn’t been damaged.
Please for the love of God DO NOT EV the Impala, that would be criminal, the engine of any car is its soul!
Thank you for taking time to write all this. Intending to look at it this week...
having watched so many of your videos I'm fairly confident that you are roughly 28 times more competent on the tools than i am, and I did the GAZ shocks and springs on my Insight in around 45mins. The transformation is amazing and nobody noticed I was missing from work😀
Johnny - I've been following you since the days of Max Power Magazine and i really love the variety you have on this channel, its one of the channels I don't watch when a new video is released but binge watch, love the barn find features and learning the stories behind the car. Have a Beer on me.
To use a favourite expression of yours Jonnie - don’t be a “flute” and spoil the Boxster by pimping or doing something silly. That is a nice honest 986. Don’t cock it up.
We need more Impala content... love it
Johnny, you mentioned your Element has a shimmy in the drive train. It looks to be an automatic. We own a 03 Element with an automatic that had a drive train shimmy. It drove me crazy trying to find it, I replace the rear diff fluid, all 4 struts, front driveshafts, and any bushings or balljoint that had even the slightest bit of movement. It turns out it was the automatic transmission. A complete fluid change fixed it. The transmission and torque converter holds 7 litres, but when you drain it only 3.5 come out, so you do that 3 times, and replace the filter, and voila, no more shimmy. Ours has 330 thou Km on it (Canadian model), we love it, it's the most useful car we've ever owned.
Hi! I have a reasonable amount of experience on Smarts, having rebuilt my own Roadster-Coupe Brabus, and regularly fixing some of the electronics issues with these cars. Happy to help you with your rescue, and to answer any questions you might have.
That's a great collection of cars, Jonny. Well done for saving the Smart. You're so lucky to have your first car. Mine was a Mini Pickup which I rescued from a scrapyard but at the time didn't have the skills or perseverance to return it to the road.
Love your notebook its my favourite part and your temperment is just so calm and refreshing on this plate
The notebook is my brain! Cheers 🥃
Nice to see a detailed roundup of your fleet. Really looking forward to seeing how these new projects progress :)
A great and eclectic series of cars, and so much more interesting than one single exotica of the same cumulative value. Look forward to seeing the content over the coming year.
All sensible choices and understandable buys.
Aside from seeing all your wonderful car projects lined up, I found it an incredibly honest episode on more than one level. I, simillar to others have been watching you since Fifth Gear days and really love this channel and appreciate all the work that goes into it. So great and refreshing to hear that life won't get in the way of a cool car collection! 😎 All the best for 2024 👊
What a wonderful eclectic collection of cars, Lovely to see most of them together and look forward to you getting on working on them. Love the 2cv and Smart.
"Frilly Vinyl Wrap" That mod made my Sunday. I bet it also adds at least 5-10 bhp
I’m too scared to do it without the help of an adult. Great one liner!
Jonny, 2cv an inspired choice. My folks pulled a 1958 ripple one from a French barn in 2005. New chassis, nut and bolt resto , painted sadly Ill health meant my dad never finished it…..just the final 3% to complete it now. Great to work on and such a simple and ingenious design.
I've had storage issues with my project car and it is depressing - made me feel better to know you have been in the same boat! Here's to a better storage 2024 for us!
Johnny your a legend and this is by far my favourite YT Channel. I hope you find some obscenely rich people to work with you getting all the projects finished 👍🏼
I recognized the shape of the secret car right away - but I could not tell it was such a special one. Always loved those too - very good that you intend to save it and the same goes for the other new project!
I just started watching but recognise a Smart Roadster when I see those front guards!
I won't skip ahead, but I hope it's Porters old Brabus!
Great to have a recap of the fleet and why you have each vehicle. The Element definitely feels worth converting to EV. It’s the best thing for it.
On what basis?
Mainly on the basis that Jonny has previously mentioned how much it costs to run with the existing setup. Plus his general sentiment (which I agree with) that EVs are great for everyday cars and the bulk of travel, and a few miles in a fun classic is great for the weekend.
Great to see a round-up. Huge love for the Smart and 2CV. As you say, difficult to juggle so many.
Thanks for taking us through the fleet Johnny. See the Hondas quite often driving past my house. Can’t miss them!
Thank goodness for this episode Johnny. As a lunatic who once reached 47 cars in various barns, outside 'storage' and on the road, with the help of a therapist I'm now down to 16 😂. The question that has been bugging me for some time is, how many cars can I have and get away with as 'normal'? You have answered my question, 10. I can have 10 cars and consider myself normal! Thank you Johnny, I have to reduce by 6 and I'm there. Watching you is much better than talking to my car therapist.
Jonny, you’re an automotive man maths legend. Thank you for existing and pumping out such awesome content.
Ha! This might be my favourite comment. Cheers 🍺
You’re welcome mate 😊
Thank you for sharing them all with us in one shot, Jonny! I've never owned more than 5 at once, and not all of them were interesting. I still have a project in limbo, and many cars have come and gone in the 15 years it has been off the road. Heck, it's been off the road longer than I've known my wife! 🤣 I'm at point with that like you are with your Beetle. I don't have all the parts, and I want to just be able to push through once I get back on it. Looking forward to what 2024 has to bring to the channel!
Honestly this video makes me feel better about my own project cars. That said more of yours are on the road than mine and i salute you for that. Thanks for the content Jonny, fantastic as always.
A great episode and a great collection of cars, Jonny. Unlike most comments, I say keep the taxi - it's a unique car and it would look mega on some split rims. In fact, keep them all - it's your collection, you bought them all for a reason. Just enjoy them!
Fascinating collection! You really should put matching tyres on the fronts of the bargain Boxster as otherwise in cold conditions, they'll have much more grip than the rears which will make it more lkely to swap ends. That Element definitely needs turning into an EV... Looking forward to seeing how the cars all move on over 2024!
They’re winters on the front, so I’m guessing as soon as the right wheels come along/ summer, it’ll get fresh, appropriate rubber.
Great vid Mr Smith - I'm glad to hear the Boxster has warmed to you and cheered up. Sometimes a car just needs to feel at home before it comes to life proper 👍
Evening Jonny. Nice collection all different for a reason. I also had a beetle as my first car 1970/1500 and also still own it 41 year’s this year. Keep up the good work 👍
You and Chris Harris need to race your 2CVs when all up and running!
Love the Element but an EV conversion on it would be ace. Would love to do a diy EV conversion on my mint mk1 Multispace if it wasn't so expensive.
Keep up the good work Jonny.
Yeah I have a VW T3 (I think they are called 2.5 outside Germany) and was looking into a EV conversion... and for the low price of a new VW ID Buzz you can to that.. and also there won't be much loading space after..
I love the fact you have finally succumbed to the humble fantastic 2cv.I have a 1958 with the upgraded chassis brakes and 602 engine .you are in for a treat .You lucky boy
What an eclectic collection!
I love the Charger. I can’t believe you’ve owned an Impala 20 years and not driven it. The Beetle is cool. The 986 makes perfect sense (my wife owns one). I don’t quite ‘get’ the others, but that’s cool too. Keep up the great work*
*no, not everyone has access to a huge barn for their very valuable collection!
The Brabaus is cool car, well done. Great collection Johny. Keep the Impala as a V8 and convert the big Honda to electric - especially as that's the one, you do big miles in. :)
*Brabus.
And yes. Extremely cool indeed! ;)
Good evening Jonny, been a fan of yours since the old 5th gear days, you were the first TV car journo to like old weird shit like me, not just hyper cars and the latest M3, and your projects keep to that.
2023 sounded pretty tough on you buddy, look after yourself please, and thanks for all the great content, you help other people going through tough times to switch off for a moment.
All the best dude 🤘........
Also, don't e.v swap the chev....pleease 🙏
Looking good, just finding the space to put them all! You had to get that Smart, even just to add to your high mileage 2 seater collection
Dodgey Honda diff - my dad had same issue on his CRV. Took it to Honda and a few gbox specialists. Always came back shortly after. Until, he found a claasic specialist who said it needs to be flushed 3 times over. Guy did it, and issue hasnt come back after thousands of miles 👍🏻. Thoroughly loved the video. We all love these cars as much as you, so get some vids up. Your subscribers will love them 😊
Nice insight to the fleet 👍
Nice insight in the fleet!
Quite a mix of cars, and are project cars always the right car at the wrong time. My favourites are the element, charger and beetle. So let's see what 2024 brings to this collection, I'm in two minds to sell my Escort zx2 as seen at your Christmas meet 2 years ago in Somerset 😊
@@neiliosr8 Curious as to how that ZX2 ended up in the UK anyway? My sister had a 98 from new for about a decade here in the Toronto area, it was good to her.
@@fastEdCanuck well it's been here since almost new, it's a 2000 model imported in 2001, don't know why but the only explanation is someone in the forces, and it was a woman that owned it, I bought it in 2019. I'm the 3rd owner.
Definitely keep all the cars! Just do tlc and maintenance to all of them, we don't need big mods, just seeing cars coming back to life is enough! Cheers from Finland!!!
Many thanks!
Outlaw the Boxster, keep and museum the Tokyo taxi and save the new entries. Plus stop all those leaks!
Awesome video, and love the style of “it’s not all done, but I’m working on it… ah dam! Thought id fixed that”. Real value and enjoyment, thanks! Happy 2024!
what !! no Lambo's or Ferrari's and you call yourself a utuber😂Love the collection Jonny
that beetle is a beauty 😍 ngl i saw one recently, wonder if it was you 👀
What an ace collection Mr Pervert. Each car has something unique and interesting about it. Looking forward to the updates throughout 2024.
Keep up the awesome content sir!
Great to see someone live the dream, you deserve it Jonny. Can't wait to see how the projects progress over the next 12 months. Best of luck! 👍
Don't EV swap the Impala. EV swaps in old cars should be reserved for vehicles where the engine is unreliable and soulless. Even though a Chevy 350 is ubiquitous, having a nice American V8 under the hood is still something special.
Would love to see more VW Beetle content from your fleet 👌👌👌
I do wonder whether I should make more of a character of the Beetle on the channel. I'll be sure to document the eventual resto as a mini series.
@@TheLateBrakeShowI'd love to see more Bug content! Dugga Dugga Dugga Dugga!
A 74 standard beetle was my first car in 1984, nice to see you still have yours with plans for a resto.
@@TheLateBrakeShowKeep the taxi. You're unlikely to find another one.
@@TheLateBrakeShowDon't touch your Bug too much. Its very honest.
I remember watching your brother and yourself get the Beetle on the road.
It was actually AFTER the introduction of the Allegro with the Allegro dance that HAS to be bought back.
Nice video, good luck making progress on your projects this year.
The English Hoovies!
Lots of bad decisions, but we love it!
Maybe Jonny should do something with Hoovie?
Yes.
@@TheLateBrakeShow yes!
I'm absolutely loving the "found at the bottom of a compost bin" 2CV-the patinated look is definitely the way to go. Anyone who sees it in the flesh is going to need a tetanus booster.
Splendid roundup. I LOVE the Smart! Look forward to seeing that one getting back on the road.
Love all your work Johnny, I’m pleased I guessed correctly on the new project, as a longtime follower from CarPervert days I think I missed the Chevy video one to go back and watch. Sorry to hear the single dad news hope you’re ok, as a single dad myself I share your issue with buying vehicles with not enough seats having bought an ex DHL Sprinter to convert into a camper with only one seat and having 2 boys, I’ve got extra seats and am sorting that problem. I drive my Yellow Sprinter round Taunton with added SnS stickers. Thanks for everything you do, from support in TA1 🙂
Single dad when did that happen
Single Dad? 😥
I was looking for a comment about this 😢
Regardless of what is clearly happening elsewhere in JS world its great to see your love of the odd and eclectic continues. As a recent 2cv owner myself I can vouch that you will enjoy it and I am sure Darren will get you sorted out. Keep ploughing your unique furrow.
That Brabus is so you, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Love the Element, and the Charger. And your Beetle makes a perfect 4-car fleet. Personally I'd sell all the others and try and get a bit more focus (I've lost my way a bit and am currently trying to prune 12 quirky motorbikes down to a more-manageable 4 or so). But whatever you do, keep sharing it all with us in your brilliant trademark style, it's the best channel on here.
Single dad??? What happened?
Really enjoyed this. Immediately felt a lot better that it's not just me trying to keep a fleet of cars on the road. It's a lot of work!
Lovely update of your cars, thanks for sharing. Hope 2024 is the year you want and need 🙏🏽
2 days ago I was watching Tiff review the Smart Roadster for 5th gear and surfed Autotrader to see what's available - not that I wasn't but SUBSCRIBED!
Always had a big soft spot for the design of the smart roadster, cant wait for a full vid on that. Hope '24 brings you good health, wealth and happiness pal.
Nice round up of projects Jonny. I love your bug and your right to get parts together as much as you can before restoration. Also like the smart I worked for Mercedes when they were new. Look forward to some content on them👍👌
Johnny, the water under the seat is classic blocked drains under the fabric hood/roof. You have to put the hood into service mode, this will reveal a drainage area underneath and there are a couple of drains under there which get blocked with leaves etc. I blasted mine out with a pressure washer. Should sort that. Symptoms would be wet carpet behind the seats, under the door area.
Seen that as a smart straight away, get a remap and liven that motor up, did my four two and ended up more powerful than the brabus, it was epic, love another so look forward to you doing that up.
Happy New Year! This is a car collection like no other!
You seem to have filled the tiny (😉) gap between Harry’s garage and hubnut - great collection - keep it weird!
I have procrastinated about getting a ghetto Boxster/Cayman for a few years, can’t wait to see where you go with it. Inspire me!
Looking forward to some snarling 3 cylinder action. I love the colour of the wrap, period correct.
Looking forward to videos on the Smart Roadster :D
Ive got a 2015 convertible beetle in exact same colour as yours. French racing blue. Simply lovely.
The 2cv. Pretty cool. I would leave the patina. And put a clear coat over it. :) love the fleet!!
Jonny I have a 2003 beetle, a yellow 1.9 PD tdi “Brian”
Me and the wife adore him. Yours is stunning.
Although Brian is not a classic beetle he puts a smile on our faces. I searched and searched for a yellow 1.9 pd, the moment I saw him on auto trader (7 am one hung over Sunday morning) I rang around people I knew who could take me the 100 miles to buy him. Air con, heated seats. I’ve been a “dubber” ever since my first mk1 golf. I left the scene then straight back into it when Brian came into my life (29/5/2022)
I love the charger too, I’m 44 and grew up with Dukes of Hazard (the proper one) I still have my 1987 Annual 😁
The absolute dream. I'm 20 now and starting my collection. I've got an 83 Beetle with something like '65 panels, a Golf 3 cabrio Rolling Stones and I want to slowly work that one up to a black 944! Maybe a W124 or 190 series in between them. Lovely video and a great collection. Charger might be my favorite, absolute dream car!
Hi Jonny, thanks for the guided tour of "works in progress". Like many others, I'm itching to see the VW back on the road - nonetheless I understand your desire to get the old girl done up right. My Dad had several VWs over the years, but IMO the 66/ 67 1500 is the best-looking of the lot.
PS I had no idea about events in your personal life, but FWIW best wishes to you and your children from some old git in Austraia 👍
PPS You're in good company with your latest acquisition, a bloke called Chris Harris has one, as does Ian (HubNut) Seagrove - if anyone knows sources for 2CV bits, he does.
Hi Jonny, love the fleet and the new projects are awesome !! I love that you still have your 1st car too as do I (mk2 fiesta ghia), if you ever want a hand working on any of them id be up for helping out 👍 All the best Mike AKA MEC from MEC-TEC 👍👍
Hi Johnny, don't sell any unless you really need to. Boxter K swap it with a K24, there is a kit for it & keep it as a sleeper. Looking forward to see the Allegro finished. My favourite in your collection is the Tokyo taxi 👍
Great round up, Jonny. Love the two new acquisitions. I even think I like the wrap on the Brabus... 😯 A 2CV is one possibility for our next REVS Restore project (if we can find one), so will follow that with interest. Nice Takona hat. 👌
Thanks Jonny for showing us the sable you are just the man to share automobiles with us. Cheers
I have no time for the Beetle but i really like the collection. I listen to your ‘pod’, but your Tokyo Taxi completely passed me by. And i love it.
Love the Barbus Smart car,I used to work for my local Merc dealer,and managed to blag my way on a track day at Thruxton,and by far the best car I launched around,was the smart car,they are absolutely superb bits of kit