The only badge engineered BMC product I would like to have, oddly enough the French loved them, perhaps because it is a mini Rolls Royce, it has buckets of style.
@wordsmith528 сағат бұрын
In my opinion, the heaqdlamp conversion spoils the smooth and 'modern' look of the car. I would have just fitted two good quality driving 'spotlight' lamps and got rid of those totally inappropriate amber bug eye indicators. White lens with amber bulbs fitted would have looked better fitted under the bumpers.
@davidmg192510 сағат бұрын
Any one know what he top gear ratio on these is? 16 mph/1000? I expect 50s all you'd want to do in it but then you did in those days....
@htimsid9 сағат бұрын
3.27:1
@asa197310011 сағат бұрын
Hand painted pinstripe done at Kingsbury would have been originally on the car but this one still looks a very smart car
@Luigilimited7 күн бұрын
Hi bradley, can I ask where you buy the support of rear tire?
@bradleyjamesclassics6 күн бұрын
@@Luigilimited sorry, it was attached when the car came to us
@gmontyb110 күн бұрын
What a racket. Sounds as though the rebuilt engine went into another car !
@markokraljevic927114 күн бұрын
Englesko sranje
@aivarusk21826 күн бұрын
The old owner who had all the work done is my best mate, its a solid car to be fair. Btw… Meredith is my mates surname, not the location of the garage.
@bryanpalmer966029 күн бұрын
A nice stately looking car in beautiful condition 💎
@niallmckeown1892Ай бұрын
Pleas slow your camera movement steady and hold a few seconds. remember we are not physically there.. Good content BTW!
@audibellАй бұрын
Do you have the OEM radio or not
@bradleyjamesclassicsАй бұрын
@audibell or not….
@audibellАй бұрын
@bradleyjamesclassics ok
@petermyers5793Ай бұрын
The best car of all time.
@bradleyjamesclassicsАй бұрын
@@petermyers5793 I feel very similar to your opinion!…..but I’m changeable!
@petermyers5793Ай бұрын
@ I’m biased, I own a superb ‘81 in Rhodium silver that I restored extensively a couple of years ago. Prior to this I owned a manual series 3 TWR XJ12 6 litre. A car I was forced to sell through divorce. It might sound like sour grapes but it really isn’t; having owned/experienced both, my current, standard car is better as it embodies the original concept of what the XJ12 should be far better than the modified version.
@bradleyjamesclassicsАй бұрын
@@petermyers5793 - I love a series 3 XJ period…..obviously the glorious V12 is a joy to behold!….i think the XJS is beautiful motor car too of course. But the ‘magic carpet ride’ of the XJ takes some beating. If you know, you know :-)
@petermyers5793Ай бұрын
@ I wholeheartedly agree.
@x_x_x_x_xАй бұрын
anyone know what happened to this cav? I have a green 1300 on an a plate
@stuartgizzi4023Ай бұрын
Those cars were. Buetiful we had them as company cars then they changed the shape and style inside they were ugly cars inside and out
@rogerburrows24292 ай бұрын
My first car after passing my test was a 1956 Wolseley 15/50 bought for £50. I then wanted a Magnette,but it was not to be,as at the time l could not find one. In those days it was either the Exchange and Mart,word of mouth or the car adds in the local paper generally on a Friday evening. I was fortunate about 30yrs later to find a Mk1 Wolseley 6/90,with(allegedly) a wonderful piece of history. I often used to wonder what if MG produced a larger version of the Magnette based on the 6/90 similar to the big Riley’s.
@peterhodes67082 ай бұрын
Bought 2 of these in the mid 70,s (Paid £60 for each one!!) Both 1958 Rover90 , neither fitted with Freewheel. Drove across Holland & Germany in 1975 in UFG266 , never missed a beat. Only 21 mpg i remember!! 😃😃😃
@RSCOZZY2 ай бұрын
Audio stops??
@brAmbedkarvadheemusalmaan2 ай бұрын
I had this car. We have kept race also in this car and this car won.
@nygelmiller52932 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work! Wish my long range eyesight was still sharp enough to continue driving.- then I would definately be interested!
@thebirdguyy19582 ай бұрын
beautiful car!
@nigelcharlton-wright17472 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking car in excellent condition.
@bradleyjamesclassics2 ай бұрын
We agree!
@nygelmiller52932 ай бұрын
This car's looks, would , in my opinion, be further enhanced by a modern day SHARK FIN aerial on the roof!
@nygelmiller52932 ай бұрын
Hello, Danny. You certainly know your stuff. ADO did, indeed stand for AUSTIN Design Office!. BUT, because Austin were in partnership with the other connected companies, ADO was changed to meaning AMALGAMATED Drawing Office!
@bradleyjamesclassics2 ай бұрын
A great knowledge sharing platform, I’ve learnt so much from my customers over the years…..I’m still learning every day! Thank you for your insight, these things are great to know!
@RolandBall-t6g2 ай бұрын
I’ve been a Landrover owner from age 18 for 50 years! Series to Range Rover Disco etc still own a few , but, 1day Igot a Hyundia Terracan and this thing is comfortable,economical, pulls 3500kg , I sometimes look under the bonnet-but never any thing breaks!! I’ll always love my Landys but I like an easy life these days!
@alanlancaster37032 ай бұрын
Lovely little car had one in the 70 s good old days never see them again 😢
@buckwheatINtheCity3 ай бұрын
Correction, old chap! They are quintessentially Italian with a British heart. ❤️
@skimmingstoness3 ай бұрын
Smart and well built in 2000, far better than the crap that came after
@thornymedia3 ай бұрын
Where are you based please? How much is it etc. Either way, let me know when this, or near identical models come up for sale! I am not in the market right now, but would love to own an E39 again sometime, perhaps the 528i ideally. Straight 6 of course, but I am no expert :)
@alanbrown82963 ай бұрын
The front valances on these always rusted. You could usually tell because owners would paint them black, probably a sealer.
@jamie.64513 ай бұрын
thats more like it 😂❤
@jamie.64513 ай бұрын
sorry, love you :3
@jamie.64513 ай бұрын
goodmorning !!!! your car is red and bad 😂❤
@stumpydog873 ай бұрын
In Australia the 1303 was known as the Superbug "L" and had high back fromt seats.
@JasonAshworth3 ай бұрын
I love Mini Metro's.
@marial82353 ай бұрын
Wow, what a cute little car. I wish there were a lot more of these little MG Saloons in the US.
@vodonnell13 ай бұрын
One of the better looking 5 series BMW one after it was a bit of a dog.
@johnsinclair41113 ай бұрын
Should that not be a pull start, where there is now fog lamp? Learned to drive on an A35, not a key start.
@KimSenior3 ай бұрын
Great informative video but you need to slow down with your panning.
@bradleyjamesclassics3 ай бұрын
Noted!
@adriaandeleeuw83393 ай бұрын
I remember my neighbor having the Woolsey 4/44 version of this body shape here in Australia.
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
Great little 4x4
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
What colour is this?
@bradleyjamesclassics3 ай бұрын
Slate Grey
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
it's alive!
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
Great bit of kit
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
beautiful car!
@theovertongaragehampshirel66403 ай бұрын
lovely car!
@felawes3 ай бұрын
As a boy, I remember seeing these on tbe road. My Father was a friend of Sir William Lyons and aged 8 I first went to tbe factory in Coventry as well as visiting him in Salcombe (Devon) where he had a house. I still see the odd one in Chelsea. Yesterday saw two. Would I have one? Strangely I think I'd like a XJ-12 Coupe, which does sound both heretical and wilfully contrary. One has to admit this is a beautiful example.
@bradleyjamesclassics3 ай бұрын
@@felawes wonderful memories Sir!….your father keep good company!. Thank you for sharing
@davidbaxter49103 ай бұрын
I REMEMBER IT WELL. ONE OF THE ONES I WAS BROUGHT UP WITH. David Baxter.
@TheCurlyP3 ай бұрын
Ooo my parents had an F reg 5 door in that colour. Lovely colour imo
@jalabaster3 ай бұрын
Same! Was my first car that I drove in November 1999, great memories!