50 Years of Driving -- Cars Crashes and Fun

Now for something completly different, a look back at my 50 years of driving, lots of different cars, plenty of crashes and a enourmous amount of fun.
Its got me into a lot of trouble and cost me a lot of money, but I have had a fantastic time, so sit back and enjoy
All presented from the pub shed, loads of old photographs, and plenty of beer to drink as well.

[@rhondaz356]

Dear Patrick, this was so enjoyable. Your years of driving, your vehicles, etc... so interesting. YOU, have the knack of relating a story, and grabbing and holding our interest. ***I think it's because you're so honest, and really love what you do... from your fan, across the 🌊s 👏🌈👏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Lovely to hear from you Rhonda, and yes I do like telling a story, especially when it brings back so many amazing memories, from when we were young and every day was a new adventure....... thanks Pat 😌

[@stenewton5175]

Great stuff Pat, was fab hearing your enthusiasm bout your cars & memories made in them. 2 ltr Capri S in silver very nice, eventually bought a 2.6 SD1 in red, a lovely car but then was superceded by a Honda VF 750sc & had some fab trips away on it with my brother on his Kawasaki 600.. Cars & bikes can make for some brilliant memories as have yours Pat 🤛

[@thecentralscrutinizer1758]

I'm 59 years old in May. I've had my fair share of smashes, crashes and near misses. I owned a 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV and a Lancia Montecarlo among others plus I had a Honda Hornet bike. I only do about 15 miles a day now and it's all town driving so I bought myself a little Peugeot 107. I was expecting slow and miserable driving but it's been a revelation because it's great fun to drive and as cheap as a car gets to own and run. It's fast enough, it keeps up with the traffic but you're never going to beat big powerful cars so you just enjoy your own driving in your own little world. I just let the big boys get past in their turbo charged monsters and I'm left alone to enjoy my driving. Great pub shed by the way. I fancy building my own when I retire. Cheers!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there yes I discovered the benifits of a smaller car at work when I had a little replacement car and realised how fast and easy to drive they wrere, also repair mainteneance alot cheaper.....all the best Pat

[@Thurlby99]

Patrick I totally agree you have had some classic Ford's Like the Orion Ghia but for me the Ford Capri will always be a classic I had 2 in my driving career and I would have always loved a 2.8 injection or a 280 Brooklands as they were the ultimate. Great to reminisce about the old days and your car collection with a few pints to go with it cheers 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes best car I ever had, the shape the driving position just perfect.....all the best Pat

[@demalzaharrisoncdd6097]

That. Was. Awesome! Thank you, Pat. You are an absolute legend. Really enjoy this. Keep them coming 😀

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Damalza....loved making it and it brought back so many great memories ...... thanks Pat

[@heatonreddishwalkers]

Absolutely loved this video. We were so lucky to live through the car era where your car was almost like a tattoo, or wearing a football shirt. It defined you. Great memories of a great time. Stay Forever Young 🍻 Phil.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Phil, yes loved making and sharing this video, wanted to make it for years, so many memories from the past, and my younger days, alot more exciting, every day was an adventure....great to share and a few pints as well...... thanks Pat

[@Killercrossova007]

Awesome video and stories. I'm sitting here in New Zealand watching at 1.20am. Can't get enough

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoy it!....so good to look back at those exciting times......thanks Pat

[@guywright7388]

I love a good yarn in the pub shed. Nobody could ever say you have a boring life, Pat. That kit car was a beauty! Stay safe out there , see you next time. 🍺👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah great to sit back in the pub shed, share a few stories and sink a few pints...... thanks Pat

[@psychokeef]

Hi Pat What an absolutely brilliant insight to your 50 years of driving as soon as you said you ventured into getting a caravan I thought to my self write off coming up lol. My first car was a black 1600 capri k reg which I got it 1981 before I past my year absolutely loved it. Great video great stories and great entertainment makes me put a smile on my face when I see you’ve put a video out. Cheers Pat can’t wait to see the next one your an absolute #sheffieldlegend 🍺🍺🍺

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to share my memories with you, they were really exciting times back then, never been in a caraven since......thanks Pat

[@LMay64]

Brilliant. Love the blast through your past.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Loved making it.....so many memories.....thanks Pat

[@MCMOutdoors]

Some top memories there Pat! I love cars too. I also have great memories thinking back to some of my Dad's 'best' cars - he used to show me pictures of his Ford Capri ! I remember his Escort XR3 which my Mum was highly unhappy with and made him send it back! He later came home with a Sierra XR 4x4 - which suffered the same 'wife' fate. Before those came a nice Renault 25 - with a lovely 2.0L engine and auto gearbox. He went up in the world with an 'S' reg Audi A4 2.0 - which was a lovely car, but the most insane was the Sierra XR4x4. My first car was a Renault Cli0 1.4 - '04' reg - and one I will always remember as my first car. My favourite so far has been an Audi A4 'S Line' TDI Ultra - which had around 190bhp and was rapid....... sadly that had to go back due to a change in circumstances.......... but it was fun whilst it lasted. I now have a Fiesta ST Line, which looks like an ST but doesn't cost an ST but is not slow....... if money were no object, I'd go for an Audi RS6 Avant. Thanks for sharing your love of cars Pat and some fantastic memories - ATB, Chris

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chris, nice to hear from a wild camper with a love of cars as well, oth yourself d your dad have owned some great cars, sounds !Ike your dad loved the classic fords,the Sierra XR4x4 was a right machine, instant rally car. I had a Renault Clio for many years for work, 106 k miles then the oil pump packed up, interesting about the Fiesta ST line, the price of the ST was pretty high, did,nt know about this one being cheaper, great to chat about cars, makes a change from wild camping.... all the best Pat

[@thejoneseys]

Some lovely memories there. I can just picture you flying round a bend thrashing that Capris 2 litre pinto engine. I must admit as I'm getting older there is just no pleasure in driving anymore. Cost of fuel and horrendous traffic unless you venture out at night! I did hammer a load of company cars myself but never managed 18 tyres in 18 months, that is hilarious!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes the Pinto ehgine certainly used to rev to the red line......just perfect.....thanks Pat

[@robbakewell5761]

Absolute priceless video. Thanks Pat for sharing. Made me smile.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to look back to those exciting days when we were younger, great to share these driving exploits..... thanks Pat 😊

[@thespencerarms2022]

Forever young …. Awesome 😎. Could sit and drink with you for hours 👌🏻🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes forever young, that's my plan..... thanks Pat 💗

[@DaveGoodman1959]

Yep, certainly enjoyed that Patrick. Thank you. 🍻🍻🍻 My Dad would have loved this video especially the last bit. He bought himself a new Jag when he was 80 years old.🤣

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow hope I could do the same, stay young..... all the best Pat

[@paulturner487]

Great stuff as usual Pat! A nice mix of memories, cars and of course,most importantly a few pints in the pub shed! Excellent. Looking forward to the next episode already! Top man👍 Paul 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Paul, yes nice to chat about the old days, and share a few pints....... thanks Pat 😊

[@patatina1960]

I enjoyed this so much thankyou for sharing this Pat, bringing back the memories of your cars , and us remembering the memories of ours, our cars were part of us and what we did at specific times of our lives. Many thanks x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Patricia, yes each car has its own story and was a part of your life, I know exactly what you mean, different phases of your life, and different cars to suit....... thanks Pat 😊

[@hosscartwright5495]

Cars, Pub shed and great scenery all in one video, what more could you ask for 👍 Brilliant video, thank you Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks 👍...appreciate that Hoss.....thanks Pat

[@chevyimp5857]

Thanks for the memories.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure....some great memories..... thanks Pat

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Brilliant ! thanks for the story telling Patrick

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for listening, really enjoyed telling a few stories from my earlier days of driving, and sharing a few pints, felt like you were all sat with me in the pub.... thanks Pat

[@forestdweller3210]

Excellent video, an absolute classic. No way is Pat Dickinson having a 2.8L injection Capri - absolutely crying with laughter at that! I really enjoyed hearing about all your cars, crashes and adventures over the years, all washed down with a few pints. It's got me thinking about my motoring adventures over the last 28 years. Also, thank you for showing the bend at the end.

[@willallen7757]

yeah I'd of bought the tires out of pocket at a shop so they didn't know :) .

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hello there, yes I think we all have driving stories from the past, for me they were such exciting times, luckly we did survive to tell the tail, I,LL bedriving round that bend every week for years to come, and when I say driving, I mean proper driving..... all the best Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, cracking video, you had me laughing out loud with your anecdotes, especially the one where your gearstick gaitor got blown off!!! What better place to listen than to be perched on the bar in your pub shed ....... I must admit it was a bit crowded there with 48.9K others , not much elbow room either and the beer ran out all too quickly😁😁 The YEB were definately irresponsible letting you have that Capri!! That was a lovely kit car you made, maybe just as well you didnt get chance to fit that V8 in the end!!! You left us with some great driving through the peak district, was that snake pass? I expect that most of us have some driving anecdotes, so here goes. My first car was a Capri, a MKII, unfortunately went up in flames just before Xmas whilst I was driving so that was the end of that. After a Triumph and Consul Cortina (steering column gearchange) I got my dream car (at the time) a 1600E Cortina that one didnt turn out well either after a crash and getting it repaired it too went up in smoke on the motorway at Leicester, I had flames at my feet before I could get it onto the hard shoulder and get out. Eventually, through a friend at work , I got into banger racing, that is banger racing my cars when they got to the end of their life. I honestly dont think Ive ever had a greater burst of adrenaline in my life. These days I've calmed down a bit but would love to get a classic car like a Triumph Vitesse, no good having an open top down here, you would frazzle!! But soon they will be all electric and only a few will have the knowhow in order to tinkle with them. I'm just wondering whether you will have chance to test those snow shoes you made, I know its being snowing hard up there. Great video Pat, all the best and good luck from Spain!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you David and some nice stories, some of your old cars would be worth a fortune, always fancied a 1600 E. Banger racing sounds exciting, although I have never really competed in any motor sport. The snow up here was a big surprise, probably around 18 inch, spent all morning clearing it , but it will of gone on Monday and hopefully that's the last of it...... all the best Pat 👍

[@DhruvSharma-dq6xy]

Just awesome. You Rock Pat !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Cheers and thank you, some great times back then....all the best Pat

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

A totally different side to you I had no idea about and I like it! I can definitely relate to the speed thing and even progressed to a Honda Blackbird motorbike which I bought new in 1998 and still have to this day. While it's getting more and more difficult to enjoy driving rather than looking out for cameras everywhere, I still have a blast in both my car and bike from time to time whenever I feel fully awake and there's a clear stretch of road and like you, I do not believe in getting old.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave yes was my main intrest years ago, but like you love going for a blast round.....feels still the same as it did all those years ago.......thanks Pat

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Had a bad morning at work and then a notification pops up for Pats new video. Really interesting Pat, thanks for sharing. Get yourself a little sports car and relive old times mate. Cheers Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Not a bad idea, a car I have never had, great to look back to those exciting times when we were young...... thanks Pat

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

@@patrickdickinson6492 I’ve got a 28 year old 4x4 and it’s great but not a classic. I keep looking at 80s hot hatches that I used to lust over but never had.

[@nedkelly4999]

Awesome,pat. Never had you down for a rebel. Top man👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Haha certainly not one for conforming..... thanks Pat

[@Andybloke]

Nice video Pat. It sparked some great motoring memories of my own. Most notably a fun drive I had in my old Ford Capri down a snowy country lane. I was giving it some beans and the back end was slipping out all over the place - great fun! However, it didn't fare too well when it had a coming together with a mighty oak tree! Keep the videos coming 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi andy, yes does'nt always go to plan....some great times back then.....thanks Pat

[@willallen7757]

tragic. Those capris were sold at Mercury dealers here in the states, still see a few at car shows.

[@randomgarbagefrommyboringl6257]

I just got into F1 after spending a few years in tree climbing, and once again Patrick you're kinda like my hero. I hope someday to achieve the level of slack and awesome that you are sir.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Those are really nice comments, appreciate that..... thanks Pat

[@scottgibson4360]

Pat you never fail to inspire. Awesome mate! Honestley love all you do, and you background ie on the grid! I work at Drax on the unit switch gear. love all you do and produce. What a guy.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Scott, yes similar work, spent many happy years with my fitters on maintenance ....loved making this one, so many memories..... thanks Pat

[@brickysmate]

Thankyou Pat what a lovely video I remember when ya mention making this a while back and was so looking forward to it. Brilliant stories and a brilliant insight to such a great man. Keep em coming Pat could listen all day to your life's stories I bet the work ones are something else. Never heard ya swear ever but the passion of the story let it out and I liked it lol 😆 All the best Pat see ya in the next one 👌🏻👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, cars and driving one of my great loves, although the cost have sort of put a bit of a damper on things, still got my memories from younger days, who knows what I might get next.....all the best Pat

[@craigja1667]

Patrick is even more awesome than usual. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much Craig, good to look back to some amazing years when we were a lot younger......thanks Pat

[@thecurlew7403]

Ah the silver Capri looked like the one Doyle drove in the professionals lol all the best Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes exactly the same, remember watching on TV and thinking, I,be got the same car... amazing....... thanks Pat

[@andrewshore9709]

A really enjoyable video there Pat, great to look back at your history of cars and as a Sheffield born lad the places you mention make me smile , lovely, thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andrew, great to share my interest in cars and driving , we have some lovely driving roads in the Peak District..... thanks Pat

[@jonathanwatson2427]

Cracking video Pat - best years of my life tearing up those roads in my old XR3i on a Friday night after work on my way over from Liverpool to see my Sheffield girl (now my wife) in Hillsborough in the mid to late 90s. Keep on pub shedding and camping my friend 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Jonathan, yes times seemed alot more exciting back then, probably because we were young, and every day was a new adventure.... all the best Pat 😊

[@thetimetraveller6550]

That is undeniably one of the best videos yet absolutely brings back so many many memories for in my case Vauxhall astra 1300s Vauxhall viva with no brakes but handbrake used to help us stop 6 in the Vauxhall viva how we survived with that thing is impossible to fathom out we wrecked it ultimately but your right the old cars were the best brilliant video thanks 👍😊 again for sharing it's always a pleasure to watch them all...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It was a pleasure to make, and a pleasure to share, so many memories of earlier days that alot of us can relate to. How we all survived I don't know but it's certainly provided us with some great stories to tell...... all the best Pat 😊

[@dannyhampshire9077]

Loved it Patrick so enjoyable keep them coming

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Loved making the video Danny...... all the best Pat 😊

[@bumberchuff]

Great video pat.. really enjoyed this one..had a capri myself and watching this took me back to the 70s when I was in my teens... racing around in cars and on bikes... keep up the good work 👍🙂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi, and yes so many of us had a Capri in our younger days, such a beautiful looking car, and provided us with some great memories....., thanks Pat

[@ManxAndy]

Evening Patrick……best video you have done, love cars, I work on them every day……fantastic stories, just one anomaly, you called you’re Vectra estate a Montego estate…..amazing it took the weight of those telegraph poles…..this video took me back to my early days of driving, and rallying……Thankyou for sharing , 👍🇮🇲❤️

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andy, must admit I loved making this video, all the photographs brought back so many memories of those exciting times, realised my mistake with the Vectra when I had edited the video and saw it on the tailgate.... thanks Pat

[@davec8898]

Patrick - what can I say. I’ve watched your channel for years and this has to be my favourite (after the Sam Fox 36D or whatever it was). Lots of memories brought back for me, loved it. Please go for a Focus ST, do wild camping videos in it and stay forever young! All the best. Dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, got to say this will be one of my favourite videos, it relates to a really exciting time of my life when every day was a new adventure, and loads of fun....... thanks Pat

[@davec8898]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Well Pat, that was then and this is now. Looks to me like you’re still having lots of fun, keep it up and keep sharing - your channel is an amazing reminder that fun carries on long after our hooligan years! Lol

[@grahamfisher5436]

from 3.27 onwards.. is what happens when a KZbinr goes full "out of acting role" completely out of their channels caricature and normal contents 🎭 and goes back fully into being their real off screen selves🤪😜🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳 😳🤔😏😃🤣🤣🤣🤣🤗🤗 I thought. 'here we go.. this. is going to be a great 👍 Patrice Dickingson video heeeeres DICky🤪

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

Thanks again Pat. You never disappoint, I've been patiently waiting for your next video. I love getting out and driving also, mostly pickups and jeeps though. Been sitting at home doing chemo treatments, it get boring not getting out lol. Thanks again

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure to entertain you....thanks Pat

[@snorkherder]

Great stuff Patrick thanks for taking us along :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Been a pleasure, such exciting times back then..... thanks Pat

[@rogerhowis]

Lovely it rings so many bell!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes , brings back so many great memories for many of us..... thanks Pat

[@chriswhite2714]

Cracking trip down memory lane pat, fantastic video as always 👍🥃

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris, loved making it, so many memories coming back from the photographs.....and a few pints as well..... thanks Pat

[@AndyWardle]

Loved This Pat. What a young hooligan you were/are 😂😂 I was the same. I’ve been driving 40 years now. In those days. No speed cameras. No speed humps. Nothing. No anpr. We got away with murder. I used to drive my dads car a lot and I bought a few bangers. Old fiats mostly I was the scrapyards best customer. My best car was a Toyota supra TT. 1995 model. Oh my god what a machine. 175mph on the A1. The front started lifting so I eased up. That was in 2006.. I could talk to you for hours about old cars and adventures. They were just better back then. So good to watch this. Thanks for taking us along down memory “road” literally. 👍 👍 Atb 🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Great to have you along Andy, and there's me thinking 120 mph was pushing it, most of my most memorable times usually involved drinking, but second to that was bombing about in cars , working on cars or just looking at them, and like you so many stories associated with cars. I,an surprised how my views seem to drop off when I put something different on, for me I loved making this video and brought back so many memories wether Mr Google has something to do with it, I don,t know...can,t just wild camp all the time. I haven't smashed a car up for ages, backing my wife's car into a wall doesn't count, must be getting older and more sensible, must do something about that....... all the best Pat

[@cruisesandland]

Love your story telling and this video and all the pictures of your cars ❤ What amazing travels you have had on the road.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and yes it was good to look back to some amazing and exciting times......thanks Pat

[@ruperttristanblythe7512]

Enjoyed this so much

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Your very welcome, and great to share my motoring memories....exciting times back then..... thanks Pat

[@ffrhtn2]

Excellent Pat a lifetime of driving and fun, glad to see you safe in the Pub Shed again, any sparky stories to share 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it....many stories from old YEB days...wether it would intrest many I don't know......thanks Pat

[@ffrhtn2]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Its as much about the delivery as it is about the content, if you can make a clip about old cars and capture the attention of us all Pat then you definitely talk about funny stories at work mate, im sure you will have many👍

[@steveproud2893]

Loved the vid pat. Can relate to a lot of that. Stay forever young👍😄. Look forward to the next one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Steve, yes got to fight this old age thing, and carry on just like we did, 40 years ago, and enjoy every day....... thanks Pat

[@AdeJohnson]

Lovely this was Pat, thank you as always.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You are so welcome Ade..... all the best Pat

[@rogerhowis]

Just brilliant

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Roger.....loved making this.... thanks Pat

[@justinecelain77]

Excellent video Sir! Enjoyed it very much as all the others and waiting for the next one. Cheers!😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Justine..a little bit different but a major part of my life, and a look back to some really exciting times......thanks Pat

[@briandoolally348]

hilarious revelations Sir.Brings back memories of my Vauxhall Viva & the post box in our street. Circa 1980😁

[@patrickdickinson6492]

It happened to many of us Brian, all part of the learning curve......... thanks Pat

[@jkbenzley]

Loved this video pat! U had me in stichers! 😂👍🍻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed.......thanks Pat

[@stevel6943]

A great video. Entertaining, nostalgic and funny in places. Thanks for sharing your escapades Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

My pleasure Steve glad you enjoyed it.....thanks Pat

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

Crash, bang, wollop, what a video!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

The last 50 years have just been like that !......thanks Pat

[@edpotter3833]

Well I certainly hope I’m still doing all the things that you are doing when I reach your age. You’re very inspiring Patrick👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Just got to keep active and follow all those thoughts dreams and ideas that appear your head...... thanks Pat

[@GadgetMart]

Patrick - this is superb! 😂

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much, really enjoyed making it, the memories, the beer and chatting to friends...... thanks Pat

[@smitbar11]

"Presley, Monroe, Bogart and Dean", four iconic figures, for sure 😊 My school mate Terry had a Capri 2 litre 'S', his dad bought it him for his 21st birthday, lovely car that could shift very nicely with that 2 litre "Pinto" OHC engine. It was a 1978 'T' reg, about 3 years old at the time, The Professionals with Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins had them. 😃☺🚗

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes four great characters to share a pint with, and yes the 2.0 S would really shift if you drove it flat out, great to see the celebrities of the time on TV with the same car.....great times...... thanks Pat

[@Lennymcgra]

I always knew you were super cool Pat but this is another level. Quality stuff.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Really nice of you to say Lenny.....great to look back...... thanks Pat

[@alisonmoxon7519]

What a great vid.. me and ralph really loved it . Thanks for yr memories and ours with cars. We've had loads over our 53 yr plus bikes and still have . . Great watch x

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Alison, yes good to look back to those exciting days when we were younger añd every day was a new adventure....great times..... thanks Pat

[@spingleroeth]

Brilliant Patrick, I laughed out loud at several bits of that. I can relate to how your choice of car changed once family came along.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes all part of life, glad you saw the humourous side..... all the best Pat

[@Rogar0]

That was great Pat, thanks for the lovely trip down your memory lane! Wonderful pub chat and story! Take care! 🚙🙏🦉👍😎

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rogar.....yes great to look back to those magical times...... all the best Pat

[@robertpowell7672]

Very interesting Pat. Being roughly the same age as you, it rang some bells!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Robert yes a journey into the past.....just fantastic.....thanks Pat

[@peterpurshouse4469]

Hi there Pat. When you look back and think about the antics that we did when driving, yes I am lucky to be alive. I rolled my first car, totally write off,Triumph Herald 1250. It's funny I can remember the reg number. BJW 848 B that was 57 years ago but I can't remember the reg number of the car I drive now. It was a honour to join you in the pub. Pat you keep a excellent pint, looking to supping more with you. In the meantime. Take care, keep safe and keep smiling. Cheers 🍻 Pete.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Pete, yes I scare myself when I look back, but luckly we survived and gained alot of experience in life as well as driving, cheers and all the best Pat

[@martyndudley6098]

Entertaining as always, with your great stories, absolutely brilliant!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you like them, great to share my driving adventures with a few beers...... thanks Pat

[@robbroad4369]

Very enjoyable hearing about your past cars and adventures Patrick.....👌

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rob, great to share those exciting times from back then..... thanks Pat 😊

[@ericilett7271]

Really enjoy your posts. I had a Capri 2.0s in 1988. Refined and great view forward over the stretch bonnet. I agree a great car.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes a great car, and with that massive bonnet in front of you felt like you were driving a right machine....... thanks Pat

[@maccaoutdoors2889]

Love the insight to your cars pat. Im an ex pat now living in Oz. Being a pom i love my hot hatches and left the UK owning a Pug 205gti 1.9. I now own the Ford fiesta ST. Lets just say Pat,that if you ever get one it will be the best driving experiance you will ever of had.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Macca, yes had read up about them, look amazing for what you would pay......thanks Pat

[@cherb1971]

Watched this last night Pat then again today with my petrol head hubby. We both enjoyed it so much 😊. Pure joy, loved all the photos and stories. Enjoy many more years of driving and as we say here "keep her between the hedges" 🏁🏎️

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you so much, yes so pleased I had some photos of my old cars, spent hours searching old albums and boxes to find them, but each photo has its own story, and brings back so many memories....... thanks Pat

[@gulfstream7235]

That Orion 1.6 Ghia had the underpinnings of the XR3i at the time with a more luxurious interior...a hidden gem.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes you could basically say XR3i with a boot on, lovely interior, heated front screen and even a trip computer......just beautiful....... thanks Pat

[@desk123411]

Another really interesting video Patrick.. as always. I miss my old XR2I those were happy days

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yep XR2, another nice Ford, very nippy little car, great for your country lanes..... all the best Pat

[@churnetvalleyrunner3635]

I must have missed this upload. Just searched your channel to see if you had put anything on as have been waiting and notice you uploaded 2 weeks ago, silly me, gonna sit back relax and enjoy this. Thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hope you enjoyed it, it's a journey back in time to my younger years....... all the best Pat 😊

[@churnetvalleyrunner3635]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Certainly did Pat. Caught myself laughing out loud at the flipped caravan on the M1. And also upper management saying no way is Pat Dickinson having a 2.8L injection Capri. See you on the next one

[@ianallan7784]

Cracking Pat, knew you were going to say Capri. Topper memories in a topper pub!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Ian, such a great car, and so much fun...... thanks Pat

[@TheDavewatts]

Great stories, did make me laugh.👍🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Good to hear Dave, that's all I want to hear...... all the best Pat

[@mikestephens5622]

Really good seeing you and the cars, and your Mrs, but the highlight was those wonderfully funny stories. You could tour Britain with a one man show with all that, you give it to us for free! Thanks, Mike.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Mike, it's a pleasure to share some stories from my past, and to share a few drinks with you all...... thanks Pat

[@sylviarowley6668]

Thank you Patrick., another very enjoyable video. Glad to hear that your favourite car is the Capri!, we had a Capri too, a green one back in the day! My favourite car also. X

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sylvia, yes will always be my favourite car, green is an unusual colour , might of been a rare one, always turn and look if I see a Capri now..... thanks Pat

[@diggerdogbrown7704]

Great video Pat, really made me laugh and made think back of the Audi Quattro I had in the 80s, just having now a pint in my pub shed, cheers Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Fire up the quattro...just an amazing car....cheers and nice to share a pint... thanks Pat

[@LarryBees]

We enjoyed your memories . Wow the 2 capris in Europe . Kings of the road ! Those were the days !! That kit car kept you busy too 😃😃🚗🚙

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Larry, yes really exciting times and we felt like kings driving round Europe.....all the best Pat

[@pookleburger]

Fabulous vid Pat. Loved hearing about your motoring escapades. Agreed, the Capri was a superb machine, I had a late 2.8i on a D plate and my Dad had a Signal a yellow 3.0s back in 78 when you had your 2.0s. Your scrapes were so similar to mine. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah Capri,s must run in families, my dad had a red Mk 1they were all great cars, even though never got myself a 2.8. It got me into alot of trouble, but loved all the time I had with my Capri....... all the best Pat

[@stepheneverett6131]

Brilliant Pat ,me and the wife love watching your videos ,as you know .better than anything on tv ,from wildcamping to car driving .class .that pub shed is brilliant Marra.looking forward to your next video.👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Stephen, loved making this one as each photograph had a story behind it, and a load of memories from those exciting times when we were young, and probably a little wilder..... all the best Pat

[@richie152]

Brilliant upload Pat. Loved it. I used to work for Y.E.B as a meter fixer. Parkway depot Sheffield. I also had an Rover 600 one of the most comfortable cars I ever had. ;-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there, I,am sure our paths will of crossed at some point, I started at Commercial Street.....all the best Pat

[@robd1365]

You sound the same kind of driver as I am Pat, I managed to keep my first car for a year before I lost it on a wet muddy road one winter. Rover 827 and Honda Accord 2.2 have been my favourite motors. Good to hear your stories and memories of your cars, just like listening to an old mate. Take care, Rob

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Rob yes cars have always been a great love of mine and I,am sure you will agree provide some great stories,stay safe all the best Pat

[@mattjohn7700]

Brilliant that video Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Matt..great to share some memorable times..... thanks Pat

[@gmmmytmmmy2093]

Hi Patrick love this video, I too am like you re camping and driving. I’m coming to the end of my career as a Ambulance paramedic, therefore I’ve had 36 years of legal joyriding I’ve never got old it’s kept me young. I too in my own car, use how I’ve been taught and experience I’ve gained to drive the country roads when clear in an enjoyable way. Keep up with your videos I’ve followed you since you started. Best wishes to you and your family

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi there, you will of gained a lot of experience in driving an ambulance in emergency conditions , which I,am sure will make you a very safe driver....... all the best Pat

[@Heresjohny603]

Hi. Nice wee drive after a few pints in the shed Pat! Just like the old days eh?. Again another enjoyable video. Atb Johnny :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Johnny👍....they were really exciting days back then.....thanks Pat

[@WainwrightWalksWiaLocalLad]

Great stuff Pat👌. Better times... fast bikes and fast cars for me. I wouldn't change a minute of it, and I'm sure you wouldn't either! Great stories...and you tell it so well. Thanks for sharing, ATVB Alistair 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Alistair, yes totally agree, took some risks, caused my parents a lot of worry, but had some fantastic times which left me with somé great memories........ all the best Pat 👍

[@1mikefrost]

Just discovered your videos . Brilliant. I had 3 capris in the 80's . The 2.0 S was great fun. Excellent viewing.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Welcome aboard Mike, and great to have you along, this video was a bit different from my normal ones, but driving was a major part of my life and still is. Majority of my videos are on wild camping, but like to throw in different stuff occasionally......thanks Pat

[@anthonyhiggins3135]

Throughly enjoyed this video Pat. Brought back a few memories for me. 😆

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Anthony, yes certainly brought back alot of memories myself when filming it.....thanks Pat

[@khemikora]

Hi Pat. I took my Pass Plus back in 2017 I believe it was. Passed my test in 2016 and on the Pass Plus I drove from Scunthorpe to Sheffield Meadowhall. Wow, that was an eye-opener. The motorways weren't too bad though I got hemmed in a bit by three artics - that was a bit scary. But Sheffield was really busy. I would get no joy driving around Sheffield it is a nightmare - especially the roundabouts. In fact I nearly crashed on my Pass Plus on the way out of Sheffield as the instructor tried to correct me on a major roundabout when I started turning into the wrong lane. Just missed the barrier luckily as I made it back on course!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes all part of learning to drive and gaining experience, the most been learnt after you pass your test and your on your own. Motorways can be a bit intimidating as you don,t really cover them in your training..... all the best Pat 😊

[@JamieTrin]

Off to the new Everards brewery for few pints, looking forward to watching this later, cheers Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Enjoy yourself....see you later.....Pat

[@jameskirk4911]

Hi Pat. Another great video with some interesting cars. I know what you mean about 'spirited' driving. Until recently I had a 500bhp supercharged V8 Jaguar XFR. I used to scare myself regularly in that lol. See you on the next video. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow sounds fantastic.....I could imagine you would scare yourself with all that power.....thanks Pat

[@andy1962ish]

Great stories and photos Pat.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Andy, some great times back then........ thanks Pat ☺️

[@thespencerarms2022]

I’ve now got a 1 litre car with 155 bhp . They’ve come on a long way lol . Absolutely brilliant video mate . Thoroughly enjoyed it . 😊😂😊

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Wow a lot of power there,bet it comes in high up the tev range though...... thanks Pat

[@richmottershaw9720]

Great video as always Patrick Thanks for sharing mate.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Rich, and great to share a few memories of my past, and a few beers..... all the best Pat

[@BigDangerousDan]

Loved your story mate

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dan great to be able to share it..... thanks Pat

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

Nothing better than driving around the Peak District, we do that often especially in the summer evenings. Great video Pat, would love you to do more exploring around Sheffield like you use to do, as you make it so interesting to watch.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Lindsey👍....just ran out of local places to explore.....all the best Pat

[@tonybilco1317]

Great video pat..loved cars when I was young

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You and me both Tony....such exciting days back then.....thanks Pat

[@paulineprawl118]

GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN ,HOPE YOU ARE WELL ,KEEP UP THE GOOD VLOGS X

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you Pauline, we are all very well and looking forward to a great year.....all the best to you.... thanks Pat

[@shaunjbaird1]

hats off to you mate - live young and be yourself!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Shaun, were only young and irresponsible for a short time, so got to make the most of it, appreciate your comments....... thanks Pat 😊

[@danbonser7781]

Great different kind of film Pat. I have a chequered history myself. Brilliant to see all those old cars.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dan good to do something different..... thanks Pat

[@richardknowles4200]

Great video. Many thanks for the in memoriam mention of my brother Billy Knowles - much appreciated. I know how much he enjoyed being on those overseas trips with you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Richard, I could never forget Billy, we had such great times together, he'll always be in my thoughts. Lat time I was in a car with you it was in your dad's Mayflower, turning into Ranby Rd off Rustlings Rd, quire scary, I still think of it if I walk past.....all the best Pat

[@richardknowles4200]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks - yes I still remember the Triumph Mayflower incident - if it hadn't been for the jacking pont hitting the kerb and bouncing us back up we'd have rolled the car. Young and foolhardy but great memories. All the best. Richard