Abandoned For 40 Years In A Welsh Barn, Can I get It To Run And Drive?! 1973 Austin 1300 mkIII

[@forrestrobin2712]

I love the way you give us the whole story in one shot instead of 5+ different videos with clickbait titles over a period of weeks. Thankyou.

[@dan_1150]

I liked this while I was waiting for the first set of ads to finish, now I know it was worth the wait

[@jimg492]

I agree completely. I always love getting stuck in to the video for a couple of hours. 😊

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

I stopped at 17 minutes in - the outcome of this video was obvious (to me) the moment we saw the internal rust through the engine oil filler! At least other KZbinrs actually take on viable projects they know can be turned round in slow managed stages and film the progress. Not 2 hours of "Can I get it to Run" when the answer is no - it needs a rebuild quite clearly at 17 mins. I'm sure it's great entertainment for those in the comments who are casual observers of the classics world, while people who actually own or have owned these classics in recent times know what must be done. This needed to be a shorter more succinct video otherwise it drags it out unnecessarily.

[@Rich.Aardvark]

​@@usuallyfixingtinkering I stopped reading your comment after a couple of lines. When I clicked on read more and it just went on, I skimmed to the end as the majority seemed unnecessary.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

@@Rich.Aardvark You mean truthful!

[@johncouriermeh]

May I give you a safety suggestion. When pulling any car onto your trailer try not to stand anywhere near to the wires pulling, as they have a tension on them which if they snap, they will do you serious damage and could well end up with you losing a leg. You may say "I'm not bothered", but believe me when a wire snaps it can whip in any direction at extremely high speed and any flesh in the way will not stop it from doing it's thing and even if it doesn't chop your leg off it will break it and believe me it is painful. From a concerned youtube subscriber.

[@craiggilchrist4223]

Dont think it bothers him, i thought he would of had a fire extinguisher at hand as he was dropping hot sparks onto a bone dry tinder ready ground surrounded by flamable sprays. That would of gone up quick.

[@hudsonsoul1121]

He’s old school, us old school workers are a different bread to today workers.

[@DavidNeal-mf9ky]

The small side windows were cool pity they don't have them on card today

[@indyjones1135]

Tasty (Ben?) This channel and others that mainly appeal to men is so important for our mental health, obviously you don't know us, but we feel we know you a little bit, it's like hanging out with a mate. So, I live alone with a beautiful cat, twice divorced, crap family, friends all busy or married or not good company, so, sometimes severe loneliness sets in, with suicidey thoughts. It's torture, especially at weekends. Yourself, hubnut, furious driving, flawless cleaning, life by living etc, do alot to cheer me up, make me laugh, inspire me to service my car, basically keep me going until, Jesus or WW3 or grim reaper turns up. Thank you, keep up the good work. I appreciate you bruv., And the other youtubers knocking out good content.

[@tastyclassics]

My cat is called Marley I've had him since he was a kitten he's 14 now, doesn't do much nowadays but he's nice to squeeze every now and again (usually against his will) I'll keep the work up mate, feel like I know you all, we're all just cracking on doing our own thing and if we can have a laugh along the way it's all good isn't it. All the best mate and these metal works of art will always bring me serious joy! Think of all the peoples work that went into creating them, let's try and keep them going just for that.

[@stephenbellini1225]

With respect I've been where you are, what got me out was to get involved with groups of a nature to take your interest. Best regards

[@levelcrossing150]

Yep I'm in the same position. I know about divorces too, and how families can be. It's been especially difficult over the past 4 years. When Ben is chatting away, he includes his viewers and I see him as being like one of our mates that we have had for years. He is great company to watch. I get great fun owning a classic car, it gets me out to car meets and shows, were we all understand the same things. Keep busy with things you like doing mate, and it's important for you to keep positive too.

[@Bigsteaks68]

Ben, what can I say. What a top bloke you really are. I can see the effort you put in. Wow, as a Aussie in Sunny Brisbane Queensland, I understand the heat you worked in on this video. We have 22 in the middle of Winter. I am an Austin fan. I have messaged before. I learn't to drive in a land crab. 1970 Austin 1800 MK2. I would love to see one of those resurrected. Keep smiling buddy. Keep doing what you are doing. You are AWESOME!!!

[@craigmartin7361]

​@tastyclassics Well said Ben. They were works of art neck when built. Back when people put heart and soul into there Job.

[@martinda7446]

This performance, which was brilliant from the first word spoken, WILL fire you into the stratosphere of KZbin. I predict it now! Amazingly funny, intelligent and entertaining. It's great to watch someone becoming something special. A fan.

[@tastyclassics]

Very kind words thank you!

[@richardhughes8968]

100% agree. Dragging that prolapsed 1300 out of that tree was comedy gold

[@kylereese4822]

@@tastyclassics When it`s time for paint, black with gold flake in it, all re-chromed and leading to.... Minilite wheels, red interior, mini block modified for the BMW bike head, Japanese KAI car super charger, KAD disk brakes all round, gear cluster from a bike engine in the gearbox casing 6 speed...

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

@@richardhughes8968 Reminded me of the Film the Fly 2 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@McKluskie]

this is fast coming my favourite UK car channel we should be on at least 10 times the amount of subs by now

[@tastyclassics]

Very kind words!

[@deansare6089]

It's official,you sir are now my favourite youtuber,I look more forward to your videos than anyone ,keep it going mate

[@david76m23]

Ben is by far the best UK car youtube channel I've seen

[@simonupton-millard]

I fully agree you should have way more subs

[@19Neil67]

I’ve always wondered why Bens not got more subscribers, he certainly deserves more

[@patrickrooney5130]

I'm 70 years old. I'm old school mechanic. I've had 3 of these cars back in the day. First thing I would have taken the head of at the very start. It's the right thing to do.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Thank you! Some sanity in these comments from someone who knows what they are looking at. Head needs to come of to investigate further and being OHV as easy job to do instead of hitting things with a hammer needlessly.

[@pug2052]

It was an attempt to get it running not a full engine refurb if you can free them then why not have a go it’s an old engine that’s probably never going to see the road again so does it really matter

[@paulembleton3087]

He would have been best take the full engine out rather than try turning it over ..and ruin the full engine

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

@@paulembleton3087 agreed!

[@fatroberto3012]

@@paulembleton3087 Exactly! It takes about half an hour to remove the engine and gearbox from one of these and that is without using a ramp! It's not like a modern car with a thousand pipes, wire connectors and fragile plastic bits to remove. Why make the job hard for yourself and give yourself backache?

[@stratac30]

That car is restorable. Contact the ADO 16 club, they will know of someone who has a back end and rear subframe for that car. They even now supply new front wings made from the original tooling. A very helpful club.

[@mikmoody3907]

Any car is restorable.

[@stevenc5227]

@@mikmoody3907 Yes your right as long as you have deep pockets and lots of time to spare. thinking this would not be worth doing as its not a valuable car and you would never get your money back.

[@mikmoody3907]

@@stevenc5227 Perfect parts car.

[@Siena2671]

It’s a shame these cars aren’t of great value. It’s only good as a parts car, unfortunately.

[@elizabethrennick9407]

@@Siena2671you never know he might be able to restore it

[@DJVybeBeats]

I love this video. Morris 1300 was my first car in the 80's. Had been sitting idle for 7 years due to gearbox failure. Overhauled the engine, replaced the gearbox, body repaired and resprayed.

[@vspencer9764]

This really is the greatest KZbin car channel and I love the late Austin 1300 even though it doesn’t have a strip speedo.

[@Chris_Lastname]

The amount of effort you put into this one, is insane. the 2 back and forth trips to Wales is probably 20 hours of driving, let alone the battle of reviving a car that died 40 years ago, plus filming and editing on top. I'm getting dizzy just thinking about it. Your a machine.

[@Adam_T]

It wasn`t free either (even if it ought to have been) , - all for our entertainment .In all fairness, I'm sure ben knew what he was getting into, even after one look at the E-Bay pics, you just knew that was what it was going to be like underneath and the engine was bound to be siezed solid ..

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Ben. Please do not be to upset about this Project. She is a very Lovely Rare Classic 1973 Austin 1300 Mark 3. Sometimes you are Successful and then there are other times, You just have to say no. I really did Sincerely Enjoy this Incredible Barn Find in Wales. What a really Gorgeous and Welcoming Family they were to you Ben. Cups of Tea, Home made Biscuits and Cakes to enjoy. You really have Tried your Hardest to get the Engine Unsiezed and the Pistons being freed. The Engine will have to be removed and Dismantled to find out what is wrong. She was left in that Barn for 40 Years. This what Rust can do to a Classic vehicle. She will be the Perfect Project for her new owner Ben. You did Very Well and You kept on going. She does, have such a lot of Potential, and I am sure, that she will be back on the road again. She needs, a complete Full Restoration by an Austin 1300 Classic Car Restorer. Ben, You did what you could, do Not beat yourself up about this. Tasty Classic's is still a Great Channel to watch your video's and really Admire Your Determination Ben. Thank you very much my Friend Ben. I totally Support and I am very Proud of You Ben. Jonathan.

[@geoffersk]

Seeing this brings back memories - a neighbour bought his house with a pair of these on the drive, the owner said he would come back for them. 10 years later he did, one drove out towing the other. That was 25 years ago though! Valliant effort Ben, enjoyed watching 👍

[@damienoneill4355]

Pure gold Ben. Haven't enjoyed a " barn rescue" as much as this. You can't save them all...but you did as much as any mortal could.

[@rickb7225]

You're right about Johnny Smith, he's bit of a drama queen, you're channel is raw dog, absolutely love it 😅

[@chris-w4n9w]

Team JS

[@PedroPlckle]

Can't watch JS any more. It's like trying to watch Eastenders.

[@martinda7446]

Issigonis managed, along with the Mini, to pen his purest design and I love them. World beating in 1963.

[@tastyclassics]

@@martinda7446 it's a lovely shape isn't it

[@GanCanny]

I love them. Family sized mini.

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Pole Barn Garage and Tasty Classics are easily my favourite car channels.

[@tastyclassics]

And mine

[@tastyclassics]

@polebarngarage

[@Oyvind88]

Same😀

[@steveosshenanigans]

Call it a Day Ben ? ……….i think it should have been Called a day…. 30 years ago !! 😂 but nonetheless nice try and at least it might keep some other cars on the road……..keep up the good work

[@PumaFred09]

Gotta include Mad4Motors too!

[@levelcrossing150]

What a shame, this is one of the very last Austin 1300's in the very popular Harvest Gold. As soon as I saw this car, I thought there would be a lot of work. The very fact it was sitting so close to the ground in an open shed gave me great concerns. Rear sub frames were the first thing to go on these cars, even the tidy ones. it used to be a miserable job changing the sub frame on these cars as nuts and bolts were so rusty under them. The radius arms often needed new bearings too, because there were no greasing points. Get a nice one and you have a lovely little car. The ride never deteriorates with age, but the gearbox synchro's on 3rd gear used to wear on them. At the very least this car would make a great donor for someone, but I hope it survives.

[@TC-qd1zw]

I had the Riley model, twin card SUs, two tone green. Great car. Was not a runner when I bought it just need the clutch activation rod straightened out. Went up and down to West Brom for a cup match in 1974. Not a flicker.

[@robbierobson3251]

What a brilliant example of the difference between indoor and outdoor storage. Both cars are the same model and age, kept in the same place for about the same time, both on dirt. One is saveable, one is toast. I never believed the people who told me that outside storage was better for a car.

[@osakasewers]

Tasty Classics and Not Economically Viable are the best cartubers in the U.K. No fluff, no clickbait, just solid hours of entertainment, Give him a thumbs up.

[@bertoltb13]

You did your best Ben, it was an achievement just getting it back to your workshop!

[@SalehKhanaVlogs]

my dad had one of these when i was 5 years old.. it got stolen when we used to live in oldham.. and he found it on a forecourt in dudley.. with the original number plates still on it.. and all the shopping in the boot.. he went to visit family in dudley, and spotted it.. i always tell my children this story.. and they say dad you told us this a million times now.. im 49 now..my dad moved on to a morris woody traveler.. love this channel

[@craiggilchrist4223]

No way, thats a cool story.

[@josemiranda1241]

OMG!!! I had one in green! I loved that car! In USA It was called Austin America!

[@Bicyclehub]

That was an absolutely heroic effort Ben. I’m glad in a way that it didn’t free up. Shows that it isn’t an easy thing to rescue a true barn find. Also, I saw a photo of a rusty 1100 on a lift and the whole front of the car containing the engine fell off the cabin. They are weak at the bulkhead.

[@hornet66]

Good stuff mate.No disrespect to Jonny Smith and his 'barn finds' but i,d rather watch your vids any day.

[@mikmoody3907]

Why all the hate for johnny ?

[@robbyxp1]

My father used to have one of those, and I got into trouble because I played with the indicator stalk too much one day and broke it!. Lovely video

[@christophermaguire5943]

Two hours of entertainment on a Friday night, and educational as well if you like tinkering with old cars definitely worth a tenner and cheaper than the cinema. Congratulations Ben, my favourite You Tube channel.

[@usuallyfixingtinkering]

Out of pure Interest... when you say educational, what did you learn from this episode?

[@DC-dp3hk]

Fantastic, love your sense of humour and pragmatism. The idea of taking a car like that and bringing it back to life is irresistible. My heart sank when you jacked up the car and left the wheels behind but what a great watch. As i said, fantastic!!!

[@simonwilliams195]

You win some, you lose some. I love your determination but you can't win 'em all. Great video as always

[@TheTorkerman]

I really like this part of the journey, prying them out of their slumber rather than just seeing them on your driveway the minute the video starts. Thanks again for sharing your adventures 👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers from Melbourne Australia.

[@chriswarren2599]

Hey Ben, my gut feeling at the start of this video was it would be too far gone. They were notorious rust buckets anyway and with 40 years left in a damp barn we can see the result. Onwards and upwards!

[@giuliopedrali4794]

Fantastic! I in the 70s and 80s had in family a Austin 1100 / Innocenti I4 here in Italy, beautiful Pininfarina design, almost Rolls-Royce interior... And many rust and too much noise, but incredible family car

[@JAY61ish]

Had a mk II.. back in 84.. chocolate brown red seats.. lovely comfy car..

[@moff01]

You know what Ben, easily my fave channel, above MA and others. Love the raw way its filmed, please don't change that as it separates you from others, sometimes people producing vids need to look at people like you and learn! You have a way of presenting these unlike any others and it's captivating, again don't change this. No frills, it's just fab the way it is. As a classic car owner (3500 P6) I spend a lot of time on YT looking at various vids but Friday eve is settled with a cuppa and my laptop watching your work over the last few days. If I'm ever your way I will pop in and have a brew! Take care and here's to next weeks episode! (Oh and I've bought a washing machine for my garage because of you!!!)

[@davidmatthews6104]

Then one that's been uncovered from the shrubbery is a 1300 GT !! Only the GT had that beautiful steering wheel, not only that, if it is a genuine GT the engine block alone is worth a fortune as its the one that can bored the biggest and if I remember correctly it has an extra crankshaft journal but don't hold me to that, but that engine and head if the casting number is 12G940 is worth a fortune and is soon rare now, a rare engine builders dream 👌

[@NoOne-ht5cn]

Not a GT, I can clearly see the single carb air cleaner. Before it was moved. Just a big standard mk2 1300

[@chrisennis2245]

It did have a 1300 GT steering wheel, which he ruined unnecessarily.

[@NoOne-ht5cn]

@@chrisennis2245 same wheel as MG 1300 and mini 1275 GT

[@MotoGoYo]

I had one of these (well Austin 1100) when I first started driving back in the late 80s. It was in really good condition back then. It drove like a dream with the hydro elastic suspension. I was an old car when I had it so it stood out back then. If only we would have kept and maintained some of the old cars I had over the years...

[@kimmohietala5359]

I've only managed to watch the first 15 minutes as it is Saturday morning in Australia and there are things to do outside but I m really looking forward to finish this one tonight. I love the design of the real British cars of that era. They look so distinctively British and has so interesting engineering solutions like the suspension. Very the opposite of what Ford or Vauxhall would do with their American masters influencing.

[@rockatansky1305]

Its obvious your doing it right Ben, last night the wife came in and said to me " what are you watching " i said its Ben of Tasty Classics , she sat down and watched the WHOLE episode with the Austin, I was amazed, so thanks as ever for brilliant entertainment , your a star in her book !!! And mine 😊

[@richardjulien8745]

Hi Ben,in Canada those car were called austin AMERICA,Long time ago I did own a 1974 mini with a 1275 cc motor with two carburators, it was very fast.Thank you Ben and keep the good work.

[@MJ-wd8cb]

I loved this video! My Father drove an Austin 1300 back in the mid 1970s, it was a great family runabout. I really hope this vehicle will be purchased by a BLMC enthusiast who undertake a full restoration.

[@JarrodCheese]

Take me back to my youth,on the farm going bailing hay and straw driving round the field great times

[@greenbunnyinabongo7299]

Put the pedal to the metal and kick up the mud&hay in the 1.3

[@speckledjim_]

I had an old austin metro (old blue). It's suspension had gone in the back. Drove about staring at the sky. It was the work of but a moment to pump it back up again. Loved that wee car. Ded reliable it was actually

[@andrewmalyon5699]

Brilliant, just Brilliant, totally as found and as it happened ,as if we was all there with you, nothing will beat the Panhard videos but this comes a close 2nd,your enthusiasm and humour thrown in,you deserve all your success on you tube.

[@liamjackson6930]

Had one of these in 1984 (Morris Version) very reliable little car, these engine were very reliable, I even fitted the twin carbs from an MG version to make it that bit faster.

[@georgesharman9891]

Had one of these in the 70s total rust bucket pleased to see they still are. You're a brave man Ben

[@ahsanmughalpussycat8871]

dad had one,1971..starts in winter but never in the Summer !!! but i loved austin1100...

[@awentimes]

I'm not particularly into cars (I don't even have a driving license yet) but I found your channel this evening and now I find myself binge watching your videos. Awesome content!

[@stephenegginton7590]

It’s a shame you can’t save them the parts will keep another one alive great vid 👍

[@footsoldierforflatearthtru8523]

I had one of these -my first car second hand on a J plate in1982, loved it! despite the rotten sills that my Dad welded and the suspension knuckle joints which needed the hydro suspension deflating to replace-good memories though.

[@rekalcitran8790]

40 years in the English countryside took their toll on this Austin...! But the condition of the interior was worth the effort !

[@eddtemperley2421]

I hope the car lives on in donor parts. Only 50,000 miles... oh what a tragedy. Thanks for a great video, I'm such a fan of the 1100 and 1300.

[@DHunti]

Tasty classics = Above and Beyond = TOP CAR SHOW 🎉💪😇

[@peterfitzgerald53]

I hate modern vehicles , ,but this takes me back ,to growing up in the seventies , my mum drove an 1100 ,great memories ,great nostalgia

[@lancemiller5658]

Poor little car. You did your best and it was an awesome video! Thanks!

[@grahamtotalfordescortgroup]

Love this little austin reminds me of my grandad always drove them I hope you do a full resto on this car she wants to live

[@ianmckeand2265]

Going into the nettles wearing shorts, ‘ee must be one of they city folks!’

[@coogeeman]

Such a shame it didnt go as planned. They were great little cars in the day. My parents had 3 of them when i was a kid. The last one they had was identical the that one, the colour and the interior. EEL 550L. After my Father passed on my Mum bought an Allegro that she didnt like as much as the Austin. She always said the steering was heavier even thought they were both 1300's. All the best from Namibia. Maurice.

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

That's a really cool looking car, Ben. I love a lot of these cars on your channel, we really never see the old European ones here in the U.S. so these fascinate me.

[@boroadventure8136]

Really enjoyed watching your video. l’m no mechanic but as a child in the early 1960’s I used to watch my father with his head under the bonnet with a succession of 3 1100s as he was determined to keep them running with a hitch. The first was a Morris 1100 with the registration 7958 UP which was bought brand new in 1962. Your video was amusing and frustrating but brought back many lovely childhood memories with my Dad. Thanks 😊

[@bret293]

just subscribed ben.watched alot of your postings.great watching you rescue these old classics and can see your,e a down to earth lad. wish you all the very best with your channel.you well deserve it.

[@SuperBC10]

I'm absolutely amazed! Amazed that it's in Wales and it's not raining!

[@stevenadams3124]

Great to watch you living the dream. 😊

[@owensteele1645]

I love this channel, so many automotive gems. This has been off the road for so long, it's not even on DVLA! This car reminds me of a white mk1 1100 with a red interior rotting on a driveway in Crediton, Devon ADV518B, off the road since 1990. All four tyres are dead flat and the bottom of the car is touching the ground!

[@ForTheLoveOfBacon]

Funny but quite sad that someone's once pride and joy just pulled to pieces. Love the channel Ben keep it up.

[@GanCanny]

I nearly shed a tear!

[@LordInter]

To be fair, to park it and dump it, not in a shed, it could have been someone's pain in the arse pile of crap

[@ForTheLoveOfBacon]

@@LordInter that's true.

[@100SteveB]

So sad, poor little 1300. Sadly not to be. Brought back a lot of memories for me - happy memories of family days out when i was a kid. My dad had a J reg 1300 back in the early 70's. Had the earlier dash in his though, with the horizontal strip speedo. I was rather gutted when i saw the back wheels leave the body, knowing that would be the end of the road. But like you say - great fun - minus all the horsefly bites. Really enjoyed this episode - a real treat for my Friday evening viewing.

[@stephenclarke8540]

Another gem from the patron saint of lost causes loving your work ben

[@markb9013]

What better way to spend my birthday.. Awesome video.. Really love that you pick cars that most of us viewers have connections to.. Thank you.. Hands down my favorite channel.

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Ben , me Dad was a Commer and Bedford Van Man 👍👍 RIP Dad 😪

[@markkutuomiranta4499]

❤ooh my god❤ love this, friday evening saved❤ best content from the UK you should have millions of subscribers❤ greetings from Sweden

[@Londonfogey]

I was hooked on this video from the get-go. As a layman who barely knows how to pump up a car tyre, I found it very interesting. I used to hate those Austins (bad memories of the family 1300 Countryman constantly breaking down on holidays) but now I think they're classics!

[@billywhizz98]

The colour is harvest gold great find

[@LordInter]

that's very fitting being found on a Welsh farm in the summer 😊

[@FMFGUF]

Spot on. My parents owned one in the same colour for a while, RPB 365L.

[@Radfordperson]

I bought my 1961 Mini in 1968, fitted it with a 1275 engine. The last 35 years or so it's not been used. Recently I tried to turn the engine, it was struck. I managed to free it by removing the starter motor and levering the ring gear with a large flat blade screwdriver. Of course I put some lubricant down the plug holes, WD40 and engine oil.

[@ericwright9771]

I realise it’s bad but new subframes are only £150. It would make a brilliant video series to rescue this classic…

[@terencecragg2781]

You gave it all you could. Excellent video Ben. Thank you❤

[@mygeorge238]

DONT GIVE UP GET THAT ENGINE GOING YOU WILL GET A RETURN OF INVESTMENT

[@sunilphalakdhari3869]

This is like the perspective from the movies "Cars" You and your buddy are chilling out in a beautiful country side. Just wasting your days doing nothing. Then one day, the landlords tell you that you have to move to a new location. A big guy with a Tasty Classics T shirt, start to give you "shock treatment " In your review mirror, you watch your old pal, literally being ripped apart and parts of his dismembered body...dragged along. How would you feel? Steven King can rewrite cars with this story. I love you channel cause it's so authentic. One hour down and waiting glued to my phone, for the outcome.

[@philipyoud8343]

For the first time I felt quite sad at the end of one of Ben´s videos.. and not for the car, of course. All that time, effort, and presumably a fair amount of expense, all for nothing. And bitten to bits in the process. Love this channel though and look forward to it every Friday. Only Not Economically Viable comes close imo for entertainment, humour and education.

[@robmk3]

You meet some lovely people when your out and about buying old stuff especially old cars and engines.

[@paula3124]

The Polecat skull is a rabbit, & the frog is a toad 😆

[@chrisstone3280]

It's Friday, and that can mean only one thing: another great episode from Tasty Classics! I agree that this channel should be getting so many more subscribers and views. It's sad that so many are missing out on this great channel and its content. 😊 keep doing what your doing absolutely loving it 😊😊

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

You can't give up on it. They're rare as. If anyone can save it it's you.

[@tastyclassics]

It's still soaking... Maybe won't be the end

[@GanCanny]

They're not that rare, got eight of the buggers in my yard.

[@MrManBuzz]

Face it. This thing is dead. Even if the engine frees up, so what? It's an A series engine. They're not exactly rare. And the body is gone. The only thing good on this car is the interior, windows and a few trim pieces. You need to know what battles are worth fighting and which aren't. This isn't one.

[@RetroYamaha]

I bet you could screen shot it if you'd used the phone scope one but I suppose you want to try this new one out ​@@tastyclassics

[@RetroYamaha]

​@@MrManBuzz content

[@vivmatz1189]

Well I'm a 70 year old lady enjoyed every step thankyou❤

[@Neilcapri]

Thanks

[@tastyclassics]

Incredibly kind that of you mate I still have the engine soaking I will do whatever I can to turn that baby over 😍

[@scottedden2165]

What an amazing channel you've created. Your content is on point and has gotten me through many a night shift. You've connected with your viewers with the cars you've chosen to bring back to life, I love a modern classic. Well done ! Keep pumping them out, and I'm sure you'll have a long-standing successful career on KZbin and further afield.

[@LordInter]

auto alex had ANOTHER BMW with standard issues (dunno why people think they're reliable), you're projects are 100% unique, special and extreme lol

[@RichardGray-p3u]

New Subscriber love the video my 1st car that a brought for £60 in the 70s was a Ford Anglia it was made in 1955 and I kept it running for about 5 years then sold for £10 to a guy that restored it happy days when I could even change the bushes in the stater motor myself 😇

[@Vintageme1966]

I had a J plated one of these in Old English White as my first car. Loved it, it had a long speedo. Love your video and honesty in your approach to trying to save it. You now have a new subscriber.

[@TimothyBeard-w3g]

Great effort and a lot of patience my grandpa had two of them.Brings back some great memories thanks❤

[@brentgilmore3281]

A 1973? Thats the year of my birth. If you work your magic on this one, I want it! It would make a fantastic American car!

[@procta2343]

Nice one on getting it back to the work shop, shame that A series engines seized, but at least it would make a great parts car, as you say that interior is worth its weight on its own. Years ago when i worked, for shit hole ( asda) an elderly couple was in shopping, and they had one in that colour, it was mint! The lads didn't know what it was haha, i was the only one out of them who did. I had a good look around it, and spoke to the bloke, he said its never been restored at all, and it was in daily use still. They must have had it for years! I spoke about the suspension side of things, as i was rocking a rover metro at the time. It was a real treat seeing one been used, as a daily. Also i have seen a few of them at our local classic car show too, but again that was years ago when i was last at a show. I often wondered if this was these were the " Austin Metro" of the 70s.

[@superdonnie2011]

She's a beautiful old girl thank you for trying to save her

[@pavlospanteliadis6868]

By far my favourite KZbinr along with Matt from high peak autos. Well done mate another fantastic video! Pity but you can’t win them all indeed. Keep up the amazing work 💪👏

[@nigelchapman6211]

I absolutely love your can do - never give up (until you have to) attitude. So refreshing in this I want it and I want it now world we live in today.

[@DavidCresswell-h8i]

WOW!! 10 out of 10, loved your effort and commitment to get it running. So funny. Thank you.

[@andybarnes437]

I bought plusgas because you recommended it. It's amazing, cheers Ben. Definitely should be sponsored!

[@russtattersall2746]

Ten out of ten Ben for perseverance, if you couldn’t make it happen nobody could. Top video. Loved it

[@maverlk7]

I loved this! It looked so hopeless at the start and it ended up being a lost cause, but the tenacious journey to try and revive this car was an enjoyable roller coaster ride with a tragic ‘old yeller’ ending 😢. Loving your channel Ben and find myself ticking the days off to Fridays (well more so than any normal working week 😂).

[@bewildered5444]

Ben, I used to live next to an elderly lady with one of these, I think that was on an L plate too. I used to do basic maintenance on it and and give it an occasional run out. Like all the other A Series gearbox-in-sump cars it was hampered by only having 4 gears, 50mph was a comfortable speed! I'm a little surprised that they used a side mounted radiator like the Mini when there appears to be space to bring it forward - although electric fans weren't commonly used then. I remember the rather crude hardboard shield that kept the leads and dizzy dry, I'm guessing this was a BL mod. fitted on later cars. Keep on bringing us these cars mate.

[@k144kev]

Ben you are a star for trying soo hard with this one,Kev East Devon 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Feierteifl]

Seing that sorrow Austin getting less and less while it was pulled out of its misery, breaking apart in the process was just pure gold 😂

[@johnmichaeldorienjohn467]

I had the Estate Version of this as my very first Car i bought after passing my Driving test! fantastic little car! Please get her back to life& plus I've subbed! 👍🏿