Barn Find Rescue | Getting Field Find Cars To Auction Is NOT Easy

[@PaddyWV]

A pity it's not complete. Many people would disagree, but the Skoda 130 was effectively the "final edition" of the Estelle line. They packed it with all the goodies and of course, it was a star of the old RAC rally! Back when it used to snow.

[@UKBarnFinds]

Indeed. They were exciting cars. The bad jokes they were victims of back then did them no favours, a bit like how Top Gear have trashed (or tried to trash) the Morris Marina in more recent years.

[@edgarbeat2851]

​@@UKBarnFindsand Vauxhall

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

@@UKBarnFindsyeah top gear only like a car when it’s a VW Golf.

[@Azureecosse]

Yeah that heated rear screen was great for keeping your hands warm as you pushed it to the side of the road after the engine overheated.

[@user-kj5ys3vw9p]

The very last was the 135GL but I don't think they were available in the UK.

[@DoubleZeroGarage]

While it might not be saveable, surely the Skoda would be a valuable source of parts for someone, glass doors wheels etc

[@edwardalannewton8591]

Save the skoda

[@PaddyWV]

Love the "If it's not a Ford..." Comment. Don't get me started on that misplaced deification. 😉

[@colrhodes377]

I can't understand that attitude. I have never really been a huge Ford fan. Yes, I had two Capris and three Cortinas, but I much prefer BMC/BL.

[@damonrobus-clarke533]

People like to follow the herd!

[@GryphLane]

Love a Ford, me. But they're not the be all and end all

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

It's a RHD old Skoda. It's rare af. Surely some enthusiast would want it?

[@MrSkoda105s]

Wow a Škoda! My favorite car. Super rare now. Don’t scrap. 130 is worth money. Czech people would be interested in it. They have all the parts to restore it. Body seems solid.

[@adegill9468]

Those skodas were built like tanks and did really well in the rallying world..

[@steventurton3341]

Save the Skoda! They were a joke when I was a kid but they have a huge following now. On the less valuable ones just connect a tow strop to the landrover and just drag them it’s a lot quicker and easier, it will try to go sideways slightly but that’s half the fun. Great video

[@albertbraid7117]

Definetly save the Skoda, it's a rare version of the Estelle and it's rare anyway.

[@dreammaker730]

Skoda is definitely a good parts car if nothing else. Having owned 2 imps I can see why this one is going to be difficult to move , because the back valance supports the weigh of the engine.

[@StephenFarrow-gx6qu]

Save the Skoda. These were everywhere when I was growing up in the 70s, despite the jokes Skoda's were cheap motoring and I'd buy one today if I could find a good'un.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I'm loving the Skoda. 😍

[@1972scenic]

Skoda ,126 Fiat ❤❤❤❤

[@Cellestion]

Love watching you guys, I would be in my element amongst all those cars ❤

[@aslandama]

You guys do a lot for old car restoration, my hat off to you both!

[@johnL-ej1gd]

Gloves!, man at the shop said there was only 2 left.!I thought the Skoda, was a VW Jetta!

[@UKBarnFinds]

😂

[@johnpark-jones4285]

The Skoda looks good.

[@jaggass]

The Skoda Estelle is worth saving.

[@marcduthie4327]

Hi guys. Here in Australia sometimes our recovery trucks winch from seat belt mounts. Love watching you getting these cars out. Have a good week.

[@brucemelton4983]

You hit the nail on the head Elton mate, sadly you have to have a limit and say enough is enough. I recently yanked a Hillman Minx out of boggy field which looked ok, as we winched it onto the trailer the frame started to twist, so we had to just load her up and take her to the wreckers as she was just too far gone 😥but you have to be realistic I guess. If it were me i would go for the Scimitar, MGs Etc as personally I believe they have the best chance of finding a new home. Great work though guys, cheers Bruce NZ

[@kevinhaigh1654]

Hi Elton and Claire 😂hope you're both well and having fun 😂, i honestly don't know what it is but Claire you come across as you are laughing sooooooo much 😂especially when Elton is struggling with something 😂, but what a couple you are think you are fantastic and really enjoy watching you both 🎉, and i haven't got a clue why Claire but do you have a middle name because I feel you should be a Louise 😂, hope you're weekend is full of fun and happiness enjoy Xx

[@The_Cotswold_Cyclist]

That Imp is in quite a state though very surprised that most of the others haven't been that bad too. Maybe clear all round the car and see if the front is any better! Good work surviving the claustrophobic episode Claire!

[@TheBrummie60]

Your expertise is fabulous, what a great team you are, folks!

[@jamieflanagan7946]

Save the Skoda!

[@greengreenie55]

Yet again another entertaining video. Some interesting cars, hope some can be saved. As usual you seem to be having fun.

[@Chucthihien]

very good video

[@patrickh7368]

A lot of hard work for you both but doing great saving those old cars… Claire your lipstick was just the right colour to match that Rover interior, planned I’m sure 😂 There might be the odd engine in that little shed…🤔

[@UKBarnFinds]

A lucky accident.....she thought we were doing the Imp and then going home 😂

[@jontaylor1652]

Just another brilliant episode. Thanks guys this really is a most excellent channel.

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thank you, Jon. You're continued support is much appreciated.

[@tastyclassics]

Absolutely loved this ❤

[@UKBarnFinds]

If you lived closer, Ben, we’d be asking you round to help! 😃

[@tastyclassics]

@@UKBarnFinds a Collab one day would be brilliant 😅

[@UKBarnFinds]

We agree. That could be fun!

[@stephen579]

As a Morris Minor owner, I would love to take my spanner into that field.

[@glennwoods2462]

Cor blimey, you lot are working very hard there... wishing you all the best with it all... 👍✅🙏🇳🇿

[@edbroom75]

I hope you guys are Ok? missing you and the rescues EdT

[@UKBarnFinds]

We’re all well, thank you. Hope you are, too. We’ll be back soon. 👍🏻

[@edbroom75]

😀@@UKBarnFinds

[@brettjones5041]

Loving This Stuff Mates Thanks.Everycar Could Be someones project

[@huggeyful]

Well done guys!

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thank you.

[@CARLOS62B]

Great work by you both.

[@dad8709]

would be interesting to see what in the sheds on the property as well, if he hoarded cars around the property as well, it would be more than likely there is cars or automobilia in the sheds too??? love watching your videos from NZ keep upthe good work elton & clare

[@XKSteve]

Thanks Claire, I was wondering why the mat on the winch line and could only think it was for safety and you confirmed that idea. Elton, brilliant job on the winch and no you don’t have terrible taste - Claire being the proof ❤ love your videos you two and always give you a thumbs up. Great work @ukbarnfinds

[@thecarguychannel]

My mate had a Estelle many years ago with a escort rs turbo in it. That was quick back in the late 90’s

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I bloomin love this channel. More please :)

[@jamesthompson8008]

You two are doing a great job, & most importantly to point out, work well together!! Kudos to Claire for braving the cobwebs. Kudos to Elton for braving the constant sticker bushes. Had to laugh though, @ 5:04, Elton's look at 'Put your back into it' - I couldn't help but think of those lines in James Bond Skyfall(Bond & Q..😅). Skoda may only be a parts car, but it's DEFINITELY in better shape than the poor Imp! This I think, is a good example of where to draw that line. Cheers from USA!

[@robertwells1650]

Well done you two! 2 more pulled out of their graves. Many more to go but you'll get there. Cheers

[@gillam91]

who needs charlie and her dimmoks when you have got elton the mighty booosh trimmer 🤣

[@UKBarnFinds]

Haha! We needed a laugh today. Thank you 😄

[@robertchapman6795]

Time for a cuppa and and relax! 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Nothing like digging out a Skoda in the morning! We nearly bought two 126 projects locally..... Glad we didn't now already spread far too thin 😂

[@UKBarnFinds]

I'm glad we don't restore cars. Not many people know better than you guys what's involved with a restoration. Some think it's a five minute job! We had one guy on Instagram tell us that we're doing this for the money and if we really wanted to save these cars, we'd restore them ourselves. All 30-ish of them.... 😂

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video guys

[@rogerreed905]

Great effort guys . . . Claire im sure Elton wouldnt use language that needs beeping out 🤣🤣 . . At least this car find gives weeks of content . . Looking forward to the next one till then take care Bye from NZ👋💐🍻🇳🇿twa

[@Andyjones07]

Save the skoda its got to be a good spare parts haul for someone out there. Love the videos 👍🏻

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thank you. We’ll try our best to save as many as possible.

[@Anthony-vm1jc]

Put it on the Estelle forums someone will fetch it for £250 👍✌️

[@pit_stop77]

I was 23 when F reg was brand new. Why do i feel old 😂

[@UKBarnFinds]

Time flies, I know what you mean!

[@markwhitcombe8670]

All classic cars should be saved and restored back to there former glory and put them back on the road and enjoyed

[@UKBarnFinds]

I agree with the sentiment, but finding people with the passion and money to do it is often difficult, unless it’s a car that is worth a lot.

[@MrJumper68]

​@@UKBarnFindsI agre i dont have the monny or the place... But I realy wanted a fiat 500 from the 60es

[@UKBarnFinds]

They are cool little things, those old Fiats.

[@williammcdonald3293]

Just be glad the spiders and other creepy crawlies are not that venomous in the UK, we have to deal with brown recluses, Black widows, wolf spiders, copperheads, rattlers, cottonmouths. You were making me nervous digging underneath that Skoda. Although we don't have nettles in the US, we do have poison Ivy, and poison oak. TY for your service for saving those wonderful cars.

[@davejones4804]

Old Skodas are so rare now, when did you last see one? Even with no engine its worth a few quid. Obviously not as much as if it had a Ford badge but still worth saving in my opinion

[@EILONadiv]

So important for eviorement to clear that nature area more then getting these cars

[@UKBarnFinds]

I get your sentiment, but it’s amazing how nature soon becomes one with a lot of man-made decay. It can be quite captivating at times, both on land and at sea.

[@stevewhone2937]

I’ve been watching your shorts Elton….😉🇨🇦👍

[@UKBarnFinds]

You’re the one! 😂

[@johnclements6852]

Well done for taking on this herculean task. Shame some of the other car channel folks couldn't assist you. it's quite a job, just the two of you.

[@UKBarnFinds]

That’s how we like it, though. There are days when we need a hand, but we have some lovely friends for those occasions. Once we get to the cars that we can’t physically move ourselves, we’ll be calling them 😀

[@HellsDamnedUK]

Every car can be saved wish I had land and a garage I'd have any of them and do them up no matter the state lol

[@UKBarnFinds]

You’re the sort of person we hope they each end up with.

[@stephenricketts7764]

All good work from you both but quite tricky at times. There could have been another trip in a 'big yellow taxi' for Claire at one point when she fell down a hole! All a bit dicey in that field at times. I would try and save the Skoda but the Hillman Imp might be a bit tricky with the engine hanging out like that, just depends how solid the back end is to get some support on. Anyway well done to you both for pressing on and getting them out. 👍👍

[@ShedTV]

I'm enjoying this series. I wonder if the the owner kept getting bored and moved onto the next car, or whether they hoarded cars. Maybe a combination of the two.

[@UKBarnFinds]

A bit of both, maybe, plus the fact that once you get a name for collecting certain types of cars, it’s amazing how many you get offered. We speak from experience here 😂

[@edwardhughes3240]

Take that one to the scrap yard! Eddie

[@patrickh7368]

……”more !”…..😊

[@Kirtap21]

Veľmi cenená je tá škodovka hlavne v Československu :)

[@tomjeffery3501]

I would say worth saving for spares i know its grubby but interior dint look too bad especially the dashboard it looked mint

[@darthvirago]

Nice seats in that Rover.

[@UKBarnFinds]

They have a lovely interior.

[@johnstonstewart9683]

It would be nice to see it saved

[@user-vq4gk4hx8p]

Stig blonquest drove one of these with great success in European rallies, tho more tuned obviously.

[@PaddyWV]

Up here in the frozen North West, the vegetation has only just exploded into life in the last two or three weeks. I kept thinking - you'd have been OK a couple of weeks ago, but that just proves this ex Southerner is now thinking like a Lancastrian. We're supposed to be moving back down South this year. Not looking forward to dealing with those early wasps!

[@UKBarnFinds]

We’ve had thunderstorms today. It’s all very weird, but the rain and sun means two things to me…..nettles and wasps! 😱

[@PaddyWV]

@@UKBarnFinds First thing on the "House Move Shopping list" Window Mesh!

[@UKBarnFinds]

Where we live, it’s even worse. We’re surrounded by hornets. That mesh is essential 😳

[@PaddyWV]

@@UKBarnFinds Crikey! Shows how "Global Warming" has affected things in the fifteen years we've been away.

[@chimocuesta5931]

Uauuuuuu, El Dorado!!!!

[@Rasam3]

Nikoliv, Scoda, naučte se vyslovovat dobře. 1. lekce českého jazyka. Automobil s velkou tradicí. V roce 1895 založili Václav Laurin a Václav Klement v Mladé Boleslavi společný podnik. Škoda tak patří k jedné z nejstarších automobilových značek na světě. Š K O D A pravá magie.

[@PaulTreefella]

I'd love to see if there's a Hillman minx in there.

[@lucythemoggy1970]

if you ever do any finds like this near Plymouth, hit me up! I would love to give you a hand! don't mind being on camera either!

[@Oelwannski]

I think al theese cars were left there because they have the steeringwheel on the wrong side . 😄Geetings from the right side of the road.

[@UKBarnFinds]

😂😂

[@groeneklodder]

that Skoda is incredibly rare in the Netherlands, at least parting out would be a way better option than scrapping.........

[@nickstones5583]

That Estelle is epic lve had a few, will it be for sale.??

[@richardmendham5278]

I'm tempted to scrap the Skoda, unless there IS special parts.

[@Polecat54941]

A lot of effort for a Skoda and people didn't even want them when they were new so I personally would get a couple of quid at the scrap yard for it.

[@michaelstopp8267]

With the locks up wheels try putting a scocket on the wheel nuts and hitting with a hammer might free them up

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thank you. That makes sense. I did think about giving them a whack, but didn’t want to damage them, as they were about the only bit that looked half decent 😂 I’ll try it with a socket on next time 👍🏻

[@Idrisbach]

Do the Renault 4 next - it's a nice early one and just an easy win as their value is increasing very quickly.

[@hoggmotorsport]

Loving these vids 👌 would the cars that aren't acceptable by the auction be worth putting on ebay, as other comments people might be brave enough for a restoration, or if nothing else parts cars 👍

[@stevie007]

👌👌👌👌

[@Falconurbex]

My m8s dad had this exact 1 but in blue

[@Ron-io3vu]

Remember my dad buying a Skoda that had been in a river with less than a 1000 miles on it and not a year old back when they had a bad name.

[@UKBarnFinds]

They used to get ribbed so badly, but people who owned them generally say they were a good car.

[@chrispalmer9838]

They weren't badly made just crude and utilitarian. Like a VW beetle in a square box...

[@MegaDirtyberty]

On the pull, didn't Elton pull Claire well!.

[@williamriley-jones]

I can’t even imagine how the original owners of the cars they bought new would react if they saw you pulling out their old car from a bramblebush

[@UKBarnFinds]

I guess that would be quite surreal. It's hard to think, as with a lot of old cars, that they were once brand new in a showroom.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

that car is a keeper, remember Skoda is an old (if not the oldest) car brand in the world still existing. that's history right there.

[@abrahamwesten4806]

I should rescue all the mgs at least for for spares, the saabs and te eärly rënäult 4, not the worthles sköda

[@Falconurbex]

I enjoyed that u guys did a great job well done my question is what happens to the cars once u get them out of there reating place so ie do u sell them on or fix them up etc, as ide love to know what happens to them after u free them.

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thanks for watching and for the question. In this case, we’re trying to get as many as possible to Anglia Car Auctions. There are a few of the ones from earlier episodes of this field find going through their June 2024 sale. We do occasionally get cars up and running, but we don’t do restorations. We don’t have the skills or the time. Our job really is to try to divert old cars away from the scrapyard 😃

[@casper679]

Elton what auction do you use. I'm in scotland but I would be willing to travel for the right car 👍

[@UKBarnFinds]

We use Anglia Car Auctions. That’s a fair trek from where you are 😳

[@williamriley-jones]

Weeeeeeeeeee another video🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@UKBarnFinds]

Hope you enjoy it. I found it a challenging couple of hours 😂 ~ Elton

[@williamriley-jones]

@@UKBarnFinds I definitely enjoyed it and I totally understand the struggle.

[@UKBarnFinds]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ChrisOREILLY-gc4yq]

If I could afford it I would have come and help you

[@Markus-vp8pz]

Do you not have enough space to attach the cable and reverse the land rover? Sorry it just seems a faff .... Very interesting though 😊

[@nickb5391]

I wonder if you're going to bid on the A30 from another job & you'll be heading to having one for every day of the week lol

[@pauljames9393]

Cut the chat and your views will increase. Youve made some great finds but I get distracted !

[@leonardosimm3536]

Any idea what the plan is with the field once the cars are all removed? Development?

[@UKBarnFinds]

No plans that I know of. It’ll go back to being a fairly large garden and some of the cars will, hopefully, be saved along the way 😃

[@leonardosimm3536]

@@UKBarnFinds Nice!

[@alredders5174]

Claire is hot,you are a lucky man Elton.

[@frog-eye1420]

Needs a tractor with a hedge trimmer fitted to help get the cars out 👍

[@user-io2et5bv2s]

What’s happening guys? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@john0597]

Hi there I've just started watching you videos can I just ask when do you buy them off the farmer or or whoever's filled is how do you take away a selling for the person

[@Markus-vp8pz]

You need a fork lift make it so much easier 😎

[@lewis72]

Probably a very valid reason but why didn't you tow the Skoda out driving the Landy with the Skoda attached behind ?

[@UKBarnFinds]

With no steering, it would probably just go where it wanted. That said, if the access hadn't been so tight, I'd like to try that, as you never know until you give it a go.

[@jagvette1]

IF I had a flat bed truck it would be a full bed and ramp that way there is no worries it would fall through the gap in the middle, yeah cost a few more dollars but worth it. Scrap the skoda skip

[@UKBarnFinds]

It’s more a weight issue. I do actually own a 7.5t recovery truck, which has a beautiful tilt and slide bed, but only use it for personal cars. It would probably get stuck down there, anyway 😂

[@jagvette1]

Yes, I know it’s a weight issue but with aluminum checker plate it’s not that much. Just a personal preference if I was doing what you do.