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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.
@edgarbeat28512 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFindsand Vauxhall
@damonrobus-clarke5332 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFindsyeah top gear only like a car when it’s a VW Golf.
@Azureecosse2 ай бұрын
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-kj5ys3vw9p2 ай бұрын
The very last was the 135GL but I don't think they were available in the UK.
@DoubleZeroGarage2 ай бұрын
While it might not be saveable, surely the Skoda would be a valuable source of parts for someone, glass doors wheels etc
@edwardalannewton85912 ай бұрын
Save the skoda
@PaddyWV2 ай бұрын
Love the "If it's not a Ford..." Comment. Don't get me started on that misplaced deification. 😉
@colrhodes3772 ай бұрын
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-clarke5332 ай бұрын
People like to follow the herd!
@GryphLane2 ай бұрын
Love a Ford, me. But they're not the be all and end all
@TheGramophoneGirl2 ай бұрын
It's a RHD old Skoda. It's rare af. Surely some enthusiast would want it?
@MrSkoda105s2 ай бұрын
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.
@adegill94682 ай бұрын
Those skodas were built like tanks and did really well in the rallying world..
@steventurton33412 ай бұрын
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
@albertbraid71172 ай бұрын
Definetly save the Skoda, it's a rare version of the Estelle and it's rare anyway.
@dreammaker7302 ай бұрын
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-gx6qu2 ай бұрын
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.
@CortinasAndClassics2 ай бұрын
I'm loving the Skoda. 😍
@1972scenic2 ай бұрын
Skoda ,126 Fiat ❤❤❤❤
@Cellestion2 ай бұрын
Love watching you guys, I would be in my element amongst all those cars ❤
@aslandama2 ай бұрын
You guys do a lot for old car restoration, my hat off to you both!
@johnL-ej1gd2 ай бұрын
Gloves!, man at the shop said there was only 2 left.!I thought the Skoda, was a VW Jetta!
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
😂
@johnpark-jones428523 күн бұрын
The Skoda looks good.
@jaggass2 ай бұрын
The Skoda Estelle is worth saving.
@marcduthie43272 ай бұрын
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.
@brucemelton49832 ай бұрын
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
@kevinhaigh16542 ай бұрын
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_Cyclist2 ай бұрын
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!
@TheBrummie602 ай бұрын
Your expertise is fabulous, what a great team you are, folks!
@jamieflanagan79462 ай бұрын
Save the Skoda!
@greengreenie552 ай бұрын
Yet again another entertaining video. Some interesting cars, hope some can be saved. As usual you seem to be having fun.
@Chucthihien2 ай бұрын
very good video
@patrickh73682 ай бұрын
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…🤔
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
A lucky accident.....she thought we were doing the Imp and then going home 😂
@jontaylor16522 ай бұрын
Just another brilliant episode. Thanks guys this really is a most excellent channel.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Jon. You're continued support is much appreciated.
@tastyclassics2 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this ❤
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
If you lived closer, Ben, we’d be asking you round to help! 😃
@tastyclassics2 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFinds a Collab one day would be brilliant 😅
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
We agree. That could be fun!
@stephen5792 ай бұрын
As a Morris Minor owner, I would love to take my spanner into that field.
@glennwoods24622 ай бұрын
Cor blimey, you lot are working very hard there... wishing you all the best with it all... 👍✅🙏🇳🇿
@edbroom75Ай бұрын
I hope you guys are Ok? missing you and the rescues EdT
@UKBarnFinds28 күн бұрын
We’re all well, thank you. Hope you are, too. We’ll be back soon. 👍🏻
@edbroom7528 күн бұрын
😀@@UKBarnFinds
@brettjones50412 ай бұрын
Loving This Stuff Mates Thanks.Everycar Could Be someones project
@huggeyful2 ай бұрын
Well done guys!
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@CARLOS62B2 ай бұрын
Great work by you both.
@dad87092 ай бұрын
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
@XKSteve2 ай бұрын
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
@thecarguychannel2 ай бұрын
My mate had a Estelle many years ago with a escort rs turbo in it. That was quick back in the late 90’s
@CortinasAndClassics2 ай бұрын
I bloomin love this channel. More please :)
@jamesthompson80082 ай бұрын
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!
@robertwells16502 ай бұрын
Well done you two! 2 more pulled out of their graves. Many more to go but you'll get there. Cheers
@gillam912 ай бұрын
who needs charlie and her dimmoks when you have got elton the mighty booosh trimmer 🤣
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Haha! We needed a laugh today. Thank you 😄
@robertchapman67952 ай бұрын
Time for a cuppa and and relax! 👍
@WhitelandRestorations2 ай бұрын
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 😂
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.... 😂
@raymondpearce52452 ай бұрын
Brilliant video guys
@rogerreed9052 ай бұрын
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
@Andyjones072 ай бұрын
Save the skoda its got to be a good spare parts haul for someone out there. Love the videos 👍🏻
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Thank you. We’ll try our best to save as many as possible.
@Anthony-vm1jc2 ай бұрын
Put it on the Estelle forums someone will fetch it for £250 👍✌️
@pit_stop772 ай бұрын
I was 23 when F reg was brand new. Why do i feel old 😂
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Time flies, I know what you mean!
@markwhitcombe86702 ай бұрын
All classic cars should be saved and restored back to there former glory and put them back on the road and enjoyed
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.
@MrJumper682 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFindsI agre i dont have the monny or the place... But I realy wanted a fiat 500 from the 60es
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
They are cool little things, those old Fiats.
@williammcdonald32932 ай бұрын
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.
@davejones48042 ай бұрын
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
@EILONadiv2 ай бұрын
So important for eviorement to clear that nature area more then getting these cars
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.
@stevewhone29372 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your shorts Elton….😉🇨🇦👍
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
You’re the one! 😂
@johnclements68522 ай бұрын
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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 😀
@HellsDamnedUK2 ай бұрын
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
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
You’re the sort of person we hope they each end up with.
@stephenricketts77642 ай бұрын
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. 👍👍
@ShedTV2 ай бұрын
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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 😂
@edwardhughes32402 ай бұрын
Take that one to the scrap yard! Eddie
@patrickh73688 күн бұрын
……”more !”…..😊
@Kirtap212 ай бұрын
Veľmi cenená je tá škodovka hlavne v Československu :)
@tomjeffery3501Ай бұрын
I would say worth saving for spares i know its grubby but interior dint look too bad especially the dashboard it looked mint
@darthvirago2 ай бұрын
Nice seats in that Rover.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
They have a lovely interior.
@johnstonstewart96832 ай бұрын
It would be nice to see it saved
@user-vq4gk4hx8p2 ай бұрын
Stig blonquest drove one of these with great success in European rallies, tho more tuned obviously.
@PaddyWV2 ай бұрын
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!
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
We’ve had thunderstorms today. It’s all very weird, but the rain and sun means two things to me…..nettles and wasps! 😱
@PaddyWV2 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFinds First thing on the "House Move Shopping list" Window Mesh!
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Where we live, it’s even worse. We’re surrounded by hornets. That mesh is essential 😳
@PaddyWV2 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFinds Crikey! Shows how "Global Warming" has affected things in the fifteen years we've been away.
@chimocuesta59312 ай бұрын
Uauuuuuu, El Dorado!!!!
@Rasam32 ай бұрын
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.
@PaulTreefella2 ай бұрын
I'd love to see if there's a Hillman minx in there.
@lucythemoggy19702 ай бұрын
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!
@Oelwannski2 ай бұрын
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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
😂😂
@groeneklodderАй бұрын
that Skoda is incredibly rare in the Netherlands, at least parting out would be a way better option than scrapping.........
@nickstones55832 ай бұрын
That Estelle is epic lve had a few, will it be for sale.??
@richardmendham52782 ай бұрын
I'm tempted to scrap the Skoda, unless there IS special parts.
@Polecat549412 ай бұрын
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.
@michaelstopp82672 ай бұрын
With the locks up wheels try putting a scocket on the wheel nuts and hitting with a hammer might free them up
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 👍🏻
@Idrisbach2 ай бұрын
Do the Renault 4 next - it's a nice early one and just an easy win as their value is increasing very quickly.
@hoggmotorsport2 ай бұрын
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 👍
@stevie0072 ай бұрын
👌👌👌👌
@Falconurbex2 ай бұрын
My m8s dad had this exact 1 but in blue
@Ron-io3vu2 ай бұрын
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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
They used to get ribbed so badly, but people who owned them generally say they were a good car.
@chrispalmer98382 ай бұрын
They weren't badly made just crude and utilitarian. Like a VW beetle in a square box...
@MegaDirtyberty2 ай бұрын
On the pull, didn't Elton pull Claire well!.
@williamriley-jones2 ай бұрын
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
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.
@RATADATUAVELHA2 ай бұрын
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.
@abrahamwesten48062 ай бұрын
I should rescue all the mgs at least for for spares, the saabs and te eärly rënäult 4, not the worthles sköda
@Falconurbex2 ай бұрын
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.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 😃
@casper67922 күн бұрын
Elton what auction do you use. I'm in scotland but I would be willing to travel for the right car 👍
@UKBarnFinds15 күн бұрын
We use Anglia Car Auctions. That’s a fair trek from where you are 😳
@williamriley-jones2 ай бұрын
Weeeeeeeeeee another video🎉🎉🎉🎉
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it. I found it a challenging couple of hours 😂 ~ Elton
@williamriley-jones2 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFinds I definitely enjoyed it and I totally understand the struggle.
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@ChrisOREILLY-gc4yq2 ай бұрын
If I could afford it I would have come and help you
@Markus-vp8pzАй бұрын
Do you not have enough space to attach the cable and reverse the land rover? Sorry it just seems a faff .... Very interesting though 😊
@nickb53912 ай бұрын
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
@pauljames9393Ай бұрын
Cut the chat and your views will increase. Youve made some great finds but I get distracted !
@leonardosimm35362 ай бұрын
Any idea what the plan is with the field once the cars are all removed? Development?
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 😃
@leonardosimm35362 ай бұрын
@@UKBarnFinds Nice!
@alredders51742 ай бұрын
Claire is hot,you are a lucky man Elton.
@frog-eye14202 ай бұрын
Needs a tractor with a hedge trimmer fitted to help get the cars out 👍
@user-io2et5bv2s5 күн бұрын
What’s happening guys? 🤷🏼♂️
@john05972 ай бұрын
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-vp8pzАй бұрын
You need a fork lift make it so much easier 😎
@lewis722 ай бұрын
Probably a very valid reason but why didn't you tow the Skoda out driving the Landy with the Skoda attached behind ?
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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.
@jagvette12 ай бұрын
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
@UKBarnFinds2 ай бұрын
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 😂
@jagvette12 ай бұрын
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.