Hot rods, Ardun heads, and a forgotten Morris Minor | Barn Find Hunter - Ep. 83

[@LtDan-ov6bf]

*It does not matter which side of the pond Tom is, this is the best automotive series on KZbin!*

[@GrizzlyJRofficial]

I have to agree. Its always a lot of fun

[@minimeee04]

Agreed, without a doubt and such a Gent.

[@mindeloman]

These are by far the funniest episodes of BFH. The English wit and sense of humor always get to me.

[@kevinmckinzie]

Barn Find Hunter SHOULD be it's own channel!

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Bernie and Valarie are a Joy to behold!!! thanks for vid!!!!

[@elijahgentzler2658]

They didn't even talk about the escort cossie just chilling there?! Are you kidding?!?!?

[@bradzimmerman3171]

I couldn't believe it either it looked so good, but how long has it been sitting

[@cornishrider]

Surely the whole point of being in the UK is look at UK and Euro cars! Why ignore the Cossie to look at American stuff? Don't mind the American cars but when in America!

[@Ditypo]

american bias

[@saginawdan]

Valerie and Bernie are a HOOT!

[@alexanderbeitinger1853]

Tom Cutter ... You are the best at this, you blew me away when you knew the Russian who made the Ardun headers. I really enjoy this show because of you.

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Tom's great, he is nit an aftermarket guy. So what. Great episode. The cars are fantastic.

[@schumifannreins295]

The American English British English car terms act was hilarious :D

[@doublel7337]

Valerie and Bernie should have their own TV show. Very enjoyable episode Tom ! Yeah, I liked the cars as well )

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Fun to hear the accents and see all involved enjoying sharing too.

[@przstang70]

My goodness what a show. Thanks Tom so much fun watching the I never seen those type of heads. Thanks for going to the other side.

[@davebutler2776]

Never figured old English guy into rods maybe a Rolls Royce and definitely not a Camaro but that's what makes the world go round. Great as usual.

[@jamesclarke6861]

That 240 tom!!! That 240!!

[@saginawdan]

Yeah really.

[@mentalite67]

I thought the same, but I suppose it is too nice to qualify as a barn find.

[@bryco32]

Well... I just love these 2 here at the end!

[@kickazzdrummer666]

Barn Find Hunter should come here in Canada next after UK.

[@TheSlipperyBrick]

YES

[@lemoneleven2179]

totally agreed

[@DavidGregoire_]

YES

[@hagbard72]

No good places for barn finds where I live.

[@pappabob29]

Absolutely !!! For sure Tom needs to go see the crew at "Cold War Motors" in Alberta Canada. Somewhere around Edmonton I believe. Tom and the crew could spend a week there at Scott's place and touring every one of the "agents" shops. Would make a GREAT BFH episode !!!! If Tom provides me with a private message means, I would be happy to provide a email address assuming it's OK with Scott.

[@minimeee04]

I`m amazed the Discovery channel haven't found you yet Mr Hagerty top shows every time.

[@drwho534]

Yay! Another Barn Find Hunter!! My had a Morris Minor when we first came to Canada 1956 (me age 2) later a Morris Oxford wagon when we moved and drove from Winnipeg Manitoba to Milpitas California 1964 then back again a year later to Hamilton Ontario. A solid reliable car. Thanks for the memories.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Could you call moving Mabel a Morris Minor Miracle? Mabel was the name of a very good friend of my mother. Both are long gone now, God be good to them. I myself am just a slightly younger model. Those Trafficators remind me of a story my mother told. Her brother bought an early VW, , with no turn signals at all. My uncle had to use hand signals for turns. She said folks would be very friendly waving back.. Even in the 40s or 50s, hand signals were pretty rare. God bless you all.

[@daviddntait]

I would love to build a flathead with an Ardun head conversion! I once built a 327 with a Duntov replica cam and was very satisfied with the results! Zora Arkus-Duntov was an engineering legend!!

[@rickharper1497]

Tom, tell Bernie from all us, Thank You!!! Rick Harper, Pensacola, Florida

[@EHB4323]

This was fun to watch...... British humor, gotta love it!!!~

[@pappabob29]

Hats off to Bernie !! He does some very nice work. What you said about the difference between the "Flathead and the Ardun" wasn't wrong, I would suggest the more "descriptive" term would have been "overhead" valve. The Ardun heads convert the "Flathead" into a "overhead" valve configuration. I have a 29 Model A Closed Cab pickup just like the one you showed. It's a project started +- 23 years ago as a "quick and dirty" before all kinds of "more important" projects took over. Like Bernie, I'm going to live to 120 so that one may be next ------------------------- finally !!! Someone needs to make an appointment for "Mable" to visit Sher's doctor for her to get some "Cosmetic" work done. She looks like she still has "good bones". ;o)

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Bernie's got the gift of the gab and great humour.

[@lerymiza]

how old is this show??? i just found it yesterday!!!! gosh this is the best show ever thank you for bringing us all you do....

[@Tmrfe0962]

Nice episode, Valerie Bernie and Mable made my day....thank you folks for the lesson, you’re right, we have bastardized the language....lol. But I’ll never put a tyre in my boot, nor will I dent my wing ....Cheers!

[@mattcurry29]

Great episode guy's, the UK tour is great. thank you Matt C.

[@jimhiner1244]

LOVED the lesson in English car parts.....

[@JOLLNviklund]

Excellent episode! Barn Find Hunter should swing by Sweden some time as well.

[@billharden7127]

Mabel is AWESOME. Good stuff.

[@paulkelly7896]

Brilliant, bernies a hoot

[@simsjef]

I so agree but you need to add a hoot with a boot.

[@kmc7355]

Oh man the Escort Cossie 😍

[@miamarotta3738]

I got so excited when I saw it with the livery and everything! Too bad they walked by it, though I guess that's not usually the type of car they go for on Barn find Hunter : ) Still made me happy to see it

[@a.kieser2485]

@@miamarotta3738 I thought the same, such a wonderful car

[@saintetienne755]

Bonnet - boot - wings - indicators - I love that guy - you tell 'em !!!

[@minutemenus]

Love the out takes at the end, nice touch

[@zombienectar]

I found Simon very interesting to listen to. Good work Simon. Cheers from Canada !

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Agreed. Walking in Camaro and two Fords. Priceless

[@Finn-McCool]

Good times. Thank you Tom, for showing us your finds and for sharing good times with the people you meet along the way. -✌🏼

[@williemwangi4959]

A barnfind in UK can't be complete without featuring a Morris Minor ~ the people's car back then.Have a soft spot for them and VW beetles.

[@williemwangi4959]

@J Oh yeah,the smiley mini is a timeless classic,it's iconic and unique in every aspect.And the story of the minor is laughable.I love the fart exhaust, can't wait to get my hands on one plus the reliability and simplicity of the A series engines makes these cars easy to maintain.

[@studio-flash]

Horrible rust buckets..ok for old ladies.

[@williemwangi4959]

@@studio-flash Really?You mean morris minors or minis?

[@neilgordon6450]

Bernie and Val...hilarious

[@docarvalho]

What a lovely couple!

[@matthines5150]

It's amazing to hear English spoken properly. Also... [points to Ardun heads] have you seen this one? This on goes to eleven!

[@davidbrown9784]

love this guy, he's very funny. great show as always.

[@rogerhills4477]

Fascinating and fun. I'm reminded of rock and roll from the same period. UK looked up to USA for the lead, and USA held Brits in high regard. In the end the greats all managed to work through the obstacle course of drugs and politics.

[@bendaye5065]

Please please please get out of London & get up north, get around Yorkshire & beyond, there is so much more to see other than in the south!

[@sporty196071]

Nice fords! To bad we didn't see Maybel topless!!!??

[@georgebamber6871]

Yep he did this trip a while ago though

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I thought Farnborough was quite nice : )

[@bengo76]

Thanks again Hagerty for a work of art!

[@seanharris2320]

Not Sir Elton John's glasses; by the vintage and the timeline I'd say Prince circa Purple Rain. Lots of cool cars, and I was impressed w the ARDUN. My dad and one of my best friends thank that man for his contribution to their favorite addiction.

[@sanjayabale]

Thanks Bernie

[@petergrove5132]

Great episode!

[@russellmurphy4191]

The reason they are called "wings" in England, is that they rust at the bottom and start flapping. We NZers mostly call them Guards or Mud Guards :)

[@johnwren3976]

Or from when they transitioned from cycle fenders to stamped al a Morgan or MG TF style

[@stingray427man]

Lol 1:55 says Aluminum the correct way. The American way 😄👍 Nice Camaro

[@oldclassiccarUK]

The guided tour of Mabel the Moggy Minor was priceless, it definitely wants to go back on the road

[@ammo8713]

GIVE ME A WEEK WITH MABEL AND I WOULD HAVE HER RUNNING AND SHINEING LIKE A DIAMOND ! 👍😁🇺🇸

[@d-d-i]

that Elton John ending got me

[@Hagerty]

😆

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

He is the character. Hope to see more of him in the next videos! (If he is can't remember where he left some old Minis.....well, we have them now).

[@zacandmillie]

Different horses for different courses. I grew up in New Zealand in the 60s and 70s and Morris Minors where very common. If I had the choice of a 1950s Corvette or a 1950s Morry I'd go for the Morry. It reminds me of my childhood. If there was a 3rd choice I'd go for a 1950s Ford Popular. My favourite British car.

[@Ramirez1301]

“This is a nice old car. I think that everyone should own a Car like this. That way they can understand how nice their modern cars really are” “it’s hell on earth driving this” Simon rocks I loved many of the statements by the people in these episodes, but this is my favorite.

[@LMacNeill]

Bernie is hilarious -- he's awesome!

[@alawishes1733]

Never Ever Boring...GoodNight Mable Ol' Gurl.

[@budrohammbone2806]

Love Your Work, Sir

[@MrBlaser51]

What an awesome show !!! Thank you so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelharrison500]

You guys need to do a series in Australia Lots of different cars again

[@scottmartin508]

Jolly good fun!

[@glenkepic3208]

All cool. In the late '70s during my commute, i'd sometimes see a Morris Minor coupe, black, raised, straight axel and V8. never forgot it.

[@muserediscovered3750]

The Ardun Hemi is sublimely beautiful. Would have loved to hear it run!

[@michaelcuff5780]

Wow! Thanks I just learned something there about the Ardon name!

[@commando340]

i enjoyed hearing the various names they call parts of a car.

[@ammo8713]

I DROVE A 52 MORRIS IN NORFOLK IN THE 60'S HAD 58 CONVERTIBLE IN THE PHILIPINES IN THE 70'S ALSO DROVE 58 CONVERTIBLE IN OHIO IN THE 60'S . WHAT A FUN CAR....AND GREAT ON GAS ! 👍🇬🇧😁

[@truettneathery4358]

Arkus-Duntov was not a Ruskie - Zora raced at LeMans in an Allard - he tried to use the factory Mercedes to escort him around the course and found he couldn't make it through the first corner and ended up off the course and had to have the cops push him back onto the track !!!

[@allanmollison6971]

He was from Belgium not Russia

[@Daijyobanai]

Barn Find Hunter world tour 2021. I would love to see this happen.

[@Hagerty]

Maybe you're onto something... 👀

[@rustyaxelrod]

When I was a kid (USA) the little window at the front of the front doors were called “wings”.

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Yep, wing windows. I loved them. Instant defrost.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Terry Stevens - Interesting. I’ve heard the round windows in the B pillars, like on a older model Ford Thunderbird referred to as “Opera Lights”. I always wondered why they were lights instead of windows. It sound like it may have come from across the pond.

[@jewishman2687]

I owned one Morris Minor convertible and one "two door saloon" back in the mid sixties. The convertible was exactly like this one, although I thought it was a '54, and the indicators did work...just fine. It had a real leather interior, and the seats were far more comfortable than the US cars of the time... The best part was that it would drive all night on a buck's worth of gas. The car wasn't fast, but it was fun to drive. I was sixteen so my mother loved that it could do only a bit above 50 (MPH) I sure wish I had it now!

[@larrykittell726]

On Disney Plus they have a series from England called Car S.O.S. Kind of like Chip Foose's Overhauling but they restore cars in 3 weeks instead of only 1. It's pretty awesome. Maybe they'd do Mabel?

[@TedSchoenling]

Bernie is awesome

[@pnjpaintingofvermont]

What a great show

[@jimclarke1108]

Plenty of barns around the world ))

[@liveyourbestlife3785]

That ardun intake was cool

[@edwardkruszon5919]

I've been trying to find a Morris in northern VA area for a while now. Envious of Tom's racing one.

[@drewpierce2273]

Hate to say it, but UK Barnhunter are turning out better than USA vids.

[@saginawdan]

Maybe not better...but different in a very British way!

[@c0rpse1]

in terms of quality of cars maybe

[@przstang70]

Yeah those guys are having a hoot.

[@drewpierce2273]

@@saginawdan You said it better than I did. These are just very entertaining.

[@Franksey180]

Great job Tom, pity your schedule didn't bring you to the UK in summer, it can actually be sunny but at least you avoided Covid-19 lockdown.

[@Thousand_yard_King]

That guy from the intro sounds like the Geico gecko lol, but seriously after looking at these never underestimate mechanical ability of the British.. I like a good healthy competition between the British and the United States,together we come up with some interesting things

[@kmc7355]

For all the s**t talk that seems to happen between us (both ways) on the web. We are a hell of a unit when working together

[@Thousand_yard_King]

@@kmc7355 and point of fact, the s*** talking is all just part of the funand I believe it's just intended to provoke the other to do better..

[@bear1245]

Spitfire baby 🔥

[@2011metalmaniac]

@@Thousand_yard_King we like Americans, we just dont tell em 😉

[@Thousand_yard_King]

@@2011metalmaniac We like the UK, and we show it with our actions by standing with them every time.

[@TheBadBone23]

Such cool people!

[@OrangeBoss-ww8eb]

Love the English!

[@Vampirebear13]

TYVM Tom for another excellent & outstanding video !!!! I'd love to have that Morris Minor. I wish you'd shown & talked about that white race car, in the beginning :-)

[@tertessa]

Bernie sounds like a great guy...

[@danielhelbig1116]

Pleaseeee Bring that car out of the garage, clean it up and possibly get it running??? That would be awesome!!! A split window convertible!!! You can’t get better than that omg sooo beautiful

[@brinjoness3386]

Dad died. I got the turbo subaru. My brother got the morris convertible. Mine has cost 10 k to fix and maintain for the last 6 years. My brother had to buy a new battery 2 years ago. It will stay in the family forever. My subaru will be scrap. TBF we know dad spent more than 10k restoring it. I say more because he was smart enough to not tell my mum those sort of things. And the re chrome of 2 bumpers and the paint job hit him for 7.

[@fambuild]

Awesome! Very good stuff!

[@jean-pierrecayol4897]

Excellent Tom as usual. When are you doing a “Barn Hunter on Tour” in Europe? Thanks for an amazing series!

[@erikberg8098]

If they ever spin off a “Barn Find Hunter:Europe,” Bernie & Valerie would make great hosts! Also, I’m wondering if Clarkson, Hammond & May might have a few barn finds hidden away somewhere…

[@z06doc86]

Even the horses have moss growing on them🤣😂🤣

[@GoingGordons]

Great video, Bernie is hilarious

[@trigsretromotors]

I want that Moggie! It's too nice to be sat in a damp lock up!

[@bryancoyne9692]

Very cool little car 🚗

[@NoahFroio]

These two have easily forgotten more about cars than I have ever known. Wow!!!!

[@01FozzyS]

Hilarious brother and sister!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Simon thank you

[@jonlennon3348]

It blows my mind that the car I have looked for the 65 falcon sits in England when it should be in Macedon ny.

[@djhorvath9910]

Tom,,,,,, come to Oregon and let me show you some cars you've never seen before. And a real good time... please. only u could geterdun,,, thanks Doug

[@xgtiglix]

More Bernie please!

[@chrisdrake7352]

Nice! I would like to own Mable!

[@RALTBOB1]

Zora did win his class at Le Mans with Porsche I believe an RSK. That’s why he was always pushing for a mid engine Corvette. He created the CERV 1 and many others. The C8 is dedicated to Zora and every one of the 2020’s have a sticker on the door with his face.

[@samuelballantine2686]

Yous should come over here to northern Ireland wile yous are in the area

[@Hagerty]

Next time! Line us up some good barn finds!

[@dastardlyman]

this is a great channel