(EP 2) HubNut Goes Global: New footwear, new car!

The New Zealand visit continues, with roadside spots, amazing slippers and my new car! What have I chosen to travel around the country in?
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[@Jerrydudebad]

"Toyota minivan... with rear wiper." This is why I watch, just so wholesome

[@sequentialtt0415]

I'm always fascinated by the rear wiper of that hiace.

[@raymondo162]

I don't understand this obsession with bidets

[@DTRproductions]

Just a small thank you, i'm am going through a rather awful time at the moment and the luxury of a HubNut video this morning is a lovely treat, only as far as the Kenworth so far but this is already taking the edge off today, thank you

[@andyfield7397]

hope things improve, and am sure these Hubnut travel logs will help

[@charliemansonUK]

Hang in there, tough days help build us, I know I too have plenty of them and often find Ian and a couple of other posters are my best solice. Peace Charlie 🇬🇧

[@alech8336]

Best of luck to you

[@iseeolly9959]

All the best mate. x

[@Tmuk2]

Sending positive vibrations your way! Chin up

[@mikesg1776]

Love how NZ manages to look familiar and alien at the same time.

[@vtecpreludevtec]

🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖

[@francispalmer9737]

The BX i had 25 years ago became my home for 5 months while going through a rough patch in life, what a comfortable saviour it was to. Keep them coming HubNut and have fun.

[@mattw8332]

Well bugger me sideways - a Citroën BX!!! 😍 I wasn't expecting it to be any Citroën let alone an early BX. Well done Ian. 😎 I'm a bit jealous.

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

Good to see you settling in! Please continue to show us the food as the differences are interesting and most of us will never get the chance to go to NZ and see for ourselves! Thanks!

[@cambridgemart2075]

When I visited Auckland in 2001, the nearby towns and villages were full of Austin 1100 /1300s, Maxis, Mk1 and MK2 Escorts, Cortinas, etc.; it was very much like being in the UK in the 70s

[@vtecpreludevtec]

Nearly all gone now

[@alf155v6]

"New Zealand is the planet's bonus track"

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Track day bro?

[@increiblepelotudo]

@tone167 He has to do a collabo when he decides to come stateside.

[@thepofmeister]

Andr haha

[@rayg9069]

@@pl1068 Similar in Australia, government announced gun buy back, sales of 100 mm PVC pipe and screwed fittings went through the roof. Lots of carefully preserved 'garden beds' here.

[@rayg9069]

That's quite correct, all the bits left over, Glaciers, mountains, strange birds that can't fly, odd and ends, we'll just bung over here off the coast of Australia, no one will notice ;-) It is a really beautiful spot must get back there again.

[@tinplategeek1058]

Nissan, Honda, Holden thing. Ian is like a kid in a sweet shop. Loving these vlogs.

[@davidmg1925]

:- >

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

"Corners of disappointment" Brilliant!

[@colinp2238]

@AmigaCoder Death wish?

[@48by40]

You just know in his head he has already made space for the Citroen in the unit ,

[@TheAllyMor]

And investigated expert /import costs!

[@klwthe3rd]

The Hubnut channel has the best fans. That was super kewl that the old man hooked Ian up with a Citroen BX for his stay on the island. Thanks old man! The shipping costs to taking it home would be outrageous.

[@crashbox7130]

When sat in the back of the BX I thought they were taking you out to a remote location before handing you a spade from the boot of the car. 🤣

[@69Phuket]

Nah that's the Outback Australia one.... coming soon! ;O

[@sufficetosay3339]

The BX has a dash that looks like the future and the past simultaneously.

[@iatsd]

It looks like The Future, as drawn by an eight year old who's just discovered coffee

[@sufficetosay3339]

@@iatsd haha

[@gregknight5141]

retro-futuristic

[@neilforbes416]

12:25 We don't call them "pick-ups" anywhere in the Antipodes! Aussies and Kiwis refer to those types of vehicle as "UTES"(Utility Vehicles) because they were invented in Australia in the 1930s.

[@CaptHollister]

A bit of a bold claim. There were pickups for sale in the US in the 19teens. In fact, it was a fairly popular body style for the Model T Ford.

[@damianfuller74]

The smile on your face as you walked up the garden to meet the car! Priceless! Looks quite englandy the scenery. Enjoy matey.

[@mrphilgrey]

Funny seeing you in my neck of the woods. That RR is near home. I’ve had half a dozen BXs too... from 16TRS to GTI 16v. Not many left here sadly

[@gkstanfield]

Enjoy NZ; my Dad and I toured all over both islands back in 1991 in a lavender Mitsubishi Lancer and the roads, scenery and people were all splendid! We got into quite a few ‘sheep-jams’ in our travels, but we also got to tour Ford’s NZ assembly plant for the Falcon and Fairmont. I brought home a bag of new car brochures for Ford NZ, Ford AU, Ford UK, Lada, Škoda, and yes, new Citroën AX and BX! Still have all of them! One town I highly recommend is Rotorua- a soak in the sulfur hot-baths all around town will guarantee you’ll sleep like a baby! Cheers...I am enjoying seeing the Kiwi scenery again in your videos!

[@davidfleming317]

We are lucky travel companions, thanks Ian if you see this. Love the commentary and not just re cars etc, my favourite autochap since LJK Setrights era! Ps you just helped set off my (Ross shire,Highland) kitchen smoke slarm ie I was do engrossed in your amazing NZ progress I forgot the bacon sarnie I was constructing!

[@heed17]

Awesome choice of car Ian - that dashboard is just insane!

[@millomweb]

I rarely came across Citroen control panels and didn't really appreciate them like I do now - with most other makes having very samey styling.

[@robinwells8879]

Isn't it wonderful how the inter web has given us friends all over the world to drop in on. It's not shrunk the world as has often been said, (witness your marathon flight) but rather made it friendlier. Forgetting the ubiquitous trolls, obviously! Go well Ian!

[@shanekneeshaw3483]

This channel just gets better and better ❤️

[@williamfence566]

had a 1996 BX a 1.4 leader petrol . had the cylindrical speedo otherwise self cancel indicators etc. loved its quirkiness and excellent ride. horrendous service bills led to the inevitable part ex. Nice to see one again. enjoy the trip.

[@volvo480]

My heart made a jump of joy to see you have bought a BX 19 GT, a car becoming rare even in its native country France. Good Times! I am already looking forward to what you will be driving in Fourecks.

[@welshman64]

Bx will survive in wales, NZ same climate as U.K.. Bring it home. No snow adventures this year. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍🚗❄️🌊

[@alanalzee4849]

The longest collection caper evar ! Air con in a right hand drive BX is a rare thing back in Blighty, and you have the smile of a man who has fallen for a beautiful and quirky French Chod, get it back here and book it in for the full underseal treatment Ian, top Bombing Sir 😊

[@CaptHollister]

Lol, Itchyboots reference. Typical car nerd travelling to a new land having a great time spotting all the weird and wonderful cars where even the most mundane people carrier is a novelty. It's great to watch because it represents so many of us.

[@dmriot811]

That BX looks so clean nd well taken care of , nd definitely fits the beautiful roads and scenery of new zealand

[@mrchazzy38]

Welcome to NZ (I live in Auckland) love watching your videos, very interesting to see your take on our little ol' country

[@garywilton1514]

Me too. Waiheke Island. If you love Hubnut NZ is the promised land.

[@WouterBregman]

Being a member of the Dutch BX Club, having owned 17 BX's of which my GT was my favorite, I can do nothing but applaud for your magnificent choice of car!! Well done HubNut! I wish you very many pleasant and safe kilometers with this car and I look forward to see another HubNut video every day. ;-)

[@rydermike33]

The pleasure is ours Mr HubNut. NZ looks like a beautiful place, Impressed with your new steed as well. She don't hang around do she! Many thanks and good luck.

[@patrickjohn9279]

Congratulations Ian on your new lifes adventures..there's a saying up here, if you fell in the clyde you'd come out draped in Gold.I think that's you ..lol..you definitely find some lovely cars..I hope your bringing that home, you can you know..if you plan it? Ask itchy boots..👍🍻..very pleased for you Ian, awesome..🍻

[@MrButtonpresser]

Great stuff. Really going to enjoy this NZ and Aus stuff. Enjoy yourself.

[@torresalex]

It's official: I am tremendously envious of you now. For the past months I have been following your exploits and always happy to be along for the ride, never once green with envy and thinking "Mr Hubnut gets to all these things, why can't it be me?!" But now, to explore New Zealand in a MkI BX? I am sodding well gutted with jealousy... Good luck, Ian, I'm continually looking forward to your updates! Stay safe

[@AlexandraStarr1974]

its almost 20 years since i was last in NZ, my god mother lived there when she was alive, and it was my first time away from the uk on my own. I was there for 2 months, from december to feb, christmas day on a beach at 40 degrees messes with your head a bit, but kiwis are such lovely people, they love their wine, have a great sense of humour, very straight forward people. Have fun in NZ!

[@Ricketik65]

Lovely BX 19 GT, had one over 20 years ago. So smooth and such an amazing dash. Would love to have one again, but making do with my BX Diesel, which is quite nice too. Enjoy your time over there, can't wait for the next videos!

[@Andrew.bergin]

You sir are a very lucky man! Fantastic car and glorious countryside. Have a great time, enjoy all that you see.

[@thromboid]

Welcome to our fair shores, Ian! We certainly are the land of Japanese imports but it wasn't always this way - when I was a kid (1980s) I remember lots of British cars: Triumphs, Princesses, Marinas, Allegros, Maxis, Hunters - grandmother had a Hillman Avenger. I remember a primary school teacher who drove a Morris Minor, and there was a Commer van I'd pass on my way home from school. Lots of Ford Cortinas and Escorts (even the odd Capri) back in the day. Rover SD1s too. How times have changed. You'll still see roadworthy classic (proper) Minis about. Happy trails! :)

[@thromboid]

School buses here in Dunedin were Leyland Leopards, and I remember seeing the occasional Wolseley, Singer and Riley about the place too, now that I come to think of it.

[@redsorgum]

New Zealand definitely has some beautiful countryside, this is going to make for some excellent adventures.

[@AlexMiedemaFRL]

What a great country it is. Glad you also include some trucks! Nice BX!

[@Zadster]

The thing I like about HubNut adventures is that you really get a feeling of what a place is like to visit. Not just the usual highly polished tourist views, but real places. Which is exactly what I want! I don't want some highly edited and sanitised thing, with Judith Chalmers or whoever. NZ looks a lovely place, just similar enough to the UK, but just different enough too. I can see why someone would want to spend some time there. A carburated 200,000 mile BX, what could possibly go wrong? Adventures ahoy!

[@GreyTheFloydianSergal]

what a lovely series 1 BX. Perfect for roadtripping in such a pretty country. Really looking forward to your Kiwi antics

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

It's always funny, as a Kiwi, to see how others react to our weird and wacky mostly JDM fleet. Love the BX, looks like a very nice example to tour the country in. Look forward to your next update!

[@daviestewart2510]

Well done Ian for making the journey, I'm not sure I could have done that! I hope you have a great time down under and I look forward to seeing the videos you post, all the best from a chilly Scotland!

[@antonioercolino6087]

Really good to see you living the dream ! Keep safe. Brilliant video and take it easy.

[@MapleMarmite]

If the shipping is affordable, I think the BX would be a nice addition to the fleet - you said you wanted a 'wafter' and that might fit the bill. Another trip to Krown Rust-Proofing would prepare it for Welsh weather and keep it in shape.

[@fhwolthuis]

Yes, shove it kn a container when you leave for Australia and it I'll be waiting for you at home when you fly back! 😁

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

Thanks for all the nice videos and admire all the effort you put into this! Great job!

[@Zadster]

Congratulations on 50K subscribers!

[@Rover75ConnoisseurSE]

This is Good because as much as I am British and was born and brought up in the UK, I'm proud to be British, but my Father and his family which I don't know are New Zealanders from the Wellington Area, so technically I'm half New Zealander and this is really exciting I never been to New Zealand but when I'm much older I will go. I'm 18 and I've heard there are so many Rovers such as the Rover 75 which I will get as my second car and some Rover 25s which are good to hear as I proudly own one now as a dream since I was little as my Grandad had one a few years back and someone I knew had one 10 years back. Jaguars and Rovers are my Favourite.

[@DalekBuilder]

Always enjoy your Hubnut videos. Great to see a mk 1 bx gt such a rare thing in the uk. Fantastic you are enjoying yourself.

[@micheltebraake7915]

The inscrutable roads of HubNut ....... Great car Ian! Very nice dashboard!

[@nickatredbox]

Welcome fellow Pom lots of classics and oldies here. They built Jowitt Javelins here under licence load still on the road. Lots of Yank tanks too my mate has a 56 Cadi and a 70 Camero

[@this_is_a_tiny_town]

My first car was a BX 14 TGE. I used to load it to the gills with amps, guitars, drums etc and of course, band mates! My brother had a BX 19 GTi for a short time and the speed with which it kept looking for more tarmac used to astound me when I drove it! Also those roads look perfect for, along with the weather that day, a nice ride on my Triumph.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

I can relate to the cars. When I was there in April this year, I spent all my driving time being distracted by strange cars, drove my friend mad. It is fun watching you discover the place. Cheers.

[@69Phuket]

Fallen on your feet there Ian..Mk1 NZ Slippers and a vintage BX19GT. Great update and some great mates!

[@danr1920]

That's the reason I like your channel, all the cars are different. It's fun when all the cars are different.

[@paultucker1272]

Can you hear that? The sound of poor Ellie crying that you've left her for a younger model ;)

[@69Phuket]

Nah.. It's just a desolate machine left in a shed.

[@AaronSmart.online]

It's older than Elly!

[@HubNut]

They're about the same age. And the same mileage.

[@Jonathankph]

Started watching hubnub all those years ago because of your BX estate offloading. Full circle & different level of channel in the same video. I loved the big screen & single wiper on mine, part of the modernist design language.

[@garrylawless3550]

Hi Ian, what a cracking BX you have, I love the controls for indicators, lights etc. I'm glad you're finally finding your feet ( no pun intended), so hopefully a further video soon. They seem really friendly people in NZ, like the fellow who thought you'd broken down. Take care.👍🥝

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

WOW - that BX takes me back !!! Loving it !!! My dad had a 16TRS, I even recall the flip-over lamp in the ceiling.... scary 😁

[@georgekaritzis2374]

Georges antipodean cousin does not check in today ! But friendly Holden driver checks all is well... New Zealand people are good ! Farewell !

[@davidcarroll2152]

I actually gasped when I saw the orange indicator through the fence & figured out what it was - that's an absolute stunner Ian I hope you have a fantastic time over there. Brilliant choice :)

[@waynetetley584]

Fantastic choice of car, an early BX. Love the drive by shots. Looking fwd to next installment

[@mehrzahl2219]

I was a bit worried you'd go for an anonymous Japanese car, but this is one epic BX. You are lately becoming a bit of a PSA fan boy though :-)

[@williamgreer4087]

"lately"

[@ginggur17]

A few years since I’ve seen a car that runs on. A proper Hub nut motor. 👍👍

[@lrochfort]

New Zealand is a GLORIOUS country, I hope you have a great time. I went 12 years ago or so, and for the past 10 years have been going to California every year. In retrospect I find NZ to be an interesting mix of JDM, US-model Japanese, and terrible Ford trucks.

[@RWBHere]

Very nice timing, Ian! *Congratulations on earning 50,000 subscribers!*

[@SteveM-ly7oy]

Felt a bit sorry for you there in China a bit lost, but anyway you're in NZ now, you made it. So relax, sleep well, get some decent food and drink inside you and hope you meet some lovely people, have a safe adventure and drive some interesting cars. You might even meet a lovely woman who will 'get' you. Good luck!

[@mty1957]

Great video, great location of Airbnb (don't worry I live in UK and anyway I respect your privacy), nice cars, and you've got a nice car with the BX. Kudos, and keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@davidfarmer2049]

Oh my God, oh my God !!!!!! 49.9K subbs!!!!! Bets on when we hit 50??? Any one?

[@sufficetosay3339]

Soonish?

[@millomweb]

This month !

[@stevehallam0850]

Tis done 👍👍

[@davidfarmer2049]

@@stevehallam0850 So it is.

[@Crawfmesiter]

Bless you HubNut for just walking down the street vlogging so I can get the feel for being on the ground in NZ, Thought i'd like it...and I do :)

[@chrisbury4635]

OMG A Mk1 Citroën BX Gt ! What a find mate ! My first ever Bx was a Mk1 1985 1.4 in the same colour (mums car actually) but I wrote it off in a crash 😢 You’ve got me all excited now with your up coming adventures in NZ & OZ, Good times 🙂🙂

[@AaronSmart.online]

Hino trucks used to be popular in Ireland as they were assembled locally by Harris Group (also our Isuzu and LDV importers), but they had trouble providing Euro-compliant engines in recent years. The BX looks great! Wasn't expecting that at all!

[@philipbrown4602]

Awesome choice of ride. Had two BX's, so miss the ride and brakes! Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@richardyarwood2747]

My boss in the 80's had one; he said they were great for towing. He had a mad dalmation that once went underneath for a sleep in the shade and, due to the suspension settling, was stuck there all morning. Luckily the hapless hound was fine when its master returned and fired up the engine.

[@bigjimWA77]

After leaving your accom....The 1st Holden was a "VE" Commodore, the 2nd a VX/Y/Z Commodore both sport either a V6 or V8. Nissan was a Maxima. The BX rocks ! Car helper another Commodore VX/Y/Z (meaning "or") series. Red muscle car a V8 (factory either a 253c.i. or 308c.i. to 350c.i. V8) HQ Holden possibly GTS version (c.1973ish). Great stuff, loving this !

[@dortkommendieclowns1474]

What a great surprise, a BX GT!!! 💪🏽🤘🏼 It looks great, you can't tell by the looks of it done so many kilometres.

[@richardirvine9469]

Great wheels for a HubNut tour de force,,,let the journey of expectation begin. Happy travels in your new world,,,😀

[@Mouse2113]

Nice find. New Zealand looks beautiful. One of my best friends moved there, maybe I'll have to visit

[@ShedTV]

I'm loving the NZ adventure so far. And your choice of car; perfectly HubNut.

[@sg8539]

Really good to see you firing on all cylinders again Ian after a good rest. Good choice of car to munch all those miles you should cover them very comfortably. Nice seeing Jdm cars all over the place and cannot wait to see what gems you uncover over the next few months. Thanks Ian. Ps. Get a good service done on your motor and the trucks look really good.

[@kieranwhite6647]

Fantastic video as ever! I wasn't expecting the car to be a BX, a pleasant surprise!

[@IOWPCV]

The roads there look like they used to in Britain before they became massively over crowded. Nice BX like the seat material too !

[@owenwilson6737]

Had to smile when I saw the BX - never owned a Citroen but my cousin and uncle had a ‘93 ZX and ‘02 Xsara respectively- both diesels. I used to live in the Waikato for before moving to Australia and I recognised Karapiro. If you want a gorgeous view looking down over that area try the Gudex Memorial Park, or Sanitorium Hill as we knew it locally

[@colinp2238]

As soon as you showed us the car graveyard I said Humber Snipe, whilst you were saying about Rootes ( I used to live near Rootes Birmingham in Small Heath) I was shouting Snipe at the computer but when you said Super Minx deadly silence. BTW my first ever car was a Hillman Husky that cost me a fiver back in 1972.

[@leesloan8216]

I loved my time in NZ, driving there was brilliant as compared to the UK its empty! My family live just outside Wellington can't wait to go back there, the people are lovely, have a fab time while you are there.

[@iangrice329]

Fantastic car, you must ship it back to the UK and get it rust proofed. Total classic.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Ian, another epic video,I didn't know what car is was lurking behind the gates,but once I saw it I thought yeah that's tidy 😁,that black holden 4x4 was a Vauxhall Antara 😀,lovely scenery,looks awesome.

[@mrobe48942]

I had a Citroen BX on a c plate in the late 90’s. Unusual indicators! Got used to replacing hydraulic lines and spheres. Despite that a great car and one of my favourite personally owned .

[@adamh7588]

Glad you settled and have good travel in the BX

[@auvokuustio]

Full three thumbs up for your brilliant drive in New Zealand! BX is certainly a great car all-round.

[@gerardbosvonhohenfels1866]

Nice Ian, those blogs give me always so much pleasure. Enjoy there.

[@Thanos.m]

That's a very hub nut thing traveling all the way to New Zealand and Finding an early BX ( I had a feeling that car of choice would be a citroen or a rover) all the best for many happy miles from the rainy Midlands

[@evoivowner7732]

Great choice, Mr Ian. That BX is awesome! 👍✌

[@andrewhofler]

Probably one of the rarest cars in NZ, about the last thing I would have guessed you'd buy! But at the same time, perfectly Hubnut! Love it! 5:20 is a J31 Nissan Maxima/Teana (Got one here if you want to drive one! not veryexciting but comfortable!)

[@saddoncarrs6963]

The Citreon is very Hubnut. I think the windows and aircon problem may become an issue as the weather warms up, though.

[@stepheng8779]

All that way and he buys a ruddy Citroen 😀 resistance is futile. What a beautiful car it still is, it looked great in those roadside shots driving past. My mum and dad nearly bought one but decided on the ax instead, almost never forgave em :) I wish they made cars that looked like this now.

[@profrumpo]

Trust you to manage to acquire a rarely seen Citroen for your travels, well bagged Mr H :) Some lovely scenery there and virtually every car is something mysterious, look forward to more of your adventures.

[@bazasulli4975]

That BX is absolutely brilliant. I was expecting some rusty ancient Toyota corolla but that BX is just magnificent.

[@conesuela1]

That car reveal was quite possibly the most exciting moment of my life, a mk1 BX GT! Good times indeed!