I BOUGHT A CHEAP LUXURY 4X4 FROM AN ABANDONED COLLECTION!

[@AutoalexCars]

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[@9wowable]

mfw another beer52 sponsorship (not good)

[@RocMaster48]

Sure! Id love some cold beers right now (Im 16)

[@DiscoFish1]

@@9wowablewhat's wrong with them? genuinely curious if I should avoid these..

[@9wowable]

@@DiscoFish1 horrendous customer support, and they tie you in to a subscription that can only be cancelled by contacting them, pretty average beers; usually stock that hasn’t beeen shifted.

[@DiscoFish1]

@@9wowableI'll give that one a miss then, thanks man.

[@swngwyrdd3552]

Martin's definitely the kind of bloke you meet in the pub and becomes your new best friend

[@VXGaming]

Indeed

[@richardmclaughlin5298]

Martin would be a brilliant pop up guest to the channel 👍

[@forsh3546]

He'd tell you he lived in a manor, had 30 odd cars and a talking parrot called Rambo and you would not believe a word! 😅

[@s8mury308]

I knew the first comment would have to be about Martin 😂😂

[@JayDubster]

Martin's a legend 😁

[@marcusbennett9381]

How cool is Martin! An absolute character and made the episode even better for his involvement!

[@eurogael]

He's like a 70s rockstar retired to the country.

[@NikoMoraKamu]

@@sys-administrator i was thinking the same xD

[@GTIjosh1]

Dodgy but funny

[@darrenquarterman2611]

Martin winning at the game of life

[@darrenquarterman2611]

More Martin please

[@joe_Sin]

Nice of James May to sell his old scrap

[@davidbillberg2203]

Hahaha

[@DhruvNayee]

He looks a bit different now 😅

[@wr1ght939]

He hasn’t been the same since Italy

[@joelsmith7868]

Pretty sure that's the cousin James May never openly talks about

[@Breadd__]

I was thinking the same thing lmao

[@delphipascal]

Martin is quite the Character

[@HashtagNashtag_]

Martin should be on the podcast! The stories he must have!

[@GaminGit]

Was thinking the same!

[@BeardedFrog]

Definitely. I'd love to get the story on how he came about to have this derelict manor, with essentially a scrapyard of cars and a boat strewn about. There has to be quite a story behind all of it. He also knew Shane MacGowen. Must have had quite an interesting life!

[@DriveOnLeft]

YES!

[@polarlicht4758]

YESSS

[@kjah06]

100% agree

[@roadracermark7946]

Martin made this video, best luck to him sailing round the Caribbean. Top bloke.

[@jailewis22]

You do realise that was just his whitty banter right? He's not actually sailing round the carribean the bloke just wanted a clean out by selling his old shit 😂😂

[@eurogael]

Martin has to be a forrmer musician he gives off too much frontman energy. Love to see/hear more about him.

[@thorne1239]

When he mentioned "Shane MacGowan" in rattled a memory, and yeah, google him. Martin almost certain an old rocker.

[@BeardedFrog]

​@@thorne1239Definitely. For those who don't know. Here's the Wikipedia snippet on Shane: Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (25 December 1957 - 30 November 2023) was a British-born Irish singer-songwriter and musician known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues. He also produced solo material and collaborated with artists including Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Sinéad O'Connor, and Cruachan. Known for his exceptional songwriting ability and his heavy alcohol and drug use, MacGowan was described by The New York Times as "a titanically destructive personality and a master songsmith whose lyrics painted vivid portraits of the underbelly of Irish immigrant life"

[@ewanstewart8011]

Martin “he’s got trouble with his feet he can’t keep them out of the kebab shop” 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jonas_B.]

Was looking for this comment 😂😂

[@Iceberg1313]

That was a beauty 😂

[@tboytheasian7894]

I would love to hear stories for Martin 😊, he seems like he has the most interesting life

[@skylined5534]

He's definitely lived! I'd love to see him as a guest and listen to the stuff he's got up to over the years!

[@berennicholas5003]

and he did definately not sell them a stolen bike and scam them out of 2k...

[@moose466]

Martin needs to be a guest on Autoalex podcast.

[@Rich..]

This needs to happen

[@vincekane4119]

100 percent agree

[@SR1Records]

Absolutely!

[@bernardo_rodri]

THIS!

[@handle433]

Back in the 70’s and 80’s there were a lot of old lads like Martin around, some would have called them eccentrics but they were always great fun. Boys who had travelled the old world wether it be in the army or navy, been through the bad times and good, yet somehow made it out with a load of money. A bit of a dying breed now but it’s still great fun to see him on AutoAlex!!!

[@Hrossey]

“During the war…” Albert “Martin” Trotter

[@Jakegordon147]

Yea. He seems like a good chap. Found his house on Google maps (no I’m not gonna tell ya) and there is loads more to it! And his eBay has now got loads of followers.

[@handle433]

@@Angus_____ you’re excused for your rudeness. I’m older than Martin. I’m referring to men born between 1900 and 1930.

[@mikey_bb]

WAIT! An AutoAlex video without a carvertical ad?! Thought my KZbin was broken 😂

[@MaNNeRz91]

Technically they did one on the bike lol

[@mikey_bb]

@@MaNNeRz91 they didn't mention carvertical & they also didn't show the screen, so not really 🤷🏽‍♂️ they could have used any HPI check service

[@danabc322]

Carvertical’s not about to sponsor a video of them handling stolen goods 😂😂

[@dzzope]

​@@mikey_bb they've moved on to more subliminal messaging.

[@mikey_bb]

@@danabc322 would've highlighted that so they wouldn't buy it though 😉 it'd be a good, real example of when to use their service, so I'd say they would 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@quincy5855]

Coming across such a nice geezer such has Martin with a Great sense of humour someone who is good to know and very genuine

[@anusername8350]

Martin is a legend

[@KrisDouglas]

That was a riot, Martin gives off all the right vibes. So glad Tom is being brought more into the fold as well, he's got a superb personality for videos.

[@Chilled_Mackers]

When the grille fell apart, Tom's laugh was infectious hahaha.

[@davebromwich4575]

If you add Martin to the team along with Ethan and Jack, you’ll basically be the automotive version of Blazin’ Squad 😂

[@mattstockton2502]

I look forward to these videos every week and the podcast each episode of which I have listened to at least three times. Keep up the good work lads! hope to see you on the road soon

[@davidhammond8049]

If Martin is up for being featured again....... yes please! He's gold.......

[@Zack_F1]

didnt xpect an autoalex upload on a tuesday but im not disapointed! Can already tell this is going to be a good viideo!

[@Klutch58Customs]

And with that, overnight, Martin became everyone's best mate! What a fella!

[@rohittaurus911]

This is why we love Tom..... Top bloke

[@Maybe1Someday]

Man, Martins got the setup. The "Fight Club" style mansion and the yard ornimates, goodness

[@DieCastRestos]

Rory's little face asking Martin if he can sit on the bike 🤣🐹

[@DirtyI30N]

Martin is amazing! Can he be the next channel addition? Imagine the stories he has! Oh my god at least have a podcast with him!

[@laurensnieuwland4657]

Martin's got so have some amazing stories to tell! He looks and talks like an old rockstar...

[@RustyVaperGameplay]

Well he knew Shane MacGowan...

[@laurensnieuwland4657]

@@RustyVaperGameplay Exactly! That's partly why I thought so.

[@danielgriffith6095]

I loved the sinister van with free candy written on it 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DavesUsername]

Cat D stolen bike - Rory really does pick them

[@1969Risky]

What a character Martin is! He really made this episode.

[@dumbledork9558]

This was such a fun watch, just wish there were more uploads or longer videos. You guys crack me up.

[@unknownpresence1669]

I need to know more about Martin. Hanging out with Shane McGowan, lives in a humongous house. Seems so eccentric. I bet he has some stories!

[@Ktmandsuzuki]

That bike is definitely well dodgy frame is different between an early duke and a 2017 shape so I'd say stolen especially with frame number missing. Hopefully you'll elaborate more on it.

[@MaNNeRz91]

Not necessarily. I had a moped back in the day that had the frame replaced after a crash. Had terrible trouble getting it MOT'd the first time but after it was all straightened up at the DVLA it was fine. VIN wasnt missing but wasn't in the same place as the previous model as the frame was from a facelift version with different panels so looked as if it was missing

[@dronez7884]

one mans treasure is another mans.......treasure?

[@geek9642]

I’m gritting my teeth about this… it’s clearly a nicked bike. How would they feel if Taylor trailer showed up on KZbin? Hopefully there’s is more to the story that puts them in the clear

[@Hopgop1]

It's a cat D, surely it's obvious it was rebuilt from another bike?

[@nico-xp9hg]

Needs some elaboration on it definitely.. it just seems dodgy.

[@QuantumTraderSolutions]

I love it Rory " This model of bike did not come out till 2017 but the log book says 2013, oh look the VIN is missing". No red flags there at all. No wonder Martin lives in a big old gaff, probably squating. When you go back, the owners will say, Martin who is he?

[@WhiteWolfArkis]

Yeah, I can't believe they really bought it. It was red flags all around.

[@trainman665]

There’s a fair few people that live in houses like this that also have collections of old cars/vehicles/scrap. The houses are cheap to buy once they fall into disrepair, but often still have sections of the house that are perfectly habitable. They come with big gardens and various outbuildings so good for a car enthusiast. There’s at least 2 places like this not far from me. One of them is run as a scrap yard.

[@robkirkham8873]

What a bloke! I love meeting people like Martin! I reckon a few beers with him would result in some absolutely epic stories

[@PeachyPixel28]

Tom just flat out losing it everytime another piece of trim falls off this absolute shed Alex bought, is pure sending me 🤣

[@joelbrown2782]

Martin seems like a great guy. These videos are excellent, love the chemistry you guys have.

[@peterhall8572]

check for mud build up around the fuel filler pipe where it goes into the tank, it holds moisture and rots everything under it

[@scruff520]

Excellent video, and Martin what a top bloke, he had a real treasure trove of goodies in his yard, and that house, wow

[@spamanator666]

Love that he just randomly throws out something about "visiting my friend Shane MacGowan"... he surely had some connection, either a rocker himself or something. There was a guy in the Dubliners that kinda looks like him, but his name was not Martin and the hair is not curly enough! Also, need some eyebleach after seeing so much of Taylor in skinny jeans...

[@shellvlogs132]

I believe he may be Martin Mcguiness. Brother of Paul McGuinness, Vocalist of Shane Macgowan and the popes 😊

[@spamanator666]

@@shellvlogs132That would make sense! I could not really find any pics anywhere.

[@neilhudson7099]

Great catch up video, just kept smiling the more Martin played along, what a character, has to be the most eccentric and surprising and kind seller. Keep up the top content, all your individual contributions make the videos enjoyable

[@vanoscrap6296]

absolute gold of a video! I need to know more about the bike: how did all that end? is it really stolen? written off?

[@todumbtodi]

I just gotta say this i love the way you guys make these videos! I'm not even a car guy myself but the way you make the videos is great! I'm even learning a little bit of what todo and alot of what not todo! Keep it up :D

[@bassline2k10]

Martin is a top guy, would love to see more of him and his collections

[@droneboy1562]

Absolutely madness my favourite episode yet. So funny I love it

[@RAMBLINGSMANJMB]

What a legend Martin is, eccentric mad car guy.. you lads need to do some more content with him 🤣🤣

[@moonshapedabsolution]

Martin is the interesting sort of guy... ...that would sell you a stolen motorbike (and Range Rover probably too)

[@ManxAndy]

Evening Alex, forgot about the barn collection ….. What an absolute star Martin was…..👍🇮🇲😉👍

[@harvo351]

You are, without a doubt, the most splendid of balmy blokes about !! Love what you are doing and the fun you have doing it . . . I think Martin should become a regular too !! ❤😂❤😂❤😂

[@gofres]

What a dude Martin is. Would love to eee his adventures around the world!

[@NigelWest]

Such a kind thing to do, brought a lump to my throat. Also one of the funniest videos I've seen, what a funny guy Martin is, would love to hear more from him

[@dwaynne_way]

This is the quickest I've ever clicked on a video 😂 love Alex's videos

[@flyingnippers]

Genuinely loved this episode! Got to do a podcast with Martin, or buy some more of his sheds

[@Freedommonk]

A land ahoyed pirate for sure. The boats, the parrot, I reckon he could quite easily be strapping a wooden leg, and cars that looked like they'd been hauled up from the ocean bottom. But this was a freaking FuNNy episode. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@lifes_purfect_adventurezil4001]

You guys reminded me of the good old top gear days . Love the chemistry between you guys ... please please do more specials ...

[@AshleyCaunt]

What an absolute legend Martin is, old boy is living the dream!

[@Utopiatwentytwo]

This is brilliant please do more videos of places like this! I used my L322 to move a few bikes about and it is surprisingly spacious for it 💯

[@BluejuiceT4]

Martin has his own channel worth of cars there...and a workshop too!

[@TheBadBone23]

That Martin fellow is an absolute character, I bet he has some cool stories to share. It's been a fun episode this one

[@destructionnl8165]

I have to agree with many others in the comments here. Martin should definitely be a guest on a podcast. I'm sure he's got a lot to tell about how he got all those cars. Seemed like you guys and Martin had a good chemistry straight away.

[@josephgarvey5927]

Watching this now that we know the bike is stolen has a slightly different tone.... did Martin know? "It was rebuilt....." kinda suggests he did?

[@Goodstegosaurus]

He 100% knew. That's probably why he suddenly dropped the price to the £1200 because he knew he could get that money and be gone by the time they realised it was nicked.

[@ShellAgri]

Nahh probs just a quick deal and the bike being stolen is just what happens when It comes to wheeling and dealing unfortunately. There's always a bad one

[@snowboyben1978]

What an absolute belter of an episode. Martin is a legend. Crazy deals. Etc etc. Love this channel. Alex. You did man. Great to see you taking others with you too. Mr Brewer effect.

[@milankuncak]

"Free Candy" van is a cherry on the top

[@ConnorHammond]

Killer ep. Martin truly made this special. Hope he gets involved more, between his Caribbean escapades.

[@welshtony1]

Be interested in seeing the progress on that bike maybe on the V2 channel. Interesting as it has no vin haha

[@tattoojim182]

Martin reminds me of the owner of a business that supplied where I worked. The guy was a proper eccentric, rubbed shoulders with all the bands from the 60s and 70s, had tons of stories and lived quite the life, but was absolutely minted and you wouldn’t know to look at him. Not many chaps like them left unfortunately but they’re the very best of that generation

[@peakyparttimers9362]

I bet that Martin has some classic stories to tell. You can tell he's lived his life 100%

[@Brother-Crow]

I love finding cars on sites/houses like these. Always hidden gems and shit thats far far too gone.

[@potterendergaming5335]

martin is the definition of a character

[@SR1Records]

Martin's a legend! Great guy. Really charismatic!

[@bloodynoobtubename]

We definitely need an update on how dodgy that bike is!😂

[@NGFN]

check autoalex v2, the bike was stolen was fake vin numbers

[@azzoluvsash]

Best episode by far Martin what a guy we need to see more of him and his collection

[@Bananektdu]

Everyone losing their mind over how good of a character Martin is, but if he was that nice he would tell them why the bike was cat d, with a swapped frame and no vin

[@MashA-vn6hp]

So true, he was quite about that

[@siakadave]

Martin seems like a right laugh, what a funny guy!

[@anusername8350]

Petition to get Martin as a new cast member

[@JohnDoe-jh6se]

Top guy martin! Old school geezer 😎

[@CraigFrost-b1i]

I swear martins having a J there!! What a Character, cant he be a friend of the show?

[@McHeizersSwag]

By far one of the most unexpected and simply pure fun videos you guys put out! Keep it up Alex & team!!

[@andytbaynes]

Number plate is worth 1k as its AVFC ASTON VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB...you're welcome Alex

[@ColmMcCool]

Could be worth more than 1k! That is too funny given this channel's love for Birmingham.

[@trentweston8306]

If Martin is willing. Please have him on the channel again! When he goes sailing take a drive out and visit him someplace nice. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BeardedHam]

Drink every time Alex says 'poke'.

[@bazwaterboy522]

Love the new member of AutoAlex. Welcome Martin!!

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification Squad!🔥🔥🔥

[@ianlong5208]

Def a paid bot

[@whos-your-mate]

Martin is so British (eccentric) and an absolute legend! Great episode lads. Thank you for making Martin's day and, by extension, making mine 🤘👌👍

[@midge158158]

For the love of Satan and all his naughty minions please get Martin on the podcast, I'd reckon it's a 3 part special!

[@Midlife_mike]

What a channel! Keeps getting better and better somehow! Keep it up lads you’re onto something special with the on screen chemistry here

[@kirkgracey]

Martin is a legend we need to buy more stuff from him!!!

[@TheKingpleb]

Peed myself laughing when the bottom half of the tailgate just flopped out due to knackered latches 🤣🤣

[@kdevable]

An absolutely brilliant episode guys, you need a podcast episode with Martin lads, great work, keep it real😊

[@alman-world]

Alex...............I have to say I never know what I am going to get with you. But I always come away smiling !!! Thanks "I do believe you only need a few more inches"

[@K666_ANB]

Martin is one eccentric dude I'd love to have a beer with. Get him back on here or on a podcast, would love to hear some more stories like the Jag one.

[@waynesworld4372]

This show is the real replacement for Clarkson, Hammond and May top gear

[@c_holding8564]

This was brilliant. Martin made the episode for me when he was giving the lads shit as good as he got. Good sport

[@no9scrum]

For the survival of the channel Rory's purchasing privileges need to be fully revoked... but at the same time the survival of the channel might also rest on Rory being promoted to chief purchaser...

[@EngineeredRFT]

This was great, reminds me of fond memories of fun with my friends. I remember my mate was storing his bike round his aunties and she wanted it moved, we managed to get his 125 hanging out of my 106 and drove it down the main highstreet with another friend pulling the front wheel as hard as he could so it didnt slip out the back.

[@TheNorthingNL]

Looked it up that's a KTM 125 Duke 2017-2020 model, well at least it's pretending to be 😅. It does look stock, maybe they did swap the frame since it was written off. From what I can see they should be at least 2000 pounds, so fine deal I guess. 👍

[@simoncranswick8260]

Love all your episodes but this one is tops. Brilliant off the cuff stuff. Keep up the good work guys

[@edwardfletcher7790]

How to fully, restore a $5000 Range Rover ! 1. Buy a wreck for $1000 2. Spend $10000 on it 👍

[@nero9978]

literally

[@JacobRusty-Clogg]

Martin - what an absolute legend!!! Britain needs more Martins!!!

[@andyrantshumanphilosopher7571]

This whole randomness od the videos where ya just keep buying stuff and then we never know what its for or what happens next is annoying me.

[@theycallmemrboombastic6870]

Pretty sure he told u what he was doing