I DROVE 1000 KM TO DELIVER A RARE V12 CAR!

[@Autoalexv2]

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[@TheStuartstardust]

I hope new owner appreciate the deal he got - all wins here - even the viewers - love it! Superb video 💪😀

[@MBUncle]

Always a pleasure when Taylor hosts a video. He's genuinely passionate about anything car related, and his presentation is real, chill, calming and doesn't have any shouting and exaggerated reactions. You're the best guys.

[@d.mitchell8596]

Agreed re Taylor…very appealing style and delivery is spot on. When are they going to rebrand V2?

[@AI-Records24]

If I’m honest, if Taylor left and started his own channel it’s the only one I’d watch. Alex and Rory just aren’t my type of people and can’t stand all the shouting constantly. I’m not saying everything they do is bad obviously but the constant free train of parts and sponsors that are completely shite does my head in as well.

[@Gobbbbb]

@@AI-Records24 Taylors hands down my favourite. Alex is alright _sometimes,_ but he always wants to be the centre of attention, "look at me!!!" - Rory just does my head in, he tries too hard to be funny, but he really isn't, not even a little bit. I'm glad Edwin went off and made his own channel with Will rather than them joining AutoAlex, it means I can watch them in peace without that annoying chipmunk.

[@seanoconnor5737]

@@Gobbbbb Totally agree with you on that.

[@gmurphy8634]

Definitely

[@asdreww]

No way, this is the elusive Japanese embassy Century! there was speculation about what happened to it, some thought it was shipped back to japan. so cool it was just sold privately.

[@AK.2425]

If you google the reg, you can see the auction on collecting cars.

[@zm321]

Somewhere on here is a very very old vid about this car back when it resided in Bradford.

[@heyhey3887]

@@zm321oh dear! It's probably clocked, a cut and shut and been reported stolen!

[@zm321]

@@heyhey3887 🤫

[@moamed2006]

@@heyhey3887 cmon it was a one lady owner with full service history :DDD

[@Tomallen2]

Think Taylor saves the V2 channel every time. Such a cool video

[@TRISTANorTRIS]

V12 channel ;-)

[@atstickyday3270]

It is basically his channel since a few weeks. He's gone fulltime KZbin.

[@vonsauerkraut]

That was a good episode, they did it well No clowning around, no shouting, very adult and pleasant to watch. Well done👍🍺

[@growanewsystem4141]

And no bmw's. Winner

[@vonsauerkraut]

@@growanewsystem4141 👍

[@oliabid-price4517]

Shane Alex doesn't act like Taylor (ie as an adult).

[@midnightrider287]

Alex does get a bit much sometimes. Line the child at the party with ADHD

[@vonsauerkraut]

@@midnightrider287 👍

[@mikenco]

Switzerland will have a catatonic fit when they find out that ancient V12 is in the country.

[@PVJ7]

Luke's a natural in front of the camera. Pleasure to watch a video with these two in! More air time for Luke!

[@MrMylesXD]

FairPlay Taylor, you're a legend for doing that. Spontaneous roadtrips are one of life's great experiences!

[@jaylewinton7939]

Japanese presidential limos!!! Dont forget the little flap for the front passenger seat so rear passenger can put his legs out😂

[@patman1300]

That was in Ireland at some point still has an NCT on the window

[@nuclearreactorman]

Luke, much like Jooshy, deserves the air time. Seems like a really nice gang at the AA TDC ATG family

[@kyleowen3371]

How could you not put the middle of the chair down to stretch Luke’s legs out??😂

[@jtelliso]

I needed to see this! It's one of the cars best party tricks.

[@maciekthepole]

I came here for this comment 😂

[@9kolaj1973]

My thoughts exactly. It's the showpiece of the car.

[@nickhornsey3419]

you forget there BMW people they dont know the real luxuries of japanese cars, i was gutted there didnt putit down would of blew there minds

[@anto687]

I think they either didn't know or completely forgot!!

[@joelg4849]

Europe is wild. I drive 1000km in Australia, I haven't left my state. You drive 1000km and cross 3 countries. I'm jealous of the French pastries and the Swiss chocolate!

[@sabzor123]

I know right! So envious!

[@runninadam21]

So true! As an American, we could drive 1000km and still be in the same state! What a great trip and beautiful car.

[@swngwyrdd3552]

That's what 2000 years of constant wars gets you; lots of borders 😆

[@garagecedric]

Continental Europe that is, i can drive 2000km up north and still be in my country:)

[@MatthewJBD]

For the Euros we drove from England to Germany in even fewer miles, hitting France, Belgium and the Netherlands along the way. And one of my mates started the morning in Wales so hit 5 countries in the day.

[@carsaregood911]

Luke should be on screen more often

[@HunterEastvern]

Gives me Jeremy Clarkson vibes!!

[@stephenhollingsworth2530]

Yes! He adds a lot !

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

Behave ​@@HunterEastvern

[@rkan2]

​@@HunterEastvernThe story about the Grand Lacs was also very reminescent of Top Gear episodes!

[@Dutch_fellow]

I absolutely love the Taylor videos. Everything is genuine. Nothing "extra", just so nice to watch.

[@xirisAB]

Taylor and Luke are an excellent duo in this presentation. I enjoyed how this felt a bit more mature than the normal autoalex content, which can get a bit, uh, shouty sometimes. Maybe I'm just old.

[@jameswingrove7421]

Each to their own. I agree with you completely.

[@nzcabbage1923]

I enjoy the rowdy stuff on the main channel but I agree, I think for this channel having luke and taylor just being a bit more chill is a nice compliment.

[@gureno19]

They are a very very special vehicle, and im so happy I've experienced several of them including the 2005+ series 2's with the 6 speed autos. Seeing and feeling these vehicles in the flesh is worth doing, the craftsmanship is beautiful. Some cool facts are only hand selected technicians with exemplary records at Toyota can build the Century, at a completely isolated facility in Japan, seperate to any other toyota manufacturing plant. All of their hand tools are bespoke and made to fit their hands. 7 layers of paint are applied to it, and the vehicles are tested with trained technicians using stethoscopes for 100s of miles on toyotas test track to ensure quality is met regarding harshness, vibration and noise. the phoenix badges are all hand carved and all slightly different as a result. All the wood is from yamaha instruments and single trees are selected to match the grain through out the cabin. They even come with an ostrich feather duster to softly remove dust from the paint work. Additionally you cant buy this car from Toyota in Japan, you must be invited to purchase it.

[@WARXion]

I have to find that duster...

[@kukackamaster]

Gratula Tomikám, komoly a paripa!

[@Recessio]

Great stuff. Always good to see more of Luke in the vids, and such a fascinating car

[@gillsontoast]

Absolutely loving the V2 content recently and I'd like to add what a great host Taylor is on these videos.

[@jameswingrove7421]

Taylor & Luke are a great pairing in front of the camera. They’re my favourite 2 of the lot. More grown up about things and never feel like they’re trying too hard.

[@robx5205]

Taylor sooooooo needs his own channel. Love your videos, so natural and interesting, good fun. Made V2 worth watching now.

[@Redmi-j4i]

Taylor my daughter says that you are the best and she is so happy that you help this man getting his car. Hello from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[@LateNiteRadio]

More to the point......did Taylor get his Beef Brenda on the ferry? 😂

[@LarryMcLarrry]

This! They got off the ferry with no mention of the BB! We need to know!

[@brkr3311]

Didn't they say something about not doing beef Brenda anymore in one of the videos?

[@GingerMafro]

They went on P&O, they don't do beef Brenda, only the superior DFDS do Beef Brenda lol

[@TomleyRC]

There's a 2004 one for sale on ebay at the mo, it's fully 'JDM'd' up with all the interior extras (lace seat covers, VHS, tv screens, reading lamp, branded walkman) and a Japanese flag on the bonnet. You should see it, it's a Beautiful!

[@Impunity0]

I think it got sold

[@danielalexander8588]

I'm a bit worried that being 'JDM'd up' would kinda ruin it.

[@troykennedy1087]

I understand expenses were paid. And you get to make a vid out of it. But big up you guys for helping Tamas get his Century!!

[@Cynical_Ninja]

Just go ahead and rename this to Taylor Made Cars and move the podcasts to a new channel 😊

[@ryuhayashi97]

No, if Taylor needs a channel he can make a new one.

[@jordandoyle1995]

@@ryuhayashi97This channel needs Taylor.

[@bradtaylor8743]

Taylor the V12 1GZ shares more architecture with the Toyotas VZ V6’s than it does with the 1JZ range.

[@BenceNagy92]

Gratulálok Tamás!😃

[@grayray9041]

Hands up those who fast forwarded Alex and his advert 😅 great film guys, really enjoyed it

[@ewanstewart8011]

Every time and I would now rather buy a £20k car that was stolen the day before than use Car bloody Vertical 🤬

[@AI-Records24]

@@ewanstewart8011great advertising crap product! You can get exactly the same check for FREE now on copart if you have an account. If not pay them £4 and you still get pictures if there are any (not sure how people even think this is a good selling point though).

[@grayray9041]

😂😂

[@PBK.london]

Why do i pay for premium just to watch ads in the video 😂😂

[@elliotcaponfield3539]

I've perfected the skip, only have to see peanut head for minimal time

[@23gatesy]

One of the best episodes to come out of the channel so far. Brilliant

[@thedarkknight1971]

James on ThrottleHouse has one annnnnnd... LOVES IT! The sheer built quality, features and driving experience are on another level! 😏👍 😎🇬🇧

[@WARXion]

I also plan to get a 105 Spider as well, TH guys are a bad influence for me.

[@Josh_Wright]

They're stunning, there was one at Japfest this year and the thing had so much presence and aura. Beautiful interior.

[@JakeTheSnake23]

This was a fantastic video. These two are quickly becoming my favorite duo! They have the best banter.

[@arnaspaltanavicius7195]

This episode blew me away, what an amazing car comunity can be. Enjoy your new/old car Thomas

[@guinnesscan80]

We need more videos like this Taylor !

[@D.S.M-n4y]

I already said it recently, but it's so great to see you on camera man!

[@MrJordanwain]

Really enjoyed this video!! Shame it wasn’t a little longer showing a bit more picturesque driving scenery.

[@luntoinside]

You guys are producing the best automotive content on KZbin right now! Shout out Luke getting more air time too. Keep up the fine work all.

[@Deivs65]

Such an amazing vibe for this video. No unnecessary shouting, beatuiful sceanaries. Loved it!

[@kevinkuusik]

What happened with the plate :D

[@autobootpiloot]

Someone did some damage I think. Oops.

[@MattButlerAL]

Came to say the same thing!

[@WARXion]

It came like that, wasn't the guys. :)

[@jameswalker7874]

Wondered the same

[@jamesgibb9737]

Alex crashed into it 😂

[@ABRouleauville]

Did a quick search - the auction purchase price was £6100. As comparison , there's one that just sold at auction in New York for US$14000, less mileage at 107000 miles but might not be in quite as good shape.

[@davidsowerby2954]

Love this episode. Unusual car, unexpected journey. Great stuff

[@02lucy666]

Holy! That front and rearbumpers are Unique. As in one of one probably? They have euro spec license plate holes! Theres also a single Left Hand Drive car in the Toyota Museum in Cologne! And you forgot about the fact that, since most of them were black, the C-pillar was used as an outside mirror to see if your suit and tie were sitting right before getting into a meeting!

[@KyleJamesFrazer]

What a great episode! Really enjoying these Taylor.

[@mollie3646]

taylor and luke you always brighten my day with your videos!! another great one 🙌

[@TargetSurvival]

Decent film lads, I once owned a 1979 Sahara Yellow Mercedes 230E (W123) that was once connected to the Turkish Embassy in London, loved that car.

[@uranusneptun5239]

Taylor and Luke need to be even more present in videos. It's just such a funny and chill vibe. I also love that they don't try to be funny but are extremely funny with their dry dilvery.

[@happychappy7115]

Brilliant guys! Love these "sensible" but very amusing wee adventures 😊Well done Taylor and Luke. Nice to see that rear curtain deployed too.

[@alexandertodd4347]

More excellent content - Taylor’s videos add something special to this channel.

[@m56131]

If you haven’t already seen it, check out John ludwicks build on a century! Slammed on big shinny wheels, was so cool

[@rickyfoofighter4926]

At 8:15 run it at 2x speed and you get a nice little drum and bass tune. Nice bit of amen 🙏😂

[@johnanchovie2b]

Really lovely film, Taylor! Enjoyed that hugely!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

11:50 thought the car might fall into the sea...😂

[@sbarneaionut]

Every car that Taylor sees and can touch, he is literally like a kid on Christmas day. What a good bit of content, thanks for the tip with the vignette, we have a Christmas trip planned out in Switzerland and we could use not paying any fines as it is stupidly expensive everything there haha. Thanks all.

[@jonsolomons5937]

Omg this is amazing video and a nice thing to do i also think that josh and luke should get air time but Taylor has come along way from the first video your doing an a amazing job Taylor

[@scruff520]

Brilliant video guys, the look on Thomas's face was awesome, well done Taylor and Luke x

[@jamesr.7241]

8:29 why is MGK sat in the back

[@panz3r696]

That was exactly my comment but I called him MethGK

[@incywincy2k]

Clearly needed smuggling across the boarder

[@LR_84]

What a lovely and calming video to watch! Really enjoyed it 🙏

[@M0LHA]

Great video. Taylor honestly has an amazing talent, I can't believe Alex found him by random. We need to get them all together for a country wide scrap heap challenge

[@suffolkrider7]

10:51 nice risky reverse after 250 miles 😅 gotta get that shot

[@JacGods]

I’m glad he didn’t ask Alex to take it, would have arrived 3 breakdowns later on BC racing coilovers and straight piped 🤣

[@cin2110]

Nice, chill and lovely episode.

[@gavinmoore8024]

Loved the video - you guys are both naturals. More please!

[@daihatsudave6332]

This is what auto alex if for . Random awesome car stories that would normally go un seen . Great vid so far . Halfway in

[@mattgriffiths8360]

Cool! Great video. You missed a trick in Mulhouse, the French national motor museum with their 123 Bugattis along with lots of other French loveliness … def worth making a detour for.

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

Fun fact about the Century; they basically fully encapulate the Japanese essense. Toyota still makes the Century (though idk if it still has a V12), and compared to all of its rivals (from an S-class to a Phantom) it is the least technical car of all. This is because the car is made especially to appeal to the Japanese CEOs of today, most of whom are over the age of 60. It's made to be comfortable and reserved. No massage seats, no TVs, no useless fancy gizmos aside from a phone, and the ability to move the seat in front of whatever important bloke's sat in the back.

[@matthijsgerretse3217]

Also interesting, I believe the current Japanese ambassador in the Netherlands is chauffeured around in a Toyota Alphard

[@zm321]

The Century has rear massage seats.

[@Bananektdu]

​@matthijsgerretse3217 wouldn't that be a Lexus LM nowadays? Kinda pointless having rhd car in lhd country

[@zm321]

@@Bananektdu No more pointless than having LHD car in RHD country, as many car enthusiasts in the UK do..

[@Bananektdu]

@zm321 most of the world is lhd, it's their stupidity to still have rhd

[@KaiSyversen]

This should be on the main channel. Other than that. Love the consept. Taylors adventures.! Please do more stuff like this. Just random stuff for an adventure.

[@ThroughJermainesLens]

Switzerland, the most beautiful country I have been so far!!! Took me about 12 hours going to it and 11 going back ^^ But soooo damn beautiful! And was at Brienz!

[@kamilianos]

That reg plate looks a bit mangled lads haha :D 140mph on French Autobahn?

[@grahamhartless4317]

KPH

[@ZozzMiata]

It was already mangled in the beginning of the video

[@siakadave]

This was a brilliant episode! Very well presented, chaps!

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Taylor, you are doing an amazing job. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@jarletronerud]

I really love this kind of videos! 😊

[@peterwinter3515]

I have a V12, a BMW 760Li, always loved a century, awesome cars.

[@AI-Records24]

I’ve had a couple of them over the years great cars. Unfortunately very hard to sell now once people realise how much they are to tax😢

[@ianlachhander1030]

Absolute legends for helping an enthusiast.

[@jamiegrey4363]

Talking about flooding villages. England also flooded the Welsh village Capel Celyn in the 60’s to provide water to Liverpool. Villagers were forcibly removed from their homes.

[@danielcobb8886]

Best episode yet. Loved this.

[@DashCamSheffield]

a permanent horn switch? SOLD!

[@Julian-do7bv]

Awesome of you guys to help him out and also made a good video on a very unique car

[@2candan1]

Really cool you replied to that message to try help even before knowing it was a cool car! Turned out well for all involved - what a cool car!

[@scooby45247]

Taylor - you are such a good person.. if i ever visit the UK, youre on my list of visits..

[@markfarrier1711]

I only watch the v2 channel no messing around just cars love it 🎉

[@JP5isalive]

Taylor and Luke work well on screen together. Luke has an amazing voice. Just me?

[@bejczid]

Loved the video, it was great to see finally a Hungarian in it. Also, what happened to the license plate?

[@9wowable]

🔥🔥🔥 HUNGARY MENTIONED, HAJRA TAMÁS

[@WARXion]

Ugyanitt bojler eladó.

[@VcrThunder]

Getting to deliver cool cars to different places in europe sounds like a pretty good gig. Free content! Would love to se more

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Switzerland is both the most expensive and most beautiful places ive ever been.

[@MatchboxGarage]

I see a Century on the road just a week or so ago 😮 I don't think it was this one as I didn't recognise the driver. But it was so cool to see on the road and both my children loved it 😎

[@MatchboxGarage]

This is the car!, the guy in the back was driving when I see it! Perhaps he initially picked it up because he was on his own?

[@dashingwomble]

Damn nice if you to deliver the Toyota Taylor, and what an amazing car. I started my mechanical career at a Toyota dealer in Tooting, SW17 way back in the 80’s. Toyota had some fantastic vehicles back then. Loved the video mate 👍

[@pizzalover3]

I saw the one in person that was on Jay Emm's channel, that also came with custom Toyota branded Sony Walkman and folding front passenger seat base so the rear passengers can use it to stretch their legs out. Very cool and understated cars.

[@murdoch9106]

Such a beautiful car, I love these! 😍

[@ZiKoN22]

actually it is もしもし when talking on the phone :) You guys are so nice to deliver that car!!

[@landandair2179]

Luke is a great addition to the team

[@d.mitchell8596]

Hi Gents! Great video as always! There are a few of these beauties in Australia, but I had the pleasure of being chauffeured in a V8 variant in New Zealand. To have spent several days in one is the real deal. Lucky you! Please keep up this content, and looking forward to the next one…perhaps a journey across Europe in something a wee bit smaller…like a iQ with four on board? Cheers Guys!

[@janlancaric8865]

Hungarian bloke buying a japanese car, that was shipped to the UK. and then being delivered by two English blokes to Switzerland :D

[@mrrberger]

Luke is taking to the camera. We need more Taylor and Luke

[@roberthearle9560]

what happened to front number plate????

[@SHINdanny]

looked like it was already bent a little at the beginning (had to check that :D

[@ceejxy__5751]

Great video! But did Anyone else notice the front number plate was damaged at 12:20 but wasn’t before 🤔😅

[@jochem1986]

Lovely BMC Roadmachine at 15:21.

[@mike2176]

The folding down seat tho!!! That’s the best bit.

[@jama211]

What a champion, all of you, and the guy who got it!