1926 GP Salmson Part 1 - Ivan's Shed

[@michaelrck]

I learned a lot today about a car I'd never heard of. What a well made film and all without the annoying Rock or House music. Superb!

[@jimzucker]

So happy he was able to find such car and work on it remembering of his youth and his dad. What a great story

[@fredscratchet1355]

Dear Ivan I was really touched when you produced your dad's Salmson valve tool. So much old stuff just gets binned these days because of the throwaway society we live in. I'm just a little bit younger than you and my dad died when I was 18 months old so obviously I don't remember him. But he was a great bookworm and I do have a few of his books which is my own way of remembering him. Thanks for a lovely video.

[@87mini]

What a wonderful storyteller! It's obvious what a joyful labor this is to him, and it's marvelous that he was able to find a Salmson that was relatively unmolested as well as lightly owned. I feel that fate is rewarding him for a life well-lived, and I so appreciate the videographer and editor for crafting such a sensitive and watchable piece. The Salmson and Ivan's knowledge & recollections are the show, as it should be. Cheers, and thank you for giving this day a bright beginning!

[@Romin.777]

DOHC in 1926! Wow. This will be a good restauration, not the rushjobs you see on discovery. A true conservation. Hats off.

[@davidwelch6796]

Wonderful to see such an original car end up in the hands of exactly the right person.

[@882952]

What a beautiful emotional connection this man has with with this car. It's wonderful to see his pleasure with the simplest of things, such as the sound the valve cover made when you just set it on the motor, and his delight to discover that he did indeed have the same steering wheel as his dad's car had. Oh, and the valve-tool with his dad's number on it, and finally being able to actually use that too the same way his dad did. Incredible human story. =)

[@leekirtley7234]

Ivan's "shed" looks like heaven to me👌🇬🇧 He certainly knows his stuff 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@gasparini76]

Beautiful story. I am glad he is having a great time with this car. The right vehicle to the perfect owner!!!

[@loloaqici82qb4ipp]

I'm so glad "I've" found these videos. They"re a breath of fresh air to the vintage motor world.

[@stevegrim]

I could almost smell the engine when it started. Wonderful.

[@colinstables2345]

Best old car video i have seen for a while. {Historical Race Car enthusiast},thanks youtube.

[@jimbos3421]

I wish this gentleman was my grandpa, just think how much he can share!

[@rodneymounsey4168]

That was sensational, wonderful story, lovely little car and a most marvellous character! A star is born!

[@blxtothis]

Bravo, thank goodness there are people like Ivan and his ilk out there with their enthusiasm, dedication, knowledge and patience with restoring and maintaining these magnificent old vehicles for ignoramuses like me to enjoy in the flesh.

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Labours of love like this make my heart sing, thank you so much for sharing this adventure with us armchair pilots, it is a beautiful old car and I'm going to watch this all through. Cheers from the PNW Canada!

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That car was a heck of a lucky find. Lots of Luck with it. It certainly runs superb.

[@DGBcars]

Thank you. Will have some new videos in the future. Take care

[@daviddjerassi]

PURE BLOODY MAGIC i just love it history being kept by people who value the history this car couldn't find a better home keep safe you guys.

[@billdyke9745]

During these Covid ridden times discovering a fabulous KZbin channel makes for an extra special day. Like a kid in a sweet shop. Well done, Mr. Dutton. Looking forward to your archive.

[@raoulheinrichvonmerten4851]

My father drove , well raced a Samson and an Amillcar. I’m nearly 70 and can hear him enthusing about how beautifully built they were. My first time in the shed, just wow.

[@marcusjahnke9287]

This was the most beautiful and enjoyable video I’ve seen for years. Thank you!

[@BarryCatt]

Discovered you today while I was searching the depths of KZbin. What an interesting, enthusiastic and knowledgeable gentleman! I’m working through all of your videos posted so far. Takes me back to my time as a pump attendant/odd job boy at the local garage as a 13 year old in 1970. The owner had been working on cars since before WW2 and would always repair or manufacture parts if it was possible. Can’t wait for more. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@reijerlincoln]

This channel deserves more subsciptions, views and likes. Entertaining and educational, great presentation by a genuine gear head.

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

That Salmson without the body shell is just a big go-kart -- looks like a ton of fun!

[@bradgotschall3259]

I’ve never heard of this car but what an interesting story and example. The connection to your father and memories of sights and sounds is priceless. So glad it found you and you it😊

[@Yosemite_Sam]

Brilliant Ivan. Absolutely love your videos .

[@Johnnysunami]

Just subscribed. What a wonderful tribute to your father. Can’t wait to see it reassembled to its original state.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Wonderful story. She looks amazing. Looking forward to part 2.

[@jimmypopp2695]

I hope all is well! I found this video and it filled me with a really great feeling!! I will be watching many more of these. I am a chemical engineer but I am starting a small engine mechanic business and mobile welding with a small bit of machining. Ivan, you are truly a treasure. I hope I get a chance to meet you my friend. I am in the states so I will not hold my breath. God Bless!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Phenomenal story!! Bravo to all your achievements! Your steady hand and life long passion is an inspiration. I love to see all your other cars in the background. 👍🎩👍🎩🎵

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great find Ivan. Your enthusiasm is infectious. The connection with your Father's old car makes it even better. Dean in Oxfordshire.

[@stephenrouse2233]

Brilliant. Thanks Ivan.

[@nellyt2807]

It makes one proud to be an Englishman just knowing Englishman such as this still exist .quirky Englishman and their sheds what wonderful creations have been born in such sheds .we were and still are albeit on a smaller scale fantastic engineers.

[@johnbrereton5229]

If you like quirky Englishmen who are knowledgeable and brilliant Engineers check out a chap called Millyard here on KZbin who builds his own motorcycles. Here is an article about his 8 litre Dodge engined Viper V ten cylinder motorcycle capable of 250mph. www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-samsung-rev2&source=android-browser&q=millyard+viper+v10

[@jozsefizsak]

What a splendid story!

[@timcolledge3732]

I'm certain that by the time Ivan has restored the Salmon, it will be perfect!!👍👍

[@larrykrise3609]

love those neat old race cars

[@vasili1207]

Finally i found good footage of the tks tankette engine thanks

[@frazersloan3115]

And this is the second one I've watched Ivan and very nice to hear your passion for originality and how you go about trying to keep it that way. We are restoring a 1925 Newton-Ceirano and a 1924 Crossley here in Hertfordshire so good to watch your details on a continental car alongside your Edwardian racer video.

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

I'm enjoying this engineering learning journey so much.

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Great Ivan. Nice to meet you tonight. Nick and Di. Aussies.

[@davidfirth6535]

Well done finding it, i wish you all the best for the future with your car.

[@bokhans]

Amazing car and in amazing original condition, the back story would be very interesting.

[@matthewbrown2037]

That's a sweet running little engine, considering how long it's been stood. Old race car engines can be beautiful pieces of design and engineering, especially when you take into account the technology available at the time.

[@robingray1302]

Absolutely wonderfull !!

[@gommo100]

Well done getting that one Ivan! Best of luck....

[@DGBcars]

Thanks John! Sheer luck as usual. Ivan.

[@captaindipchit]

glad to see someone working and playing with prewar cars and vintage cars...i am restoring a 1912 racecar and i find his videos helpfull

[@DGBcars]

Thanks for looking, new video out tomorrow. May have some tips and tricks for you regarding restoration!

[@denniswalker4351]

You have a marvelous channel. Thank you for sharing you knowledge with the world.

[@aaronbalchand5475]

Now, i aint a 30s and before car person, but i gotta admit that car and engine looks beautiful

[@proinnsiasoc]

Absolutely fantastic KZbin channel. Brilliant find and restoration project

[@glennbartlett416]

Clicked and subscribed straightaway, because I've learnt something original for once, I notice you've got a Nissan figaro in the corner there which I know thoroughly and am an expert in building their engines and gearboxes as I regulary work on them.

[@TomChame]

Well done, thanks.

[@nicksalmon8084]

Marvellous! I have let our members know about these fascinating and informative films you have made. Letchworth GC Classic & Vintage Car Club.

[@colinedward3147]

Very interesting great video 👍.

[@hozoiconcept]

very good motivation on this salmson

[@DGBcars]

New video out next week on the progress that has been made on the car over the last 2 years if you’re interested. Thanks for watching..

[@josephbarker5883]

Wonderful ❤️👍

[@king0cans]

I'm happy for this guy.

[@eduardobonal3156]

hello , beautiful video, it a shame that Portugal as lost one more nice car, but at the same it will coming to live in a good hands.

[@fredvv44]

Wonderful videos all. Please make more. Fred V

[@nigelwhybrow9257]

Great stuff

[@paulhitchcock534]

Read somewhere that Salmson sub-contracted very little indeed and this included making their own magnetos. Did this arise as a means of ensuring quality control on the aero engine side which was carried over to the cars? One of the effects of World War One was to deny the products of Bosch etc. to France. This led de Dion to take up magneto manufacture. Whatever the reason, Salmon were far from being the ''assembler of other people's bits''' characteristic of this market sector.

[@julias-shed]

This race car has very little wear on the brake pedal. Excellent 😃

[@peterrenn6341]

Oh the joy of getting your new project home and happily poking at things: "ooh it's got one of those- that's nice... those are wrong.. never mind... this is in amazing condition.. " and so on. Then out come the WD40 and the spanners....

[@thomasdugdale3881]

Crazy to think it would hardly buy a washer on a f1 car today good luck to you on your project sir

[@SheriffofYouTube]

what a treasure to watch

[@BSAKat]

What's that motorized bike leaning against the back wall there?

[@martinmeaney340]

Real old school bloke one of not many left

[@49walker44]

What a sweet engine, sounds so good, must sound like angels singing at speed. What's the RPM range and speeds in each gear?

[@Handbuilt1]

I have a full radiator and shell for that car , it has been in my shop for over 25 Years

[@DGBcars]

That's exciting, would you be prepared to sell it? If so would you mind sending us a picture?

[@Handbuilt1]

@@DGBcars I probably would sell it , if you send me your email address I will send you a few picture of it , 25 / 30 Years ago it was almost new , it has been in my shop since then . my email is [e-mail] or visit my web site www.handbuilt.net.au

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

Never heard of the term Monkey Metal, Aka Pot Metal, as I've just learnt by SPAGOOLING IT...Great vid Sir

[@larraineivanturnbull6702]

Try Southwards Museum, Wellington New Zealand, They have Stutz and may know of distributor caps. Ivan Turnbull

[@AA-69]

I love your idea of "restoration".. Give it a wipe with an oily rag and enjoy it 🤣😂.. 👍

[@MrGig2010]

Will you be at Kop Hill this year ?

[@thomashillenbrand5545]

Was this Monsieur Hulots car or was his car an Amilcar?

[@paulhitchcock534]

It was a Salmson. No hint of its sophisticated power unit though! There is a guest appearance of a splendid Delahaye which whooshes' past. La Belle France de jadis.

[@johnbowen2963]

good on you, sir

[@antioniobonasorte213]

Con una Salmson 1100 iniziò a gareggiare Luigi Fagioli. C'è una foto che lo ritrae mentre spinge la vettura oramai amnutolita fino al traguardo. Proprio una bella verturetta, semplicità disarmante quanto affiscinante.

[@СЛАВАК7]

Офигеть. Прикольно

[@colinmunro7337]

More travel in the steering wheel than the suspension😉

[@philipvanmale2667]

Fabulou videos

[@bokhans]

Pre Brexit, today it would be tax, tariff and VAT to import it to the U.K. 🤦‍♂️🤯

[@PurityVendetta]

Yes, brexit has made importing and exporting vehicles and parts economically impossible but I imagine there will be fewer and fewer people in the UK with money to do anything.

[@wernesgruder1]

Have you ever found a Loxely Lozenge? Wesley Pegden found one

[@philhealey449]

That was also the much rarer three seater version ?

[@johnjewell219]

👍👏😎

[@simes205]

Check Ivan’s channel, he’s built it and trialling it

[@francisconikotian2326]

so this 1926 car is in better condition than most used cars

[@na3044]

Monsieur Hulot called, he's missing his voiture!

[@bobeden5027]

One Happy Chappie, hey? Goodonyamate!

[@paulhitchcock9760]

Enormous gap between these twin cam Salmsons and the power units found in "yer avrage" light car of the time. Incidentally I think Salmsons, along with Hispano-Suiza and the original Bugatti company, never made a left hand drive car. Says everything really.

[@Ragnar8504]

Well, before WWII quite a few European countries had RHD cars so there was a much larger market for them than today. The oddest exception was Sweden, where they drove on the left-hand side of the road in LHD cars until 1967.

[@shoominati23]

Im amazed by these things from a time when the metalurgy wasnt up to snuff, so they had to ludicrously overbuild things or get creative to make parts durable enough .. Like the old 30s Harley Davidson boardtrack racers, they didnt have exhaust valves up to snuff, so what they did was bore a hole in the exhaust port directly to atmosphere so the valve wouldnt overheat and melt, plus the added effect was a blast of red flame just right next to the rider's calf lol .. You had to be half mad or half idiotic to ride those things in period - probably a bit of both!

[@davidwillard7334]

NO ! IT'S ! STERLING !! MOSS !!!

[@AA-69]

I just noticed 12 people didn't like this video, which is sad really. Something obviously happened when they were children ?.. Mums maybe slipped and dropped them on thier head perhaps 🤔... 😂🤣😂🤯

[@fpreston9527]

A 2000 mile car , that doesn't really make sense

[@raypitts4880]

racing cars are built for performance not miles

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

What an interesting vlog with a very knowledgeable gentleman.