MATCHBOX Restoration No 74b Daimler Bus 1966

This model Matchbox Daimler bus was gifted to me from my friends in the USA, Kevin and Kasey McMullen! They bought it for 50 cents and sent it half way around the world to Melbourne, Australia, so that I could give it some well needed TLC and make it fit for service once again. Thank you K&K., another Matchbox Lesney model restored to near new condition. This video is the first to feature my Drone pick-up and delivery service, which was unfortunately unsuccessful and failed to take off.
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[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I hope everybody will have a safe and enjoyable Christmas. See you all again next year and thanks for your support throughout the last 6 months! Marty.

[@ViehDEO]

Same to you, and thank you for your creative work and ideas.

[@dhcraft9472]

Just a thought but since you are making your own decals/printed parts, how about printing the donors names either as one side of a decal set or as a 3d name plate as a thanks to the donor? You could ask your commentators what they think before going ahead if you like the idea . Have a laughter filled holiday.

[@micuentaparaforosycosas3484]

Happy Holidays Marty!!! Thanks for all the fun, I'll wait for your vids and hope you keep installing LEDs on every restored Matchbox 😊🤗👏👏

[@wesleyalan9179]

You just got yourself a new sub mate!

[@BraveMicrobe38]

Merry Christmas Marty!

[@garagedweller7159]

I am 59 and still have this very same matchbox since I was a child . it is the prize piece of my collection . It has always been my favorite. You did a great job bringing that one back.

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

What a lovely old bus. I grew up in Coventry where Daimler were based, and these buses would frequently be seen being tested whilst still minus their bodywork, the drivers wrapped head to toe in thick clothing to protect them from the cold.

[@UnprofessionalFlip]

Thanks so much for fixing up this bus. I hope you enjoyed working on it as much as we enjoyed watching the video! Sorry it got destroyed in the end. Shame. We will send you another if we find one.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for watching Kevin and Kasey! - I am so pleased that you got to see the finished model before it was run over Ha! Ha! - Have a great Christmas! xx

[@UnprofessionalFlip]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Merry Christmas!

[@rolfhardy8412]

i got this bus as a present in the early 60ies...far far away. and using psp...you are my hero. greetings from austria, there where are no kangoroos....

[@guillo69orgymaster]

Marty the face mask and handcuffs killed me. I love your humorous touches.

[@tinovanderzwanphonocave544]

restoring things is always great fun!! I restored my first antique violin today mostly exterior wear and tear and I'm pretty pleased with the result the paint job had gone dark and misty but after a thorough polish, it now shows the almost crystalline woodgrain again sparkling in the light when you move it also re-glued all the parts that were loose like f.i. the neck, now for a cello!!

[@jeffdean1077]

Marty you make my day. I love watching your program I like the way you throw in some comedy with the restoration of cars of my childhood. I had a friend whos dad was in the military and he sent him new cars every week or so. He had about 300 cars, trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, and other matchbox"s. We would build hole city's We spent weeks and weeks building them. Thank You for bringing back the memorys of 50+ years ago.

[@pollyg562]

your instant success comes from showing all stages, ive left in comments to all the others that we dont get bored watching these stages,they is a couple that dont show the actual painting,crazy watching the airbrush transform the model is the highlight of the video

[@harrygregory6227]

your the coolest restoration guy i have ever watched

[@assateaguecottage8378]

I’m from the USA and have watched all your videos. They are really great. If I wasn’t so busy I could see me getting into restoring old matchbox cars looks like so much fun. I restored an old metal kitchen stool/bench for my wife for Christmas this year and it really hooked me. Thanks for the great content!

[@BibtheBoulder]

Born in 1963 I lived on Radford Road Coventry between 1967 and 1971. I would regularly see these buses, minus their bodies, being test driven along Radford Road, their drivers wrapped up like the Michelin Man to stay warm....happy days.

[@2300cbrown]

Love the wife toothbrush reference and usage of the Inquirer newspaper. Love your funny jokes and the cameo references.

[@TheWarflight]

My first Matchbox Car was a garbage truck. My grandmother (she was from the Seneca tribe, and was 98 at the time... she lived to be 114) She tried to give me this toy garbage truck... my brother and myself both, she would try to give us matchbox cars, and we were always taught to be polite, and not take advantage of our grand mother, so we politely declined the gift.... so in order to convince us to take the toys, she took a penny, and stuck it into the back of the garbage truck, and then showed me how when the box of the truck was lifted, it would push the penny out with the compactor. Well, I was a five year old, and starting my Jewish learning, so a penny in the Matchbox toy... that changes EVERYTHING! To this day, I have fond memories of that Matchbox garbage truck... and that little compactor that would push things out when it was lifted, and my hope is to some day see you do a restoration of one. I haven't seen one of them since I was a small child though. I want to thank you for your channel, however... as a model railroader, I have used a number of your tips and tricks, and I look forward to each and every one of your episodes.

[@Trev0r98]

Marvelous. This is now my favorite KZbin channel.

[@npxmnpxm]

Thank you, as always, for not making the transfers look too easy. Best wishes.

[@user-rs1990]

My grandparents have vintage Matchbox toys and I'll be glad to see you restore them!

[@gtex1963]

I really enjoy watching your Restoration’s

[@johnmettler995]

Marty, being an Ohio native myself, just wanted to thank you for the enjoyment ,watching your vids. Love them. Please keep up the toothbrush humor. I'm sure that your wife's is a lovely woman. However, somehow, it never fails to bring a chuckle. Seriously, your vids are top shelf. Thanks.

[@gtv6chuck]

Another great video and restoration and another 18 minutes of education and entertainment. Merry Christmas!

[@pethoviejo]

Nice match on the paint, Marty. One of your best rest o's.

[@tattoos1988]

You sir are a true craftsmen I have learned so much from your videos it's helped me to get through some of my most worst days ever I suffer from severe mental health issue and I thank you for keeping my mind busy and helping back into model making and restoring mini item thanks big hello from the uk

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for posting and I am very pleased that you are finding my videos therapeutic. More to come. Marty.

[@tattoos1988]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers God bless you mate thank you

[@mmfsjm]

love t5he hand cuffs and mask. You always find ways to surprise us,

[@MrJCruz79]

The trick you used to separate the two pieces of the bus is brilliant. I dont think i would have ever thought of that. Another great video.

[@Richard-oc3vt]

Excellently done Marty👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 !!

[@ZnenTitan]

Marty, I love at the very end, after a smooth "TV style" rebuild (with no problems whatsoever) you show all the screw ups, frustration, and cursing of reality.

[@mattlaptop5728]

Thank you once again - keep them coming. Dread to think what Mrs. MMM does to your toothbrush...

[@gordinir7]

I am aircraft technician, using cotter pins all day! Never thought to use them as window support. Great idea

[@peterwhitejr.9374]

I enjoy the choice of papers you always place in your spray booth

[@micktaylor2500]

Me too 😆

[@ianhaynes5898]

Great job. I watched this with a visitor who had actually seen the real version of this bus. Oh and I like your reading material; 'Horse born with human face'.

[@karldunne5595]

One of the few channels worthy of watching with a 25 yr old whisky!!!!.. Well done 10/10!

[@justinmyles180]

Haha I was drinking a whisky as well, i just silently nod to every thing he says like I'm actually there

[@dantheman5745]

I'd be happy watching paint dry with a 25-year-old whisky!

[@MasterSandman]

I'd wacht just about anything with a 25 year old whisky!! (^^,)

[@brettbaxter4860]

Hi! Yankee here, I find a nicely chilled Elysian Space Dust or a UFO White to be a darn near perfect accompaniment to watching the various ways Marty maims himself for our entertainment. I'm only sorry I've gone through the lot of these videos.

[@MrBleedingwhite]

i like my whisky like i like my women ... aged 25 years

[@gustavochinchilla4324]

an excellent job, always with an outstanding attention to detail

[@256087]

Drone, newpaper, toothbrush are decoys ! The thruth is at 14:48 on the left of the drilling machine ! Marty you're unmasked !!! :)

[@douglocke1527]

Ahh I love your toothbrush jokes. They never get old. Another awesome job.

[@fixit4182]

I pushed like before I started watching. I was right, I knew I would like it

[@daviddayton8181]

Thank You Marty. May your Christmas be filled with happyness & good will. May 2019 be wonderful for you.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks David, very kind of you.

[@MrButtonpresser]

Marty the Matchbox Whisperer! Marvelous.

[@ElGatoLoco698]

Your method for separating the two pieces was genius. I'm the type of person that would have torn it up trying to pry it apart. It never would have crossed my mind to attempt your technique.

[@roosbon5175]

Another British Icon saved from the scrap yard. Looks better than new! Merry Christmas from Germany!

[@steveh4290]

Reminds me of my 2 gorgeous red 1980s Matchbox Routemasters & the special edition, still mint in box unopened, for the Queens silver jubilee. The drone........LOL!

[@pollyg562]

good to see your serious about where you get your news, Imagine not knowing horses a been born with human faces

[@bryanharrell6894]

Another fabulous restoration. I love the little bits of humour in all your videos.

[@leorabanser2225]

Sunday morning, watching Marty s Matchbox makeovers while mixing the paint for my Polistil Renault 6. It cant be better.

[@thomastommy1192]

I truly hope you guys have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. God Bless You.

[@rottenbot]

Yea! Christmas special, Great job, and great fun to watch, 🤣👍

[@zulumax1]

The outtakes are priceless, my favorite top off

[@twoblacklabs904]

Marty’s Matchbox Makeovers...Very impressed Marty! You had nearly 2600 views in the 1st hour of posting this video! Fantastic response to your entertaining restoration videos. Congratulations on your beautiful craftsmanship.

[@thaddeusmcgrath]

This is the best way to enjoy morning tea!

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

Always caught my eye in red these models, BTW I love your narration, reminds me of someone reading a childs book.

[@lauriefielder8762]

Realy enjoy your videos And appreciate how good Lesney were

[@LAV-III]

Its 2am where I am and I'm not tired might as well watch a nother one of your videos

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Wonderfully spectacular job on the restoration mate. Loved the little comedy bits during the video. Brilliant guy. Thank you greatly for the entertainment 😉

[@CaligoldBob]

As we say here in the USA, Merry Christmas. Thanks for the videos. I get to relive my childhood through your Matchbox rebuilds. Sure wish I had them today. I must of had a hundred of those. Until my father stepped on one and pitch it in the trash.

[@Molokaiism]

Nice work Marty! Brilliant as usual!!!

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

I so enjoy watching you take a wreck and make it whole again, the attention to detail and patience is just outstanding. Thanks for taking us along the way with you.

[@HmSdeathwish]

love the out takes

[@MrVolvobloke]

A new Matchbox resto ! Much better than socks and aftershave this Christmas , thanks for posting and Happy Christmas to you too.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Same to you mate from OZ!

[@earlharman2040]

Nice restoration, funny ending.

[@rogergreen1787]

Love the ending outakes shows your human brilliant 😂😂🚃🚃

[@scottcobra1]

You need to be given a "MBX Restorer Award" ! I don't know from WHO, but it wouldn't matter. That bus is mighty phine.

[@Trumantop1]

I'm addicted to your channel. Too cool.

[@zeeshanameemimtiazi284]

Again well done for this particular matchbox transportation.

[@X-Gen-001]

It's a great pleasure watching you work. Excellent result mate.

[@JBaileyBrand]

Hahaha! Love The outtakes!

[@adityaheblikar]

I could watch your channel all day! Brilliant work!

[@tonhaogarageramos9265]

Beatiful Restoration 👍

[@travelersdiecastcustoms1511]

This turned out well👍👍👍

[@highenergyog]

I've watched a half dozen of your videos since yesterday, I enjoy the way you present your work and I want to rebuild and restore a few old toy cars myself.

[@richardkeen5828]

I was a Matchbox kid. These are the best videos on youtube if seen. I laugh I cry they become a part of me. Have a lovely Christmas Marty. I hope your wife likes her new toothbrush.

[@PatGilliland]

Up at 5 am with our old dog, a cup of tea and a new Marty video - life is good.

[@jessehodge8283]

Language man kids watch these . Great job on the bus .

[@Car-bq5bw]

Thanks Again!!!!

[@MultiCrackerjacker]

Best out takes, EVER!😂😂

[@TheDgrinch69]

Another great Resto! I look forward to your videos...outtakes and bloopers are hands down the best!

[@veritasreigns]

Thanks for the outtakes. I really needed a laugh today.

[@philipaday27]

Glad to see your wife arrive home safely right at then end of your video.

[@ConeMakerDude2020]

Another great video. I just love seeing someone take pride in the old matchbox cars and restoring them. Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@MegaCozzy]

At first I thought what am I watching? But now I love it . Thanks

[@Skipper.]

Unreal if you don’t watch the video you wouldn’t believe it was the same bus, from scrap with missing and broken parts to a Just from the factory look..amazing work and a merry Christmas to you and your family. I can’t wait for the new year.

[@Brian-Burke]

Great work, Marty. You really nailed the decal. I love your choice of newspaper to work on!

[@Tomgreifzu]

I enjoyed your bloopers !

[@MrAntematkovic]

Well done! Nice work repairing those broken parts.

[@brianpritchard9286]

Hi Marty. Your videos are great and have inspired me to give it a go. Just a tip on this MB 74 bus model which makes things easier is that if you put a small screwdriver through the rear lower deck window and push up against the upper deck body, the rivet comes apart with a little force, but also in most cases allows the model to be press refitted later without glue. This is much easier than drilling a hole and refilling it.

[@tudseaturtle]

Gotta love the newspaper. Thanks for the video

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Every time I can't sleep, Marty seems to know and uploads a new restoration. Keep it up mate- From eastern Iowa. Always nice stuff.

[@SuperShayan4]

Thanks for the vid Marty. Christmas came early. I'm happy with that 😊

[@TheWarflight]

My eldest daughter, when she was about six years old, discovered while we were working on the car, that "J.B. Weld" was perfect for fixing a bad radiator. Clever kid... I never have to worry about her being stranded, or taken advantage of my a mechanic, as she can do all the work herself, if she ever had to. That radiator lasted another five years before I finally sold the car. (probably still holding, if the car is still around. That was close to 30 years ago)

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

That JB weld is an awesome product. Another great restoration Marty.

[@bambino100011]

For whatever reason, your videos are relaxing to watch. Glad to know that you curse while working on these models :)

[@allanadam4553]

bambino100011 that’s why his Doctor recommended him to take up a hobby, keeps the blood pressure down🤔😉

[@NIKOLASINGLESSIS]

happy new year to all modellers and restoration freaks !!

[@DaliwolfBacon]

The end cracked me UP!!! LOL!!!!

[@esechucote52]

matchbox are my favorite collection .. but i also enjoy collecting the husky vehicles toys and red line hot wheels old only ! good resto work !

[@beast1624]

As always, love your videos. AND your Weekly World News paint booth liners always crack me up!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kgs42]

Very soothing to watch. As good as therapy!

[@brianthornton8312]

Thanks for your work 🚌

[@LordRusty5]

Well done, sir!

[@robertaudrit4897]

Martha nice job once again. I didn't know anything about this decal paper

[@tuxpowerpc]

Awesome job and I always love the outtakes and the humor!

[@cashtonbriggs2135]

That was an amazing restoration. The fact that you make your own decals is fantastic. Awesome vid. Keep them coming.

[@colmgriffin4021]

Thank you Marty, I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Look forward to seeing more in the new year 🙏