MATCHBOX Restoration No. 43c Pony Trailer 1968 & No. 64b MG 1100 1966

[@MatchboxGarage]

This is what my Saturday's is all about. The wife and kids out of the house and just myself at home with a cup of tea watching Marty.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

How sad are we?? - Ha! Ha! Thanks for watching!!!

[@DJStylegangsta]

lol...in my case it is coffee

[@KEvronista]

some of the best pleasures are the guilty ones. KEvron

[@b1g1lz]

Sunday morning here. Perfect timing

[@szucsandiandi4311]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Dear Sir! I am looking forward to your work, most of these matchbox I have had! Keep up the good work! An enthusiastic viewer of Hungary.

[@MrLadzed]

Marty - you are turning out some superb productions - great filming and excellent results. Well done.

[@lbygyk1979]

Having grown up in the 80’s Marty’s restoration models are all before my time. None the less, I’ve enjoyed every one his videos. I was a Hot Wheels kid myself and have yet to find someone that restores them with the same care and quality that Marty puts into his work. Great job!!!

[@Outlier68]

How could anyone give this a dislike? It’s perfect. Thanks Marty!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Sleepingdogish.

[@MrIcecolddd]

Hahaha the headlines on your newspapers always crack me up Marty, some good old British/Australian humour. “3 Inch Dog Ate my Missus”

[@kenwinston2245]

I love watching the toys from my youth come back to beauty by your caring skill. You're doing matchbox a kind service whether they realize it or not. These artisans put a nice lot of detail to these wonderful works of art. My favorite show by far, thanks again😃

[@johnkelley9877]

They look like you just took them out of the box! Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing this double tutorial.

[@EOCostello]

I am pleased with how the donation came out. The hat-tip at the end was a nice gesture, thank you!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Eric, as I said, with out you this makeover would not have happened!!

[@davidkalinowski3959]

Your videos are so much more than just matchbox restorations, this is real entertainment. I really like what you doing, please keep going.

[@johnatkinson738]

The way you layed out all the parts was a work of art in its self

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

John, I am so glad that you noticed the details included in this video. So many people don't comment on the subtle things that I do to try to present the process as professionally as possible.

[@paulbennell3313]

Unbelievable to think they're the same models really. There won't be many original unrestored ones in that sort of condition. Fantastic!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Paul!

[@billhowe3867]

Your videos really are a welcome distraction for me. Pennsylvania is getting hit quite bad by Covid-19 and my daughter is a nurse. Thanks for bringing much needed joy!

[@sixcylinders6346]

I have to say Marty, in my mind that’s your best ever makeover. All 4 of the models now look superb. Great work 👍

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

Oh my goodness. I have about 100 of these - all original - including these two models (and the horse!) I had no idea they could be restored. Awesome!

[@gillkitten1]

Kevin the Koala is an absolute superstar! Can we have more of him please? The restorations are very entertaining as well. Its great to see some of the toys of my youth being brought back to life.

[@ceciliaFX]

Kevin cracks me up.

[@pauljohansson7697]

Me too.

[@johnwilliams2711]

Marty, your work is great on so many levels. My son and I watch it together every week. Love it!

[@kalbs89]

A bonus episode, two vehicles in one show. Excellent for my Saturday morning viewing with coffee. Cheers Marty

[@maviyolcu2940]

This is not restoration. This is art! Great jop uncle Marty!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you so much!!!! :)

[@madlionau]

I agree in my age i appreciate these little cars as tiny works of art

[@puhpaul]

That was my favourite car when I was a kid. I always loved the little dog in the back. Nice job in bringing it back to life.

[@navigator902]

Once again Marty, another brilliantly executed video, w/ such detailed work... spent two cups of tea watching.... beautiful results...

[@Rick_Todd]

Works of art they are. I hope you do a exhibition one day when your Restored Collection is big enough.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I shall but am waiting a bit longer as I only have about 80 models at the moment.

[@HarryKazzam]

What a great way to spend time with a cuppa on a Sunday morning! Still in bed, wife doing social media stuff, daughter being cute (and trying to be annoying at the same time), son downstairs watching TV and Marty making me all nostalgic on KZbin! I owned two of each of these as a child, so great to see what you did during this video. I really enjoy your vids, they are so relaxing, interesting and bring back such wonderful memories of simpler times!

[@Razgard]

I can't care less about Matchbox cars, but this channel is so amusing and interesting I've been watching it for hours. Very professional crafting, and lots of tips.

[@autotoyexchangegarage7053]

Chances are someone has pointed this out but just in case you have a catch phase perfect for merch: "I'm happy with that!"

[@thaddeusfeldhouse6174]

you have come a long way since the first makeover. You have inspired me to try my hand at restorations

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

It would make me so happy if I have inspired you to take up this hobby! - Good luck!

[@user-rr6rq8sw3m]

I love all of your videos, thanks for making them. I wish we lived on the same side of the planet.

[@kevindaly5093]

Your videos have reached a new pinnacle in quality and content Marty. I absolutely love these combination restorations. Brilliant job. More please.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Kevin, that is some awesome feedback!

[@pw191164]

Better than new, and thanks for turning the repetitive music down, the videos are much better for it..great job!

[@Trev0r98]

Just a superb channel. Superb content. I often just re-watch these for sheer relaxation...the music track is incredibly soothing.

[@paulorth2251]

Really a nice looking renovation both models. Once again you have recreated two lovely toys.

[@katyatx]

Love the attention to detail...even straightening the suspension. I feel like that makes the car look new again as it rides higher than when it was sagging.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Glad you liked it Everard and thanks for posting a comment!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Beautiful ... As a Collie lover and breeder, I must find one of these MG with the Collie in the back seat.

[@dmkaydonskastle89]

There is nothing better here in upstate New York than having a first morning cup of coffee and a MMM video!!.. Your work gets better each video, Marty!!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thank you so much for commenting and also giving me a pat on the back. It makes me feel that it's all worth it!

[@kjamison5951]

Morty! Double whammy, Marty! Two great restorations… but wait, squared because of four models restored! Four models and still only one like button... Life is cruel!

[@elizabethwilliams1523]

And every vehicle you restore turns into a work of art again.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Liz, love the positive feedback!

[@thomasewing2656]

Indeed! I rewatched Marty's resto on the Bedford Tipper: no wonder the view has over a million hits!

[@chezsnailez]

Nothing like watching a Marty Makeover to polish of an afternoon of working on our own diecasts...

[@woofgbruk5947]

Love this channel, I has so many of these models when I was a kid, Lovely to see the restored to their former glory!

[@martinhightower9801]

Marty I agree with the majority below. Looks as good or better than the day they came out of the boxes! Superb!👍🏻👍🏻

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Marty, from Marty! ;)

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Brilliant, they came up so well. The silver pen you use really sets it off.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Simone, yes the silver worked really well it is a Molotov chrome ink pen I got off ebay.

[@TheHorsebox2]

What a treat. Had this exact model. Mine was metallic blue if I remember correctly. The dog on the back seat was a neat touch. I think Matchbox were at the top of their game at this time. When the paint is stripped, the detail is amazing. In fairness, I think an MG 1100 would have struggled with a laden pony trailer! Really appreciate your work. Thank you.

[@richards.9276]

Great video as always. Also very glad to see no accidental injuries associated with this double (actually quadruple) restoration. Would have been great to see you ride one of the horses though.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Was in the mix but didn't eventuate!

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome work as always Marty! Greetings from the other side of the planet (Greece here)!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Χαίρομαι που σας αρέσει αυτό που βλέπετε! Efcharistó polý. Chaíromai pou sas arései aftó pou vlépete!

[@bioLarzen]

You know a video is great when even such a blatant product placement as here with those glues, can't ruin the enjoyment ;) Great as usual.

[@crazybrit-nasafan]

Awesome. My Dad had an Austin 1100. I still have my horsebox trailer in the loft and one of the horses. My horsebox was always hooked up to one of my Matchbox Landrover safaris. (Which I still have) Addendum. Just looked in the loft. It is STILL hooked up to one of the landrovers. Along with my DAF car transporter and a few Capris amongst others.

[@dodgydruid]

My dad's first new car was a 1100 or a 1300, I forget which it was, he first knew problems were developing when me mum put her heel through the floor pan and going over a bump caused a great chunk of rusty paint to fall off one of the sills, further investigations by Bristol Street Motors who he bought it from saw great holes in the arches, under the wings, the metal under the windscreen pillar had rotted off and BSM had to condemn it, trading it for a nearly new Triumph Herald which had head gasket problems, he then got another new Herald 13/60 which ate clutches so in 1972 he gave up on British Leyland, bought a brand new metallic turquise 1725GL Hillman Hunter and it lasted him on the original clutch, original head gasket for nigh on 25 years, towing caravans to and from Scotland, he traded it in much to me mums disgust for a Cortina MKV estate and the manager who did the trade owned it well into the early 2000s.

[@williamwoods8022]

@@dodgydruid Sounds like your dad bought other peoples unlooked after heaps of crap without checking them over first. Chunks of rust dont just fall off of new or looked after cars overnight and it takes a long time for rust to get like that so the car must have been a rusty heap underneath when he bought it and he never ckecked it in the first place before buying and the garage selling it must have known it was like that when selling it. Triumph Heralds never had head gasket problems so the only way that car could have had problems was the lacck of coolant and maintenance and they never had problems with clutches either so maybe trying to tow too heavy weights for the power etc of the car. I NEVER had any problems with the BL cars I owned but then again I inspected the cars I bought first and then I regularly maintained my cars myself so that they were exellent and reliable cars.

[@crazybrit-nasafan]

@@dodgydruid the Hunter was a great car. My Dad owned one for a couple of years. However he was a dyed in the wool Cortina man at heart. The Hunter was sold and he got a Daytona yellow Cortina MK3 2.0GT estate. A brilliant car and the first car I ever drove.

[@crazybrit-nasafan]

Sometimes cars are stored awaiting shipping to dealerships. Mostly outside. If a car has been stored in a damp environment for a couple of years then rot will set in. If the anti corrosion system in place is not very good (and no one can deny that BL had QC issues, especially in the later years) then the car is going to be the proverbial lemon. On saying that the only BL cars I had were minis. One of which was a dog of wolfhound proportions. The other wasn't too bad a car.

[@gonefilming2020]

@@dodgydruid Back in the late 70s I worked for a small repair shop in Calgary (Canada) repairing the British lot. We used to kid around a lot and we kept poking fun at the electrical troubles older BLMC products had in store for us: "Why do the Brits drink warm beer?" - "They have Lucas fridges". or "Lucas - the greatest name in darkness". Be that as it may with older British cars - they had character and I do miss my old 1100.

[@Sam-ed8kk]

The Pony Trailer almost has a sunroof, never seen that before, lucky ponies. Well done to both you and Kevin, got to be your best makeover yet.

[@troyandog8749]

I remember as a kid that the MG and the Red Vw 1600 always sagged in the rear once played with very much. I'd like to see a MG 1100 tow a loaded horse trailer in real life! Thanks for the memories, Marty!

[@SharpblueCreative]

I have the Austin in mint with the box. But now I want a trailer and horses to go with it. Love this. Thanks Marty.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Ha Ha! - So funny. They do seem to compliment each other don't they!?

[@SharpblueCreative]

Marty's Matchbox Makeovers they do. I don’t have many trailers in my collection so it would be good to get some. instagram.com/Sharpbluecollectibles

[@smartymarty2351]

My first Matchbox... was bought for me when I was born. Thanks for the memories, Marty!

[@suearmstrong3404]

Marty, I love your videos! You do such a fantastic job with the restorations and I LOVE how you've added the part where you are inspecting the car and trailer in the beginning of the video! So much fun to see the spruced up vehicles in a scene as though they were life size. Keep on making these videos, I'll keep on watching them!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

WOW! - Thanks Sue, what an amazing complimentary thing to say, I certainly intend to keep making videos for the foreseeable future! ;)

[@jacquesmostert4115]

Marty Warm thanks from Cape Town, South Africa. Thank you for all the wonderful make over videos. It is just so great to watch you working and it seems like just so easy.... You are a true professional! Keep up the good work and thank you for bringing back boyhood memories from many moons ago. Jacques Mostert

[@charlietamez1225]

Im going on a cruise for a week on sat. I can't wait until your next video. Beautiful as always my dear

[@chrispiazza7487]

Another great video Marty! UM,......could we have more photos of Elyse? LEGS!

[@BobPegram]

This brings back memories of our 1967 summer in England. We had a Morris 1100 at our disposal and it was taxed hauling the 5 of us around. Pull a horse trailer? I wonder if it could?! My youngest sister was a toddler or we would not have fit. My Father figured out how to drive it and on the left side of the road on his own, my Mother needed lessons. "Gear down Madam!"

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Happy memories Bob!

[@jonathangriffin1120]

Well done repressurising the Hydrolastic suspension on the 1100!

[@hestheMaster]

This is the best video ever! Got lots of interesting blue screen activity in the beginning and lots of techniques that anyone can do to freshen up a Matchbox vehicle. Wat to go Marty!

[@feralcatbrothers]

As always a GREAT way to spend a Saturday afternoon, watching yet another one of Marty's transformations - well done as always and a shout out to your cat at the end.

[@571951rhoehn1]

You have the guts of a riverboat gambler! Using an open flame on a plastic model piece. How much is too much how much is enough. Great job, the trailer and car look great!

[@robby062]

I’ve found gentle use of a heat gun works well. They are pretty inexpensive.

[@hw4me2]

Great videos Marty! Here is a tip if gluing the model back together bothers you...cut the head off of one of your M2 screws and glue it in place.

[@davesempire8287]

Really did a awesome job on these. Enjoyed watching. Need to do a 80s matchbox monster truck

[@Flatters46]

This great stuff, keep 'em coming! I recently converted a grotty mini into a topless short wheelbase, I could have used your steady hand and some of that super glue.

[@Randellallen65]

Another relaxing day watching Marty’s matchbox makeovers...

[@Jafcord]

I run a tear ... This was my favorite, I loved it, the day I lost it I cried all night,I had a strange fascination for it. Hug from Argentina

[@madlionau]

Jorge there are usually a few on ebay

[@shug831]

Brilliant, love the work you put into these videos and models. Thanks. Pity the 1100 car could pull the skin of a rice pudding in real life.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Second such comment - must be true!!

[@tommasomengozzi8588]

Great job man! Another restored masterpiece, thank-you Marty for our videos

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks for the positive feedback Tommaso!

[@tommasomengozzi8588]

@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers thank-you!

[@raymonde4272]

Fantastic restorations Marty. 👏 It would be interesting to know if there any former employees of Matchbox/Lesney watching these and what they think of people restoring them all these years later.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I agree Raymond, if there is anyone out there that worked for Matchbox then, please, let us know!!!

[@kh23797]

Any actual 1100s still out there will have been lovingly restored. Mine sadly disintegrated, anti-corrosion technology being decades away still. Nice to see the Matchbox versions still being collected and brought back to vibrant life, though. The 1100 was lovely to drive and a best seller for years. ADO16 (from Austin Drawing Office) came in Morris, MG, Riley, Wolseley and Vanden Plas variants, too. Late-model "1300" versions had twin SU carbs - and some real poke!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

I had an Austin Maxi that looked very similar to this car.

[@captainvector]

My uncle had one in the 70s. In the states they were called the Austin America.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Great work, as always, Marty! I **really** like the horses that were sent to you! Now you have two gorgeous horses AND a way to transport them! (hahahaha...)

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Donna, yes, the horses look brand new! - They finish off the model perfectly!!

[@johnphilipburdis3798]

Great video, Marty. Looking forward to seeing more.🍕🇭🇲🦘🧔🐈🐾😁👍😎

[@thamesking]

Thanks Marty, one of your best ever. I had an MG 1100 as a child, and was delighted at its suspension because the real car had noticeably soft springs. Even at that age I appreciated what a masterpiece Matchbox had made.

[@doublenickelbob]

A custom paint job would be refreshing. Kevin needs more air time. Great vids, thanks.

[@ianhaynes5898]

Amaziing job you did on the 'glass', looks like new.

[@TisBestinDiecast66]

Awesome video Marty, Had my heart op Thursday, so convalescing at home watching Makeover vids. Had an 1100 when I was 18 and I'm not so sure it would be able to pull a double axle horse box, but they look tremendous together, busy resto and four great results. 'Top Job Fella'

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post. I am very pleased to hear that my videos may be taking away some of your pain and taking your mind off of your problems if only for 20 minutes at a time!

[@ZeDocta]

I love your newspaper headlines in your spray booth. Some crazy stories

[@brucesoding9627]

Awesome as usual, I get a kick out of watching these videos. Slick production Marty 🥇

[@CarloPagan]

Another great video Marty, you're always the best. Thank you for your valuable advice on the products you can use to perform restorations. I have both these models and will definitely restore them after watching your video. I hope it's as easy as you showed. Grazie Marty.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Carlo for watching and leaving a great post!

[@philm9593]

Back in the day, I passed my driving test in the 1100. Although, I think it may have been the Austin version. Nice job, Marty 👍

[@232nightowl]

Austin were 1300

[@philm9593]

@@232nightowl What about the Morris? Edit: Just checked, Morris did an 1100.

[@robsterbob580]

Amazing work, especially on the windscreen. As a kid the windows were first to go if I got bored of a car. Used to smash them by pushing a screwdriver through them! It was fun at the time. Most of my Matchbox cars ended their days on the school playground or got crushed in the vice in my dad's shed! Much older and wiser now. That's also why Matchbox cars are worth decent money now in mint condition. I have 2. Superfast MG 110s in mint and boxed condition along with some others that I have inherited. Theyve never been played with and will be kept in the family, passed on to the next generation when they are old enough to understand they are not toys to play with anymore! Keep up the great work Marty! You and Time Rider are my favourite restoration channels

[@jessbirmingham889]

Another good one Marty !! Watched quite a few now , so catching up..👍👍

[@daniellehulme-lowe5910]

I like that you showed all the pieces before assembly!

[@chrismayer3919]

Incredible restoration work, as always. The toy makes me wish they still sold MG in the states. (oh well)

[@derekporter7651]

Excellent work. I must have a go at restoring the MG 1100 model I have!

[@boredoutofherwits]

Two restorations in one video?! You're spoiling us, Marty!

[@raro7962]

Hey Marty, greetings from Germany. It's always the highlight of boring saturdays to watch a new MMM video. I'm happy with that ;-)

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

[@LordRusty5]

I own several of the Horse/Pony Trailers from back in the day, but luckily mine were kept in pretty prime condition ... like most of my Matchbox vehicles. Nice to see one of my favorites being worked on!

[@danielpreilly77]

Great video Mate! Maybe try dipping plastic in very hot near boiling water, straitened out, and finish with an ice bath. Might be safer, albeit no where near as romantic, as Marty’s candle method. Excellent work as always.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Danny, I also like the idea of 'Marty's candle method'. Got a certain ring to it! ;)

[@tstar2001uk]

I remember having the long trailer when I was younger. Brought back some memories......

[@bigboy9706]

Very awesome job. They came out wonderful

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Thanks Michael, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid and left a comment also!

[@CPSLondon]

I wanted to tell you that I think your channel and your restoration work is great. I find the video's really relaxing and rewarding to watch and as a boy born in the same year as yourself, I remember having some of the cars you have restored. In particular the MG as my dad had one of these when I was a boy and eventually an MG Magnet. Takes me back to my childhood when I lived near Hackney Marshes in London and frequently travelled past the Lesney Factory.

[@philipbrazill2155]

Great job Marty. The models turned out fantastic. Can't wait to see your next makeover

[@mr.modern4419]

This is one of my favorite of your restorations to date!!! Love your videos and the work you do. All the best to you from the US of A.

[@tomflyinghat9122]

What an amazing restoration! In duplicate too! Excellent work and a very enjoyable video as well. Keep up the good work.

[@jasonduffee6983]

Just picked up a pair of these this week whilst on holiday, nice restoration as usual.

[@RaceBannon114]

Some of your best work. Thank you for showing us.

[@danielnoel3060]

Maybe hold up the end with a small pieced wood or something to stabilize it while drilling in the vice. Very nice work glad you added the horses!

[@hertf07]

I always wait to read the headers of the newspaper you use in your paint booth. They are hilarious!! In this video I was surprised when you said you were doing two at the same time. That was a very nice surprise! Keep going on!!! Congrats.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Glad you liked it and thanks for posting!

[@gavinhudson5251]

These vids are sooooo soothing. We actually had the Morris version of the 1100 back in the 60's. I think the Austin had better features - maybe more upmarket?.

[@madlionau]

The morris version wad kinda the base, the MG & Woolsey versions were more luxury

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

Brilliant video Marty! My brother had an MG 1100 back in the day, green like yours! :-)

[@andreskonoba8944]

Sos muy bueno!! Disfruto mucho tus videos, sos muy metódico y divertido en la descripción de tu trabajo. Gracias!!

[@13090766]

What an awesome makeover. The “overthinned” paint, despite making your job harder, seems to have made the details pop just that little bit more and, at this scale, a little bit goes a long way! Congratulations on an awesome channel and have a great week

[@rickpatman628]

I just finished this the other day. It was my 1st full on restoration and came out perfectly. Thank you Marty for giving me a mew lease of life. As I have a terminal illness and this is my escape