MATCHBOX Restoration No 19d Lotus 1966 & No 52b BRM 1958 racing cars

[@1jugglethis]

Fantastic job, Marty, as usual.

[@craigcolavito5606]

What a gorgeous Jim Clark era Lotus Formula 1 Car! My all time favorite driver!

[@TheDomeHepot010]

Awesome job man!

[@navigator902]

Kevin little rascal......Marty's tinkering always sends me to the workshop.... thanks Kevin....Oh yes the cars look marvelous.

[@twoblacklabs904]

They’re racing hard in “Martinsville!” Great job, Marty. The colors are beautiful. I may have sanded down the sharp edges of the new front “tires” (made from those washers) to get them to look like original Matchbox rubber, but other than that minor detail, another spectacular pair of restored cars saved from the race car graveyard. Great craftsmanship...

[@seansexton2266]

I was stuck on cutting the numbers for these two cars and look what I find... Marty to the rescue! Picked up a set on hollow punches and the decals came out great! Awesome tip Marty!

[@terryclark7864]

Saved this so I could enjoy a glass of wine with it. Well worth it. Thanks Marty

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

What the wine or the video!???

[@KeithGordon]

Excellent video, I love reading the newspaper headlines in the spray box. Particularly the "Chimp's head out on a human" which when blocked by a paint pot becomes "MP's head out on human" A Marty classic. Another terrific Matchbox renewal as well !

[@zpt-pi2zr]

Saturday morning and I too have my coffee and butter buiscuits watching Marty's Matchbox, it's a great start to my day. Hello from South Texas

[@sashakraus671]

Your colour matching and spray painting are, well, unmatched. Incredible eye for hues. Marty for President!

[@highboy72]

first of all who would dislike this? Marty does a great job and is quite resourceful in making repairs. another great job.

[@leorumley8132]

Sat in bed , a cup of tea, a Marty double, and Kevin too. Doesn't get much better than this. Thanks Marty

[@hyflyin1]

I think you could retro-fit anything !!! Amazing how you fabricate missing/broken parts and pieces !!! A labor of love for sure !!!

[@MatSpeedle]

Top job as always marty, another 2 classics saved from the scrap heap!

[@thevtech167]

2 car restoration! Thanks Marty!

[@yereverluvinuncleber]

Really good Marty. I am five years old again, Jim Clark is driving my BRM, The Grand Prix is playing on the telly live from Silverstone and the noise of the cars on the telly is in my ears. I can feel it all now.

[@1one3_Racing]

I just love watching vintage cars race around Martinsville. Reminds me of a simpler time.....

[@stephenparrott3377]

Marty has inspired me to buy these old cars for much money. eBay is good for job lots. Now all I need is all the tools and Marty’s expertise. Wish me luck. Thanks Marty great job.

[@UKGtrotter2k]

Excellent work again, Clark, Hill & Brabham would be proud.

[@davemuckeye1516]

I, like everyone here just loves and admires your work...

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Couldn't sleep last night so went from watching many Megabatti bat rescuer videos to Marty's Restorations. Both of you are terrific. Great rescues & restorations in Australia. One to save the past, on to ensure the future. But after all this video binging I'm heading off to buy some lettuce seeds & Qtips.

[@roberthartmaier6643]

I already had a Lotus that is in excellent original condition. Now I'm going to have to look for a BRM! Thanks, Marty, you have inspired me to restore my original 1950's Matchbox models that were missing parts or broken. Keep it up!

[@BulletNoseBetty]

Great job! I had the blue one (again, courtesy of my grandmother--boy, did she know how to spoil me!). Thanks for all you do.

[@valborchardt3596]

Well I must say those turned out really well, thanks Marty, take care as always from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@Brian-Burke]

I can't believe how great that new exhaust looks. What an ingenious fix, Marty.

[@GrandmaandGrandpa33]

I never miss these videos...terrific sense of humor and attention to detail.

[@crzyoldmn]

Great job. Love the two for one video. Don't sweat the look of the driver you made, it's just fine. All anyone is going to see is a great looking car ready to race.

[@jo7192]

Awesome job they look amazing they are perfect👍👍👍👍👍

[@djdresden242]

Your videos are really zen, Marty. I'm not really a matchbox collector or anything, but I really enjoy watching these after a long day.

[@John-vu8bo]

Marty! What a great idea to work on two at a time. Since you have all the decals printed, paint mixed, and wheels made, you should make 5 or 6 at a time and sell the others to us fans of your show!

[@captaincoyote1792]

My God, Marty....I am constantly amazed at some of your solutions to restoration challenges....in this video, the broken exhaust. When watching these, and you initially identify a “challenge”, I try to think “how would I address that?”. An inflating needle would never have crossed my mind! Outstanding, amigo! Incidentally, I have all of my Matchbox cars (200+) from my and my brother’s childhood in storage. These Formula racers were some of my favorite....planting an interest that has lasted all of my 64 years. If memory serves, I also had a red Ferrari....complete with the “prancing pony” emblem. I am going to have to open the sealed boxes where my cars are stored to investigate....and visit the idea of restoring them. (The three of them would look nice displayed on a stained walnut base!) Another well-deserved “Bravo-Zulu” for an especially enjoyable video!

[@rdk_metalmelter1250]

Hi Marty! I'm a Matchbox fan since the early '60s, living in New Holland, Pa. You have a great restoration video channel! I build mainly 1/25 scale plastic car and truck kits now, and have also restored or reworked Matchbox and Hot Wheels vehicles. One detail I always do to my models is to black wash grilles and openings, and add flat black to some areas. Since you add some silver to the grilles and other areas, a slight flat black wash would really make them pop. I love your work, and having a supportive wife is awesome! Thank you!

[@georgeshelton6281]

In these educational videos; the one thing I learned is that, you have to follow step-by-step instructions. Especially in the very way when it comes to restoring Matchbox or Hot Wheels toy cars.

[@kwikslvr73]

Sat. morning 3 degrees below zero and watching MMM....don't get no better than that!!

[@54macdog]

Another brilliant video, Marty. Back in the day I was a huge car racing fan and these models were the bee's knees.

[@MrFedemucci]

Beautiful restoration!!! I love that kind of formula cars. The color are awesome!!! Congrats!!!

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Hi Martin, thanks for commenting, yes, I was very happy with the colours that i matched with these two classics!

[@pedroebarbosac]

Marty... you are the Bob Rosa of the model restoration! I love your videos and gags!

[@backand2theleft925]

As always Marty, you never disappoint. Thank you for your continued efforts to entertain us awhile preserving history through education.

[@sonofagunner50]

I'm very grateful for your superglue/baking soda fix, Marty. It saved my favourite pair of glasses, which I inadvertently sat on. Good as new (or even better!?) thanks to your technique. Cheers!

[@MRrwmac]

Marty, as always, great restoration! Kevin slacked off so much he is about to get his due from the cat. The ending race shot with sound effects was “perfect”!!

[@ericwoytasek269]

I enjoy the makeovers as much as everyone else, but I also enjoy reading the wild news paper headlines.

[@kmt01]

Love them both, but oh that Lotus! Thanks for sharing.

[@MartysMatchboxMakeovers]

Yeah I luv the green with the stripe, really looks good!

[@douglasgreen437]

Marty takes the chequered flag with this makeover 🏁🏁🏁

[@beetooex]

Thanks Marty, I really enjoyed that. The contrast between your relaxing narration and sweary out-takes always cracks me up too!

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

Another good job! Glad to see Kevin is getting along with no worries.

[@diegodamo813]

Watching this videos from Italy. I must these restoration stuff over matchbox cars give me a Great Reliefe in life. You're definitely the best,i LOVE your Works! Congratulations Maestro.

[@ralphdadge302]

Great result on those 2 racers. nice to see young kevin popping in to.

[@nickradell2385]

It may be a small corner of the internet, but Marty really is Grand Lord of Matchbook restoration. I can't help but notice that several of the other die cast presenters have started to mimic Marty's style. Proof that the best complement is copying the masters work.

[@KollectingKaos]

Wow those two really took me back, I remember spending hours racing those cars on various race courses I set up; both in my room and outside as a child. Thanks for bringing those memories back and for doing such a wonderful job on the restoration of these.

[@eddieh1843]

What better way to wake up on a Saturday morning than with a Marty's makeover!!

[@mikes5637]

Double-barreled Marty! I'm happy with that.

[@Dave-White]

Great demonstration - these were some of my favorite toys.

[@johnkelley9877]

Beautiful restoration! I remember having both of the as a kid. There was at one time a set for all of the Matchbox race cars but I never did get it. Thanks for sharing this.

[@michaelsteinrok3002]

I think they"re smashing! As of now they're my favorite! Well done!

[@Jwend392]

The Lotus has a British driver, the BRM, a French Driver. I miss the days of international Racing Colors. Wish we could go back. We had a prety cool one for the US. White Body with two blue stripes going the length of the car from the hood to the back.

[@johnjustice9897]

Really liked the ingenious way you repaired the exhaust! Thanks for these great videos.

[@tattoos1988]

Another amazing restoration from Marty I'm a massive fan from the uk and you have got me back into restoring these little gems thank you God bless

[@moocowdad]

lol you kill me with the choice of newspapers under the paint spraying, another good vid Marty, cheers

[@laureadoortega8868]

Dear god!! A chimp head in a human body!!! Great video !!!

[@AdventureUntamed23]

I love these projects! I used to modify Matchbox and Hot Wheels cars for Road Warrior table top game, back in college, and I enjoy seeing the methods and care you use. It's nice to see these old beaters getting new life. I also enjoy your sense of humour, and look forward to each new Weekly World News headline ;) Keep up the good work!

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Stunning!

[@bentandre5524]

love these vintage racers and their vintage colors

[@macabre_delights]

So relaxing. These videos are therapeutic.

[@gayle525]

Nice job using the rubber washers for the front tires. Great idea.

[@MariaFernandez-yx7eg]

They both look amazing. My favorite is the blue one! Wish I could see a shot of Kevin after his sun bath.

[@aliciamersdorf4426]

As always, beautiful craftsmanship!

[@TopherBatman]

That exhaust repair was brilliant!

[@billyscott756]

Another great video Marty. Love the Grand Prix cars of this era.

[@RobSchofield]

I'm about to do exactly this pair of cars, so what a coincidence!

[@harryballzack]

Just woke up to notification of a 3M vid! Almost as good as coffee! And two cars!!!

[@AnthonyKingUK]

Brilliant! Thanks so much for all tour great videos. Like spending time with an old friend! Great work!

[@MrButtonpresser]

Long live Matchbox. Long live Marty's Matchbox Makeovers!

[@larryperez4789]

Great looking cars

[@allanadam4553]

Ethel come quick our crazy neighbor Marty is at it again, he’s crawling around his yard holding up what looks like a stuffed Koala wearing sun glasses 😂 Oh look now it’s the misses doing it? What could it mean?🤔 Marty another fabulous remake times two👍👍

[@MrVolvobloke]

Double restoration bonus - and Kevin ! Spoiling us now Marty. Once again you've made a great video. Thanks for posting !

[@atomicbrainz]

Awesome job. Kevin and those crazy tabloid headlines are fantastic. One of my favorite channels. Thank you so much!

[@elkameno1959]

love the tire idea, mine are so "loose" they just sit there on the wheels... and now I'm off to the hardware store for some replacement tires.. Thanks Marty , again.

[@grahamparr4710]

Fixed a damaged windscreen strut on a matchbox crane cab, using your glue and powder procedure, worked well although it is obvious your nerves are better than mine took me three attempts but got there in the end.

[@birdie399]

Fantastic results again.

[@tjsogmc]

Top notch, as usual! Thank you for being an inspiration!

[@MatchboxGarage]

Marty you have inspired me to restore cars of my own. Thank you.

[@50goingon15]

I am as happy as a young child on their birthday when I see a new video from you Marty. Always a pleasure. Thanks!

[@EZsBoys]

Turned out great! Very neat models

[@chassegallerie2910]

Really cool restorations. And I really LOVE your cat's reaction to Kevin sunbathing! lol

[@davidparker8221]

Thank you Marty for finally restoring these two cars so I know the necessary steps to take when I restore my two. Perhaps the funniest part is two vintage 1960's Formula 1 cars racing on NASCAR's famous short track oval Martinsville (nicknamed the Paperclip). This probably offended racing snobs of each sport around the world w/ too much time on their hands so trolling is their only outlet! Love the exhaust solution. Just brilliant!

[@ianr]

Brilliant restoration again Marty. The newspaper headlines are the highpoint of the video. Love em! 😄

[@wthrmnpechin1015]

Greetings from frigid (16°f) Purdue University, USA. Another great childhood memory from Marty. Good fun. Great work. My cat color matches your cat.

[@Fourwheeljive]

Wow! Well done Marty! The both came out great!

[@ianmacreth7906]

Totally Marty! Kevin the Koala, weird newspapers in the spraybooth, hands moving superfast to get the old paint off......Yup!

[@zalsentzer]

Love the detail of the engine and exhaust on these pieces. Great episode, they both turned out beautiful!

[@gunnersmate7482]

Good to see you as always Kevin. Oh and KZbin Marty!

[@mkukulelecoverversions5576]

Great work. Great bloke. No ads. Great.

[@russellcampbell9641]

Always great to watch!!!

[@brianartillery]

Lovely job, as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@fiatunonewsletter6782]

It unfair to choose a favorite Matchbox Makeover as each offer unique challenges... but this video is awesome! I'm real happy with your driver helmet and would keep it like that! I don't skip any step watching each new video! Never change the music as it's making me calm and relaxed to watch each makeover! Would like to see a video of your collection cabinet now! Well done! I'm happy with that!

[@jeromemorris2700]

These two look fantastic!

[@simonwhite8474]

Cold Saturday afternoon in the UK and just back from a lunchtime pint. A Marty video?! Wake me when it's suppertime, I'm gonna chill. Great job as usual Mr. M.

[@MrJCruz79]

Those turned out amazing I particularly like the green one.

[@markpasquale]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS AND YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR

[@film49uk]

Again a great restoration X2 and good humor with it well done Marty