Petrol Head Heaven - National Motor Museum Part 1

[@patrickcollins4643]

Thanks Andy, that's turned out really well, cut out my waffle and you'd have a near perfect video😂. Sack cloth and ashes time: when I was talking about the 1903 De Dion Bouton we were actually standing next to a near identical 1904 car. The 1903 car, the one that started the collection, is normally displayed in that location but had just been moved to prepare it for the London to Brighton run. I just went into autopilot and then, part way through, realised I was talking about the wrong car. Sorry everyone. If you look in the background in the workshop shots you can see the actual light green 1903 car. School boy error. Anyway, can't wait for Part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It was your waffle that made the video Patrick! Thanks so much for having me along, great fun day....and I think you got away with the error :0)

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Absolutely superb Patrick. You brought the displays to life fascinating. I’ll be coming over to visit soon when i can,how much for a personal tour 😂

[@ianseddon9347]

Partrick, your ‘waffle’ made this very good video excellent! Thank you

[@johngarrity7777]

EXCEPTIONAL VIDEO!! thank you Andy! 👍🏍🏍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Fabulous video Andy such a joy seeing all those different bikes, looking forward to how you get on riding those oldies should be an eye opener.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@1MarkBevans]

Excellent Andy, I could spend hours there with you and your knowledgeable tour guide! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching Mark!

[@zweispurmopped]

If you like cars and bikes, Beaulieu Motor Museum really will have your jaw drop every ten seconds. I was there in 1995. That museum converted my back-then girlfriend into a vintage cars lover. 🤗

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one!

[@cpuuk]

Sammy Millers is in that neck of the woods, and that is a motorcycle museum (defo worth a visit). They must grow them down there. Mary's story is astounding!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I must get there some day!

[@ianpotter5840]

What a difference a live expert accompanying you makes to a museum visit- superb. I’m lucky enough to live near Beaulieu and I often ride past on my summer evening loop. There is an even more significant Motorcycle Museum in my town, New Milton. This is Sammy Millers Motorcycle Museum. Despite having lived just a mile away for 25 years I’ve never visited. As a destination to ride to it’s always seemed too close. I think I need to put this right - maybe could be another museum you could review in the future Andy?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes maybe and you’re right, having Patrick at hand - a walking encyclopaedia of all things automotive - was amazing….

[@simongoodwin926]

So inspirational, riding the BSA around the world, love that!

[@headrace4863]

I’m lucky enough to live about 15 minutes from the museum. Fantastic place, they hold ‘start-up’ events fairly regularly so you get a chance to really enjoy them. Also a yearly supercar event which is like a smaller version of the festival of speed. It’s growing rapidly so I think it’ll get huge before long. Great video, Andy .👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - two more to come!

[@stephenfoster4255]

Where abouts dude? I live 10mins away

[@headrace4863]

@@stephenfoster4255 just outside Totton…

[@stephenfoster4255]

@@headrace4863 rotton Totton

[@jjnewman65]

Wonderful. Loving the guys enthusiasm and knowledge. Brilliant Andy 🎉👏🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@splodge57]

That was very interesting and enjoyable. Some beautiful old cars and bikes. Having owned one in 1984 I particularly liked the Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk3. Quite rare now and like Patrick I'd love one my garage.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnDukemaster]

That Ariel Square Four in the background, modified ot what ever one calls that! Yak! Thank you mr Flyer!

[@barryjmarling]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin,absolutely love this place been many time and now want to go again,absolutely love vintage machinery. Great tip for anyone going to the NEC bike show,book a hotel and spend the next day visiting the national motorbike museum,honestly you won’t regret it can’t believe it took me 50 years till I visited,went with my son and one of the best weekends I’ve ever had.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great tip!

[@MartinWoodman]

Great video Andy. Haven't been there for years and definatly wetted my appetite to go again. The Bantam shown was quite a modern version of the original 125 plunger frame version. Just shows what a different world we live in today.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Absolutely!

[@steve_colwill]

I attended an evening motorbike event at Beaulieu last year. My mate’s Laverda triple had problems with one spark plug and although he had a spare he had no plug spanner. I asked one of the workshop mechanics if we could borrow one. Not only did he say yes, he took me into the museum workshop to select the right one so I had a chance of a quick look round. It is an amazing place and the staff are hugely knowledgable. 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes true enthusiasts and as you say super knowledgable to boot - a real privalege to be able to spend time with those chaps...

[@NationalMotorMuseum]

Fantastic video, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to the next video!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for having me!

[@GrahamHughes-uu1gi]

Great video Andy, very informative, cracking museum 👌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@JezNashMusic]

Wonderful stuff! Looking forward to catching up with Part 2 on tomorrow’s lunch break!

[@1001Ralf]

Love the visit to the museum. It’s good to have a diverse channel with lots of content. Excellent!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you think so!

[@glengerdes4158]

Thanks for showing the museum! Cheers from California!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terrygreen9107]

Like a kid in a sweet shop, excellent video cheers Andy 👍🏍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@roviwoteap2375]

What a great collection of bikes! Must pay a visit down there one day.

[@spetersonmusic]

Fantastic!!!! I sat transfixed watching this - unbelievable collection and the guided tour is OUTSTANDING!!!! Entertaining and educational? Yes, please!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come….

[@guyrose2239]

1,2,3,4 or more (wheels)…. Content depends on presentation and enthusiasm and you are always engaging, friendly and have bags of enthusiasm… great start to my weekend, thank you TMF 👍🏻💪

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Oh wow thank you Guy I appreciate that!

[@MarkATaylor]

What an interesting and insightful video. Well done and thanks Andy and Patrick 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - stay tuned for more on Wednesday!

[@jrnmller1551]

AAAHHH The lifestyle off a KZbinr!!!! Getting invited to something I would give an arm and a leg to experience?? Andy, I know you work hard to bring us the videos, so maybe you deserve it!!!😃

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I am very fortunate to be able to do these things for sure….

[@davidmain3]

Well there's a day out to help get through the wet and cold months. Thanks

[@reinmansmith]

A great motoring museum, well worth a visit and I also was surprised out how good their motorbike collection is. Great to look around 👍

[@Thruxtonrider21]

Wow😯 fantastic. Thanks for taking us along on this tour. Some beautiful motorbikes and cars ❤

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Our pleasure!

[@KevZJ]

Thank you. I love visiting a museum that's 8000 miles away while I sit in my pajamas with no money and no means to get there on my own.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Hope it was of interest!

[@martinturner9296]

A brilliant video can't wait to see part 2 . Thanks Andy 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming soon!

[@darrenhall6509]

That was a good watch, thank you. Yes, that 750 GSXR was a "slabbie", same shape as the big brother 1100 version. When I was a Boxhill boy in the mid eighties on my Powervalve, there was a regular guy there in his seventies with long white hair who had a brand new one when they first came out, he was the kiddie on that thing and he knew it. Some great characters in those days. If you want to see a really good bike collection surrounded by nice roads, take a trip to the Sammy Miller museum down in the New Forest. in the summer of course...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes one for next year me thinks….

[@martinhughes9769]

Great video very interesting,love listening to someone giving all the information, first Honda CBX 1000 I saw was in Interlaken Switzerland,

[@richardgitz2264]

Really great presentation of an awesome museum. Thanks a bunch Andy! I'd visit that place in a minute if I wasn't based in the States.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching Richard!

[@jameshealy4594]

If you want something comparable and haven't been, you ought to check out Barber Motorsports Museum (assuming you can get there), it's absolutely stunning.

[@colindeans5972]

"I'm just nipping in to the motor museum for a quick wander round", 8 hours later..... What a place! Nicely done TMF, look forward to Episode 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it’s easy to get lost in there - fabulous day had! Stay tuned for more soon Colin!

[@capybara931]

Absolutely fantastic and informative. Patrick you're a star. Loved it ❤❤

[@palantir135]

A real Dutch Spijker car just after entering the museum 😃 I must say I really like those very old cars. They are things of beauty as are the old motorbikes of course. I remember that yellow 50cc bike. A friend of mine rode one. I had a Kreidler Florett 50cc with some modifications so it would ride a bit faster than 40 kph.

[@daveburgess7968]

Great video. Glad you made it to my kneck of the Woods there are some truly lovely rides around the New Forest.. Have you ever been to Sammy Millers Motorbike Museum neat Beaulieu. A must for Bike lovers...

[@richie10ee]

Excellent work TMF, nice change. Well done.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Many thanks!

[@jameshales6958]

My sister lives just down the road from this museum and I have visited a few times. It’s a beautiful museum with some incredible machines on display. I purchased a new Honda CBX in 1982 (last year of manufacture) when I was living in California. Unfortunately the bike was only about a year old when some rather nasty individuals, removed the cover, broke open the petrol cap, stuck in a rag and set it on fire. The time the fire team arrived, there was basically nothing left. I don’t think I would have ever sold this machine as it was a true classic with the beautiful six cylinder engine and looked great in the pearl white and blue lines, not to mention the Honda saddle bags which were standard on the bike in 81/82.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What a shame! Gutted for you…..

[@jameshales6958]

@@TheMissendenFlyer 40 years ago and I’m still upset over the loss. Have some great memories on that machine and listening to that beautiful motor.

[@garyeverett8757]

Excellent video very informative. Not been for a while. Will definitely plan a visit.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Gary - glad you enjoyed the video....more to come.

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

Utterly fascinating (including the cars)!, can't wait to see how you got on with those marvels of motorcycling yesteryear.👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned!

[@jackhorsley3912]

what a great video, Patricks knowledge is very impressive he gave you a really great tour round, can't wait to see you ride the bikes, must have been nerve wracking !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Patrick is a walking moto-encyclopaedia!

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you mister flyer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very welcome....

[@Alan_Anderson]

Pure gold! Thank you for a wonderful video - I can't wait for part II and some of your experiences riding those wonderful old machines. Not sure about the lineage between the CBX and Goldwing, however...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that might have been stretching it a little....

[@Banditmanuk]

A really interesting walk around. Thanks for showing us

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure as ever Richard!

[@simonchilli2088]

I really enjoyed that and can't wait for Ep 2. Must get down there one day and also the Haynes museum near Yeovil.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I've not been there - one for a future visit!

[@niged]

Good luck with the operation Andy. Looking forward to seeing you review the new Suzukis! GSXS 800R and the GSX1000 GX.

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

Nice museum on beaulieu ❤

[@chrismayes3588]

That was fantastic! Thanks...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You're welcome!

[@stephennewell6628]

Been to the Nat Motor Museum many times in the past, but your visit so far has made me want to visit again soon. Can’t wait to see part 2 and how you get on with the classics!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned Stephen! Coming on Wednesday….

[@billcotton1551]

Wow, what a fantastic place TMF!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It really is!

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Blimey what a head full of motorcycle knowledge he had , some very interesting bikes , a great place to visit I’m sure

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Patrick is an impressive human moto-encyclopaedia!

[@LickyDischarge]

That’s now added to my places to visit. Thanks TMF, thoroughly enjoyable video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustymiller7758]

Absolutely fantastic, I was there last month. So much to see, a great day out. You are so lucky to have the joy of riding some exhibits. looking forward to the next episode.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was a great day this!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I'm ashamed to say I have ridden past Beaulieu more times than I can remember yet never visited. I will definitely set that straight next year.....

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should - great place!

[@spikodemiko5514]

Great vid Andy. Very interesting. Really enjoyed that 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good to hear

[@londonbiker]

ohhh I loved this. I'm gonna visit one day, looks fab.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@willwye410]

Can't wait for part 2. Its long overdue that you experienced old bikes. You're never too old to try something new. Once you've mastered these it will be time for you to try a sidecar outfit.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

What like this you mean? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXaYq5hjf7VgaKc

[@UncleWally3]

Wow, just when I think I can’t cram one more thing on the bucket-list . . . gobsmacked.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

About what?

[@UncleWally3]

@@TheMissendenFlyer The quality and quantity of that collection. I didn’t know the National Museum even existed; thanks for sharing.

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

What a great video Andy. Nice one. As I said myself and family are going there next year to view. 🎉. As for the number plate on the front of the motorcycle. If I remember right. Nick name the beacon slider. That's whey the number plate at the front where remove.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for stopping by again James - always good to have you along....

[@TheChrysler56]

Very good. Looking forward to seeing Pt2. 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming tomorrow morning!

[@ragerider6283]

Great vid. Looking forward to the next one. I'm about 20 miniutes away & been there many times. It's a lovely part of the country to ride in with the New Forest on your doorstep.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes you’re lucky to have that nearby….

[@johngreenwell8016]

Excellent. You stopped at the bit I really wanted to see. What a tease 😄. Looking forward to part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Always leave ‘em wanting more!

[@howardmann5634]

That was fantastic I doff my hat to you loved it

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Very interesting, looking forward to seeing some run.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming soon!

[@AffyNoX]

Been there back in 95 when I was attached to FRA in Bournemouth, wish I can make a revisit.

[@Mike-er7ym]

Thanks Andy for a very interesting and enjoyable and informative video! 👍😍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardhorton25]

that was great - the Sammy Miller museum is just down the road

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes i must give that a look some time!

[@bebop2599]

Worth you visiting the Sammy Miller Motorcyle museum, not to far from Beaulieu down the road.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I must get there one day!

[@garymasterson1174]

Brilliant. The curator]/boss was excellent. Really must visit. ATVB

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Patrick knows his stuff!

[@stalbansbiker]

Great video love the Museum go there regularly looking forward to your rides and maybe you could do something similar at Sammy Millers which is another fantastic Meseum and also in the new Forest

[@StuartHep]

What a brilliant video Andy, great tour and very informative 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@garyhope0103]

Certainly not dissapointed. What an amazing looking place, I think I could spend a day in every section. One very lucky person Mr Flyer, can't wait for part 2.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Coming soon Gary!

[@esp_explorer]

Some beautiful bits of history there. I definitely need to visit.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

You should!

[@gzk6nk]

That 1967 Lotus F1 car is so much better looking than modern F1 cars. But motor racing was a tad more dangerous back then of course. Pity you whizzed past the scooters 'cause next to that Lambretta was what looked like a Triumph Tigress 250 twin scooter, the first motor vehicle I ever owned. Back in the '60s you could ride a 250 on a car licence (even a provisional one!) with L plates and no pillion. That's why I never bothered taking my bike test until I was 50 when I did DAS 24 years ago. I went from the Tigress straight to cars, only really discovering bikes much later in life through flying mates who were also bikers (as you know, the two interests often go together). Great video. I'm really looking forward to you getting to grips with those early machines! Vince

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned for the next episode on Wednesday!

[@milolabrett6549]

That was absolutely amazing. I love getting a personal tour in a museum especially in Britain; it truly makes all the difference. I must go and check that out in Brockenhurst / Beaulieu area this coming May.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes Patrick is incredibly knowledgeable and a lovely chap to boot!! The perfect guide….

[@ianseddon9347]

Absolutely terrific - perfect for dreaming on a rainy November morning! Thanks Andy ! P.S. can’t wait for the wobbly sequel 😮🙈

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@Shining_Whit]

Wow! What a treat to wake up to this! Really looking forward to part two and will be planning a visit in the new year. Thanks TMF

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure as ever!

[@crumblymal8479]

Interesting stuff Andy so was the Dameler the first car to have pneumatic tyres ? as apposed to the horseless carriage .Ohh Andy what about that what looked like an Ariel Square 4 chop in the background behind the adventurers bikes ? wow!!.👌👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

There's so much good stuff in there - it would have been a 20 part series to do it justice!

[@christyrer9530]

That was great and very enjoyable. Along with many other’s I’m looking to forward to see how you get on once ‘in the saddle’!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted you enjoyed it!

[@loddude5706]

Wow, looking forward to parts 2&3! (& here's to another Golden Arrow W12 engine being found so it can run again, & Ferrari tearing their corporate hair out after watching Bond's fabulous new Aston Millyard stealing every scene in '007's next blockbuster! : )

[@paulpocock5888]

I was lucky enough to own a Yamaha RD250LC, exactly like the one in the video but it also had the fairing and belly pan. Loved it. My friend had a Honda CBX1000. Brutal bike but amazing.

[@Andy_ATB]

This was fantastic - looking forward to Part 2.....and now plan to visit next year.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice one - part 2 coming on Wednesday!

[@stevew4925]

Awesome.. fascinating stuff. . .love the really old stuff and working out how-to change gear etc.. looking forward to the sequel!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Stay tuned for Wednesday!

[@stevenkerry3101]

great video Andy and very interesting 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you think so!

[@timdennis1268]

Really enjoyed the video. Thank you

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that Tim!

[@pureblood2020]

Nice, Almost as interesting as the AMA museum in the states. Keep up the good work Young man. 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wow young man - thank you!!

[@Yelwas]

I hope you went to the Honda Collection Hall, when you were in Japan...

[@Jaffa1951]

I think this is going to be a very couple of episodes. really enjoyed that, and looking forward to the next one. Seeing how you get on with riding them. I think your viewing numbers will be high for both of them.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I love making these types of video but sadly they rarely get as many views as say a bike review…..

[@sussexbikerpillion]

If every one thumbs up It. Much more enjoyable than a bike review I think You might be surprised Andy.

[@blaird1781]

The early engineering is amazing

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Isn’t it just….

[@stephenmundane]

I see it's not another motorcycle review so I watch it, enjoy it and click "like." Thanks TMF.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure - I try and mix things up when I can!

[@gerrycollins2335]

I owned a BSA Bantam in the late '60s: it didn't quite make it around the world. In fact it caught fire (with me on it) on a 5 mile trip from my home.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yikes!

[@RealHooksy]

Good display. Some cracking bikes, and the cars were cool too. Mixing it up Mr Flyer 😎👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching….

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Lucky man! This trip will stay with you for a very long time.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was a great fun day….

[@grahamstubbs4962]

That was fantastic. I haven't been to Beaulieu for years. Scrubbed-up nice, innit?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes indeed!

[@shadowred1980]

Great stuff, enjoyed the tour.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - stay tuned for another episode on Wednesday!

[@chrislaunders8283]

I've never tried a lever throttle or hand change bike, I would like to but like you it would have to be on an off road environment. I think you would need a lot more time on one than you had to sort your head and hand coordination. I do have a twenties bike that I built but chickened out and fitted a twistgrip and adapted a foot change mechanism for it.

[@keithwhitewood9342]

Oh come on Andy you can’t end it there! Great viewing thanks TMF

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry Keith - always leave em wanting more!

[@ticthedog6095]

Great video and looking forward to the next episode, Sammy Millers Motor Cycle museum is just up the road and they have some great ride in days. Both of the museums are only a stones throw from your sponsor Tran Am

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed they are!