1958 MGA And 1962 Austin Mini Cooper: Whiz Kids

Driving fun cars with your friends is, by no stretch of definition, time well spent. Being able to do so while you’re in high school and can say that your first car wasn’t a typical five-speed automatic Corolla only makes it better, but owning half-century-old baby Brits like Daniel Harrison’s 1958 MGA and Daniel Hornstrand’s 1962 Austin Mini Cooper isn’t simple. Both have rebuilt his car’s engine, and while their pack of petrolhead friends all offer competent help in the garage, it’s a rare time when all the group’s cars are running well at the same time. They don’t mind though, and adopt an attitude that focuses on the fun times with friends who will spend weekends in the garage chasing the inevitable gremlins that come with not only owning and driving (often), but maintaining cars like these.
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[@willemkaret1568]

21 year olds with a passion for classics: Episode IV - A new hope

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

"I went for a drive." "Where did you go?" "Nowhere. " Been there done that. Too many people see a car as just a transportation device. Those people buy a Prius.

[@blindhead69]

Not only prius, 95%of the cars are now for those people

[@jd-py5nm]

my wife is "these" people and your right she drives a prius!

[@sandradougherty5111]

I see a car as a special experience I would never buy a Prius I would only buy a car that feels like an experience.

[@GTE_Channel]

Before I had classic cars I rode 2stroke racing bikes 125, 250cc on the street. Drove to work every day for over an hour. I live 5 minutes from my work

[@thevintagemotorist]

While their friends spend all day on cell phones posting to social media, these guys are enjoying what life is supposed to be. While most so called car guys sit around collecting trophies and slapping modern parts in their classics, these two are appreciating what vintage motoring is all about. While you watch this video, they're probably driving their cars. Two fine young men and the world is lucky to have them. They get it.

[@erichakanson7010]

Love seeing the younger generation doing their own wrenching on classic British sports cars. And just recently some friends of mine and I had a conversation about the MGA. The consensus was they may not have lots of HP and torque and therefore they may not be fast, but the MGA just oozes classic English two seat sports car. Simple but beautiful design (frankly there's not a bad line on it) that looks as cool today as it did in the 50's/60's. Let's not forget the Mini either. One could go on and on for hours discussing these two cars. Thanks Petrolicious and thank you Daniel and Daniel for sharing your cars! Cheers lads!

[@oliverlavermicocca2455]

my dad had an MGA mk II till last year and i will always remember the sound it made and the pure enjoyment of driving the car. It taught me that a car doesn't need to be mind blowingly fast to be fun

[@therighthandmann]

I drove a 1961 MGA all thru college in the early 70's. On its 3rd engine when it finally succumbed to American highway driving. Had to change the electric fuel pump by the side of the road in the rain one night. I loved that machine!!

[@jakekaywell5972]

Bravo to these two fellows for their work in keeping British motoring alive with some Pomp and Circumstance ® thrown in for flavor! I myself am 18 and after 7 years of saving up and diligent research, I have purchased a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk! It is one of the great Independent marques, one that deserves to be cherished for all time. The things I'm learning about myself and the automobile as a concept is simply wonderful!

[@himbradley6299]

@@oliverlavermicocca2455is a Mini Cooper

[@18echosf]

What a wonderful story, but very sad about the one young man’s mother. Life is just so tenuous. We should all live every day like it’s our last.

[@jaydenoloughlin6694]

I'm 21. Own a 1971 Beetle. love it. Long life classics!

[@thorandmoljnir]

Love the old Beetles. Nothing looks like one.

[@y87_99Firebird]

27 and finally bought my dream....a 64 Bug

[@pib84]

Absolutely fantastic story …. real people, real petrolheads no collector milion dolar BS …… Thus a great wideo and story most of us can relate ….one of your best and a return to the good old PETROlicious and depth of speed roots … Stay the course my friends.

[@robertomarchi8507]

This is probally one of the most relatable videos iv seen, im 21 bought my 1st car this year 1974 Alfa Gtv 2000 and the emotion and connection you create with this machine is something so profound... learning everything from scratch, spending hours and hours fixing, replacing turning this sad neglected metal spirit and giving it life and joy. a truely rewarding labour of love that very few people understand.

[@kev8943]

That's one heck of a great car you baught my uncle owns one for quite a while now actually as long as I remember and every time I drive it leaves a smile on my face

[@rmr5184]

I'm 26 and I finished restoring my GT1300Junior stepnose two weeks ago after 2 years of work! It's propably the most beatiful GT I've ever seen! Light grey/silver with brown interior. The sound it makes every single time I turn the ignition on and the way it looks with those 15" GTA wheels is just not describable! My absolute dream car. This car will stay with me forever. Greetings from Switzerland.

[@oliverlavermicocca2455]

Im 21 as well from Sydney and am in the process of restoring my 1974 2000 spider kamtail! hahahaha glad I'm not the only 21 year old whos in love with classics. This video was one of their best in terms of being able to relate to them! hahahaha

[@robertomarchi8507]

Im glad to see im not the only one! something seriously special about these cars...really nothing like them

[@kukko83]

Wow, a 70's Alfa GTV! That's one seriously cool car, and one you should hold on to.

[@jimaagenes8445]

Sad to see the comments about how much money these young men have. This is about enjoying old vehicles and working on them yourself. Awesome to see these young gentlemen appreciate, drive and care for there cars. God Bless!

[@Yeahpuh]

Two wonderful cars, and a beautiful tribute to his mom.

[@nicmeyer1765]

Absolutely awesome! That MGA belonged to my great grandparents. I remember it being a special occasion to go for rides in it when I was a little kid. Glad to see it back on the road👍🏻👍🏻

[@airfeu]

It helps to have a garage and living in California for owning these classics. You got a place to fix your car and the great weather to ride them everyday without fear of rust and black ice.

[@SlowRide723]

I live in Michigan, getting ready to put my Roadrunner into storage for the winter. I wish i could drive it all year long. So yeah, don't move to Michigan if you want to keep your car rust free.

[@stevewuertz3598]

We were driving these cars in high school. The difference being it was 45 years ago so extra kudos to these kids

[@TheHurst63]

This is my favorite of all time on Petrolicious. It give me hope for that generation and it reminds me of my group of friends. We were shy with the girls, i.e. no girlfriends, so we would hang out together on weekends working on our cars - I had the MG, two of them had Datsuns, one had a Corvair. We all still own our HS cars. It was so much fun. To this day I still work on cars as therapy for the soul. Great video. I love the tribute to Helen - well done Daniel.

[@larkinchristy2486]

I am 18 years old, a senior in high school, And I wish I had a friend like they do. I have a 1987 Porsche 944S and a 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT. Even though my cars do not have that classic British charm I connect with these guys so well. Thank you for such a great film. Best Made to Drive Ever. Drive Tastefully.

[@edman79]

I've thought about getting a Fiero. How do you like it? Reliable?

[@larkinchristy2486]

@@edman79 I've had an 88 GT 5 speed and currently have an 87. Don't get a 4 cylinder. Not worth it. But the V6 Fieros that are Getrag 5 speed, especially the GT models and Formula models are awesome. With some minor suspension upgrades they handle quite well. The Aftermarket is there, and the club's are there. Join the "Fiero" page on Facebook. You won't regret it! They are simple cars so pretty reliable for an old car

[@edman79]

@@larkinchristy2486 Thank you. If I do get one that's how I would want it. V6 manual. My granny knew I wanted one back then, so she said she was going to buy me one. Unfortunately she passed away shortly after. So I've always had a soft spot for them.

[@larkinchristy2486]

@@edman79 It's time you get one! They are slowly starting to rise in value so... Join that Facebook page. :)

[@edman79]

@@larkinchristy2486 Will do.

[@ralphbillick1210]

It’s so refreshing to hear two young guys with old souls talk about classic cars and know what they’re talking about. Hope you both keep your cars well into your retirement. You did your father’s challenge proud and every time you drive it your Mom is right along side of you.❗️🇺🇸

[@klasseact6663]

The torch has been passed along and is in great hands! I'd like to see an update by Petrolicious in 5 yrs and again in 10 yrs on these 2 guys as well as their rides. I may not know them but I'm very proud of them for their attitude and life long love of cars, its great!

[@davidjames2446]

I met Daniel and his amazing MGA last Sunday at a car meet in TO. One of those modest, great car guys who just love cars. Great guy, great video - best of luck for college pal

[@alastairwinner]

Nothing better than tinkering with a British classic. Simple design, you can get all the parts and they need constant TLC. My MGA is a blast...

[@jimmarcellus759]

Two young lads with excellent good taste. 👍 My first car was a 1950 MG TD. Needed a lot of work before I could drive it. Great fun!

[@johnwren3976]

As a 71 year old whose 1st car was a 55 MG TF1500 followed by a 60s Austin Mini, I am elated to see the same experiences and elation. 👍❤ MGAs, Bs, & a dozen classic Minis later. I wish I could have one now. ☹

[@silversmoke06]

I met both of them at the highway earth car show, they are super super nice people and really love their cars. nice to see them featured.

[@Dentropolis]

I bought my first car in 1966. It was a 1961 MGA 1600. Later twin brother bought his first car. It was an old Mini.

[@alf279]

Reminds me of when I was a teenager. Me and 3 of my friends had these little Simson S50 motorbikes. You probably don't know them in the US, these are 70's-80's German 50cc 3-speed/4-speed motorbikes, and they were (still are) so much fun. We worked on them all the time, modified them to our liking, tried to get some extra horsepower, and rode together when they were all working at the same time - a very rare occasion, like 3 or 4 times a year for a few days. We were very happy. Now I'm exactly 21 like these guys here, and I drive a 1997 BMW E36 328i Convertible. Not such an old car, not like these two, but I had to work hard for this E36 and this is my dream car. When I was a small kid, I remember we had one of the 1996 BMW 3er leaflets with a green E36 convertible on it - just like the one I got in the end. I was looking at it all the time, it was on my bedroom wall for more than ten years, and now I'm driving it. It's incredible, even if it has its' problems more often than not. It's the last era of cars that you can work on with your own two hands, and I do that. I am slowly making it better and better, making it look like it did in '97, with all the aftermarket modifications needed for it to run better and more reliably, like the cooling system. One of my old friends I rode with has a 1968 Mercedes W114, he works on that one all the time as well, and I love the roadtrips we did this summer with the two cars. Two very different machines, yet they represent the same passion. The other two... well, they got bored of the tinkering and got themselves some ordinary, always-running vehicles. They were always the less passionate out of all of us, they were the ones who we had to do the work for a lot of times just to ride together at last with our Simsons back in the day. I can never imagine myself without an old car, old motorbike in my garage. I do drive a new car on the daily, but I don't like it. I like the feeling it gives you to actually drive a car, to feel what the car is up to, and that's long gone from today's cars. I also love the feeling of starting it up and hearing it come to life after you fixed it yourself. Going for that first drive after having fixed it. Can't do that with the new cars, so much complicated technogy in there that you don't even need. Fortunately I have found many other young people who share this opinion. Good to see this passion is not dying out. Also, that MG is beautiful. I'd love one of those... park one next to the Bimmer, maybe? After getting a better income, of course. Almost all my money is spent on the Bimmer already, not that I feel any regret. :)

[@lugnut4848]

This is so important that we encourage our youth to collect and build these classic cars so they don't disappear from the road!!! They are an important part of our history!

[@oceanbeliever681]

Gives me hope that gear heads and passion for cars in young people still exists. Fine young men your parents should be proud, I’m sure your mum in heaven is Daniel 1 or 2

[@TexasScout]

It brings a tear to my eye to see you guys enjoying the same things I did as a young man. My love affair started with a 1971 Fiat 850 spider and then went to a 1964 MGB. I had the same problems and fun you guys did. Live it, love it! As you said, "Just to drive". Best wishes.

[@adotam]

Wonderful story, I'm almost 22 now and just started to rebuild a 50cc 2stroke bike engine, I know it might not be a big deal for somebody but it's the first time doing something like this for me, so wish me luck! I hope to be able to own a car like these someday.

[@danielharrison7308]

good luck!

[@TheDarkPhoenix23]

This is terrific! It's what great friends, especially car friends, are all about.

[@neilmustow368]

My Dad owned three Mk 1 Mini's in the 60's loved them to bits his third one was a Morris Cooper in green with a white roof Reg No XDL 861 sadly no longer with us but great memories of it

[@film_magician]

That MGA is perfect. I want one exactly like it. Great color.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Bravo to these two fellows for their work in keeping British motoring alive with some Pomp and Circumstance ® thrown in for flavor! I myself am 18 and after 7 years of saving up and diligent research, I have purchased a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk! It is one of the great Independent marques, one that deserves to be cherished for all time. The things I'm learning about myself and the automobile as a concept is simply wonderful!

[@oprikawize]

I love your story! Very special to have a comrade to wrench with!

[@picnz1]

Total respect guys 2 of the most beautiful Cars ever built MGA Then Austin Cooper 997cc with the sexy white steel wheels & both cars had the Circular perforations in the wheel rims

[@The-Enthusiast47]

I'm currently 20, in love with classic cars too, I'm currently working towards a mk3 Spitfire or a Mgb GT chrome bumper model. In 2022 hopefully I'll be like these guys.

[@1BCamden]

I know that feeling, A series S and a friends MGA, great times, great achievements, well done guys, heartfelt story,

[@kukko83]

Great job guys, keep doing what you do! My mother had a 1959 MGA, in the late 80s and I remember bursting with pride, everytime she picked me up from preschool in it. I grew up in an environment where vintage cars were always around. It comforts me in a way, to know that there is a younger generation interested in these machines, even without that kind of background.

[@aleoimpala]

It's nice to see friends having the same passion and i'm sorry for the lost of your mom. And to end that comment i have to say that your MGA is amazing.

[@Brivinci1]

I can relate to these stories, as so many of us here can I'm sure. Always great to hear the next gen are just as passionate in all things old and cool.

[@owenmathews8806]

For all the young people watching this and relating to it, well done:) the passion doesn't die! My Brother and I bought our first cars at 16, mine was an Alfa Sud and my brother a morris mini almost identical to Daniels. We are now in our late 30's and when I bought my house my partner joked I was buying a garage with a house attached. I tinker on my 70's dream car nearly every day, It's my biggest joy after family. So enjoy the hunt for your first car and the buying of it. My brother likes that feeling so much he's owned and sold more cars than he has fingers and toes:)

[@jakekaywell5972]

Bravo to these two fellows for their work in keeping British motoring alive with some Pomp and Circumstance ® thrown in for flavor! I myself am 18 and after 7 years of saving up and diligent research, I have purchased a 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk! It is one of the great Independent marques, one that deserves to be cherished for all time. The things I'm learning about myself and the automobile as a concept is simply wonderful!

[@johngreenwood1972]

Fantastic. Gorgeous Mini and an exquisite MGA.

[@AspearMotorSports]

Very beautiful episode

[@pauljordan5823]

What a great video....and a couple of wonderful old classics still on the road and enjoyed by these two young men who keep them running. Hat's off to both of them! Keep the hobby going...

[@captainsnarky6949]

My favorite Petrolicious video so far. Great story, beautiful cars.

[@madisonfletcher7145]

To both Daniels....what an amazing story to keep a “dying breed” of people alive. I grew up like you loving cars working on them and I learned how to work on them just like you have. I raised four daughters and all went to college on old cars that we worked on when they needed repairs. Today, I am still working on my projects a 40 year old and 20 year old sports cars...that cars look great so keep on wrenching!!

[@Dimino519]

I bought my 1971 MGB at the age of 24 and it changed the way I looked at so many things. You do not have to be rich to get into classic cars. Look around and you could get into a decent MG that needs some TLC for $800 - $2000. Don't wait for the stars to align - live for today, get out and drive!

[@brbenefield]

Another winner from Petrolicious. Everything about these boys' passion for their cars is genuine. I find this story very inspirational and refreshing.

[@sheeno15]

It's so good to see younger people into classic cars.

[@curemode2002]

So cool to see youngins' falling in love with old iron and steel!

[@wilkins2490]

Well done guys. You are just like I was 30 years ago. You get it, you get old cars. Listening to you, it will be a life long passion, like me. Thanks for the story, and all the very best.

[@alanladdseinekatze859]

Again, breathtakingly unmatched, more than perfect, skills of delivering the essence of honest human passion to the audience. There is just no one on the same level with PETROLICIOUS. THIS is what you are loved for.

[@johnpearson492]

You just nailed the reasons my friends and I get toward have fun with cars. I have a 62 Sprite and relate well with your stories. My friends and I even went out to California, randomly purchased a Jeep Comanche and then drove it 3500 miles home. It was a blast, just like always working together with friends on cars.

[@2.fresh767]

Great to see young guys into classics, doing everything themselves. Not only that but the greatest car ever made, the mighty Mini. Respect to you guys from England for keeping our heritage going. Love mini's but gotta say that MG is beautiful.

[@johannesleermakers1040]

I love this video all the way seeing young people taking care for and enjoying beautiful british cars ! Keep on no mather what other people say. Enjoy life to the max

[@rachet01]

Wonderful learning experience owning a British car. My first car was a 1967 MGB GT. Lots of tinkering but oh so much fun to drive !!

[@bv2225]

Lovely to see young people in our hobby, well done guys & thanks Petrolicious!

[@louielouie9460]

This episodes speaks Volumes to what young people..guys and gals can do..if...you put your mind to something great and commit. Well done Petrolicious, well done.

[@0616ko]

Really enjoyed this story, thanks. Best to these 2 young men in their lives with these cars.

[@stillsearching1284]

Now I really want an MG. Hats off to these two young men for such a strong friendship.

[@beegee22]

Two great cars, one great story of friendship and a shared passion. The Mini carries a nice patina, the MGA has an amazing finish - gorgeous color and shine! The MGA's plate is a sweet tribute to an absent mother. Their love of both driving and tinkering is what these cars are all about. Needless to say, the video is beautifully done to Petrolicious standards!

[@ryanmundt9628]

Such a rad friendship! Well done guys! Love these stories

[@billk6863]

Great story! Reminds me of my mates and I wrenching on cars at the same age. I had a Ford Escort MkII, What a fantastic little car. Well done boys, I wish my boys (same age) were as interested in driving and repairing older cars.

[@Tigersmundo]

*Awesome Petrolicious now you got it right the STORY first car shots seconds that complement the STORY keep it simple.*

[@colin1234511]

Lovely touching tribute to his late mother

[@kimilopes2394]

Couldn't relate more to a video! I'm 20 and bought a 1964 mk1 Mgb roadster 2 years ago at 18. It was the same model and year my father drove in the 70's as a student at university. He had no idea i flew 2200km to Queensland, Australia to buy it. I drove it back with the roof down on open roads for several days with my best friend, covering about 500 to 600km a day until i parked it in my father's driveway to his sheer admonishment and surprise. Some of the best and most nerve racking moments of my life were driving home in the MG which i have grown to love so much. Many people will never quite undertand that classic cars are like vintage watches, they may not tell great time but it's the history, the feel and look on your wrist that makes it special.

[@robertgorham3755]

That's a great color choice on the MGA..looks wonderful.

[@michaelkeogh8454]

This is the antithesis of the Porsche video you published a few days ago. This is a great story.

[@essteben]

Love your quality work, keep it up!!

[@mikecuppari5823]

The cars are amazing. You both have a wonderful story to tell and it is so cool that you are able to share it. Well done!

[@ajaysinghyadav6568]

Speechless story❤️❤️

[@beegee22]

One year later I realize that the radio blanking plate is not a mismatched piece of burl wood, that it's an oil painting done by his mom. Knowing this it seems that it completes the car in a unique and special way.

[@stableofspeed1217]

So great to see these two young men with their old classics. Eventually young people are discovering that the British classic era had vehicles that not only were iconic but had class. With the MGA painted in a more modern paint has helped bring out it's style and class. Well done guys. You would not get as much enjoyment and comments from owning a Mustang or Camaro.

[@mikelyon5595]

Happy to see car guys are still sprouting! I love the MGA's styling but I couldn't fit in one comfortably! My feet at too big for so many cool cars!

[@shankarbalan3813]

You guys are living my dream that never can come true…. Not in this lifetime anyway…enjoy and have fun…

[@dardo9835]

I love all your work guys and this episode it's great as always, congrats.

[@Merlinemryys]

Nice, beautiful dash board on the MGA. 1800 engine is just what an "A' needs. I had a '58 MGA coupe in the mid 60's and an MGB in 1965. wish I still had them.

[@MrPopcoo]

Nice to see there are more young people interested in the classic car scene! I own a classic mini since i'm 19, drove it for 2 years and have been working on it for almost four years now.. The body of my car was so far gone that it was almost not worth the trouble. But i'm almost there now! I hope to get it on the road again and drive with my friends.

[@3ducs]

Very cool cars! The A has a rightness to it's look, very well proportioned. The Mini is a hoot! I had an 850 Mini Van that we kept in England for a while, two people could sleep in the back while touring. It got cheap ferry rates too.

[@elcasho]

Beautiful cars. Inspiring story. Well done Daniels! :)

[@frankatcheson5019]

Incredible young men!. So sad about his mother and cancer. These young men simply inspire me, their drive to drive and not follow you herd, but blaze their on trail!

[@lollypop9580]

This just reveal what car passion is...

[@VNWas]

Well done guys, great to see!

[@karlInSanDiego]

MGB motor upgrade is smart, especially if you can manage a 5 main bearing block. Nice job guys.

[@gaiyabum]

karlInSanDiego I think it’s easier to find 5-main B engines than the 3-bearing engines. But totally agree. Also hard to imagine but the old pre-war MGs were running around with 2-mains (reading a book on old MGs at the moment).

[@Jaybird248]

My first car was a '58 MGA. White, red leather, wire wheels, luggage rack. Had never driven a manual when I picked it up. Learned on the way home. Car was a lot of fun though the electrics did blow on a narrow bridge connecting two major highways, causing a record traffic jam. Fixed that, but top down on a sunny day, the car was rear-ended by a drunk in a Dodge, and pushed into the side of a Buick. Believe it or not, it drove to the wreckers. I have a Miata now, that's fun too, but...

[@matthewbassham9332]

I could swear I saw this Mini in Palmdale last May! I have a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 and my friend lived in Palmdale and was saying how you never see old minis and we totally saw one on Avenue N I think it was. Unfortunately I live in Northern NV and didn't truck my old mini down there.

[@markellis4229]

Your not alone I love my Austin mini to bits I’m always working on it to

[@55Bentley6]

Great to hear and see a couple of young bucks keeping the LBC (little British car) dream alive. I'm a Morgan guy at present but have been the caretaker of TRs, Jags, Minis and other LBCs in the past.

[@MattMatt77]

One car I own the other I love. Great cars

[@banjopete]

Good on you boys, well done.

[@leslierobtduncan7823]

My first car as well in 1965....................................1958 MGA Robin's Egg blue, plywood floor boards, side curtains that were impossible to see out of and a 12 Volt conversion in the trunk..................lucas electronics were a weekly nightmare but I loved that car and, bonus, I sold it for more than I paid for it, probably only car I ever made a profit.

[@steves4639]

That A has great stance...beautiful lines. def contrast in driving positions between the 2. The mini is cute but the A is beautiful

[@hansjorgkarcher9504]

Lovely story. Nice dudes 👍

[@insekt8623]

A classic Porsche and a mini is all I dream of

[@GETUPANDGO]

What a great story, thanks for a great piece you guys

[@barryphillips7327]

Great story, really nice classic cars.

[@805NAVE]

My uncle has an orange MGA, in fair condition lol. It’s so cool!

[@Deckardrick007]

Hats off gentlemen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shelbykingnfs7216]

"Everyday in french class we'd be on ebay looking for MG As" I have never related to a phrase more strongly

[@mariofalfan2997]

As a owner of a 1975 2002 BMW, I can appreciate and love European cars ... great looking cars !

[@davonpointer2310]

Brilliant story.