Project Recap: How I saved my 1983 Reliant Fox 'Foxanne.'

[@giddy2shoes183]

A hand painted Reliant Fox, noisy cows and a random sock, plus a potted history of Reliant cars. What a wonderful way to spend 20 odd minutes! Hubnut should be prescribed on the NHS as a cure for the daily grind! Keep up the great work Ian.

[@matty6848]

Agreed. I find Ian’s videos so relaxing to watch after a hard day👍

[@benholroyd5221]

As a cure for insomnia?

[@matty6848]

Ben Holroyd no lol just relaxing!

[@Shane_Marsh]

I could listen to Ian all day

[@SFB1961]

Ian, i think Foxanne should be a keeper. Its one of those cars we wished we would have kept. Keep up the good work your knowledge/research is extraudinary

[@seancooke4127]

Didn't warm to FoxAnn at the beginning but as I watched the story I became more enthusiastic. I hope that Rachel received a very large box of Chocs or big bottle of something for hauling the engine about. I was really hooked during the roadtrip with the Engine Temp Anxiety. Paint and Sign Writing are both Iconic now. She must be preserved.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

Foxanne is one of the most iconic vehicles of the channel. It would be a sad day to see it sold, as Rachel risked a prolapse putting the engine in, and the Professor was smiled on by the gods when he avoided setting fire to an open can of petrol, with his sparks. The Professor was slightly overdressed for this one, as I was hoping to see the famous HubNut jumper, which is as distressed and patinated as his collection of vehicles. Glad to see the workshop getting as artfully strewn as Tracey Emin's bed.

[@davidmg1925]

What on earth does iconic mean.

[@nitramyasmar]

"Symbolic, emblematic, or representative" Looks great on a mug, hoodie or T shirt!

[@SuperCanuck777]

@@davidmg1925 idolized for what something is?

[@agingwheels]

What a delightful little plastic van. The interior looks rather familiar too

[@HubNut]

Thank you. I still want a three-wheeled Reliant though...

[@andynightingale7335]

@@HubNut must admit that would be fun seeing you trazzing around Wales in a Robin.

[@fritzkuhne2055]

foxanne seems impressively outdated for her time. we love her even more for it ;D

[@thedeadstig123]

Bit of trivia for you, the reliant fox was actually a stop gap originally, reliant wanted a vehicle quick to build to keep the factory workers busy until the reliant SS1 sports car was ready for production its one of the reasons why most foxes were built in 1983/84 but after that very few were made as they didn't have their own dedicated production line

[@sjcuk]

Foxanne is the essence of Hubnut. The list of jobs and non working gauges seems never ending. Choke, idle, manifold, fuel tank etc, yet you still delight in it's turning circle and peppy engine. The list of reasons to keep her is a lot shorter than the reasons to get rid yet something just won't let you let her go. It is totally 'branded' Hubnut with its hand painted sign and emulsion paint job. I really never thought I'd be saying "no don't do it" about the potential sale of Foxanne. Great retrospective video.

[@admiralalcatraz6080]

I really like Foxanne, just so different.

[@Jase777jase]

Subtle nod to Dr Seuss... not Fox in socks, but socks in Fox. Genius.

[@gg_vard]

I've always had a soft spot of Foxanne due to it's Greek heritage, a trip to Greece would be an amazing road trip. There was this short time in history when there were a lot of this type of vehicles produced in Greece, due to some law that classified them as commercial vehicles. There was also the NAMCO Pony (with a 2CV and very late ones with Ford) , the MAVA Farma and Farma Σ (Renault) and the Automeccanica Zebra (Daihatsu)

[@volvos60bloke]

reliant is a BRISHIT brand and part of are herritage.

[@MattBrownbill]

My Proton Jumbuck pickup got exported to Greece...

[@PurityVendetta]

Sad I didn't see any of these cars when I lived in Greece. Perhaps I was living in the wrong part of the country.

[@stuartwilkie4887]

Maybe the aggro with the front suspension was like a Greek woman's revenge!

[@benholroyd5221]

@@volvos60bloke"Brishit" is that a typo or intended?

[@neilwalsh4058]

Nice to see Foxanne again, loved your series on saving it. Great job done on your own to get that back on the road. The Fiat bits give it its style too 👍🇮🇹

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

Can't believe you mentioned the scimitar without saying "princess Anne had one of those" I thought it was the law to say that. Very William Woollard top gear type presentation as well

[@Mariazellerbahn]

17:50. Loving the Daktari paint job.

[@Dan-hq2js]

Nice to see more on the fox, the tinkering with the car the engine work and fitting / recomissioning of her is some of the best content so far.

[@julianmoreau3281]

Foxanne is the main reason why I started following this channel. I saw the whole process of, I don't want to say restauration, but improvement, and I really came to appreciate you Ian. So I stayed for a little longer

[@goingundersground]

Thanks Mr Hubnut, a great video. Keep Foxanne going at all costs! I like to watch your videos when taking a break from restoring my Morris Minor and you always give me hope...

[@davecatt462]

I must admit foxanne is my favourite, I have been enjoying project foxanne again this week

[@WatfordWobble]

Foxanne is a cutie. Hope you are feeling better soon. Loved this posting.

[@skodakatie7341]

It’s been great to reacquainted with Fox Ann, she is such a cute little vehicle, plus I’ve always had a soft spot for Reliants, particularly the lovely three wheeler range.

[@micheltebraake7915]

Keeping a car fleet running requires some management, especially financially. Keep doing the good work Ian!

[@davidflamee]

Good to see Foxanne back in favour. The 340 seats are a great choice and the removable bonnet another fine improvement. Looking forward to more Foxanne improvement videos.

[@geoffbaker4452]

Please don't sell. She's one of the reasons I subscribed. Reminds me of my Kitten ownership days.

[@MrGarethDHughes]

Good looking little van that has aged very gracefully. I was surprised that it did not sell that well until you informed us that it was a lot more expensive than a metro van. Makes sense now. At least rust will not be an issue 😃

[@paulpan2553]

Give me HubNut over Shmee any day 👍

[@davewright7512]

Paul Pan to be fair I watch both and like both for different reasons but yes hubnut is my fave

[@davidfoster1762]

Hubnut for me by far over Shmee. But Shmee driving his Mclaren Senna at the Nurburgring is worth watching , the speed compared to other cars on the circuit is massive . And scarey at times.

[@romac9516]

Ngl, I don't lust after Foxanne like I do Elly but it was the episode when you painted her with emulsion that hooked me into the Hubnut fam, and a delight it's been ever since :)

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, cheered my Friday up, so thank you Mr HubNut.

[@ingopaul67]

That steering wheel centre boss always gives me the heebie-jeebies.

[@citizenerased1992]

Agreed! it needs a clean at least!

[@peterchildress7719]

You are falling in love with the fox again by your attitude.love it as my dad worked at Reliant,as I'm from bolehall in Tamworth.can still smell the fibre glass as walked passed down the CUT .canal to all who don't understand what the CUT was.love it.

[@davidy80]

As a former Kitten owner, I approve this video!

[@PurityVendetta]

The Fox is a fab little car, all alloy engine... fab! Sad story about the original engine. Probably my favourite of all your cars. You definitely NEED Foxanne. A friend of ours was a draughtsman for Reliant at one time. He's still a draughtsman and has helped me out learning CAD/CAM. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[@Hz-432Hz]

I've only just found out about this car a few hours ago and I saw a version called a Reliant Fox Tandy Campervan. I want one very very much. So your video is really cool and helpful, thank you.

[@craigmclean8260]

Nice historical review of Foxanne, in spite of bellerin' cows, and the random sock (maybe someone, at some time, told the previous owner to "put a sock in it"; he had one on hand, so...)! Glad to hear she'll remain a part of the fleet, and am looking forward to the next acquisition! I guess the worn bushings, or dampers, could account for the vibration in the wheel I noticed when you were driving? Stay well, drink lots of tea; we need these tinkering videos! Your channel, and "Vice Grip Garage" are my favorites!

[@richardorchard5197]

Please keep Foxanne,such a happy little vehicle.

[@StevesMachines]

I love Foxanne, its the vehicle that brought me to your channel when I'd started working on my ongoing Regal project.

[@stepheng8779]

Excellent Ian 👍 still drooling over that Sabre picture

[@saxon-mt5by]

I love Foxanne's new zebra stripes!

[@HubNut]

I get some funky lighting moments in this place.

[@martinkupka3575]

The story of rebuilding Foxanne is one of my favourites on your channel. Loads of fun seeing you work on that. I like the car itself too. Thanks for giving a review.

[@graemew7001]

Nice to see that you're getting your enthusiasm for Foxanne back again. I always had a thing for Foxanne because they're so rare over here and interesting.

[@stoatrepublic]

The Reliant Ant was so underrated and was by far the most useful of all the Reliants...

[@terabyte1695]

Im eating a Cornish pasty[which is delicious] whilst watching my favorite channel,life doesn't get better than this.

[@grayfool]

Foxanne is a cool little girl. Glad to hear you gonna keep her for a while yet. Get well soon Ian. Take care.

[@danielpothier9990]

Mooo, because Hubnut. Thanks for the Foxanne story. Moooooo MOOOOOO!!!

[@pepitosbazzeguti1073]

Finally, the almighty FOX! Probably you knew that already, but originally the style was taken from the fiat fiore "gipsy", which is very similar in the front end

[@HubNut]

THANK YOU! I knew there was a Fiat that looked similar, but could not recall what it was called.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Nice to see and hear about Foxanne again👍

[@williamross2579]

Get well soon Ian... keep warm, loving all the vids and cars

[@dombooth86]

Love the foxanne updates can't believe your thinking about selling her in my mind she's part of the fleet that makes the hubnut channel so unique

[@bondbug73]

Foxanne is looking mighty fine. I need a large Foxanne tee. So glad you're keeping it.

[@andynightingale7335]

Fox Anne must stay, I remember watching that video when you got the replacement engine running on the garage floor.

[@moonhogg]

In answer to your question near the end, Ian, yes, it *is* entertaining, don't worry! Keep the videos coming!

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Foxanne is an interesting little vehicle. I didn’t realise they’d started life in Greece. Always had a soft spot for Reliant. You have to love the small underdog trying to fight the giants. A couple of miles down the road from us there’s a house that has two Robins parked outside. It’s funny, as they are absolutely identical, both dark metallic blue, same model, same year I think. The joke going round was he had one for best! Maybe a little unfair. Perhaps it’s ‘his and hers’. I’m sure that’s an interesting story too. Been there for years, so clearly someone else that loves their Reliants. Get well soon Ian.

[@wackyrc1394]

Thank you HubNut, all very lovely! Next year perhaps a cool Scimitar 👍

[@frankie5341]

Lovely engaging little car, simple pleasures and worth investing in, thanks for the vid.

[@mrbwa1]

I love the diversity of the fleet. Not a single thing there most Americans would recognize other than maybe Ellie.

[@gryfandjane]

It was wonderful to see Foxanne in action again, and I must say that I’m enjoying the farmyard ambience. Stay well and stay safe!

[@chrisbury4635]

Good to see Foxanne back out, hope you find time to fettle the little issues mate 😊

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

A fab fleet update. I think that I'd cry if Foxanne was to leave. I look forward to future Friday Fleet Updates :) Thank you Ian!

[@Velocipedium]

Thank you very much for coming out when you feel so grotty, and giving us a really interesting video. I love Foxanne! Get well soon.

[@automotivepleasures5960]

I am not going to make joke about why their is one sock in the back, children are watching. Another purchase coming and still so much to do on your other fine specimens. I envy you at times how do you keep sane with all these projects.

[@WarriorRazor]

Hope you feel better soon, Ian. Glad Foxanne has received some love!

[@mattw8332]

Get well soon Ian. I hate colds. I think Foxanne deserves a set of chrome hubcaps.

[@HubNut]

Cheers. I quite fancy some slot mags...

[@tonysplodge44]

Utterly brilliant Ian, you answered all my unasked questions going back ages, and it was really good to get the whole history. Thanks a million.

[@petergouldbourn2312]

Another great HubNut video. Pete 🇬🇧

[@tonycox5625]

Work on one at a time Ian, then move on to the next. My calendar has just arrived so thanks to Rachael and George. Oh, and get well soon!😊

[@frazzleface753]

Foxanne is a superb Hubnut win! Getting the engine working, fitting it and getting the whole thing roadworthy for a long trip. Mighty impressive if you ask me 😃

[@bentullett6068]

I can't believe that paint has lasted that long, I am guessing the next stage is valeting the messy interior. Plus I loved the conversation you had with aging wheels with his new blue Reliant Robin.

[@citizenerased1992]

I missed that, where can I find it?

[@bentullett6068]

@@citizenerased1992 the conversation Ian had with aging wheels is in the comments section, be warned it takes a few scrolls to find it.

[@mileswilkins2849]

Great video - the 'talk' ones sit great alongside the 'do' ones. Learnt a lot about Reliant that I didn't know.

[@craigja1667]

My favorite bit was your painting

[@kevinseddon6860]

Talkies are just as interesting as the dooies! Great vid Ian, thanks👍

[@mikes747]

Good see you falling in love with the Fox again!

[@fhwolthuis]

Lovely update on Foxanne. I hope you get well soon, Ian!

[@davidcarver9587]

The fox is my fav .....great to hear the history and more footage.....please don't sell😁👍

[@TheEmperorPigeon]

Glad to see Foxanne getting some attention! Hope you get well soon and are, at the moment, comfortably in bed with much medication, tea, and biscuits. :)

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

That is a useful, cool little truck. Definitely take care of the exhaust first. On va carbureted cars they use to have a valve on the exhaust manifold to heat up the carb a little until the engine warmed up to keep it from icing up. It was a flapper valve controlled by a spring that with a cold engine it would direct exhaust gas to the base to warm it up and as the engine heated it would direct the exhaust gas away. Otherwise you have to wait for the engine to warm up to keep the carb from icing. Small lecture in case you didn't know from an old car but. Get better and get to fiddling with the cars.👍👍👍

[@64lammy]

Foxanne with a nice all one colour paint job nice wide steels and lowered

[@1066gaz]

Top video. Nicely put together & presented ian.

[@kevinwhelan8126]

Talking about the Mk1 Mini the van’s door hinges appear identical, while the door handles look like those of a much later Mini. An endearing little vehicle nevertheless, many thanks for sharing 😀

[@billy2rivers1]

My mate had a kitten on the road legal haha and I was so jealous because he had passed his test. Just before me. I passed my test and drove my dads 1750 maxi for ages then my brother got a 6.6 trans am it only had open headers and sounded bloody great .its the one car I wish was still around. They are both gone now but bloody good memories.

[@martinburgess4814]

Do love all your fleet, especially, took, and fox ann

[@huntsbychainsaw5986]

State of the fleet address! Lol. I really would miss Foxanne if she were gone but I completely understand if she needs to go. I think it would be a mistake to let Myrtle go though, you have such a unique history with her and that is something you can't buy.

[@philipbunker146]

Nice to see Foxanne again.... always thought it an interesting car and project

[@nissanman5738]

Lovely video of the growing fleet . Get well soon Ian

[@mrmitch5054]

Thanks for the State of the Fleet address Ian. It’s great to catch up 👍🤓

[@daniellee9015]

Ian you are brilliant at your videos talking through the history of reliant thoroughly brilliant get well soon mate

[@williamross2579]

Neighbour of mine had the camper version... in a lovely sage green

[@alanlansdell7533]

Wait.....whaaaaat, the camper version, surely not.....

[@hunchanchoc8418]

@@alanlansdell7533 Tandy. Amazing really. Wonder how it compares to a Bedford Rascal one (?)

[@skyrocketautomotive]

I hadn't been as taken with this car like I have with some of your others, right up until you pulled away and smiled, and I now COMPLETELY get what a cracking bit of fun this must be, another great save, and another awesome video, cheers!

[@Elvis_TheKing]

Thank you for sharing the story Ian, and for the fleet update. I just realised it’s a whole year since you began making preparations to travel to AUS/NZ. Scary.

[@stephenshippam9374]

Hi Ian, great video good to catch up with foxes Ann, be good to see you d do some more tinkering videos, running very well.

[@leelovegrove]

Foxanne is my favourite in your "fleet" Ian. Why anyone else should care, I don't know.

[@xjs36]

“Not the most refined vehicles “ Lol. Great video Ian I learned lots.

[@itsmephil2255]

Bloody hell i really enjoyed that 23 mins Best way to spend a Friday evening

[@AllThingsAlex]

Thanks for this Ian. Just what i needed after a tiring day at work!

[@tristanpage6805]

Great to see. Thought you’d fallen out of love with her. Strange but good to see and hear you at a distance. Keep up the good work.

[@richardhowlett9424]

Looks good with stripes!

[@andrewdenine1685]

Oh man I would live to have this for my electrical work . I could just imagine people's faces as I pull up in that for a commercial or residential job with ladders on to and a conduit tube on top lol . That would be priceless

[@craigmclean8260]

...would be sort of a modern equivalent to a "Wallace and Grommit" trade!

[@Oliver-l1c]

Great idea to do a recap for us! 🙏

[@MPPelli]

0:55 Reliant Scimitar? Princess Anne had one, you know. ;)

[@gunnergav]

🤣 There's always one...

[@menditman2004]

Reliant Scimitar I know where there’s a large building full of them.

[@JA-pb7oz]

As a child in the 80s and 90s, reliant were the but of so many jokes. A few decades on and have to admit to a serious soft spot for anything reliant.

[@markpitt5248]

It is not my favourite of your fleet but on watching this I am warming to Foxanne, the more I see the more I like.

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

Thank you once again for a lovely video.It fit so well with my cup of tea ,sitting down after a long day at work :) Greetings from Norway ,Stefan