Should You Buy Someone Else's Project Car?

This week, Ethan and Jack take a look at Edwin's newest purchase; someone else's half finished project car E36. We'll see if it was a massive mistake and not worth the £1500 price, or if it might turn out to be a great deal on a DIY project car.
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[@carlgustaf61]

the correct repsonse is no

[@althejazzman]

Unless you happen to have a similar car you can pilfer for parts.

[@shakers4u]

Unless you have a KZbin channel, then the content of the video pays for itself!

[@mathewwilliams4352]

Alex going his own way and Edwin stepping up is the best thing to happen to this channel

[@Ashfielder]

I bought a Volvo 740 off a chap. He’d entirely rewired it to his own random pattern, and then handily resprayed under the bonnet so all the wires were the same metallic silver. The horn was connected to the indicator, it wouldn’t start with the door open, things like that. So that was fun.

[@questionabletaste2700]

When You say fun.... 🤣

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

🤣

[@murdoch9106]

...and you are still here to tell us about it! What a legend! I would have taken some drastic measures!

[@strawberryspike8538]

O

[@shreddedlittle]

Wow 😂

[@georgesmithholmes202]

The guy who sold it has probably been looking for those tools for a while now 😂😂

[@captainflipflop8805]

He sold the car because he lost them 😂

[@cogboy302]

The tools he left in the car or the ones who bought it?

[@FastDriver318]

A triple white E36 saloon would just be 🤤

[@chazdubh3079]

What's the 3rd white?

[@ekaaij6350]

@@chazdubh3079 Body, interior, Wheels no?

[@krus180]

quadriple actually, if you count the driver

[@LONprod]

@@krus180 🤣🤣

[@TheRealCatof]

White is the worst color on any car

[@tatsnneeps341]

Car throttle is so much more improved with the addition of the new fella... the new 3 amigos 👍

[@Albert5522]

I'm glad you think so. I'm sure some that watched CT didn't always enjoy Alex's antics. But I can't watch without actively feeling their is a gaping hole in the videos now, and not the good kind of gaping hole either...

[@oscarmathia6112]

@@Albert5522I just feel their budget is to low and nothing really happens in the video. Like hey let’s go out film this wreck for 10min

[@PneumatinisPlaktukas15]

Also glad that he doesn't try to play a dick on screen lol.

[@markmac9225]

Completely disagree not a fan of Edwin particularly and they seem to have no direction with what they're uploading. Here's a heap. 2 weeks later here's another heap

[@Albert5522]

@@oscarmathia6112 yea feel the same, wasn't sure if that was because I hadn't watched every upload or not. Hard to feel like I'm not bashing but agree the channel doesn't have a clear direction, the viewing is mediocre as a result.

[@LukeStevensPhoto]

i like how it came with its own tools like an Billy bookcase.

[@H4ndle911]

I don't know what couldve made him go "oh yeah, i should buy this" but i sure hope he restores it without losing his mind😂

[@Superiorlumbago9260]

Specially when the UK is the land of super cheap cars, that go and stop alright

[@lbnewell23]

The indicators still work because Edwin is the 1st of 11 owners to use them

[@sandwichbar8226]

*"Hello, Scrapyard"* 😂😂

[@bunkaaa8726]

I love how Alex has been replaced with literally the tallest person in the UK.

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

The term 'literally' seems to have lost its true meaning nowadays. 🙄

[@bunkaaa8726]

@@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM You know things are funny when they're exaggerated yes?

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

@@bunkaaa8726: Debatable.

[@dwaynne_way]

I would say no 😂 as God knows what damage or bodge job they may have done.

[@billgreen4514]

Usually these videos turn up on a Friday morning here in Australia so it's a cup of coffee and a great way to start the day. This had me laughing from the very beginning. With the addition of Edwin, they look like they are having fun together ( again ).

[@23gatesy]

In the words of MCM… I have an unfinished sponge cake,.. here’s an egg.

[@hugh__jaynus__5796]

Seeing Jack not wearing the trademark turned up jeans and black vans is a treat 🤩

[@discordye4825]

It would be cool to see you finish a project....any project...

[@NaturallyAspirated]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw the number plate had Brooklands on it and thought it could be my mums old E36... however hers was a white, 325i 3 door with a blowing exhaust!

[@ImWithBigRed]

Keeping it old school. This is the content we Subs want ❤

[@SpaceMissile]

i know it's a lot of work, but yes - hands-on mechanic work is _so satisfying_ to watch.

[@bartzeegers3663]

Nice! This bimmer comes with al the spare tools !

[@dotkomist]

There's something quite wholesome seeing Ethan pick up all the random tools and spares and going 'oh WOW!' with his, er, knowledge of cars

[@Jahmed5635]

“We got some tools……”proceeds to pull out a paint brush, never change Ethan 😂

[@samuelgarrod8327]

A paintbrush is a tool for applying paint though...

[@coreycvetovac8044]

If Edwin’s 8 series is anything to go by, this thing will come up mint. Bloke has taste

[@JodyHwd]

Effing LOVE they way you started the video, straight into it. None of that "coming up" BS that lesser channels use 😎😎🥳🥳😎😎

[@noisemunga7845]

I really hope you manage to keep this one alive 😊. It's definitely worth saving. Great video as always lads.

[@BraveryTheBrony]

Jack's reaction to Ethan telling him to take the moldy steering wheel off is priceless!

[@supersimon126]

Nice you see you lot still have the 940. Curious to see if you'll end up doing something more with it at some point.

[@tommysummers3767]

You should do a livestream of all the stuff you do to this, watching all of you swearing, having a laugh repairing it would be amazing to watch 😂😂

[@georgeoliver8300]

I absolutely love these recent videos. I thought the channel would die after Alex left but the videos are better than they ever was

[@prasannapawar]

"hello scrapyard" 😂 "MORE TOOLSSS!!" 😲 🤣

[@alexmilne7634]

I think it’s safe to say, we want to see Jacks car collection! We want to see you strip the compact in a full video, rebuild your new project car and see Jacks SAAB 🤷🏻

[@willh9386]

Class lads ! Your videos are banging !

[@cozmogaming1528]

My dad has a 328i e36 convertible that hasn’t run in a while. I got it started last year but then had other things to do. This has motivated me to get it back on the road for summer

[@kirbhead]

“When does something become a restoration project?” “NOW” 😂😂😂😂

[@theazerothtourist]

Edwin has really fitted in nicely. cant wait for them to have their own channel one day ;)

[@Mr007jamster]

Them? Who do you mean? The three guys? Is this not their own channel?

[@AK.2425]

@@Mr007jamster nope they are just presenters. Car throttle is owned by a different company.

[@AK.2425]

Edwin already worked for CT for years.

[@rutheshkumar7545]

Do a full restoration. That would be really awesome. Can't wait to see this series

[@L3Harris]

loving the direction of car throttle right now! keep it up lads!!

[@MdvK13979]

1.500 quid?? The scruffy tools and parts together are worth more than this poor beamer 😂 what an unloved car!

[@alexhealey9011]

The editing on this is so good!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Enjoying the videos on the channel keep up the good work everyone 👍👍👍

[@shoemaker924]

good chemistry on this one guys, keep it up!

[@charliedenholm4060]

Saw the Volvo I sold you guys in the background! Good to see you guys still have it, still planning on the Arctic trip?

[@BullyFamily69]

That compact looked smart on the black wheels, looking forward to episode 2

[@bigev007]

On the plus side, and based on my E36, those bolts and washers you found are for the bumper

[@chrisb9360]

The 924's coming back!!!! Great news!!!

[@samcourt6228]

That’s a proper heap…..good work! 😂

[@kobi399]

Where I live there is a mint mot'd 318 compact for sale that hasn't been sold in a year, for 2k.

[@aye3678]

Loving the content lads!

[@buildatrap]

Jesus, makes me feel bad about selling my good condition E36 323 coupe in Boston green for £1200 a few years ago.

[@AshManTV92]

Guarantee he'd given the misses an earful for moving that extension 🤣

[@jacob-lu8lk]

This is perfect, picked up a 318 touring that’s been swapped with the same m52b25. Mine was similarly ropey but swapped it for a 2004 Citroen dispatch with no mot so I’d say it was a win🤣 keen to see what you do with it! Also I do want that air box

[@vasselord]

Nice, can't wait to see the finish

[@mikebishop2247]

Not gunna lie, I’m invested in seeing this get restored. It could be worse lol

[@SpaceMissile]

1:48 - "Hello? Scrap yard?" _savage._ 😅

[@V_Dubya]

Loving your work boys.

[@1CobraRAWR]

Can’t lie I wanna see more of the E36, especially want to see jack’s infamous E36 .. against the new one maybe even source one for Ethan and turn that into a new project car… what happened to the Z3?

[@ceejxy__5751]

That parcel shelf blind is proper rare😎

[@bigdaddyzoz]

We need to see Jack's E36 now

[@charliecallister4380]

Love to see a series of this getting built up

[@__Joe]

Jack's witty replies are always so funny

[@pabloiamarino4245]

'Intake to blow' was said with such confidence

[@Mikkelltheimmortal]

I'm always right proper chuffed whenever I find a free spanner under the bonnet, but you got an extension too, mate, the car is telling you that it wasn't to be fixed properly.

[@purgemars181]

so much better with these three!

[@DavidRobinson-cr4ol]

Car Throttle is back!!

[@Andys12169]

There comes a time when every car has had its day. But not for £1500🤣🤣

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Always entertaining, lads.

[@slonky821]

Edwin is brilliant.

[@jonntischnabel]

One of my fave cars i owned was a e36 328i manual touring. ❤ Bought the thing for 700 quid in 2013. Wish id never sold it. 😢

[@MachineGunJoe93]

I swear I saw this car this evening. Saw the bumper hanging off and thought wtf.. 😂

[@TheWorldListens]

Thats a bit of a bucket but part's wise the money is there. Good luck 😂👍

[@coolhand1983]

Ed coming in with the Fallout Boy lyrics @ 10:13

[@roderickmoose7756]

I really need a narrow trim piece for the OSF wing. Where is the test pig going exactly?

[@Bikerbarrie]

Guess you guys just made a new series! Haha. I wanna see the progress

[@user-ug7km1tw2w]

U left nice rear springs and the black alloys have like new tyres on guys

[@mollers4200]

No no no, friend! Those are custom cnc machined speed relief holes! Random? Nope. 😂

[@4R844Z]

Rear roller blind on the Parcel shelf quite Rare

[@toonmag50]

Jubilee clips and cable ties are multiple problem solvers.

[@evo271]

Once you fix the bodge on the bodge, it will run, into a scapyard.

[@ykm15282]

just I thought my E36 318i is rough. this one makes my E36 look immaculate.

[@HIDLampDashcam]

Avery early E36 with the three mounting bolts on the top of the headlights.

[@stratpluslover8391]

Alex might have jumped ship and gone to the hands of mike Brewer and the big boys but I love this channel more the chemistry between you all is fun keep it going

[@mustsilm]

I think it depends. If its classic car and the owner didnt have enough money/time/interest to finish the project then its worth looking at it.

[@johnogorman6372]

Before you scrap the compact, cut the back end off and create a 5 door drift h/b with the white one

[@denishennessy1318]

Great content

[@edwardgrafton4663]

Hey Ethan, Jack and Edwin I hope that you will get that BMW sorted and back on the road again in the next video. PS I would like too see you do another video where you show the fans all off the cars that you own?

[@BriskWagon]

Let’s see some more stuff on the Volvo!

[@goorgert1364]

This car is literally the gift that keeps on giving.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Haha great video lads! I would love to save the 940…

[@TinyOnionZ]

5:17 Lego death sound acquired

[@TheMrbazooka]

Top Job Chaps 🤘

[@elmoxtv439]

That compact still looks mint, i would drive that every day.

[@jameshoath83]

36's are worth saving if they are rust free

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

They are worth saving even if they are rusty. Clean e36s will never go out of fashion.

[@juusoteerioja7956]

There's no such thing as rust free e36

[@360nastybusiness]

​​@@juusoteerioja7956there is

[@jameshoath83]

@juusoteerioja7956 whilst funny thats not really true i know loads that are rust free

[@WGK90]

Can we include 46s in there too please. E90 onward is modern trash. @@hexagonosaurus5848

[@Charlie_2363]

It’s not that bad. If you put 10k into it, it will be worth a good $500.

[@cobratitu]

Nice vid!

[@rekordi]

No, do not do it, if you have options. But do buy the project car for spares! Great deals can be had this way.

[@Rich..]

" have you seen that thing, it's covered in cheese!" 😂

[@rossmclaren71]

Does the MLJ stand for my lovely junker 🤣🤣

[@richardbartholomew7924]

I can't wait to see this look epic love these cars I hope u save this put this back to. Original

[@aydenmcalinden5351]

we meed more of jacks saab 93 do a series on restoring it it or put a v6 frrom the aero would be a sick series

[@fncjeff]

We want tot see this project finished

[@DylanRST]

Wow the volvo is still there!