The Sweeney Story & the legendary Ford Consul 3000GT -70's TV at its best.

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@VickersDoorter
@VickersDoorter 6 күн бұрын
Gone are the days of bank jobs with sawn-off 12-bores - you simply can't find a bank these days, for love and certainly not money.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. 6 күн бұрын
Never a Truer word said. All cyber crime ,and street crime now. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jamescourt4703
@jamescourt4703 Ай бұрын
I watched every episode of the sweeney and went out and bought a consul GT. Reg EHR 151L. Loved that car. Great memories of a great era.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Brilliant. I understand that the GT was lighter than the equivalent Granada and consequently increased performance. I bet you felt important owning a car like that i know i would have. , we endured and came out as better people for it. Your right it was a great era, despite all the issues of the 70's it was still a great timeThanks for watching ,commenting and sharing.👍
@liverpoolscottish6430
@liverpoolscottish6430 Ай бұрын
The Sweeney set a Gold Standard for UK police shows which has never been matched, let alone surpassed. It was truly outstanding, fantastic leading actors, the chemistry and banter between Regan and Carter is brilliant. Garfield Morgan turned in a superb performance as DCI Haskins. Then factor in THAT CAR- the Consul GT 3.0 V6, it's as much a star of the series as Thaw and Waterman, I was a child when the series was first shown, I didn't see the early series, but I saw the 77-78 season when I was 7 years old. Regan and Carter were junior school yard hero's- with a shadow of a doubt, most lads were obsessed with the show. In 1985, I recall ITV repeated the entire series, I can recall watching it when I was 14-15. The Sweeney has a following to this day in the police. I know- I served for 16 years myself, and for the most part, detested it due to the weak style of policing. I recall the day the passing of John Thaw was announced, and there were some long faces in the factory I can tell you for a fact. I spoke to one colleague, and he was genuinely gutted- upset. He told me that Regan and Carter motivated him to aspire to join the police. I'll readily put my hand up to that myself. I suspect I would have fitted in nicely in the 70's and 80's- when the police were still robust and took no nonsense from scrotes. I saw the Consul at the NEC a few years ago and it's been restored to a superb standard. I couldn't resist leaning over the barrier and clasping the front passenger door handle- as used by The Guvnor himself. It was quite a moment. The only thing missing was a discarded pack of Benson & Hedges fags, and a couple of empty packets of, 'Golden Wonder,' crisps on the dashboard......... "O-KAY SWEENEEEEEEY! I'LL COUNT TA TEN JUST TA SAVE US ANY EMBARRASSMENT.......1..........2..........3............"
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank you. I enjoyed reading your recollections very much and agree with everything you say about the show from the actors, the chemistry and the Consul GT. The programme seemed very real and believable and they cared about doing their job. It was real good guys against the bad guys and more often than not the good guys won. This country has gone soft on many things and a lot of trust and confidence has been lost down to poor leadership of this country. The 70's may have had its issues but they were good times to grow up in and people were not so obsessed on looks and consumerism as todays society seems to be. Long live the 70's. One of the lines from Abduction seems appropriate. "I hate this bastard place, it's a bloody holiday camp for thieves and weirdoes, all the rubbish. You nail a villain and some ponced up pin stripe Hampstead barrister screws it all up like an old fag packet and pops off for a game of squash and a glass of Madeira. He's taking home 30 grand a year and we can just about afford 10 days in Eastbourne and a second hand car. Nah, it's all bloody wrong, my son." (Abduction) Brilliant writing which sums up much that is wrong today. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share.
@liverpoolscottish6430
@liverpoolscottish6430 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. It's very ironic that you should quote the line from, 'Abduction.' I regularly referenced it whilst in the police, and regularly used the phrase, "It's all bloody wrong my son!" The police service is in a woeful state today, and much of it is due to poor/weak senior management. I worked with some coppers who had been involved in the Toxteth riots in 1981. One of them told me about a briefing they received from a senior officer who told the assembled staff, "I DON'T CARE ABOUT ARRESTS. I DON'T WANT ARRESTS. GO OUT AND GIVE THESE PEOPLE A BLOODY GOOD HIDING!" That was the mentality back then, and senior officers had a backbone. Now, most to them are seat polishers and purely concerned with playing politics to climb the greasy pole of promotion. Regan would regard them as, "FIFTH FLOOR BOTTLERS." I do know from a guy who transferred from the Met to Merseyside that the Flying Squad have occasional 'Kipper Tie Days,' staff are obliged to wear a 70's style kipper tie to honour The Sweeney. Quite right. Now I'm off for a couple of large ones at, 'The Crown' guvnor! :)
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@liverpoolscottish6430 I've seen plenty of seat polishers in my time more so in the last few years, people wanting to climb the greasy pole and using the people below them to step on them to give them a lift up. Managers they are not. they seem to be a thing of the past and caring for staff and loyalty don't seem to exist anymore. One manager moves on another moves in and want to make there mark and you start the whole roundabout all over again until it repeats everyone jumping through the same hoops. We used to have managers who managed who knew their staff and made it their business to know them and they knew the job from the start. The idea anyone can manage you don't need to know the job doesn't wash with me, if you know it you understand it and the associated problems and potential solutions. Thank goodness i no longer have to endure all the crap having retired early.
@liverpoolscottish6430
@liverpoolscottish6430 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. I quit in 2014 after 16 years. Run my own business now. Every Bobby or ex-Bobby says the same thing TJF!
@warringtonminge4167
@warringtonminge4167 Ай бұрын
That one night per week that none of us young lads went to the pub after work, we all got on our trains from the office and went home (even the married ones🤣) just to watch Sweeney. No exceptions.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
It was compulsive viewing. 👍Thanks for watching and commenting
@bobthebass72
@bobthebass72 6 күн бұрын
Registered on My 2nd Birthday !🎂 🎂😀😀😀
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. 6 күн бұрын
👍and thanks for watching.
@Rick356A
@Rick356A Ай бұрын
The Consul was register the day before i was born! and to be fair i could do with a good overhaul too!
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣😂Thanks for watching and contributing to the discussion.👍
@SimonMaguire-l9i
@SimonMaguire-l9i Ай бұрын
It has to be a toss up for me between The Sweeney and Hill Street Blue,absolutely loved both ,the Sweeney comes out on top.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Honestly can't judge as Hill Street Blues is one of those programmes i have never seen.😲I know it was hugely popular and the title music is well known. Don't know why i have never seen it but i must keep an eye out for it if its repeated and will will have to take a look.Thanks for watching and commenting.
@cologne2792
@cologne2792 Ай бұрын
What a brilliant video! Nicely done, great research, thanks.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank you. So pleased you enjoyed it and its comments like this that make me feel all the time spent was worthwhile. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.👍
@peterlee44
@peterlee44 Ай бұрын
Brilliant video grew up as a kid watching the Sweeney Saw the car at the NEC Classic Car Show a few years back. Thanks for the memories
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
The 70's was a great time to grow up as a kid and who would have thought we would still be watching 70's TV and that some of it was better than todays. It was great to see this car at the Old Ford car show at Gaydon in July didn't know it would be there but delighted to see it was. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your memories.
@grahamevans3472
@grahamevans3472 Ай бұрын
Great video . Always loved The Sweeney & it's cars .
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thanks i appreciate you taking the time to comment. It was just brilliant.
@alanolden.7575
@alanolden.7575 Ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant show
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank you so much its appreciated. I'm pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.👍
@Roger.Coleman1949
@Roger.Coleman1949 Ай бұрын
Brilliantly interesting and informative video, although I had seen NHK in her restored glory at the NEC not long ago .In an era of totally boring mainstream TV , how could one not forget Monday evenings at 9.00p.m which was essential viewing and mentioned by everyone at work on Tuesday !.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank you ,pleased you enjoyed it. NHK looks fantastic doesn't it. Its a colour i have always liked and great that it has survived. As i said in the video i didn't know it was going to be at the show i went to so was really delighted when i came across it. It was a car that said to me this needs a special feature instead of being buried in another car show review. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories.
@alank2296
@alank2296 Ай бұрын
Very entertaining blast from the past and great commentary, many thanks for posting ....
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank You and i'm pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. It says it all that people remember the show with such fondness.
@RupertFear
@RupertFear Ай бұрын
I was offered this car pre-restoration. It was a mess, and I am glad to see its been restored
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Interesting to know. At least you will have been spared all the financial headache. To take on such a task and have to put the work out to others can prove to be very costly indeed. As you say its been restored and it looks magnificent. Thanks for watching and contributing.
@stevehillier7018
@stevehillier7018 Ай бұрын
Love the way you do the opening credits with the steering and pedals just brilliant 😂
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thanks i appreciate that, it was all a bit of fun and it is quite funny. I know its amateurish but for copyright i didn't want to use the original footage and so i wanted to pay my homage as best i could and create something as near to the opening tiles as i could. pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.👍
@simongilbert2704
@simongilbert2704 2 күн бұрын
thanks , brilliant video ;;
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. 2 күн бұрын
Cheers.👍
@Eric_L456
@Eric_L456 Ай бұрын
Monday night at 9.00 pm : I stopped doing my homework because I wasn’t going to miss the Sweeney! Happy days. Great video ❤
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Couldn't remember it been on Monday night , we had some great TV in those days not like the crap we get now and we could never have imagined 50 years on we could still see replays been shown and that they were just as good if not better than todays programmes. As you say Happy Days and they were and we did have Happy days with the Fonz and Ritchie Cunningham. I pleased you enjoyed it and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment it makes all the time spent worthwhile and to know its been appreciated.👍
@paultaylor7082
@paultaylor7082 Ай бұрын
The Sweeney's first episode was on Thursday 2 January 1975, in the series later, the last one shown on 28 December 1978 was also a Thursday. I seem to remmeber during its original run, it was shown on Thursdays, IMDb will confirm if this is correct or not.
@Eric_L456
@Eric_L456 Ай бұрын
@@paultaylor7082 I could be wrong about Monday but was shown on the same night in every region? I am in the Border TV region.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
I may have got it wrong but Its appears everyone is correct. I honestly couldn't remember what night is was on i just enjoyed it. However you are correct in that the first and fourth series were shown on a Thursday but series 2 and 3 moved to a Monday night. I cant say if there were any regional differences.
@Eric_L456
@Eric_L456 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. thank you, I was sure Monday rang a bell as Sweeney night. But it’s interesting it changed nights for different series.
@carmanbazza
@carmanbazza Ай бұрын
I was a fan of the Sweeney when it first hit the Tv and I still am at 64. My Dad was an extra in Sweeney 2, I did have photo’s of the scenes but don’t know where they are… Cheers.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Interesting to know about your Dad as an extra. As i recall Sweeney 2 was better than Sweeney i think the music at the start of Sweeney made it sound a bit dated. Thanks for watching and sharing your interest.
@carmanbazza
@carmanbazza Ай бұрын
Deffo 2 was better. Cheers.
@bucko321
@bucko321 Ай бұрын
I understand that Ford told Euston Films that their cars was to be used by the Police in the series, not the villians, also not to be in any crash situations, I stand to be corrected on this one.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
👍Your quite correct Ford were quite specific that the cars were not to be damaged during filming and as the video mentions in The Sweeney and Ford the press office were keen that the villains were not seen driving Fords.
@ronmccullock1407
@ronmccullock1407 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the happy memories
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Your most welcome, pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment
@carlkimmer5662
@carlkimmer5662 Ай бұрын
Ray Winston was in the original sweeney episodes and also played Megan in the 2012 version
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
I knew Ray was in the 2012 film version but didn't realise he had a role in the TV series. I see from wiki that it was one of his first TV appearances. Its a role he would have fitted into well. Thanks for making me aware of this and for taking the time to comment.
@TC-qd1zw
@TC-qd1zw Ай бұрын
I loved my Essex 3.0 XL Granada. Catch pigeons. Reg no PFT100R. My MK 2.8 Kolne engined bucket was crap. That registration was FPD600V
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
I remember someone having a 1973 GXL just a couple of years old. There was something about the mk1 Granada and they gave you a feeling that they were really a big old solid and safe car. Your car was getting towards the end of production. Lovely cars. Thanks for watching, sharing your memories and commenting.
@stevenlangdon-griffiths293
@stevenlangdon-griffiths293 Ай бұрын
Lovely memories, I thought that this was a great video.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank you i appreciate that very much and it makes me feel gratified that all the effort made was worthwhile. Great memories as you say and here's to many more. Thanks for watching.
@OldCarsNewVan
@OldCarsNewVan Ай бұрын
With the modern world of streaming, I can declare I have watched every episode culminating with 'Jack or Knave' where Regan quit. You can guess I'm a big fan - even in the day I watched it when I could when parents weren't looking🤣🤣 And the cars........fabulous. I'm sure my love of P6s came from the Sweeney - although not the main Ford car you would see Haskins in a P6 now and then. I liked what you did with the editing - very true to the original look and feel. Well done
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Cheers Mike- I wanted to try and recreate the opening titles as a bit of fun and it was my way of paying homage while giving me time to talk about the show. I'm under no illusion and know its amateurish but i wanted to give the essence of the opening titles without using the original copyright material. As you say Haskins was seen in a P6 and i understand that car may still be around. I wasn't able to speak to the owner of the Consul as he wasn't with the car but understand he has a facebook page and may be known as Mr Shifter. It doesn't surprise me that you watched the Sweeney as you fall into that age range. I watched Regan recently and enjoyed it. I thought the storyline and acting was as good as anything today which is saying a lot. Often you can look at something from years back and think what a load of rubbish but not the Sweeney.
@OldCarsNewVan
@OldCarsNewVan Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. You did really well with the homage Glyn. That sort of staccato switch between images - true to the original. You're right - still looks good all these years on. So many 70's stuff does look dated - but not this. And (at the other end of the spectrum) I think Fawlty Towers is still funny and stands up - loved the comment about PC - we're just of the wrong age to buy in to it aren't we 🤣
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@OldCarsNewVan Fawlty Towers, quite right ,brilliant I used to enjoy The two Ronnie's but if i watch it now i would say its clever but doesn't amuse like it did however Morecombe and Wise still does amuse and has stood the test of time for me. Eric i think was a naturally funny man. You get some comics who try to be funny in interview and it doesn't work because they are not funny and can only tell a joke on stage whereas Eric was just very quick witted without any effort. A true comic. Some have it others don't. PC has ruined comedy and life in general too many are easily offended. They wouldn't have survived the 70's. The thing about comedy is that it is always taking the mick out of someone but your not allowed to now or you'll be cancelled. Oh cancelled don't get me started on another rant.
@Markycarandbikestuff
@Markycarandbikestuff Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. Eric Morcombe drove a Jensen Interceptor for a while which makes him pretty cool as well as funny in my book 😀
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@Markycarandbikestuff I love Jensen's have often fancied buying one. I used to see a G reg Silver one on my way to junior school most days. A boy would be dropped off at the grammar school by his dad. Great cars and they should be more appreciated than they are. I love them. Eric as you say owned one and he recounted the tale of how he was driving through Leeds while having a heart attack ,stopped and got someone to drive him to the hospital. His car was restored i believe a couple of years ago and not sure but think it ended up in Belgium. A naturally funny man who's comedy has stood the test of time which is something you can't say for all comedians. Thanks for dropping in and taking the time to leave a comment.👍
@davegeros9314
@davegeros9314 Ай бұрын
Immensely popular show in Oceania to 👍. I bought the series box sets years ago, yet to purchase the 2 full feature films.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Hello and welcome. I always find it interesting to know how far the videos travel and where they are viewed. Its the same with the TV programme interesting to know in which countries it aired and good to know it was appreciated outside the uk. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share the information about the show also been popular in Oceania.👍
@BFDdrives
@BFDdrives Ай бұрын
The Ford Consul GT is just only 1 year older than I but looking way better in shape than I 😀 I never heard of this show. So I just did a short research on Wikipedia and figured out it was only on air for two times. First in 1980 (when I was for sure too young to can remember and most probably my parents did show me rather things like Muppet Show, haha) but the ZDF did leave out a lot of episodes and called the series "Die Füchse" which means "The Foxes". Later in 1993 as "Deckname Sweeney" (Code Name Sweeney) on RTL2 which my parents didn't have back then. We got cable tv around 2 years later. And when seeing what's nowadays on air then you can only switch off the tv screen just within a minute. So I don't expect that it will get a revival soon.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
This wasn't a programme i expected you to be familiar with Sven but knew you would be familiar with the Consul. If you were around in the 70's in the UK (all age groups) The Sweeney was must see TV and is one of those iconic programmes which defined the 70's and peoples memories. Interesting to know about it airing in Germany. Another viewer commented about it been very popular in Oceania.
@BFDdrives
@BFDdrives Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. The Consul is such a great looking car - especially in this condition. Plus the history! I always liked the Granada/Consul Mk1 - very attractive design. I can also remember the Granada had very nice chrome wheel caps. It was always stunning when I saw them in my childhood. Sadly nowadays I am rather seeing the ones that needs some more love than the good ones. But I am happy to still see one. Classic Fords are a bit neglected in my region. The most people care for Mercedes, VW, BMW and Opel.
@hoggmotorsport
@hoggmotorsport Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed that Glyn 👌 excellent video! How awesome to find the original press car from the series, definitely needed saving, well done to the owner! I wonder how many were totalled during production 🤔 I had a 3.0 Granada GXL years ago, good old bus it was back then, one of the very few cars I've owned twice! 👍
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Apparently although Ford provided the cars the television company were told not to damage them. The getaway cars tended to be old bangers. Its great that it survived as its such an iconic car. I remember someone who owned a 73 GXL when fairly new. I have always liked the Granada's mk1 and 2. The mk1 Ghia were lovely and very plush and i often though of buying a Mk2 Ghia and the ultimate would be the ghia x executive with the leather interior. Pleased you enjoyed that and again thanks for watching.👍 .
@Markycarandbikestuff
@Markycarandbikestuff Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. Had a nice standard Nimbus grey 2.8 Ghia X on a B reg years ago, was maybe about 2008, sold it for £1500, would be worth about 7K now, there was a Mk2 in a late episode of the Sweeney, think it was a 78 S reg, in one shot there was a close up of the badge, it was a 2.8i S, apparently very rare now, at the same time they were also using a bronze Mk1 3.0 Ghia. Read somewhere John Thaw was a really nice bloke in person, quite a quiet guy, polar opposite to Regan which shows what an amazing actor he was. I'm lucky enough to have the complete box set on DVD bought last year from Music Magpie for £17, still to get the films, brilliant stuff.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@Markycarandbikestuff Nimbus grey nice i fancied one in that colour with strato silver. Lovely cars. You just don't see many now which is a shame. Your quite right they did have a mk2 S in the later episodes. Rare as you say .Incidentally there's one for sale at the moment if you want to view the advert for interest, www.carandclassic.com/l/C1762140. As you say a great actor which a lot of people will associate with Morse , for me The Sweeney for my Mam and Dad , Redcap. The Sweeney has stood the test of time and i watched Regan recently still a great storyline and well acted.👍
@davidshattock9522
@davidshattock9522 Ай бұрын
The consul.gt was a manual 2.5 litre V6.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
I must say i began to doubt myself and thought i'd made a gaff so had to double check. Its amazing how many different variants of engine sizes existed dependent of which market they were for. In the UK your correct the Consul came with a 2.5 V6. However the GT was a 3 litre V6. Wikipedia confirms The 1663 cc Essex V4 and 1996 cc Essex V4 with 77 and 92 hp, respectively, and a 2495 cc Essex V6 with 118 hp (88 kW) were the power units offered in the UK. IN ADDITION, the Consul GT was powered by the 2994 cc Essex V6 engine providing 138 hp. DVLA also confirms the car as a 3 litre.
@geoffclarke3796
@geoffclarke3796 Ай бұрын
My favourite TV show as a young boy and I was gutted when the show finished in 1978 when I was 10. I always preferred the original Granada/Consul range to the rather bland looking models that followed or the previous rather bloated Zephyr/Zodiac cars from the 60's.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
i can only agree 100% favourite TV show and i much preferred the Granada/Consul over the Zephyr Mk4. The 70's was a great time to grow up as a child, we had some great music, comedy programmes on TV before it was all ruined by a different type of PC , The Wheel tappers and Shunters social club and most us had nothing and we appreciated what we did have . We had our imaginations and we managed without mobile phones ruling our lives. Thanks for sharing your recollections and thanks for watching.
@MrACOUSTICPETE
@MrACOUSTICPETE Ай бұрын
Ford product placement definitely paid off in the nostalgia market . Ditto ,the Volvo P 1800 in " The Saint ! " As for " political correctness, " there were some very bad popular prejudices around then which hopefully we have grown out off .
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
The Saints Volvo another good example. BL missed a big opportunity I understand they would only supply vehicles for payment. How things could have been different. Its all about image. There may have been lots of things that were wrong in the 70's but that was the time it was and we shouldn't judge it now for what it was then. That doesn't make it right but you need to understand the times and recognise that things have changed and how far we have come since that and recognise the strides forward made. You equally have to temper Political correctness as it can go too far and undermine its original intention if not careful. Unfortunately i think regardless of times and attitudes human nature will still reflect prejudice in some form or other.
@sleepycatpictures1176
@sleepycatpictures1176 Ай бұрын
Brilliant film, thank you. The car was at BMM Gaydon then. What show was it please?
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank You pleased you enjoyed it. Correct is was the Old Ford car rally at Gaydon along with the Rootes motor group cars and was held on the 22 July 2024. I'm a big Austin Rover fan and it was a toss up between a BL day or this one. There was no contest as far as i was concerned. I t had to be the Ford rally. It was a good day and i have quite a few different videos in production from the event yet to follow.
@sleepycatpictures1176
@sleepycatpictures1176 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. Thank you for the reply. I would have come down to see that!!
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@sleepycatpictures1176 Your most welcome. To see the Consul GT was the icing on the cake. Didn't know or expect it to be there but for me it was too important a car for it just to disappear into another car show review hence the special feature.
@sleepycatpictures1176
@sleepycatpictures1176 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. I bought a '72 Mk 1 Granada GXL because of the show. Loved that car.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@sleepycatpictures1176 Proof if needed of Fords successful sales strategy and even if it wasn't planned that way it worked out for them. Was it Copper Bronze? You were not the only one to buy one because of the show other comments have been made to that effect. Thanks again for your interest and input.
@thatguyfromcetialphaV
@thatguyfromcetialphaV Ай бұрын
Ah I love The Sweeney. As a kid I preferred The Professionals but the sparkling dialogue and better plots put it a cut above. Callan will always be my fave.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
I loved them all but i remember the programme before The Sweeney -Special Branch with George Sewell, used to enjoy it and then the Sweeney came out and that was the better still. I used to enjoy the Professionals and looked forward to it every Friday night when TV was worth watching. How did you get into Callan because that was much earlier? I've said to you before i remember going to see the film Callan at the Cinema.
@thatguyfromcetialphaV
@thatguyfromcetialphaV Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. My dad introduced me to it during re runs in the late 80s. I was a small kid at the time and loved The Equalizer. Dad said 'You need to see him as Callan.'
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
@@thatguyfromcetialphaV Yes i thought you were too young to be aware of Callan first time round. The Equalizer makes sense. One of the few remakes that worked in film format with a different actor. Of course i cant help myself , there's that old joke What do you get if you take all the D's out of Edward Woodward? E War Woo War.
@freddiebozwell7049
@freddiebozwell7049 Ай бұрын
Shat iiiiiiit!
@johnnytungsong8719
@johnnytungsong8719 Ай бұрын
Didn’t Jack say, in one episode “Shatiiit, you slaaag”? I always remember a certain episode where a woman had boiling water poured all over her….ughh! Anyway, thanks for the memories of an iconic programme from my youth!
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
"The hairs on my wooden leg tell me that something is up." (Abduction). Cheers and thanks for watching.
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Some memorable lines ."I'm gonna come down on you so hard your going to have to reach up to tie your shoe laces." thanks for watching and joining the conversation.👍
@martinpawley647
@martinpawley647 Ай бұрын
And here am I thinking it was a Ford Granada. What possest me 😂😂
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
🤣🤣. Your not alone if that helps. I think its perfectly understandable because the Consul had a two panel grille whereas the Granada had a 1 panel grille and that was how you could tell the difference at a glance.. However the Consul GT had the 1 piece grill like the Granada making it appear to be a Granada. I understand when Ford introduced the Granada there was a legal challenge by the Granada Group(TV) and they tried to stop Ford being allowed to trademark the name Granada. The Granada group lost its injunction on appeal and Ford were able to trademark the brand name. Granada and from 1975 all models were called Granada.
@martinpawley647
@martinpawley647 Ай бұрын
@@TipTopMotors. You learn something new everyday 👍 Incidentally, The Sweeney was without doubt the best adrenaline fuelled action packed series I have ever seen. That was entertainment personified.
@davidloftus8621
@davidloftus8621 Ай бұрын
We're the sweeney and we haven't had our dinner yet some one liners in it brill the best ever
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
🤣🤣👍 Proof of a true great-if we remember it, it did its job well.
@brianbickle7395
@brianbickle7395 Ай бұрын
Still shown itv4
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Yes i'll have to tune in even if i have not had my dinner yet.👍
@Joolz777
@Joolz777 Ай бұрын
😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👍
@TipTopMotors.
@TipTopMotors. Ай бұрын
Thank You and thanks for watching and commenting.👍
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