The Secret Classic Car Barn we all dream of - Car Caves

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

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[@toyota420xp]

a whole bunch of cars in here that I knew nothing about it just shows you how many different cars there are and people's different tastes because I really don't think I would buy any of those in the collection if I even have the money

[@johndyer3743]

I bought a Carly a I’m not happy with it

[@geoffg8998]

Carly is a total scam​@@johndyer3743

[@andrewjones2898]

They don't supply my car , i have a fantastic Kia Cerato 2.0L coup 2012 , hope they add this to their list .

[@sotirbg]

Michael should have his own KZbin channel! He is so natural as a presenter and I can listen to him talking about his cars for hours.

[@raycarter6037]

I totally agree with you on that! Very knowledgeable and good to listen to also! 👍

[@patrickhostler5939]

Of all the cathedral of private car collection films, this is one of the finest. A really modest nice chap, who’s clearly done well in life, but not in the slightest way arrogant or smug. And a beautiful collection in an amazing ‘shed’❤

[@JellyMan3634]

What a life this chap has. Worked hard made some strong money and now he can pick and choose what makes him happy out of the worlds classifieds.

[@ewooll]

Inheritance

[@01jvb]

​@@ewoollno, he's a property developer.

[@gaycha6589]

It’s an impressive collection, no matter how it was funded

[@JellyMan3634]

@@gaycha6589 absolutely, I find it aspirational.

[@Vengeance1978]

​@@ewoolldoes it matter?

[@robhaddock2034]

This is easily my favourite of these so far. So much character, such a British centric eye and the fact his only reach into the Ferrari world is a 550 is the cherry on the cake. Fantastic.

[@andrewjones2898]

Well said

[@GavinByrneLand]

I don't even know where to begin! What a collection. Congratulations to Michael on amassing such a lovely collection, and thanks for allowing us to get a glimpse of the gems!

[@matthieudaurces]

Best car cave ever!! The owner is so wonderful to hear and so humble about his amazing collection! Thank you for showing us such fantastic stories!

[@johnwells1483]

Michael is such natural in front of camera, can he have his own segments? Cracking cave as always Jonny

[@MrAjjm65]

Your best episode yet! I applaud this chap for his wonderful and eclectic car collection. He is a natural orator of his own car history, I could have listened to you both for hours! Too often us British folk get a bit jealous of other people’s possessions, especially great cars. This chap deserves all his wonderful automobilia. The unrestored cars are as interesting as the ‘baubles’ in his vast collection. What I would give for the Shooting brake Jag…

[@aleccrombie7923]

Jaguar were mental not to have produced the shooting brake. Great looking car. Changed the ugly duckling xjs into a beautiful swan.

[@IndianaJono]

Probably my favourite car cave yet. More collection content please!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Glad to hear it. It's been well overdue, this one.

[@theloneranger2101]

I've lost count of the LBS video's I've watched and thoroughly enjoyed, but this is the first one, when I first saw the contents of this Barn, I went fkin hell! what a eclectic collection of wonderful cars. You knocked it out the park, or should I say Barn with this one Jonny. 👍 Many thanks to the owner Michael for letting us all see his wonderful collection, any DB5 will always steal my heart. 😍 Thanks Jonny as always, if it wasn't for you and your reputation and KZbin channel, we would never get to see these wonderful collections. 👍

[@TheHorsebox2]

This chap is a true classic enthusiast in every sense of the word. An Aston Martin DB5 and quite happy to have a Montego or a Metro in the same collection. And everything cared for and cherished. Nothing left outside to rot. He deserves everything he has worked for. Jonny, possibly your best show to date. Much appreciated.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Michael is a great collector and a fine story teller. He is keeping fine vehicles in proper storage.

[@colin-hanlon]

What a really nice guy. Polite, well spoken, no airs or graces about him. Full of great stories. Jonny, I’m sure you had a great day spent with him.

[@guyspooner4580]

One of those rare videos that makes you, somehow, feel better about the world. What a nice guy and what a brilliant and very personal collection he’s put together - long may it continue

[@PaulSchofield-p6b]

Michael being true to his car life history. Proper reasons to collect the cars, with flash back moments by just seeing them and sitting in them. Like many of us, we purchased vehicles many years ago for the right reasons in the moment. The lucky few have been able to hold onto the cars and when necessary store them rather than sell them for resurrection when family, career and life releases us to. My barn is smaller, my passion similar. Great to see and thanks for sharing guys.

[@johnpirie3800]

Great episode Jonny. What a cracking collection of cars and huge thank you to Michael allowing you a peek into his motoring world. What a down to earth, genuine man Michael is. Really enjoyed that episode. The back stories were amazing. Nice one Jonny.

[@edsilvester]

Some years ago, when my son was about four, we went to Castle Combe and watched some classic Jags race. For some reason, that I can’t explain, I found myself moved to tears. There was a noble dignity about their continued racing that I found quite profound.

[@ChrisFEJackson]

Oh my goodness, how has he kept this a secret. The collection is outstanding and one, if I may presume, is something similar to what I would do, growing up and seeing cars & the industry evolve. He has enough cars with pertinent history to open as a museum. I would certainly pay to view these cars. Thanks to Michael for allowing you in. That italian Jag blew me away as well as many others. I could go on, but I want to watch again, so a million thanks!!

[@patrickdgarez86]

It doesn't get more pure car lover than this wonderful, humble, gentlemen having all of these stunning cars sitting in his barns and he tools around in a beater Mazda pick up as a daily. What a channel. I grew up in Singapore surrounded by Brits (but am a frog/yank with two passports) currently residing in Miami. I am always jealous when I see all of these gorgeous British/Euro classics (second only to Harry's auction tours). I would love to roll around in a Mark Two Jag. Much respect, Mr. Smith.

[@stevecox5012]

An amazing collection of cars. You know it's a superb collection, when Jonny is lost as to what one of them is, being that 1 of 2 "Italian Jag's" 😮. Thank you so much to everyone involved in making this video and to Michael for showing his collection. Such a humble chap. 👍

[@fastEdCanuck]

Eclectic and fabulous! Thanks Jonny, Phil, and of course Michael.

[@stephengamble2804]

Great episode once again 😊 These really should be on mainstream TV. So entertaining! 😊

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you. Which was your favourite?

[@stephengamble2804]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Hi J. Car or episode 🤔 Got to be the Lynx Eventer.....just beautiful. I had a Rover V8S when much much younger. Loved the look of it. Best episode......for me Metro vr4 rally car.

[@josephkelly4893]

Mainstream TV is a dying medium, KZbin is fine for our Jonny. Great vid once again

[@stevefreeman2094]

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[@andrewburnett5420]

Wow. When you see a registration and you think you know it . After looking though my photos on my phone. The metro gti at the end of the video used to come to the garage where I worked. Lovely old bloke used to bring it to the garage. I have a photo in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 of it being on the ramp.

[@99AmethystZJ]

What a great vid, thanks Jonny, incredible collection and storage area! The loveliest guy too, could listen all day to Michael and I think the first one to talk to camera! Stunning aston👌👍

[@xxlTR]

ahahahaha

[@michaelroberts4923]

What a fantastic character Michael is. I was blown over by his charisma and storytelling. Great episode

[@TheBiggestWheelnut]

What an incredible collection! There isn't a car I wouldn't also have bought, given the opportunity (and the seemingly deep pockets).

[@xxlTR]

bro check mines :D

[@OS-hx4jk]

Truly eclectic collection. Just when you think "Ok, hang on, there's a pattern there", a 1960s Ford pickup truck pops up, and we learnt that the daiky driver is a Mazda pickup. Beautiful. Restrained, modest chap, too.

[@andrewjones-productions]

What a lovely, affable and modest man Michael is. I absolutely loved his collection with all of its special cars, quite ordinary ones and a few quirky ones. When someone like Michael announces quite candidly that he has an Aston Martin DB5 for sale, I regret not working harder in life. I would absolutely love that car.

[@paulhancock]

These are the type of collections I adore. Every car has a personal history and story with so much passion for every one of them. Congratulations to that man! You should have asked him what he plans to buy when the DB5 is sold (California sage green is one of my favourite all-time colours... Stunning). It just reminds me what a car collection 'should' be. It has a soul. Not a 'KZbin' collection of fashionable cars on finance, rotated and flipped when the views start to drop...

[@Lot76CARS]

Top car collection and top bloke as well.. how fabulous to have a car collection that mirrors your car history and dreams so many memories!

[@TheChrisloot]

Absolutely Brilliant collection ! Thank you Michael letting us see inside your showrooms. 🙏

[@sixlife8716]

If there is one thing better than a brilliantly eclectic collection of cars, it's a collection of cars, each with its own great story.

[@joffff]

Thanks Michael for letting us (well, Jonny) explore your incredible collection

[@tomlanigan4308]

Fabulous Car Cave episode and a thoroughly lovely chap. So many hobbies and interests come from your first real hero, your Grandad. Absolutely love the Jaguar racing history, the Return of the Saint style XJ-S, the AE82, and the 2-door Range Rover to name just a few.

[@UberLummox]

You HAVE to go back!!! Can't believe you found the 1-of-one Tarchini 420!!! Maybe not the best looking Jag ever, but wow! I have a 420-compact here in the US of A. Less than one thousand made it here. Great collection - great show!

[@jambacardi2474]

That has to be the best ever of car caves yet , absolutely brilliant

[@stevie007]

Top-notch!!! and as usual a lovely and genuine bloke. Totally disappointed he did not mention that lovely collection of original Raleigh Choppers he has in his collection. btw that is the only thing out of his collection I could actually afford to buy 👌👌👌👌

[@stevezodiac491]

Just bought a brand new mk4 at 64 yoa boomer - sad !

[@jamiegibbon2574]

Great episode. I'm a local Hampshire resident and regular cyclist through some of the places Michael mentioned. Great to see there is such a fantastic collection nearby.

[@nickclaydon7721]

There genuinely hasn’t been an episode on this channel that I haven’t enjoyed, but this one was a real gem. What an interesting collection of cars and what a great guy too.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Thank you, that's lovely to hear.

[@Ztecherletsgame]

That is a gentleman I could never get bored of talking about his cars. What a an amazing collection and such interesting cars!!!

[@timjohnson67]

Brilliant episode Jonny and a huge thank you to Michael for sharing his cars. What a lovely man!!

[@Neil.Stewart]

What a great episode 🙂 I also worked for Mann & Co in the 80's - and Redman & Co for a while. I also had a Montego as my first company car (F849KGW, no idea why I remember the ref plate) so it was a fantastic surprise to see one in the video. Great stuff, keep it coming and keep up the great work 👏👍 Ps. That escort Mexico, really made me smile - my mum was Jack Brabhams' PA when he won his first F1 title in '59 🙂

[@biffabeau]

I worked there in the late 80's too. Thought I did well, but this guy puts me to shame.

[@normwetherbee3403]

Finally... a garage I don't feel frustrated by. So many of these "Barn Find" video's are people that will NEVER find the tim, money, or space to do any of these projects but stubbornly refuse to part with them. And when they kick the bucket the heirs either have no interest in them or the same limitations are still in place ( Money, Time, Space, and Knowledge) so they get hauled of to the scrappers. Some people should recognize their limitations and get out while the getting is good so to speak.

[@terryatkinson899]

People hoard all sorts of things. It's an illness for some. Do agree with you on the bucket kicking, the rellies just want cash. Personally when I fall off my perch the only thing I have is a shed full of tools collected over a lifetime, mean alot to me but the family has no interest 😢

[@sonofdat]

What a fantastic car collection, and a really nice bloke.. thanks for letting us in for a look... awsome.

[@Jonoponomono]

What an awesome guy Michael is. My god, this is the kind of guy who would be your best friend in a flash, even if he didn't like you. Excellent collection because of the story behind each car. These barn find car cave video's are the best.

[@davidcollins4699]

What a great humble guy. A very lucky man to have such a collection the rest of us could only dream about.

[@WilliamStevens007]

This has to be one of the best and diverse collections to date doesn't it. Wow made me smile to think of all the odd balls there rubbing shoulders with some of the rarest. Brilliant and thanks for showing the collection Jonny and Michael.

[@garyseaton4619]

I can't begin to express my appreciation for this opportunity to be shown this wonderful collection of classic, unique, and stunning automobiles. Thank you so much...

[@Lipitoarea]

I absolutly love the owner. Such a cool man! Thank you for sharing the love.

[@zzota]

What an amazing collection, and Michael is such a car fan, I'm very impressed.

[@Justin.Sanctuary.Studio.D16]

Thank you! Michael & Jonny. What an amazing car collection. 👍😎

[@hollyandtheev6519]

One of the best you’ve shown. I love the mix of “way out of my league” and “one day might be attainable”.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Agree. Love the sheer variety here.

[@lunabouch]

This has been one of your best car collector’s collections. Having a enthusiastic and animated owner makes the review brilliant.

[@daviddjerassi]

What a magical collection a man that really knows his cars no BS just a fantastic collection thank you for a wonderful look around Sir.

[@ChopperMeir]

With such a beautiful collection as soon as he said he was a mechanic I knew he didn't say in the trade, no mechanic will have a collection like this on the wages of the trade. Love these car caves, not only are the cars stunning but the owners are always such great characters.

[@timholmes9420]

That chap is a legend. Natural story teller and so knowledgeable about his cars, great episode. Variety and quality of uploads on this channel is suoerb. Keep up the stellar work.

[@timm9631]

WOW, what a collection. I've learned so much about British cars from you on this channel. Even though I visited GB and IRE in 1986, 1987 and 1991, it even brings back some great memories. Thanks!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this channel!

[@jeremywentworth1833]

Absolutely fabulous episode , would have loved it to have been longer , what a collection.

[@richardmendham5278]

Absolutely FANTASTIC! The thing about these shows, is you don't know what to expect!

[@micheltebraake7915]

All the stories behind the cars make this collection special. Thanks again Jonny!

[@byronmills5952]

Terrific collection - a quick correction though - the baddies in the Sweeney always drove S types never Mk2s.

[@rowanharris8027]

What an utterly smashing chap Michael is & with a collection I can absolutely adhere too,fantastic episode Jonny & team.

[@fretlessfender]

Smashing this! Beautiful cars, beautiful man! I won't say I told you so, your show has become this because of Jonny Smith. Everything else that is comming is well deserved. And what is comming is a lot, I promise!

[@jasonbarnes1541]

Staggering collection and mentally noted he would be willing to part with 3, the DB5, one of the Jags he had in duplicate and one of the Mustangs. Liked hearing what his attractions were for buying a vehicle. Also as a learning point now know about the Gordon-Keeble.

[@aleccrombie7923]

Almost all his cars are replaceable. Try finding a good Gordon Keeble?

[@1969Risky]

Michael is a legend with his collection. I could spend days in there just talking to the guy & enjoy his cars. Another great video Jonny. It'd be great to see Tiff & Jason in a video driving these cars.

[@kevinwallace9921]

Cool guy or what? One of the best collections ever stumbled across surely. What a wonderful mix of vehicles. I don't think he's got one car that if you were spotted in you wouldnt be "cool". Fabulous find Johnny. Simply amazing

[@johnpritchard2772]

Absolutly overwhelmed by the number and varied makes / models of cars in the collection of sheds !!! So pleased to see them all looked after, or being (gradually) restored. Wht a wonderful tour of Michael's personal collection. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@mazza7282]

This is one of my favourite car caves yet !. Ive never seen an old jag shooting brake before and laughed a lot to Jonnys captain safe comment about the volvo lol

[@mickmcc2158]

Great episode Jonny. If I had the income I’d have exactly the same illness! That CSL BMW needs to be back on the road. Glad the old Mazda got an honourable mention too. Cool guy.

[@paultaylor9652]

A bit late watching this one Jonny, but what an interesting collection. Imagine this chap being your father, and you like cars as much as he does, you'd have a great childhood.

[@BertoniBertone]

A Gandini-penned Tarchini Jaguar 420…. A Lynx Eventer…A Gordon Keeble…. ?! Extraordinary. I’d pay to walk around with a permanent grin. Joyous. Well done both Michael & Johnnie 👏

[@leighreavill-tc7ku]

Love this collection the Gordon Keeble is the one car that stood out for me but the Range Rover and jags would all have a place in my heart as well . The lesser classic in the collection stand out as well as it marks this guy as a car guy and not just a collector. Nice collection thanks for showing it .

[@jfwbufg781trub]

Brilliant! 37 and a half minutes of pure car joy. Cheers Jonny!

[@RussellB.]

This is peak car cave. Something for everyone. Amazing!

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It comes close, especially for sheer variety

[@01FozzyS]

What a nice ecclectic collection,Jonny! I can be proud to say I've owned a car similar to one of his, the AE82. It was an FX-16 here in the US with the 4AG and all the sporty parts in a little commuter. 4 wheel discs, strut brace,etc. Wow but that Tachinni though! Talk about a never for sale car! Good find again Jonny!

[@nwarby]

A great episode once again. Not only did the owner have some very unique cars, but he knew about them inside out. Amazing that these cars have found their way to his stewardship - they appear to be in safe hands!

[@sgtmack23]

I love his collection, it's not all about super exotic cars, Gordon Keeble to an upturned corrugated pram (2CV) Thanks for sharing.

[@jmsaltzman]

One of my favorite barn tours, thank you Michael for sharing this with us!

[@ajamesofalltrades]

The Immaculate Collection. What a privilege to see a bit of it, could have been twice as long a tour and no less entertaining. As ever TLBS delivers a unique and original perspective. And what a generous host and owner for letting the cameras in.

[@martinrobinson9651]

Michael, thanks for letting us see your wonderful collection of cars. A rare treat.

[@kevincochrane]

Another great video, Jonny.. What an interesting bloke.. 356 is probably my favourite car of all time (Though the dream is to own a 993 GT2).. Love the Car Cave episodes 🏁

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

That 356 with its odd options really had me.

[@kevincochrane]

@@TheLateBrakeShow Perfect colour, too.. 🏁

[@besenzon1]

Wow, amazing collection Jonny. Looked like James Bond and the bad guy’s stash of run arounds 😳

[@xxlTR]

yeahhh

[@recumbentrocks2929]

All I can say is Beat That! What a simply amazing collection. I can't get my head around how someone could amass all these beautiful cars in their lifetime. Brilliant episode again Johnny.

[@philhuggett4776]

I'm sooo glad I finally watched this. I put it off thinking it would just be some rich bloke bragging about his cars. I should've know better. What a great bloke. Passion and nostalgia has led him to do what we'd all be doing if we had put ourselves in a position where we could afford to do it. I doth my cap!

[@brucewatt1032]

What an excellent collection Michael! Loved so many of them, but I think my favourite was that Ford Escort MKI Mexico - what a beauty! Once again Jonny, you brought us an excellent show 👌

[@joshdobson2737]

Even the bikes on the wall....thank you for sharing!!

[@garethshaw5165]

This has been my favourite episode of the late break show this year. It’s absolutely amazing to see such a collection. And a delightful chap also

[@barrydavies998]

What a great video... I love the Car Cave episodes but the best ones are when they are like this, with an unassuming owner / collector who seems to be a genuine bloke who loves his cars and an eclectic mix to enjoy whatever the occasion ...5 stars.... I was half expecting Micheal to whip off his beard to reveal Gordon Murray...

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

Strange little connection to my part of the world. One of the very first XJSs ever sold was to an entrepreneur in Inverness. It was silver, because 1977 was silver jubilee year. ST 1 was the Saint’s Reg number, an Inverness plate owned by a local family, and rented to the tv company. I’m being careful not to mention names.

[@badgersalesman5595]

Best video EVER !!! Thanks Jonny. Hope you and yours are well.

[@rdaxthedog]

What a fantastic gent! He’s saving all these great cars for posterity. What a star!

[@specialcircs]

The Raleigh Chippers & Choppers behind the Scirocco were my favourite bit!!!!🚲🚲🚲

[@Yaaayishere]

Thank you Michael for preserving these cars and thank you Jonny for bringing this to us.

I must be getting old because I loved this video, particularly the colours of those Jags and Aston.

[@bobsboltonstuff4212]

Thank you Johnny, what a truly wonderful collection and Michael, such a gentleman. Fantastic.

[@silverc4s146]

The most truly interesting collection ever. Each car has a story that you actuallylly WANT to hear!! Thanks so much from far-away in Texas, USA

[@southdennismotorsports]

This collection is exactly my speed! I already have a Frogeye Sprite and a Volvo 240 and one of my top 5 dream cars is a DB5! Love a 60's Mustang too, and a 635, and an original Range, and an original V8 Vantage, and a Scirocco, and an old Ford F Series, and 60's/70's Jags! I love an eclectic mix of cars and if I ever do this well for myself my collection will look very similar!

[@howardalexander0621]

Wow, this deserves a part 2😏 Many of these fill the car collection I have in my head😃

[@neilpearce7032]

What a flipping great bloke. Loved his collection and the story behind each car. (Good work Johnny)