Twin-Cam Visits... the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show @ the NEC, Birmingham - Part 2

[@chriscooks9850]

I said this on your last video but that was an awesome commentary 👏. You should be on TV

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Chris :)

[@MakerfieldConsort]

Excellent work as always, Ed. I like the voiceover style as opposed to the walk around style others have adopted. Looking forward to the remaining instalment. In addition, thanks for identifying the Honda Acty for me. Now all the photos I uploaded to Facebook are captioned, hopefully accurately. Take a look if you've got a minute spare.

[@rotaxtwin]

Great job, I haven't been to a car show for years and you brought me an overseas show with top-notch informative narration. Loved those old-school Minis and that modded Volvo. The Japanese cars from the 90s were possibly some of the best engineering from Japan in my lifetime. Loved it.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@johnhiggin7424]

Hi there.t.c. Two great videos about show . It's really refreshing to find someone from the younger generation who is enthusiastic and knowledge about the subject .Also keep up the the broucher read through I find them really interesting.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks John, that's very kind of you to say :)

[@Bobbob-qe7pf]

This boy does epic work great stuff.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Bob :)

[@Ricketik65]

I owned a 1978 Saab 900 EMS in the early nineties and really liked it. I also like the Dolomite but have never been in one. They were not that common over here in the Netherlands.

[@davidpeters6536]

I've been looking forward to this, and it was worth the wait. Well done Sir! Part III soon I hope.

[@TwinCam]

Sorry it's a day late, but at least it's here now!

[@stuarthall6631]

Fantastically watchable and entertaining, Ed! Well done..... and, thank you! I was thinking that you had forgotten about doing a Part 2. Now I have Part 3 to which to look forward!

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Stuart :) Sorry it's a day late, my fault! Then again, there will also be a Part 3 coming next week!

[@stuarthall6631]

@@TwinCam Hi again, Ed! I watch a lot of political Y.T. channels too and leave my own comments. This arena often becomes quite nasty and one (sadly) expects this. However, there is neither need nor reason for anyone to be rude or abusive within your genre here. Please, please, please, never let this kind of behaviour hurt you nor deter you from producing your really excellent videos which both inform and give pleasure to many, many thousands of your viewers. In my view, your presentation skills are "spot on".

[@matthewadams4207]

Your comment about that restored Marina being cooler than a high-end sports car is spot-on

[@Keiran_Reid]

Fantastic video mate! Thanks very much for including my TF, was great to finally catch up with you. You’re always welcome to review the TF and MGB. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@TwinCam]

I’ll have to get down to you at some point next year!

[@julianlyons711]

Another great knowledgable well presented video ... one day all motoring programmes will be this good

[@TwinCam]

Thanks again mate :)

[@Richard-Bullock]

Oh Hallelujah! Someone else that understands the appeal of a pimped out kei truck. I would love something like that Honda Acty. Another great video, as always.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always Richard 🙂

[@edf6607]

Great video TC. I wondered if the green Mini could be a bit older than 1964 cos the number plate doesn't have a letter for the registration year? And totally agree about the Marina..its so nice to see everyday cars that the average person would have, being preserved so well :)

[@discogareth]

Age identifier letters didn’t come nationwide until C reg in 1965. Much of the country didn’t see A or B reg. so a 1964 mini without age identifier is quite normal.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Ed :) As Gareth said though, age identifiers, though introduced in 1963, were not mandatory until 1965, so many of what would have been A or B registered cars slipped through with no identifier.

[@greerbox]

Hi Ed, Beautifully presented to your high standard. I loved that Honda NSX. Like you I loved the Wankel engines. I owned a NSU RO80 when I was in the Army. It suffered the problem that contributed to the demise because of failed rotor tips. A specialist engineer produced hardened tips which solved that problem. I had SS exhaust. It had beautiful deep blue velour seats and was in a lovely powder blue. The semi auto gearbox was a delight (it cured you of the bad habit of resting your hand on the gear lever as that would disengage the drive 😳) a very modern looking car for the era. I lusted after a Saab 900 and the Volvo Amazon. Great video Ed Dave

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always Dave :)

[@judethaddaeus9742]

I had an ‘89 SAAB 900 for about 2 years. It was the 4-door with the B202. The only problem was, the car was 20 years old and it started falling apart despite my regular maintenance. Regardless, it was an absolute joy to drive, even with the vague gear change. Good handling, great steering, comfortable velour upholstery, and full of practical and thoughtful touches that I genuinely appreciated. You’re right to like them. Great video as usual. I’m hoping for some Rootes/Chrysler Europe content in the next video.

[@TwinCam]

I think you’ll be happy with Part 3 in that case!

[@judethaddaeus9742]

@@TwinCam Hooray!

[@stephenwestley1017]

Well done for giving a different veiw on the show very informative and watchable

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Stephen 🙂

[@MdvK13979]

Interesting & enjoyable from first till last frame! I feel only one like doesn't do justice to this video! On to part 3 :)

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@RoxhamCottage]

Excellent walk around! Looking forward to part 3.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Michael, part 3 will be live within a couple of hours 🙂

[@juliemountford3969]

Really professional videos thank you. Well done

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Julie :)

[@craigorford9932]

Wow you are one of the better vlogers on KZbin,Keep up the good work and we will see you on either Top gear or another car program

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Craig, that’s very kind of you to say 🙂

[@jonpierce5834]

I am so pleased I subscribed. I love cars I don't ever get see in the U.S. thank you for all your time and research.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Jon, that's very kind of you to say :)

[@ColumbusII]

Goodmorning Ed, Nothing beats a quiet morning, drinking a cup of coffee, enjoying some more gorgeous cars. Although a big fan of Japanese cars, I just fell in love with this Marina you've showed. Don't know why, but I got a soft spot for the quirky (respectfully) cars I guess. Looking forward to part III

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always mate :) The Marina just had a special aura around it. Can't put my finger on it, but it was there. That being said, the car I'd take home would be the Honda S800. Always adored them.

[@ColumbusII]

Yes that S800 is a gem... No denying that 😁 To me the Marina is special, earliest memories of the UK. I guess aged seven, being picked up by my mate's late father in his Estate, from Heathrow to Shillingford in the back, between suitcases, the both of us pulling stupid faces on following traffic 🤪!

[@Pmjs]

I remember driving my OHs Toyota 1000 rwd the predecessor to the Starlet. At the time I had my Ford Escort 1.3L mk2 1980V ,there used to be a metallic blue Morris Marina saloon which the owner jacked up the back.

[@fhwolthuis]

Excellent video, Ed 👍

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Frank :)

[@andygreen1a]

Ed, what a fantastic upload ,extremely well put together and well researched with lots of background on the vehicles featured. Everything professionally put together. Looking forward to part three.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Andrew, part 3 will be live in a couple of hours 🙂

[@andygreen1a]

@@TwinCam I look forward to it. Your channel really is 1st class. The effort you put in is very much appreciated.👍

[@martinb2553]

Great video . I really need to make it to the show next year !

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Martin :)

[@stuarthall6631]

@@TwinCam I wonder how many of your Y.T. Channel viewers recognised you and said, "Hello!"?

[@TwinCam]

@@stuarthall6631 I counted 15!

[@michaelrobinson5064]

I'm really enjoying your videos. I love your enthusiasm for the cars I grew up with in the 60s and 70s. My Matchbox model Lotus Europa was always my favourite.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Michael :)

[@hondamonkeyboy]

I thoroughly enjoy your packed and informative videos and look forward to receiving the new notifications. Some lovely cars on show but I feel I have to mention the Rover Mini Cooper Sport. Whilst this sub 400 mile example is a joy to behold, I am somewhat saddened that it has never been properly used which is what car ownership is really all about. I would far rather see a 20 year old car that looks good/great but has c60000 - 90000 miles on it meaning that it has been enjoyed and cherished rather than just babied and left to grow old. Probably just me I know.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate :) I have to agree. Although that does ensure a museum quality car, I believe cars were built to be driven. Mileage is an achievement, not a problem to me.

[@Keithj136]

Excellent. 👍😎

[@KJM.72]

Excellent vlog Ed looking forward to seeing your part 3 👍

[@TwinCam]

Part 3 will be here in a couple of hours!

[@1258-Eckhart]

I really enjoy Ed's enthusiasm for the Morris Marina. It boggles me, but I hope it serves as a strong antidote to all the negative press the poor thing received back in the day from British journalism. I also agree that the midrange Michelotti Triumph is a very good looking and well packaged car with presence and stance, and this goes for all versions including the FWD 1500. I look forward to a Twincam review of that model, or its sister the 1500 TC.

[@davidkettell5726]

Having left the U.K. in 1980 for the U.S.A. i have never heard of these Honda models as they were not imported to the U .S .A as far as i know but i would love to get my hands on one !

[@philnewstead5388]

Although you are some 35 years younger than me your depth of knowledge of cars that I grew up with and subsequently have in depth first hand experience of due to 22 years in the motor trade never ceases to amaze me. I absolutely loved the Marina which is an 1800 Special which was only produced as the Mk2 car and was effectively HL spec without the twin carb engine, being a real anorak it is Astral Blue and not denim which was a few shades lighter and did not appear until the Mk 3 car. As an aside the Honda Legend was interesting in so far as I had a customer who was a retired diamond dealer who bought a Honda Legend and a Rover 825 Sterling so he could compare the two and decide which one he liked best.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Phil 🙂 I thought Denim, but doubted myself as I thought ‘78 was too early for it!

[@70mmbobbyj]

Great video, Ed. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always mate :)

[@markwaites5580]

Nice video and some lovely shot of my MK1 MR2, thank you

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Mark, your little car is a credit to you.

[@frothe42]

Great presentation! The Honda Z600 reminds me of the early Honda Civic, the one the made Honda a global car manufacturer. And Honda was the first to start a luxury division, that being the Acura, and the Acura Legend here in the US. The NSX for us was Acura, and it was coveted, being that ultra-rare sports car. I like both the Mazda RX-7 and RX-8, that rotary engine sounds like nothing else in the world. One has to service it properly or else it will become a money pit. That blue Austin-Healey Sprite is simply gorgeous, and yes, blue is my favourite colour! Nothing says sports car than the British!

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always Frederick :)

[@Pmjs]

The SAAB 900 Turbo&the Triumph Dolomites are lovely car's.

[@plym1969]

Another very interesting and entertaining video Ed. I really enjoy your voice over style. You have a great way with words. This format for motor shows walk around is a triumph. ( Stag V8 😂)

[@TwinCam]

Thanks as always Phillip 🙂

[@Pmjs]

Enjoying your NEC videos, thanks.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate :)

[@rogerwilliams7234]

Cracking - great stuff - keep up the good work, young man!!

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Roger 🙂

[@jonathanjenkins9583]

Excellent video and very professional in research and execution.....except for one thing! The engine in the big wing dolomite isn't a GM derived ecotec engine (GM is a dirty word in Saab circles!) but is in fact a Saab 16 valve ecopower engine, as transversely fitted to 9000s, OG 9-3s and OG 9-5s. It's basically the same engine as that in the 900, but with a different block to suit the transverse application. Earlier ones were designated B204 or B234, depending on whether the capacity was 2.0 or 2.3 litres. These engines are legendary for their ability to be tuned and can produce 400 bhp without any internal mods. The later engines - B205/235 - are basically the same, but the internals were pared back, somewhat, so they need modification to achieve the same levels of power. None the less, they will still handle 300 bhp with ease. Many 9-3s have met untimely ends so that vauxhall owners can fit a proper engine into their cars!

[@TwinCam]

Ahh! I had imagined that it was a GM derived one both by the name on the cam cover and the fact it wasn't slanted over like the old Triumph based engines! Thanks Jonathan :)

[@davidm3225]

Yay to three parts! 😊

[@markonmotoring]

In general I'm not all that into Japanese cars however.... The 1990s was a fantastic time for Japanese sports cars with every manufacturer seemingly having one in every size conceivable and there were cars of all layouts.

[@reitsmaassociates]

Excellent review, great mix of vehicles. Keep up the good work - cheers from Brisbane

[@TwinCam]

Thanks mate :)

[@rob1971]

Another enjoyable and informative video, thanks Ed 😊

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Rob :)

[@21stcenturyozman20]

Brilliant! 💯

[@seanhumfrey]

Outstanding.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Sean 🙂

[@craigcolavito5606]

Great video!

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Craig :)

[@jeromeemmanuel9604]

For once, I'm late for watching your excellent video, sorry;) What a great idea to have focused on Japanese cars in comparison with british ones. Besides, the similarities of automotive tastes between Japan and Great Britain, from a certain point of view, have always struck me ... By the way, it seems the first Datsun / Nissan in the 1930's was a copy of the Austin Seven, then, after the war, a number of Japanese manufacturers have made british sedans under license or inspired by.... There would be a lot of research to do on this. Thank you for this report!

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Jerome :) Another bit of Anglo-Japanese automotive cooperation came in the 1960s, when Nissan started building the BMC A- and B-Series engines under licence.

[@jeromeemmanuel9604]

Thanks for these informations Ed, you're right!

[@SpacedOdyssey]

Sadly the Toyota Stand was lacking a Corolla Gti16v,

[@ofirs5830]

1998 passat has the engine mounted longitudinally and drives the front wheels as well

[@TwinCam]

VW and Audi loved their engines being pushed right up to the headlamps!

[@ofirs5830]

@@TwinCam yes. Very bad for weight distribution

[@michaeltutty1540]

As always, Ed, terrific video. I do not agree with all the kudos given Honda, though. I remember when the S2000 came out. I went with a friend to see it at the dealer. Forget a test drive. They very nearly had to call the fire brigade to take the car apart to get me out. I was stuck half way in! I have a thong against cars I do not fit behind the wheel of. Call me odd if you like, but it is hard to be enthusiastic about a car I can never drive. Also, Honda engines are precisely opposite of what I prefer. I love low end torque rather than high end horsepower. That is why my 89 Mercury with a 5.8 litre engine with h an automatic gearbox matched a friend's 89 Honda Civic with a 1.8 litre and 5 speed manual for highway fuel consumption. As for the Celica bumpers being integrated, Toyota Crown was another, but hardly the earliest. The entire "crash bumper" legislation in the US was because bumpers had become so integrated they were useless. 67-72 Chevrolet Corvette, 71-73 Dodge Dart, 68-72 Chevrolet Chevelle, and the rest of the A bodies, the Tri-5 Chevies, the list goes on and on back into the late 40s for cars with bumpers being integrated into the design.

[@TwinCam]

Thanks Michael :)

[@mickymondo7463]

It's a shame you haven't shown any Reliant cars, proper British quirky motoring

[@TwinCam]

There were a couple of three-wheelers there and a Scimitar stand, but I didn't want to go around every stand as the videos would have been a week long!

[@stevesas632]

That lovely blue Mini's MOT expired back in 2010, so is obviously just trailered to & from shows for 10yrs. Low mileage it may be, but sad imo.

[@TwinCam]

I agree. Cars are built to be driven.