ULTRA RARE 1 OF 1 1959 Panhard Dyna Z LOST in a barn for 48 YEARS! Can I Make It Run and Drive?!

[@tastyclassics]

Hope you like the video! A real head scratcher at times, but ultimately a great outcome for being sat so long and I loved every minute of doing it. The part two is also out now and I'm currently scuffing my knuckles on the next Scimitar video ❤️

[@Oh-Jay52]

It wants to be Left ! Right ? @Tasty Classics. Lol No foot start button ? Land Rover Series one lense you need i think for that rear light ..

[@mikerand2622]

Oooo get it restored , worth it just for those suicide doors 😁

[@alecjohnson9911]

If you go on you tube and out in panard banger racing...

[@willyrackham2957]

I used to PDI Scimitars many years ago ..they are great drivers cars we sold them through Ford agencies..Nice car s but the smell of fibreglass gel ...lingers,!

[@kingfornjot]

You fancy swiping for a 57 prefect

[@MrManBuzz]

I don't know what's more incredible, the fact you got it running, or how healthy it actually sounds once it got running.

[@tastyclassics]

I'm just as surprised as you!

[@Schlipperschlopper]

These french very HQ mchines never die like a 2CV

[@Brock_Landers]

I live in the US and I have only ever seen one Citroen 2CV (as far as I can remember). I did however own a 1987 Renault Alliance L with a 1.7L SOHC 4 cylinder with an automatic that ran PERFECT, but it could not pass emissions testing no matter what I did to correct it. (Same as an MOT, but less strict). I drove that car for eight or nine months all over my area and I only ever got one ticket for not having windshield stickers for emissions and inspection (screw you Pennsylvania BS!). I got that thing up to 120 MPH on a few occasions with no problem and I only paid $150 for it!

[@youtube-handle-are-a-joke]

I worked and restored a few of those. I don't know about export models but since yours is a Z16, I can tell you it doesn't have a Z16 upholstery but from a one year only PL17 L1 (the only year the PL17 had suicide doors, your spare engine is probably from the same car that donnated it's upholstery). Those "towers" next to the spark plugs are the torsion bars for the valve (yes torsion bars). I don't know if you know that already but the crank is mounted on ball bearings and the connecting rod are needle bearing. If you have some slack when moving the fan back and forth by hand : you're in for a crankshaft rebuilt, you cannot do that at home (because of the needle bearings that are not publicly available and assembly process of the crank/con rod themselves) and it is extremely expensive. No sheetmetal is available for those cars, don't even bother buying the couple of sh!t parts that exists : make your own. Inside the rockers are the actual frame rails, I'm 100% confident that your car needs at least the 5 bottom centimeter of those frame rail replaced, it's always so when the rockers are rusted out. Good luck, I hope it's not an investment because they are cheap to buy in good condition at least for the left hand drive can't tell for the RHD because you simply never see them. If it was me I would buy a LHD one to restore the RHD.

[@tastyclassics]

Some great info thank you, I think it'll be worth getting it on the ramp and seeing what it's like and how viable it would be to get it back on the road, maybe keep it's condition as it is just a bit cleaner and less big holes! Just need a gear linkage cable and a brake master and the clutch needs freeing and it'll be a lot easier to move it around

[@derekgriffiths794]

Can't believe I'm sat here with a big grin on my face because the indicators work :)

[@tastyclassics]

I honestly couldn't believe it 😅

[@chrisaris8756]

I was fascinated by the Panhard when I was a kid - according to the 1959 Observers book of automobiles that was rarely out of my hand in 59 (I was 10) the Panhard had a top speed of 90 mph. Seemed amazing from a twin! Not sure if that was actually right of course and you rarely saw them in the flesh as, again if I remember right, they were very expensive for what they were. But it’s great to see one again. I’d love to see it back in it’s 1950s glory. Keep it up Ben!

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Chris sounds like a book I need haha! I might not part ways with this one just yet we'll see

[@dungbetel]

I have the same edition. The Dyna Z 16 is on page 200. Apparently they made a convertible too. PS: The bit missing at the front under the bonnet lip is the 3rd (centre) headlight. My mum had a 1962 (I think) PL17. Ran great with its suicide doors and drop down back seat back giving access to the boot. The only problem was finding someone to service it properly.

[@dougtodd305]

I had the same book,and looked at it religiously ,ld like to race my Lloyd Alexander TS against it.

[@vumba1331]

Check out Jay Leno's garage, he has one and there is a video of bim driving it. He was impressed with the performance.

[@karljokkerlukkas_974]

​@@vumba1331thanks for the tip on Jay's Panhard!! A little bit different from this one!! But, cool. None the less!! Thanks again!!

[@LauraDawn2-mx8zv]

Only ocasionally do you come across a channel that ticks lots of boxes ,consider me subscribed, cars ,passion and just the right amount of humour.look forward to watching many more episodes 😁👌

[@tastyclassics]

Perfect thanks Laura!

[@kevinoakes1171]

Wow !, what a journey !. A crazy, typically French, little car. Amazing that you got it running after standing for so long. Never seen one of these before. Interested to see it after a wash. Nice one Ben.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Kevin! Maybe another episode on this one I'm not sure I can part ways with it so soon

[@kevinjackson7340]

Seeing that little car start put a smile on my face, it wants to live.

[@tastyclassics]

I'm going to take another view on it next week... Maybe another episode before we decide if it's definitely getting moved on or not

[@MrManBuzz]

@@tastyclassics I know it would take a fair bit of time and effort to restore this thing, but I'd love if you did listen to your heart and not your head on this one.

[@solidsnakesimulation666]

That's because it's possessed.

[@TheCr0wsNest]

Never seen one of these before but it is a very pretty car. Was so excited when it started to show life and eventually got running. Let’s hope the future is bright for this little car

[@tastyclassics]

It's absolutely gorgeous isn't it I love it

[@stephenclarke8540]

Another gem from the bearded buccaneer get me a bucket full of what your on best channel on KZbin 😂

[@tastyclassics]

Haha superb thanks Stephen very much appreciated!

[@PabloPaccaM]

This guy is an endless source of hope and humor. I do love cars, but now I'm watching for the beauty of sheer perseverance. Thanks for sharing with the world!

[@Stevensteven1098]

You have your hands full with this one, You certainly love a challenge, Good luck with this one, I hope It all goes very well.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Steven!

[@mach1rob]

Cracking job squire, didn't think it would live without major work but there we go!

[@tastyclassics]

You and me both thanks mate!

[@johnward9626]

I saw them on the road in France as a kid 70 years ago and they seemed so far ahead of anything else on the road. Loved 'em!

[@lygase]

The best "part 1" on the internet - fact! Just brilliant! To have me sat for 2 hours (in the middle of France no less - after a 7 hour 4th day on tour/hoon on my KTM) is testament enough. So when I miss my ferry tomorrow it's because I've binge watched part 2. Good effort! 😂 (P.s - I've got BBQ Lays here... A rare treat! 😂😂)

[@tastyclassics]

Haha excellent thanks very much for saying so! Sounds like a great time, salt and vinegar for me I think it was too :D

[@vlogsandstuff3159]

ive one thing to say on this video..........................THEY DONT MAKE EM LIKE THEY USED TO.......... i take my hat off to you......bloody well done

[@tastyclassics]

Haha you're absolutely right! Thanks mate

[@eduardopena5893]

I've never even heard of a Panhard before, and when I saw the thumbnail I immediately thought it was an old Citroen. Great little find and glad it is getting some life breathed back into it again. Nice to see the old boys/girls run again.

[@vidfletch]

Just a fabulous car. Sounds so like a Citroen 2CV when running. Would have loved to have seen it restored. So different to the usual boring run of the mill stuff.

[@tastyclassics]

I'm going to take another view on it next week, I'd love to get it back on the road 😩

[@kentvespa]

Was nearly late for work this morning because I stayed up late to watch both videos. Can’t believe you actually got it going let alone drive it around the block……brilliant!

[@matthewwiddows6319]

Just finished watching. Well done. Started thinking what a dog of a car, but how lovely is it. That engine sounds sweet. It needs to be rescued, or at least protected and parked for another 48 years. With it being so rare in would be ok to have a custom restore with different parts from other cars. If you drive one of these you are a one of kind type person. My cars are volvo 850 t5's and r's, so classic not really my thing, but really enjoy the vids.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Matthew, I absolutely love it there is a chance we might have another little video on it assessing it's viability

[@moon-lit-rider987]

How awesome! great video, such entertainment, you had me smiling & laughing & fully engaged, great stuff 👍

[@tastyclassics]

Superb that's all I can ask for thank you!

[@tomgriffin286]

I admire you for taking on the seemingly impossible! Let's hope the next person who takes it on has the same passion.

[@shiveringsand]

I'm a rare thing as I'm a former owner of exactly the same model which I bought in France during the late 1980's. Of course, mine was left hand drive and I drove it back from Lille where I bought it. I remember swapping the engine out as the ends where hanging out and it causing a riot driving around here and that 35 years ago. That car is quite possibly unique in English spec. The Lucas rear lights are completely different to a home market car. These were put together in the Citroen factory in Slough from CKD's. You'll have some fun finding parts like the gear change cables as theres 3 of them and they were bad enough to set up and I'd replaced them with new as they used to be well known for stretching. You'd have a choice between first or having a reverse.. I speak French so the manuals were useful and zi admire you for getting stuck in, but and I speak from experience, Panhards of any age or model are extremely fragile so take care there.!! Beautifully engineered and advanced for their time. The Dyna previous to 'our' models were constructed from aluminium, but the bodies were changed to steel from mid 1956. If you need any help or information, give me a rattle. My Dyna was donated to Les Amis Des Panhard, a chap called Polley in the end as I had a nice Panhard 24CT come my way and one Panhard is enough for most.. I'm currently driving a right hand drive 1974 Peugeot 304 Coupe'... Ooo la la.!! Have fun old boy.

[@tastyclassics]

Fantastic info thank you, I plan to get her back on the road but we'll see in the next video how that's gone 😅👍

[@heckmacbuff]

Excellent video, I really enjoy the non-edited examination of the car. I fell in love with these cars as a small boy. On holidays to France in the early 70's there were still quite a few on the roads. They are so unique and quaint, to a kid they have this jelly mould cutness that demanded attention in world of Cortinas and Minis.

[@essexdavenorton]

Well this diehard didn’t want to die you did a incredible Job sir I have never seen one of these, but it is a typical French car and how sweet was that little engine imagine trying to get one our modern cars running in nearly 50 years time no chance 😂

[@tastyclassics]

Haha cheers Dave and yes fantastic point if there's a bit of moisture in your ECU it's goodnight! 😅

[@Lot76CARS]

Massive respect for getting this started.. I thought you had little chance to be honest, so glad to be proved wrong, epic result, after 48 years just astounding!

[@BlueXonar]

100% store it and restore it, please!! Its such a special car. I'd love to see you do some big welding project on this thing.

[@tastyclassics]

It's got potential!

[@GPSOMG-]

I never fast forward that that was brilliant it was a good roller coaster well done😉

[@tastyclassics]

Excellent thank you! You've got to be in it for the long haul, one day the full 18 hours of footage will come out 🤣

[@bertoltb1358]

Great video Ben, who would have thought it would run so well?! I’m glad Rob was there to witness it’s first start. Good to have a mate to share in your excitement. Talking to a camera just isn’t the same. MUG, not you, but a merch idea. Who wouldn’t want a cuppa from a “Tasty Classics” mug? Right, I’m off to watch Part 2 now. Thank you for the hard work.

[@tastyclassics]

Great idea, i'm on it!

[@Telephony954]

I can't say that I'm a Panhard enthusiast as you yourself are. but I was entertained, and somewhat suprised when it started and smoothed out there. best of luck. Be well.

[@braxtonnelson7422]

I love these old French cars... amazing that it starts and runs after all of those years "barned up"! Looking forward to the next episode when it gets a bath! You earned my subscription!

[@Falconurbex]

What a great bit of history im buzzing u got it running,thanks for saving the old girl she was well worth the effort,these old cars are made a lot better than the cars we get today and they will outlast the cars of today,shes deffo a stunning old girl.

[@dandare1001]

I'm so happy for you saving that car and getting it to run. I was smiling along with you.

[@craiggillespie8426]

Amazing .we'll done mate.interested to see what becomes of it.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Craig, I might have to do another episode and we'll take a view!

[@craigvalberg7397]

Just awesome effort big guy loved it and thank you for all your hard work to keep us smiling...really enjoying the journeys..especially as I'm restoring my 84 capri

[@syncro16se]

What an amazing find. I suppose the Panhard actually chose you to be it's saviour. To live again. 🙏⚘️🤠🤗❤️

[@tastyclassics]

I don't think it want to let me go either haha!

[@johnrowland6144]

love this takes me back to my teenage years my dad would buy old bangers that i would fix .and i loved doing it

[@ryanharriss7950]

Interestingly, right hand drive. How awesome that it runs, thanks to perseverance! Rescue it!!

[@Clodhopping]

2 hrs well spent watching this 👍 Would love to see some welding, brakes - even an MOT to see how good/bad it is - and an industrial hoovering out. Lovely car ❤ Hope there are more videos on this one to come 💪

[@tastyclassics]

I think we'll do another video of taking a view on what it would take, I can't let it go just yet

[@stephensharrock]

Fantastic Ben, another cracking couple of hours, superb that man

[@handsomesteve2131]

That had to be the wonkiest tabletop in the world!!

[@tastyclassics]

It was sound as a pound before I dropped the engine on it 😩😩😩

[@AllThingsAlex]

I'm one minute in and I'm hooked allready. This is gonna be a good one! :)

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Alex!

[@garyclifton2180]

I couldn't stop watching this I feel like I had sand in my eyes but the pain was worth it sad it sat for so long un loved and I love the washing machine on the front lol brilliant

[@daviddamico4288]

That in incredible that it still runs , very nice work ….

[@broonysaint]

Wow, what a great job and great find. It looks like a fun car for all your local show circuit. I hope it will give you as much pleasure restoring, as it should give must of us watching.

[@collinpolhill6920]

Hi matey I’m Collin from Liverpool I do think it’s worth restoring I’d like to see the Morisminor restored all I can see it needs a new wooden frame

[@foxstrangler]

I saw one on the road about 18 months ago. Gobsmacked as it was the first I had seen in 50 years. Good luck. Previous one was a Tigre, a sports saloon with more bhp, bug eye headlights, and the tail lights were mounted horizontally not vertically. Some unfortunate American serviceman had bought it. It was grey. Yours has Michelin X tyres, stop tread pattern. Lethal in the wet, used to break away and aquaplane. That number plate makes it late 58 through 59. My first car had a 4 numeral EV plate.

[@ChishanFipz]

Now, if you had a secret spare windscreen, when you chucked that hammer on the bonnet imagine it smashed the screen - Bloomin' comedy gold! - A great easter treat this - cheers

[@tastyclassics]

Haha when I edited it I thought yeh maybe should be a bit more careful next time 😅👍

[@ChrisBullington]

You could say the French invented front wheel drive. Arguably the first self-propelled vehicle was Nicolas Joseph Cugnot's artillery tractor commissioned by the French government; its single front wheel was the driven one. My father knew someone who owned about a half dozen Dyna Panhards and stripped the same part off all to keep one running (I have no idea what that part is and never asked). In one of the street scenes in Full Metal Jacket a Dyna drives by several times (probably looping around wanting to be mistaken for multiple cars). Thank you for the video and for resurrecting another obscure, vintage vehicle.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

These cars were technological cutting edge back in the 1960s!

[@simonbarnwell7787]

Panhard et Levassor , was the very early and high quality predecessor company of this really special little Panhard classic car , thanks for sharing this rarity .

[@MichailKnoller]

It was called Panhard et Levassor till the very end, in 1967. Paul Panhard, who led the company for decades, died very soon after Citroen took it over.

[@stevenwithanS]

The interior design is wild. Cool car.

[@chrisaris8756]

Thanks

[@tastyclassics]

Chris that's an amazing contribution i can't believe it! You have gone halves with me there on the brake master cylinder for it which I'll put your name on so I think we'll have to do another episode and see the viability of getting this thing back on the road 👍👍

[@narrowbeamdaydream]

Brilliant work Ben. You are a genius

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Raymond!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

New Subscriber here, KZbin May had finally suggested a Video I wanted to watch. Being I’ve not ever laid Eyes on such a Vehicle and reside on East Coast USA, South Central Pennsylvania more specifically, I am intrigued. I plan on following the Journey and catching up on past experiences when I get Time to do so. Until then Keep it Safe Out There Sir

[@MACLADILLY]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this, well done!

[@samsdadalways888]

Great reg plate. I wonder if it's still registered to the car. Excellent video

[@fill7t1]

Yes it is.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Sam's dad and yes it's a cool plate isn't it 😅👍

[@kirbyhans5261]

I love your videos, your sense of humor is awesome.

[@BjornChrBreda]

Such a quirky car from a manufacturer of automobiles founded 1887 !! which sadly disappeared when Citroën bought the company. Lovely to see this one is alive! Next one. please!

[@fredscratchet1355]

That was so nice to watch. Cars like this should be rescued. I sold a few old Citroen's to an old chap in Yorkshire once, took them up on a trailer and he'd got quite a few old Panhard's including an Earls Court show car. They are lovely things.

[@jerrydickson1108]

Watching you work on the Panhard now. You are such a funny man. The painted shop floor looks great. I realize I can't alleviate your fear of spiders in a random comment, however, they are incredibly beneficial. Thankfully, there aren't any aggressive spiders in England or America, so you are safe. Just don't move to Australia. Good luck with the Panhard and your channel.

[@grandcarriage1]

That is fantastic. I’m living vicariously in this

[@robertnauss4815]

Awesome job bud...and not giving up your perseverance won ...will be waiting for next one

[@blxtothis]

The thing about those remarkable little gems is that although later models had mostly steel panels, the first iteration used aluminium panels extensively so with just 0.8 of a litre from it’s twin cylinder boxer engine it could reach 90 mph. “It’s been rear engined”, he, he! Hilarious that two grown men were scared to get inside.

[@aslandama]

You're a man of incredible patience.

[@karljokkerlukkas_974]

Wow!! A 'Tesla' from the past!! Panhard was way ahead of others!? That's what my grandfather told me!! We was in love with this machines!! This is even rarest, because of the right hand drive!!

[@davidbowden7331]

Excellent thoroughly enjoyed that, fantastic looking motor, my first thoughts when I saw it was I want to body swap it onto beetle floor pan, but think it needs and deserves to be saved/restored, great work well done👍

[@d.dolphinstriker5737]

Nice that you could get the engine running. Keep up the good work 👍

[@raymondpearce5245]

You have done a great job

[@ianturner6954]

Just incredible …. great perseverance!!!

[@nelashharinarain3394]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work

[@Frenchcrop]

Really interesting to see you revive this amazing car, looking forward to more!

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you!

[@4Wardlogistics]

Wild little car ya got there. I have a feeling you are not going to fit very well though😅Believe it or not there is one of these cars over here in a Maryland junkyard. Too bad it's so expensive to ship or I'd send it too ya for parts. Is it OK to put a link to your channel on my other page? We need to get ya you a bunch of subscribers my friend

[@cesariushervelazco8]

Amazing! Waiting to see how you deal with the crusty rockers😆

[@billleigh615]

Looks incredibly similar to 2cv underpinnings. Beautiful thing to have even in it's current condition.

[@willyrackham2957]

About 10 years ago I went to buy a motorcycle...the owner had about 5 of these he said they were his retirement projects ...I rember things like the valve springs being leaf springs ...the wheels having tags on them to the drums ...3 years ago I went to a motor museum in Malta and they had just got one in ...I am fascinated by these rare cars

[@tastyclassics]

Brilliant, i'm really keen on keeping it alive!

[@arthurmccarron4379]

I’m 67 years old. Our next. Door neighbor. Was war. Bride. From. London. England. Love. The. Accent. Thanks

[@tastyclassics]

Thank Arthur, I have two middle names, one is Arthur!

[@dianewilson4144]

Very interesting video, thanks Ben 👍

[@tastyclassics]

I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍❤️

[@dianewilson4144]

I binge watched and it was well worth it!

[@dennisblake2498]

Very very rare and scarce piece of automotive history for sure and a needs a very brave restoration definitely. Will take a lot to do it but would be worth a fortune afterwards. Might need club support or someone in the know to source anything missing parts wise. Not much is available for this unless you go to France or elsewhere to get things needed. It is a PL17 model but with early interior and engine maybe. Maybe last on the road in 1975 . Get a donor car and there’s half of your battle done for you.

[@darrenstyles73]

Really enjoyed this one good work

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Darren!

[@chrisflaws6763]

Well done. I cheered with you. Definitely better than Netflix!!

[@keithrushforth4019]

Back in their day Panhards were considered fast cars for what they were. With their wind tunnel developed aerodynamics, and their high reeving short stroke engines, they were good for almost 90mph.

[@mrc7157]

Wow, fantastic, please get it on the road at some point, I had to abandon my 1961 rover p4 due to illness, covid nearly got me but I'm still here a year and a half later and back nearly ready to hopefully finish off my rover to at least get to some shows with it this summer!!!

[@TimDaCorgi]

I'm sure Yorkshire Car Restorations would love to restore this 😀

[@LordInter]

Well this is a hell of a lot more interesting then all the American ones rewiring and starting v8s

[@tastyclassics]

Always on the look out for the unusual! Makes it more fun for me to do too, thanks mate!

[@dannyvanalstine5748]

i stumbled on your channel and with in 5 mins knew i had to subscribe. I love your humor and your persistance to get this motor running. I have been trying to figure out what country your from.

[@peterpaliwoda1527]

“ Your car’s here me lady, sorry about the mess “ …5 x ⭐️ killer 😂 …..I,m onboard for the journey…but I’m 75 so plz make a start asap …good luck Peter P

[@matthewmundis7171]

I never seeing that car before love to see it driving next video good luck with your project car ❤

[@laurataylor9454]

I watched your video all the way through , i think it was totally amazing , I love very old cars , fantastic job guys ,

[@worldofrandometry6912]

Great video. I really enjoyed it but will save the next episode until tomorrow which has now passed for everyone else of course. Keep this stuff up and I think you'll become quite a big KZbinr. Well done.

[@brucemelton4983]

Bloody brilliant mate! Thoroughly enjoyed this

[@MattVF]

Good job! Amazing little car!

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Matt

[@HarryandMarvfixcars]

Bloody fantastic u managed to get that running

[@semorrison7082]

You and Rob work well together. You should do more collaborations.

[@Funkie_Monkey]

That sounds like my neighbours lawnmower next door 😂😂😂 great job getting it running 😉

[@Ryanb20496]

Brilliant. Love the videos

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you!

[@graemefisher7014]

Great video keep up the good work

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Graeme

[@eatsinabeat]

You know what man, 10 years younger I would restore that, nice interesting car, you could always drop a flat 4 boxer in it if you fancied it, shame you can't make a motor out of it, cracking vids by the way man.

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you!

[@lanfrancosenno7536]

Complimenti per la bella scoperta grande auto😊

[@selwyndyer8357]

All new cars a hard to turn over because they are tight being new,all the best mate.