For the love of cars

Started by Madman, April 23, 2014, 05:36:27 PM

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Madman

April 23, 2014, 05:36:27 PM
Yep, it's another UK-based car restoration series.  Except this one doesn't worry about anything as trivial as budgets or turning a profit.  As the title suggests, these restorations are lavished upon these iconic of heaps strictly for the love of these cars.

The first episode starts with a true rally legend.

Episode 1:  Ford Escort Mexico.

For The Love Of Cars Season 1 Full Episode 1 Channel 4
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

FoMoJo

#1
April 24, 2014, 07:50:00 AM
Watched about half of it so far.  Great show.  It presents a piece of motoring history that any enthusiast would love to see.  It ties into so much of the racing history of that era.
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Rupert

#2
April 24, 2014, 06:23:58 PM
Even though they spent an hour talking about an interesting car that I didn't know much about, I don't really feel like I learned anything.
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13 cars, 60 cylinders, 52 manual forward gears and 9 automatic, 2 FWD, 42 doors, 1988 average year of manufacture, 3 convertibles, 22 average mpg, and no wheel covers.
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Madman

#3
April 24, 2014, 07:28:43 PM
Quote from: Rupert on April 24, 2014, 06:23:58 PM
Even though they spent an hour talking about an interesting car that I didn't know much about, I don't really feel like I learned anything.


The only thing you need to know is this car was a million times better than the POS Pinto which Ford excreted out its ass and dumped onto American customers.

Thanks, Ford!  :shakesfist:
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Rupert

#4
April 24, 2014, 07:42:15 PM
See, that's really boring information. I know that European cars are always better by the sheer virtue of being from Europe. ;)

It was just a combination of old farts talking about the good old days and, uh, oh. They hardly went into any detail about the restoration, which, other than about five minutes of informative talking about the history of the car, was the only interesting part.

Novarolla-Miata-Trooper-Jeep-Volvo-Trooper-Ranger-MGB-Explorer-944-Fiat-Alfa-XTerra

13 cars, 60 cylinders, 52 manual forward gears and 9 automatic, 2 FWD, 42 doors, 1988 average year of manufacture, 3 convertibles, 22 average mpg, and no wheel covers.
PRO TENACIA NULLA VIA EST INVIA

Madman

#5
April 25, 2014, 09:13:47 AM
Well, if you'd rather have a car with a gas tank that exploded on impact, that's your business! :lol:

Remember, I had a Pinto, so I know how shit they really were.

You're right about the lack of info about the restoration, though.  Personally, I could do without the history lesson considering I already know the history, anyway.  However, I'm sure there are viewers out there who aren't mega-nerds like us and need some schooling about the car's background.

My attitude is to sit back, have a drink and enjoy shows like this as light entertainment not to be taken too seriously.  And besides, a cool old car that would have probably been scrapped gets a new lease of life it wouldn't have had otherwise.  That alone makes this show worth it.
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Morris Minor

#6
April 27, 2014, 07:29:52 AM
Looks interesting & will definitely watch. But I don't consider the Triumph Stag to be a great British car; it was a bit of a dog and, although it was assembled in Britain, I don't really think of the DeLorean as British.
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Madman

#7
April 27, 2014, 05:34:26 PM
BTW, here's the auction listing for the Escort Mexico featured in episode 1.......

http://www.coys.co.uk/auction.php?itemID=4429%C2%A0
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Madman

#8
August 10, 2014, 11:57:51 PM
I forgot all about this series until recently.  Watch them all before YouTube takes them down.


Episode 1: Ford Escort Mexico.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4LoehR8eCw




Episode 2: Land Rover Series I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zZB0naJPqI




Episode 3: Triumph Stag.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDkLP6d4Ls




Episode 4: Austin Mini Cooper (Series I with Downton engine).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8F6CZi7sXw




Episode 5:  MG TC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-aDAxy0_dg




Episode 6: DeLorean DMC-12.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m-EdGJvRHc




Episode 7: The cars go to auction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cAXqGZGqAM
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis
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