ALL THINGS ALEX
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FOR THE LOVE OF FORD - A HIDDEN CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION - 2000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL!
This week I've got something rather special for you!. We get to go behind closed doors and take a look at a private collection of #classiccars.
I'm joined by a dear friend who shows us round his own vehicles including some rather rare editions!. In an exclusive interview, we discuss first cars, mis-spent youth, road trips, bargain buys, sketchy school friends and memories of our own parents cars.
We also get behind the wheel of his latest purchase, a super rare #mk3 #Cortina estate!
So, please join me in this rather special video and thank you to you, the viewer for helping achieve
this milestone!. Thankyou, every one of you!
#Fordcortina #Escort #capri #fastford #privatecollection #Cortinaestate #roadtest #milestone #2000k #subscriberspecial #goals
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WHATS UP WITH THE BRAKES ON MY VW POLO? - DANGEROUS TO DRIVE?
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This week I'm investgating a rather annoying rattle from the front end of my #1990s #vw #polo - Is my new purchase safe for the road? #dublifestyle #dailydriver #volkswagen #newcar #brakes #dangerous
A POSSIBLE CAR FOR RUSTIVAL? - 1990'S VOLKSWAGEN POLO COUPE MK2F GETS SOME TLC!
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This week, I begin to prepare a #1990s #vw #polo coupe for an upcoming show. Bought as temporary transport while my other vehicle goes away for bodywork. Will I ultimately take this car to #rustival over my other? - either way, theres some jobs that need doing before so, so i get stuck in to attempting some repairs. #MK2POLO #vwscene #scenetax #paintwork #donttrythisathome #fail #roadtest #rust...
I DRIVE ANOTHER YOUTUBERS CAR! - FEATURING UPnDOWNs PEUGEOT 106!
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This week I pay a visit to my mate Rich of UA-cams #upndown to lend him my #allegro for the day. In return, I get to borrow one of his fleet for a test drive!. What will i think of his car? #peugeot106 #roadtest #upndownvids #youtuberscars #citroenbx #citroenc6 #hillman #testdrive #peugeot For a lot of waffling and more features on Citroens, please be sure to check out: www.youtube.com/@UPnDOWN
1950'S STANDARD 10 - THE LAST DRIVE!
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This week a channel update, and the mood is somewhat down beat as I make a tough decision!. With a heavy heart I decide to move on my little #standard10 - my reasons of which will all be discussed. #forsale #classiccars #1950s #austinallegro #finances #channelupdate
1950'S STANDARD 10 - FITTING A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST !
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After a couple of weeks off I'm back to tackle the #exhaust system on my #1950s #standard10. Original parts are no longer available, but luckily I've managed to source a complete #stainlesssteel system through the owners club. Will fitting it become an issue?...
BMC AND LEYLAND SHOW - @BRITISH MOTOR MUSEUM - 2024
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This week I'm back at the #britishmotormuseum to attend the annual BMC British Leyland gathering. It was an amazing day featuring a fantastic selection of classics! #classiccars #austinallegro #standard10 #automobile #hubnut #triumphtr6 #morrismarina #rangeroverclassic #gaydon #cargathering #idriveaclassic
1950'S STANDARD 10 - OVER HEATING WOES - DRAGGING BRAKES? - CLASSIC CAR PROBLEMS!
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This week I carry out a full brake inspection after some unfortunate over heating issues. Could the cause of problem be dragging brakes? #standard10 #classiccars #overheating #brakes #1950s #dailydriver #classiccarproblems
1958 STANDARD 10 BACK ON THE ROAD - FIRST TEST DRIVE!
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In this video my 66 year old #1950s #standard10 hits the road once again after years of slumber. How does it drive?..and will i enjoy the experience? #classicmotors #dailydriver #standardcars #britishcar #carsofthe50s #fordanglia #lymington #newforest #newmilton
SORTING THE PAINT WORK ON MY 1950'S STANDARD 10!
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One thing that lets my #1950s #classiccar down is its appearance. In this video, I call in a much needed professional to apply some #paint #rectification to its faded exterior. Will the decades old paint respond to some tlc?. My thanks to Justin for his sterling efforts!. Please check out Justins own insta: jcautobodyandrestoration And for all aspects of classic car restoration, please visit: w...
1950'S STANDARD 10 - BRAKES - SUSPENSION AND GREASE NIPPLES!
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This week I've the task of investigating a binding brake on my new purchase, a #1950s #standard10. Will it all come apart, or will it fight me? #brakes #Standard10 #britishcar #10hp #rarity #classiccars #automobile #suspension #projectreview #TriumphTR-10 #Standardvanguardjunior #carsofthe50s
BRITAINS FORGOTTEN CLASSIC CAR! - RARE 1950'S STANDARD 10 SALOON!
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Its time for a bit of a shake up in the fleet!. I reveal my latest purchase, a car that time almost forgot!. A super rare #1950s #standard10 four door saloon!. #Standard10 #britishcar #10hp #rarity #classiccars #automobile #projectreview #TriumphTR-10 #Standardvanguardjunior #Carsofthe50s
PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART FOUR!
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In this video I attempt to get to the bottom of the gearbox issue. But first, we need to sort out the cooling system so I can run the car for longer. Will I have any luck?... #1970s #Austinallegro #firststart #britishleyland #allegro #carprojects #electrics #barnfinds #projectsparky
PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART THREE!
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After some moderate progress in the last video, I attempt a proper first start. Will it start and run from a fuel supply?... #1970s #Austinallegro #firststart #britishleyland #allegro #carprojects #electrics #barnfinds #projectsparky
PRIDE AND JOY VEHICLE MEET - MAY 2024 - @EXBURY
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PRIDE AND JOY VEHICLE MEET - MAY 2024 - @EXBURY
PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART TWO!
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PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART TWO!
PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART ONE!
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PROJECT SPARKY - RARE 1970S AUSTIN ALLEGRO REVIVAL - PART ONE!
PARKED FOR 30 YEARS! - NEW PROJECT REVEAL - RARE 1970S ALLEGRO!
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PARKED FOR 30 YEARS! - NEW PROJECT REVEAL - RARE 1970S ALLEGRO!
POTENTIAL NEW PROJECT? - CITROEN 2CV - PLUS ALLEGRO UPDATES!
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POTENTIAL NEW PROJECT? - CITROEN 2CV - PLUS ALLEGRO UPDATES!
CLASSICS ON THE QUAY - CHRISTCHURCH - APRIL 2024
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CLASSICS ON THE QUAY - CHRISTCHURCH - APRIL 2024
A WEEKEND WITH ALEX - AUSTIN ALLEGROS - GLOUCESTER AND CAFES!
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A WEEKEND WITH ALEX - AUSTIN ALLEGROS - GLOUCESTER AND CAFES!
1990'S FIAT CINQUECENTO - RADIO INSTALL FAIL!
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1990'S FIAT CINQUECENTO - RADIO INSTALL FAIL!
NEW CAR REVEAL! - 90'S FIAT CINQUECENTO - ROAD TEST AND INTRODUCTION
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NEW CAR REVEAL! - 90'S FIAT CINQUECENTO - ROAD TEST AND INTRODUCTION
PRIDE AND JOY VEHICLE MEET - MARCH 2024 - @EXBURYGARDENS
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PRIDE AND JOY VEHICLE MEET - MARCH 2024 - @EXBURYGARDENS
CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - PART THREE - ITS ALL ROVER
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CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - PART THREE - ITS ALL ROVER
RUSTIVAL @THEBRITISHMOTORMUSEUM - FEATURING UPnDOWN !
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RUSTIVAL @THEBRITISHMOTORMUSEUM - FEATURING UPnDOWN !
CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - PART TWO - SORTING THE SUSPENSION!
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CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - PART TWO - SORTING THE SUSPENSION!
CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - NEW PROJECT REVEAL!
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CAN I SAVE A 1990'S ROVER METRO? - NEW PROJECT REVEAL!
FIAT SEICENTO ACTIVE - OWNERS REVIEW AND TEST DRIVE!
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FIAT SEICENTO ACTIVE - OWNERS REVIEW AND TEST DRIVE!
VINTAGE TYRES BREAKFAST MEET - BEAULIEU - FEBRUARY 2024
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VINTAGE TYRES BREAKFAST MEET - BEAULIEU - FEBRUARY 2024

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  • @theLukedishwasher
    @theLukedishwasher 2 дні тому

    Whey hey! Nice work. My first car was a 1983 VW Polo and this brings back many an oily memory! Points and dizzies rule!

  • @theLukedishwasher
    @theLukedishwasher 2 дні тому

    Just love these vids!

  • @YannisAggelakos
    @YannisAggelakos 2 дні тому

    This was hardly a rare find in '90s Greece where I live, but today it's very hard to find

  • @peterlee44
    @peterlee44 3 дні тому

    Only just found this channel just watched this first video and subscribed a massive Ford fan myself Thanks

  • @michaelgoode9555
    @michaelgoode9555 5 днів тому

    I could be looking at one of my late father's chariots. He loved his Allegro. So much in fact that he replaced it with a series 3!

  • @paulmcbride8164
    @paulmcbride8164 5 днів тому

    only very thin people can sit in the back

  • @paulbabe
    @paulbabe 5 днів тому

    Great video 😊

  • @matthewc.419
    @matthewc.419 6 днів тому

    Wooooooooow what a collection 😍 well coooooooooool !!!! " im a FORD , nutcase mate " My 1st car cost 400 quid a mk3 1.3L 3 door cvh brown , ( deathtrap ) poor car , you cud hear the tappets from the moon , rusted brake lines, didnt even lock ! One day i popped the bonnet in a petrol station, oil had leaked onto the exhaust manifold 🔥🙈 oooopsie , POLICE showed up n drove off, luckily it started raining i left the bonnett ajar , n limped to college , where lads took the engine out , replaced for an equally worse engine .......but now id lost 1st n 3rd gear thanks to lad messing around 🙈🤷 still miss that car though , wish i still had it

  • @bondbug73
    @bondbug73 6 днів тому

    The blue MK3 estate and Capri were my favourites out of the collection.

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 6 днів тому

      My uncle had a mk1 capri ! I well remember it

  • @dmmcharrie2698
    @dmmcharrie2698 6 днів тому

    For this old Ford nut - says thank-you! To you Alex & to Bruce!

  • @CortinasAndClassics
    @CortinasAndClassics 6 днів тому

    Congratulations Alex. Very well done indeed i'm not far behind you. I wonder what Bruce would make of my estate. His cars are brilliant I am slightly jealous.

  • @davidwebb8877
    @davidwebb8877 6 днів тому

    The mk3 cortina is stunning,lovely colour.

  • @badbooks476
    @badbooks476 6 днів тому

    Superb video & what an amazing collection of Ford’s & extremely nostalgic, I am rather partial to a mk4 cortina

  • @philpaxton2078
    @philpaxton2078 6 днів тому

    Memories of my late fathers' Royal Blue 1.3LS Very slow, but quite comfortable. Those Sunseeker seats are so very 70s.

  • @philpaxton2078
    @philpaxton2078 6 днів тому

    I love the Mk1 Golf, but I also have fond memories of our neighbours until 1979 having a Red Fiesta 1.1L. I think it was on an 'R' plate and so a very early one. It just seemed so well designed for a small car. I've always been keen on practical cars & I really wanted my dad to get one, instead of our Avenger. Awesome collection of cars. 👍👍

  • @BelfastMurf
    @BelfastMurf 6 днів тому

    Having seen that beautiful Capri I’m even more annoyed with Ford for that horrendous new Crap-E.

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 6 днів тому

      FORD marketing campaign strategy Using names like MUSTANG n CAPRI instead of the FORD branding ...........it's all a ploy Like what Renault have done ....

  • @BelfastMurf
    @BelfastMurf 6 днів тому

    I’ve always loved the Cortina, ideally I’d have a mkIII if the budget allowed. That mkIII is one of the best I’ve seen, and the MkIV was superb!

    • @matthewc.419
      @matthewc.419 6 днів тому

      My father had a mk3 , I well remember it

  • @stanelder9995
    @stanelder9995 6 днів тому

    Two things: Firstly, My Dad owned this exact car, in this exact same color/trim combination (1979 Allegro 1275 SDL, 2-door in Russet Brown)! Despite him looking after it well, it was a "bad un" and ended up lunching its gearbox all over the road! I have a picture of it if interested! Secondly: I did the exact same engine swap on an early Allegro back in the mid-80s with my mates in a weekend and were able to get the car back on the road after a long period just sitting in a garage unloved. Ended up selling it to a mate for 100 quid, who then used it for school for about 2 years before it finally met the scrappie.

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 6 днів тому

      Awesome story!. Thanks for watching.

  • @benspears5073
    @benspears5073 7 днів тому

    What a great video, very interesting and bought back a lot of memories! ❤

  • @user-yv5qr7qu4p
    @user-yv5qr7qu4p 7 днів тому

    He is one lucky bloke I love every single one of those cars.

  • @Natureonmydoorstep-p1v
    @Natureonmydoorstep-p1v 7 днів тому

    Alex, well done on your subscribers you really deserve it, plus what a great video I love cortinas I've had one of two in the past I to remember scrapyards when they was scrapyards does your friend have a UA-cam channel, I've just started one I'm on 23 subscribers early days, always look forward to your videos we laugh how you call other drivers they do deserve it best let you get a cup of tea hey. Cheers Michael and Karen

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 7 днів тому

      Hi Michael, he does but uses it more for advertising vehicles for sale rather than reviews.

    • @Natureonmydoorstep-p1v
      @Natureonmydoorstep-p1v 7 днів тому

      Oh ok alex, just means you will have to put more videos on . I watched video of George on the rollers I felt for him . Best let you get cup tea. Here's to the next 2000 subs

  • @deviatefishy
    @deviatefishy 7 днів тому

    Lovely jubly.

  • @SuperShucks
    @SuperShucks 7 днів тому

    In less safety conscious days, on a family day ,that boot would have held 4 unrestrained children seated on cushions. Typically there would be two or three vehicles in our convoy. Happy memories but ohhhhh the risk!! Doesn't bare thinking of today.

  • @paulforster4730
    @paulforster4730 8 днів тому

    My uncle had a purple TC With black final roof. I loved it as child, you don't mention any in this video are they not a lot better than a standard car?

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 7 днів тому

      I was commenting on what was there. If I'd stopped to talk about everything the video would have been hours!

    • @paulforster4730
      @paulforster4730 6 днів тому

      @AllThingsAlex ok sorry to trouble you 🙄

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 9 днів тому

    Great video, I recently filmed one of these BX's through in Edinburgh recently. I couldnt believe how well the BX rode!

  • @Paull563-z7k
    @Paull563-z7k 10 днів тому

    Amazing, I actually looked at buying this car, to take me back to my late teens… I’m only 39 so didn’t get the pie shop reference :)

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 10 днів тому

      Lol. Mrs Miggins is a character in the BBC's comedy series, Blackadder :)

    • @Paull563-z7k
      @Paull563-z7k 9 днів тому

      @@AllThingsAlex when you are selling it give me a shout 😜

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 9 днів тому

      @@Paull563-z7k Will do!

  • @chucky2316
    @chucky2316 10 днів тому

    I individualised the suspension on my 114

  • @Phiyedough
    @Phiyedough 10 днів тому

    Sad that you have had so little time with this gem of a car but that's how it goes sometimes. My 1960 Riley 1.5 was not with me long but that's because I managed to set fire to it! At least the 10 will continue to give pleasure to a new owner.

  • @Phiyedough
    @Phiyedough 10 днів тому

    I suppose the original number was sold off.

  • @RetroRebuild
    @RetroRebuild 12 днів тому

    I've had loads of early 90,s vw's mate including 5 polo's and I can tell you turning the radio volume up will solve that rattling noise 😆 👍

  • @tomwinch9107
    @tomwinch9107 12 днів тому

    Hope Mrs Miggins is paying you for the advertising! Great to see you tinkering - you always make it look so easy! I struggled last weekend to change the dipped beam light bulbs on my 55 plate Scenic (washer bottle filler needs removing to get to the offside, battery needs removing to make access better for the nearside - why so damn fiddly!) ... hard enough without filming it too!

  • @Alexsassets
    @Alexsassets 13 днів тому

    I had rattling pads on my P4 ! Did my head in. I have anti rattle shims in place now 🥰 . Glad it was an easy cheap fix

  • @Alexsassets
    @Alexsassets 13 днів тому

    Another car 😆 . That paint work was making me feel queezy.... but it does look better *for now* 😄 . Don't see these polos any more. I love that you now have two Foxes in your life x

  • @tweed532DaveH
    @tweed532DaveH 13 днів тому

    Hoped across and subscrbed after the Kitch, UpnDown Allegro review. I had a Russet Brown 1750 Estate as my family company car perk in '88!! Always said I could to foreigners for the local undertaker if needed as it looked like a 2/3rds scale model of one! 😮😂👍🇬🇧

  • @lucythemoggy1970
    @lucythemoggy1970 13 днів тому

    polly the polo lol

  • @bondbug73
    @bondbug73 13 днів тому

    Nice detective work Alex. The Polo is coming along nicely. You've earned that pie. I'll admit I'm partial to a fine pie myself. Thanks for Polo update.

  • @deviatefishy
    @deviatefishy 13 днів тому

    Ah yes, the Haynes Book of Manuals. 🙏

  • @SuperShucks
    @SuperShucks 13 днів тому

    Glad the mat was useful, ❤

  • @terryatkinson3182
    @terryatkinson3182 14 днів тому

    Never heard of the pie shop and I'm over 55😮👍🇮🇪

    • @AllThingsAlex
      @AllThingsAlex 13 днів тому

      Mrs Miggins is a character from the BBC'S third series of Blackadder lol.

  • @frothe42
    @frothe42 14 днів тому

    Nothing like a cheap fix and repair! Great job as always Alex!

  • @ultraliner2118
    @ultraliner2118 15 днів тому

    The all important 'All Things Alex' sticker... You've doubled your money right there!! ;)

  • @eddkennedy6458
    @eddkennedy6458 15 днів тому

    I remember my dad having a semi automatic one of these it was called standrive

  • @davidrochow9382
    @davidrochow9382 15 днів тому

    Nothing wrong with a rattle can spray job. I had an 87 Corolla which I bought cheap with very badly faded paint. I went to Bunnings ( big hardware chain in Oz.) and bought rust protective under coat grey auto paint and a heap of Heritage Blue metal paint from the clearance bin at Aust.$1 a can. It ended up costing me a couple of days prep work and about Aust.$80 to completely repaint it. I was happy with the job and ,as we like to say in OZ ,to me " it looks just like a bought one".

  • @tomwinch9107
    @tomwinch9107 15 днів тому

    Great to see you flirting with a Irish beauty! Lovely car - though I'm so used to seeing number plates and knowing the vehicle age that Irish plates confuse me! Your touch up is way more skilled than my daughter managed when trying to make her car look less tired - I wouldn't be at all concerned about how it turned out. I was in the new forest this weekend, with trips over the border into Bournemouth on Thursday and Bournemouth and Poole on Sunday - tourists cluttering the roads up for the locals! Lovely part of the country (can I claim I'm not a tourist in the new forest if I live in the opposite corner of the county?) ;-P

  • @cattigano
    @cattigano 15 днів тому

    Looks quite cool on the Mk3 Golf steelies

  • @lucythemoggy1970
    @lucythemoggy1970 15 днів тому

    citroen and vw did some awesome trim patterns in the 90s, if only modern cars were like it today!

  • @terryatkinson3182
    @terryatkinson3182 15 днів тому

    The vw brigade will be hopping at this video. Gambling on the timing belt 🫣 with a decent trip coming up.... wouldn't do it myself. Can't be too difficult with the engine so open to tinkering.