Barn Find rare 70s BMW CS Coupe survivor car untouched for 38 years - will it run?

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  • Barn Find rare 70s BMW CS Coupe survivor car untouched for 38 years - will it run? Jonny Smith heads to the picture postcard seaside village of Saundersfoot in Wales to meet a charming chap who bought a 1970 BMW 2800 CS coupe (aka the E9 model, what went on to become the 3.0 CSL and Batmobile on the race tracks) and drove it no more than a year before putting it into storage. That was 38 years ago.
    Thanks for stopping by The Late Brake Show.
    The story of how Gor Couser bought it, why he never really drove it, and how they both ended up in Wales from London is a fascinating one. Will Jonny get the straight six engine to fire up? That would be telling, but BMW guru Tony Chamberlain (aka www.tonybmw.co.uk the creator of the Can of Hope) came along to kindly help.
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro
    1:20 Meet the owner
    3:34 Where did the car come from?
    4:23 Opening the garage door
    5:50 Weird storage story
    6:15 Meet Tony BMW
    8:37 E9 and CSL history
    9:44 Rare mirrors
    10:07 Engine bay
    10:25 The Batmobile
    11:10 Uncovering
    11:45 Rear end
    12:20 Engine work
    13:45 Cleaning ignition
    17:54 Ignition problem
    18:30 Interior condition
    21:18 First turn over
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  • @davidtyler2622
    @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +339

    I'm proud to say I was the instigator of this episode. I've know Gor for 4 yrs and he'd told me about this car he had in his garage. Last year I finally got to see it and as soon as the door opened I thought ......Jonny Late brake show.. I'm so glad Tony BMW and Jonny got it going again after so long and reading all the wonderful comments has made it all so worth while. Jonny and Tony are top blokes and to see Gor's face as it fired up was priceless. He's a great character and I'll be nagging him to get it done if he can raise the funds. Watch this space folks.. On behalf of Gor thank you all so much for your lovely comments and a huge thank you to Jonny and the team for doing this and sharing this beauty with you all.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +34

      Dave, we want to thank you for contacting the show and convincing Gor to let Jonny come and film his wonderful E9. Still cannot believe how easily it fired up!

    • @davidtyler2622
      @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +14

      It's a pleasure it's too nice a car to be sat there in the dark! Glad everyone appreciated it great job as always guys. See you for the follow up vid.

    • @randallwatkins2805
      @randallwatkins2805 10 місяців тому +13

      Hi David, I live in Summerhill 5 mins away and own a 76 e3 it's the four door saloon version would love to pop over in it some time to take a look at the e9. Lovely cars and great video!!

    • @UberLummox
      @UberLummox 10 місяців тому +15

      I betcha ole Gor is an old punk rocker from the way-back times.

    • @davidtyler2622
      @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +9

      ​@@randallwatkins2805that would be great. I'll get in touch with Gor and we'll arrange a meet up. Leave it with me 👍🏻

  • @ChishanFipz
    @ChishanFipz 10 місяців тому +370

    There must be someone influential at BMW who thinks to himself 'Why don't we start making stylish, beautiful drivers cars again?' - Early BMW's are easily the pinnacle of beautiful cars.

    • @ThibauTM
      @ThibauTM 10 місяців тому +8

      Let's hope so 🤞🏻

    • @keithd6852
      @keithd6852 10 місяців тому +4

      I have a 2 series and really would like pillarless windows. Love the look of a Jag XJC as well.

    • @davidhoughton273
      @davidhoughton273 10 місяців тому +20

      A time before BMWs became ‘fleet’ cars.

    • @user-lv5ij3zn9w
      @user-lv5ij3zn9w 10 місяців тому +11

      Totally agree as the owner of a M235i Gran Coupe 21 plate. Its a great driving car but BMW have been systematically beating their recent cars with the ugly stick and my Gran Coupe looks OK from the rear but definitely has ugly stick pretensions elsewhere.

    • @amacca2085
      @amacca2085 10 місяців тому +2

      @@davidhoughton273Yeah companies need to make money look at the state of Porsche in the early 90’s
      BMW do make nice cars it’s just called nostalgia everyone always thinks the past was better but in 50 the same will be said about M3 CSL etc
      And I think 2002’s were part of a few companies fleets in Germany in the 70’s I could bet

  • @virgilrytaar9083
    @virgilrytaar9083 10 місяців тому +39

    When he said £400 I was terrified that it was going to be the 1 that I missed out on for £375 in 1985. That 1 was white with Martini stripes, the lad took me out in it and absolutely horsed it, I'll never forget his words: "some tool isn't it?"
    It certainly was, we agreed on 375 and I went to get the money from my Mam, when I finally got back to him the next day someone had gazumped me with 400. I'm still not over it

  • @lloydbrock2711
    @lloydbrock2711 10 місяців тому +6

    Wow that car so deserves to be saved. It virtually asked to be saved when it fired up....."see, I'm fine"! Beautiful beautiful car.

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +2

      @lloydbrock2711
      … I wholeheartedly agree, you can tell the engine is willing …🕊️❤🕊️… Gor x

  • @s1m0nc
    @s1m0nc 10 місяців тому +37

    We're spoiled. That was a delight :)

  • @TOMUK420
    @TOMUK420 8 місяців тому +3

    Just look at it........ Absolutely beautiful. Same as the South African bmw I get tingles when these come back to life

  • @ianappleton4036
    @ianappleton4036 10 місяців тому +2

    Im so glad this car and garage brought Gor to this beautiful village!

  • @SteveBlues87
    @SteveBlues87 10 місяців тому +129

    Honestly don't know how this channel doesn't have way more subscribers. It's TV show quality, tons of interesting cars and stories.

    • @kobbetop
      @kobbetop 10 місяців тому +13

      Better than TV.

    • @MattyEngland
      @MattyEngland 10 місяців тому +5

      Yeah he's a nice guy and has some great content, but I think his EVDS (Electric Vehicle Derangement Syndrome) probably puts some people off? 🤔

    • @adogmcdizzle
      @adogmcdizzle 10 місяців тому +1

      It’s growing well. It can take a while for channels to pick up.

    • @peterconnolly2724
      @peterconnolly2724 10 місяців тому +1

      Imagine Clarkson trying to make this sort of extra-geeky content!

    • @0tispunkm3y3r
      @0tispunkm3y3r 10 місяців тому +6

      Its cars. And its being nerdy about cars. That's why. There isn't some air-headed, low-stakes drama going on like Love Island.

  • @reidster87
    @reidster87 10 місяців тому +137

    Gor seems like quite the character. He obviously loves his E9 - evident in his finding a garage for it as a priority. Even though he hasn't been able to recommission it for the road over the years, it seems like he's made a concerted effort to prevent it deteriorating any further. It was lovely to see the condition of the engine bay, boot, and interior. I'm sure his diligence paid off with how easily that engine turned over and struck up once Jonny and Tony gave it the once-over. Another great barn find video, and one I particularly hope comes back to the channel with a happy update in the future!

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +63

      Thank you so much for this comment. We are working to help steer Gor to find the right company who will recommission it in the way he can afford and then use it, probably with tatty paint as-is. We think Gor got quite emotional during the day, and realised he ought to get this beautiful car on the road before he's too old.

    • @BMW_NUT
      @BMW_NUT 10 місяців тому +14

      One for Yorkshire Car Restoration

    • @kjh23gk
      @kjh23gk 10 місяців тому +6

      @@TheLateBrakeShow I actually love the paint job. A unique colour and a great patina.

    • @daveparsisson6836
      @daveparsisson6836 10 місяців тому

      This car needs a Go fund me page set up to help Gor out@@TheLateBrakeShow

    • @foundnotlost
      @foundnotlost 10 місяців тому +6

      @@TheLateBrakeShow any chance we can get some updates on previous BF's?

  • @patrickhostler5939
    @patrickhostler5939 10 місяців тому +6

    That has to be the fastest barn find start up… in fact, that started faster than some modern cars!!!!❤

  • @zefrog7482
    @zefrog7482 10 місяців тому +12

    These old BMW's are so much nicer than any of the new stuff. Was great to see it spring into life so readily, a thing of beauty.

  • @mikaeljonsson4686
    @mikaeljonsson4686 10 місяців тому +2

    That beautiful car sooo deserves a restauration.... Gorgeous... 🥰😍🤩

  • @mikejba
    @mikejba 10 місяців тому +5

    Hands down one of the very best channels on UA-cam. Jonny always has a relatable warmth and enthusiasm that us petrol heads really enjoy. What a beautiful car too!

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for this mention. We built this channel to bring automotive variety to the table, but bring out the emotional attachment we have for these crusty old metal boxes.

  • @davidf2281
    @davidf2281 10 місяців тому +75

    Gotta love a Tony BMW episode! All hail the Can of Hope!
    Definitely becoming a fan of these early beamers too; never gave them a second glance when I was a sprog in the 70s and 80s but looking at them now they're just lovely.

    • @robertpatrick3350
      @robertpatrick3350 10 місяців тому

      This!

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +1

      @david2281 …Tony BMW and his Can of Hope…Tony BMW and his Can of Hope…
      …🕊️❤️🕊 …. Gor x

  • @Wall1885
    @Wall1885 10 місяців тому +2

    Genuinely laughed out loud, when it started so effortlessly, funny how cars can touch emotions. Love the channel, keep up the good work Johnny.

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +2

      @sparky6847 I say yes to the above. Well done Jonny and the team 🕊❤️🕊️

  • @stuart5107
    @stuart5107 9 місяців тому +1

    OMG,. I'm a BMW lover I'm lucky enough to own five at present. Three vintage and two daily e60s.
    Having said all that ,when this barn find fired up straight away I got a lump in my throat. Respect to all BMW 's of any age. Different gravey baby ❤

  • @burtreynolds8897
    @burtreynolds8897 10 місяців тому +5

    The E9 and that colour, wow.. That era of BMW have a special place in my heart, its eye watering every time I see one... 🥰

  • @andypalin3287
    @andypalin3287 10 місяців тому +7

    Old beemers are so stylish, unlike the monstrosities of today! 😵 Great episode ...Cheers guys! 👍

  • @Misterk53104
    @Misterk53104 10 місяців тому +4

    This car needs a go fund me but instead of giving him the money you restore it for him and do a series on it ❤

  • @sebastiend.5335
    @sebastiend.5335 10 місяців тому +17

    This one has got 'please restore me' written all over it!
    Another brillant installment dear Jonny!
    Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for watching. Got any barn finds in NL for Jonny?

    • @sebastiend.5335
      @sebastiend.5335 10 місяців тому +3

      ​@@TheLateBrakeShowI have a friend who has a nice E-type, but it is actually a nicely restored one.
      Let me put out my feelers and get back to you! ;)

  • @yorkshiremike5083
    @yorkshiremike5083 10 місяців тому +17

    One of the nicest cars you've featured on the show 👍
    And its high bar when you consider previous finds.

  • @K12beano
    @K12beano 10 місяців тому +5

    Difficult to believe how beautiful BMWs used to be (when you see them today)….

  • @mariusml
    @mariusml 10 місяців тому +29

    A lot in the world right now is expensive and unnecessary, but being a patreon for early access to these kinds of barn finds are the easiest money I spend on anything. I read the synopsis for this video before it went live and have been waiting eagerly all day.
    Highly recommended!
    Thanks again!

    • @sebastiend.5335
      @sebastiend.5335 10 місяців тому +2

      With my next salary I might just adhere! ;))

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому

      @mariusml …thanks ever so much for your support to the channel, glad to know you enjoyed the show. 🕊❤️🕊️ Gor x

  • @bolf
    @bolf 10 місяців тому +2

    When that fired up , I knew it WANTED to be enjoyed again. Love it.

  • @carolynhollingworth5905
    @carolynhollingworth5905 10 місяців тому +4

    The look on Gors face when it fired up and came out of the garage was priceless.He seems a nice man hope he one day gets it back on the road.x

  • @blueboy1375
    @blueboy1375 10 місяців тому +2

    In the 70s my dad was in the army and we lived in Germany I was 5 or 6,a German neighbour had a bright red one in a lockup under our flats,I'd sit for age's looking at it and helped wash it,it was that front end,on my top 5 cars to own and it has to be bright red,excellent video.

  • @bmw_classic
    @bmw_classic 10 місяців тому +3

    What a amazing discovery the owner has stored this vehicle with so much love hopefully he gets to use it soon

  • @paullinnitt5450
    @paullinnitt5450 10 місяців тому +2

    Look forward to seeing this on Yorkshire Car Restoration next. Amazing car in a great colour!

  • @byronmills5952
    @byronmills5952 10 місяців тому +4

    Hopefully Tony can in someway help Gor achieve his dream of getting his BMW back on the road. What an amazing survivor and a brilliant episode. 👍👍

  • @lookship
    @lookship 10 місяців тому +11

    I haven't watched a barn find with such a big smile on my face for a long time. I hope he manages to get the funds together to get it back on the road 🙌

  • @maisiefreeman8597
    @maisiefreeman8597 10 місяців тому +2

    Even if she is a little scabby around the edges, Gor's plucky little Beamer is still stunning, especially in that colour.

  • @patrickhostler5939
    @patrickhostler5939 10 місяців тому +1

    BMW’s of that era are simply stunning… and that colour - wow!!❤

  • @GentilsGarage
    @GentilsGarage 10 місяців тому +4

    Fabulous. And it started 1st time! Tony’s can of hope is a fantastic things and what a car! Almost like my orange E12.

  • @gro9465
    @gro9465 10 місяців тому +3

    Wow what a wonderful find, beautiful motor car. I hope Gor does manage to get her back on the road and enjoy his motor once again.

  • @davidevans5782
    @davidevans5782 9 місяців тому +2

    My father had 2 E9 BMW's in the early 80s, a 3.0 CSI and a 3.0 CSL, I wish he'd kept them as they are worth a lot of money now.

  • @grahamchandler300
    @grahamchandler300 10 місяців тому +2

    Johnny crowd fund this car to get it restored, it is beautiful, crazy as it seems I love the colour too. Worked at Dick Lovett Swindon 1979 and these cars and the 4 door versions came in for servicing, so remember them well, don't remember this colour tho😊

  • @mustafakulucan3660
    @mustafakulucan3660 10 місяців тому +5

    I’m a massive old bmw fan and got rid of my e30 years am now can’t afford another one lol. But seriously cannot stop smiling. It’s amazing

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +2

      ☺️

    • @destrozar
      @destrozar 10 місяців тому +1

      I had a beautiful E30 320ise 2 door in black 20 years ago, before it got nicked. So miss that car.

  • @D5DRIFT
    @D5DRIFT 10 місяців тому +21

    Another great video. Gor is such a genuine, honest and easy going fella. Hope he gets it restored. Well done to Gor, Tony bmw and the late brake crew

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the support from Gor's partner as well! It's nice to see that it matters to both of them.

    • @davidtyler2622
      @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +1

      Haha that's my missus 😂 she'd had a couple of glasses of wine with lunch 🤣

  • @gettin-sendy
    @gettin-sendy 10 місяців тому +2

    One sweet BMW, i hope to see a later follow up episode when it's fixed up and back on the road.
    Well done to this awesome bloke Gor, that has been the caretaker for all these years. 👌

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +2

      @gettin-sendy
      thanks ever so much for making those awesome comments about me and my beautiful e9 Coupé.
      …🕊️❤️🕊️…
      …Gor…

    • @gettin-sendy
      @gettin-sendy 10 місяців тому +2

      Gor, thankyou for sharing your story so far, we look forward to an update when you have it back on the road, no pressure 😂. 👌

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +1

      @@gettin-sendy
      …hey ho Hoff… …’’but I like sharing’’…
      so do I, we all had so much fun on the day, I think both Jonny and TonyBMW would agree with your comments above, and would be delighted to come back to sunny Saundersfoot to shoot an update, at some point in the future.
      Structural repairs do take time, so we must all be patient, and I’m almost certain more rust will be discovered once the bodywork specialists can get her up on the ramps for a full inspection, and perhaps even more when they start cutting her open.
      Meanwhile it seems there’s a very good chance that another of my favourite UA-cam channels, Yorkshire Car restoration, might be interested in featuring my e9 with an episode covering specific details of the welding and fabrication processes involved, so you might want to keep checking this space for any further updates.
      😂 haha, no worries and no pressure, I’m living the beach life here in sunny Saundersfoot, and surprisingly enough I’m actually quite capable of getting very good results with my projects, (which I never like to rush). I would much rather wait until I can have the repairs done properly or they won’t be done at all, whilst I’m her caretaker.
      This will be my biggest project to date, it’s certainly the longest I will ever take on in this lifetime.
      Now that these incredible guys have found my e9 the project has come back to life I can begin in earnest, and my plans to resurrect sleeping beauty may well have a happy ending after all.
      …🕊❤️🕊️…
      … Gor x…

  • @besenzon1
    @besenzon1 10 місяців тому +5

    Stunning opening scene, what a beautiful place. Tony BMW is awesome. Hope it gets restored

  • @weed46
    @weed46 10 місяців тому +4

    "Tony BMW" should make a youtube channel. Love his super chilled style to contrast to the modern shouting youtubers.

  • @michaelgeorge5436
    @michaelgeorge5436 10 місяців тому +1

    A dream car. I absolutely love early 70s BMWs.

  • @stevepellett452
    @stevepellett452 9 місяців тому +1

    Great presentation, and superb to see the start of another E9 being brought back to the road. In 2008 we bought a 3.0csi, awesome car to drive, cruises along well, and can still hustle through the corners. Such an elegant profile, with the windows down, always brings a smile to the face!

  • @CJ-go7ff
    @CJ-go7ff 10 місяців тому +6

    As a classic BMW fan, UA-cam doesn’t get any better than these barn finds for me. Absolutely love it! Cheers Johnny

  • @Comakino
    @Comakino 10 місяців тому +3

    This guy is such a lovely dude, a nice BMW owner what a shocker. And a Tony BMW episode too! My second favourite side dude in a car video after the Scottish guy with the £1500 Jag XJ that Jay Emm had on one time.

  • @latitude9.5north54
    @latitude9.5north54 10 місяців тому +2

    As a retired BMW (etc) tech, I truly miss these cars from BMW and M-B. What a great episode, well done!

  • @philhuggett4776
    @philhuggett4776 10 місяців тому +8

    Tony BMW is such calm and understated chap. Another brilliant barn find episode!

  • @TfRsmokinmasta
    @TfRsmokinmasta 10 місяців тому +3

    Nice to see a bran find editon where a car starts, fantastic!

  • @berwhaletheavenger
    @berwhaletheavenger 10 місяців тому +3

    Colorado orange! A rare colour for a CS, even a 2800. These were a sort of half breed - the 2000 drum brake rear axle but the E3 engine with the 32/36 Solex INAT carbs, 3HP20 automatic.......the good old days!

  • @cortoolei-pearson7702
    @cortoolei-pearson7702 10 місяців тому +2

    Gor, Ive just fallen in love with it too, what a beautiful car, save it, cherish it, daily driver !, Mutts nuts mate 👍
    I bought a 2002 i when i was seventeen, drove it 5 mins into town to get the insurance and got side swioed by a truck, right off, no insurance, gutted, always regretted that, but, yiung and stupid!.
    Tony BMW, your a goat, hats off to you.
    And thank you once again Johnny for a great discovery, damn your good at this shit 😂

  • @rushja
    @rushja 10 місяців тому +9

    It's a real shame that this car doesn't have a grill about 20 times bigger than the original classic, said no one ever. Just a beautiful car. I hope you revisit this in a year or two to drive it and chat about the restoration that cost £450

    • @ArmySigs
      @ArmySigs 10 місяців тому +1

      haha yep, new Beemers are designed for crass Chinese tastes in mind. Hopefully now that China's economy is in permanent freefall with Western manufacturers leaving in droves the Chinese market will stop having such a horrible influence on car designs.

  • @malcolm7646
    @malcolm7646 10 місяців тому +33

    Another fantastic barn find episode, thanks Jonny for creating these. I envy Gor because he can actually say: “I had one of those years ago … and kept it”. If he hasn’t the means to do a sympathetic restoration I’d happily contribute a quid or two to see Gor enjoy the end result in a catch-up episode.

    • @davidtyler2622
      @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +6

      He's a top bloke and one of my best mates. If I had some spare cash I'd do the same as it would be lovely to see it on the road. Maybe we could set up a gofund me for him. Not sure how to do it though ..

    • @staffh3815
      @staffh3815 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@davidtyler2622 wish I was tech save, great idea

    • @North49191
      @North49191 10 місяців тому +1

      $20k should do it. Just write a check.

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +4

      @malcolm7646 thanks for your positive response, I find it heartwarming that even total strangers are prepared to contribute a quid or two to help with the cost of getting my e9 back to a roadworthy condition.
      Let’s hope I can muster the necessary funds.
      Jonny and his Late Brake team have many professional contacts, and they are currently talking to various metal fabrication specialists who may be willing to provide quotes on the cost of the necessary repairs to the structural integrity of the car,
      obviously it would first need to be hauled away to a bodyshop for a closer inspection of the suspect areas.
      It really would be great to see how this project develops in a future episode.
      Kind regards
      Gor 😊

    • @ChrisJones555.
      @ChrisJones555. 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@gordoncouser5906 You deserve in mate 👍 great car!! I would donate for sure how do i go about that?

  • @schrodingerscat8621
    @schrodingerscat8621 10 місяців тому +4

    Seeing it out in the Welsh daylight, it’s just a beautiful machine. I would be over the moon if that was my ride

  • @kevmagill5163
    @kevmagill5163 10 місяців тому +1

    Man...I would love to have one of those old BMWs. Truly a classic beauty. Great barn find rescue.

  • @sdry1688
    @sdry1688 10 місяців тому +4

    As an apprentice in 1981 - my garage had an immaculate - rust free - pristine - 3.0CSA White/Blue roof/ blue velour seats for sale - £4200 - My job was to prep and polish it. Loved the car - got bought by a local publican who wrote it off within days. i was sick - loved the car. Love the show thanks Jonny

  • @au18ert
    @au18ert 10 місяців тому +3

    Gor should start a crowd fund me page to get it back on the road..
    He seems like a decent guy and this is the best barn find video I've seen on TLBS. The way it started blew me away.
    Old BMs are so cool whereas the new ones just aren't.
    I hope you will follow this card story in the future..

  • @mauriceclemens3286
    @mauriceclemens3286 10 місяців тому +3

    I worked in a Datsun-BMW dealer in 1972 and I fell in love with the CS coupe’s. Wonderful driving cars. Comfortable,nimble and quick. One of the all time best looking BMW’s of all time.

  • @more.power.
    @more.power. 10 місяців тому +3

    A perfect barn find with a great story to go with it. Thank you Jonny,Tony BMW and the cars owner Gore. Cheers

  • @Magicmaetti
    @Magicmaetti 10 місяців тому +1

    Just snooped on the German E9 forum. Only 10 Csi models were painted in colorado orange, 7 of them were delivered to Germany. 🤓 Rare bird... 😁 Now I miss my E12 528i. 😢

  • @neiliosr8
    @neiliosr8 10 місяців тому +49

    This was wonderful, i think if it can be made tidy and road legal and just use it, no need for a full on resto. Definitely a keeper. And what a nice place Saundersfoot is.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +19

      It can definitely be mildly renovated and used as a tatty, but mechanically (structurally) sound classic. That's the aim.

    • @dwhxyz
      @dwhxyz 10 місяців тому +1

      The unfortunate reality is it's going to sit in that garage for the next x years while it continues to rot. Hopefully the owner will see sense and sell it on to someone who will restore it and use it again.

    • @cbcen8849
      @cbcen8849 10 місяців тому +4

      If the owner wants to keep the car and use it I'd love the opportunity to help out with some welding to get this back on the road!

    • @stevenc5227
      @stevenc5227 10 місяців тому

      @@TheLateBrakeShow I wouldn't want to drive it on todays roads, i get paranoid about being rear ended standing at a roundabout, happened to me twice, first car written off, second time i was driving a transit, did 2.5k damage to it and it was almost new.

    • @chris425amp7
      @chris425amp7 10 місяців тому

      @@dwhxyz Hope not if i had it it wouldn't. Different from a Ford Capri an had a great rivalry in the Batmobile vs RS3100

  • @Jay-B1750
    @Jay-B1750 10 місяців тому +4

    Credit to Gor for carefully storing it for all these years, its literally frozen in time! Loved the excitement when it pulled out of the garage under its own steam for the first time, its a beautiful piece of BMW history, good luck with its onward journey! 😊

  • @keithposter5543
    @keithposter5543 10 місяців тому +1

    Stunning thing and in a great colour too. It won't need an MOT any more!

  • @munkygrip1977
    @munkygrip1977 10 місяців тому +2

    0:10 There’s a concept! I would quite happily watch 30 minutes of “Rock Pooling with Jonny Smith” 😂

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +3

      Not with Caterham driver racing booties on tho!

    • @munkygrip1977
      @munkygrip1977 10 місяців тому

      @thelatebrakeshow Jelly Shoes For The Win!

  • @paulbennell3313
    @paulbennell3313 10 місяців тому +3

    That car will be utterly spectacular when it's restored!

  • @ChrisDooner-ly4gb
    @ChrisDooner-ly4gb 10 місяців тому +5

    Wow, I live in the area and it’s mad to think what’s hidden away in the garages just down the rd, brilliant and love the fact you had lunch from the Chemist 🤜

  • @markosborne5510
    @markosborne5510 10 місяців тому +2

    That’s was fantastic.. larger Can of Hope😂And the Car how sweet is that engine

  • @mzungusi
    @mzungusi 10 місяців тому +2

    That was glorious! I LOVE the E9. I think it's just the most beautiful car ever built. I LOVE it in this colour.

  • @grahamlillis6184
    @grahamlillis6184 10 місяців тому +3

    How come I love these videos so much when I have no knowledge of mechanicals, engineering and would be totally inept at repairing anything? Keep up the great work Jonny, another fab show.

  • @ianchambers2731
    @ianchambers2731 10 місяців тому +6

    We used to go on holiday to
    Saundersfoot in our Mini Clubman estate in the mid 80s - one morning we got up to find the B&B owner on his hands and knees in the car park saying he’d never seen a Clubman with the original sills 😂

    • @SnakeyUk08
      @SnakeyUk08 10 місяців тому +1

      likewise have memories of my dads vauxhall firenza breaking down on the way to a static caravanning holiday early 80`s at Saundersfoot..😆😊

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound 10 місяців тому +2

    The smile on that man's face, tells us how happy he is, you lot came to help!

  • @chrisbanks5925
    @chrisbanks5925 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful car that deserves to be fully restored back to its former glory.

  • @martinweston8147
    @martinweston8147 10 місяців тому +3

    Gor sounds like the sort of guy you could easily pass a night at a hotel bar with and then the next day you wouldn't be able to remember half of the amazing stories he told you :=)

  • @johnwaga3702
    @johnwaga3702 10 місяців тому +3

    BMWs in the 70s/80s were such good looking cars.

  • @8cervezas648
    @8cervezas648 10 місяців тому +1

    Anything with BMW Tony is a must watch.

  • @pabo8080
    @pabo8080 10 місяців тому +2

    That's a man that's seen things and has stories

  • @rhanemann9100
    @rhanemann9100 10 місяців тому +7

    My E9 was sitting for 4 months last year (typical due to weather). I used that time to slowly replace the starter that turned into a few other engine projects. Once everything was back together, I turned the engine to test the starter and get some lube going (I had fogged the cylinders). It immediately sparked up and started running. I still had the garage door closed because I did not expect it to fire up without some turning for 10-20 seconds. I was shocked. Old BMWs and that old M30 engine are bullet proof.

  • @foundnotlost
    @foundnotlost 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm love the selection of old barn finds but it also the amazing owners and personality's who we get to meet as well. love the LBS

  • @duncanmann553
    @duncanmann553 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for making this the joy when it fired up was clear on everyone's face.

  • @antonioercolino6087
    @antonioercolino6087 10 місяців тому +2

    The E9 was a beautiful car. It's now time to get the restoration it deserves. 😊

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 10 місяців тому +3

    The jack was the exact same colour as the car, chances of that ?
    Thanks again Mr Smith and always nice getting another visit from Mr BMW

  • @ScrotalCuppage2469
    @ScrotalCuppage2469 10 місяців тому +4

    Gordon used to be my tattooist years ago. We used to talk about his BMW when getting tattooed

    • @billbow7757
      @billbow7757 10 місяців тому +1

      Wow. Looks like a cool guy with a cool car. What a combination 🥰

    • @TonyBMWE12
      @TonyBMWE12 10 місяців тому +1

      He was a great guy , we could have listened to his stories all day

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +2

      …hey Lyell, yes I remember you well, many years back I was tattooing car parts on you in my studio at Northwood Hills, hope you’re good and glad you got to see this video, kind regards, Gor 😊

  • @kitlai768
    @kitlai768 9 місяців тому +1

    Cars of yesteryear all seem to have more character inside & out than modern day vehicles. At least it feels that way! What a beautiful thing ! 😍

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 9 місяців тому

      @kitlai768 …aaah thanks. …🕊️❤️🕊️… Gor x

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 місяці тому

    I cannot beleive it fired up so easily, what a beauty of a Beemer! And what a lovely Chap Gor is.
    Great to see TonyBMW and his can of hope again.

  • @Firkinnel
    @Firkinnel 10 місяців тому +20

    Hope he either restores it or sells it to someone who will..
    Just chuck on some new wings,sills rear,valance + a wee bit welding, brake service and a lick of paint !

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +37

      I think Gor has seen the potential, and our visit has reassured him that it's not as bad as it first looks. Bear with us, but we are trying to get the car booked in for a resurrection!

    • @chrisd924
      @chrisd924 10 місяців тому +2

      @@TheLateBrakeShow Thanks Jonny so much for such a great episode, and I agree, it would be an amazing continuation to the story, if you could find a company willing to bring this car back to life on camera.

    • @brenglover72
      @brenglover72 10 місяців тому +1

      For it's time the engine output is impressive. If it were mine I would be aiming for solid but presentable - that way nobody will be afraid to use it.

  • @omphaloskeptic4989
    @omphaloskeptic4989 10 місяців тому +3

    Here's hoping Jonny's (and Tony BMW's) visit and their encouragements spur Gor on to spend what's needed to get the car to pass MOT! The car obviously wants to get back on the road and I, for one, would thoroughly enjoy follow-on 'Late Brake Show' video 're-visits' to show how the owners (or new owners) have refurbished the finds and get them simply roadworthy.

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +3

      Thank you. Yeah, a revisit is on the cards, and we are trying to guide Gor to book the car in with someone reputable to get the ball rolling. He wants to drive it and enjoy it before it's too late.

  • @mgman6000
    @mgman6000 10 місяців тому +1

    I remember seeing one at the 1971 LA Autoshow it was silver on a turntable and I thought it was the most beautiful car I had seen

  • @The_Cotswold_Cyclist
    @The_Cotswold_Cyclist 10 місяців тому +1

    That is a beautiful BMW....Good luck to getting her back on the road!

  • @dad_jokes_4ever226
    @dad_jokes_4ever226 10 місяців тому +3

    Such a beautiful design ....

  • @mohamedbhamjee1856
    @mohamedbhamjee1856 10 місяців тому +3

    Greetings always a great pleasure watching the two off yourselves finding these rare cars 🚗 🚙🇩🇪⛽️

  • @htimsid
    @htimsid 10 місяців тому +2

    Yet another forst-class video. Packed with interest and information, pleasant tempo and no annoying background music.

  • @barryrose4850
    @barryrose4850 10 місяців тому +2

    Well done on another great barn find guys.I think Gor has probably got a great story about his life as well 👍

    • @TheLateBrakeShow
      @TheLateBrakeShow  10 місяців тому +3

      Honestly, Gor's life is fascinating. He married that girl who was one of the three daughters of the armed detective who sold this car to him. They are no longer together, but the family stay in touch.

    • @davidtyler2622
      @davidtyler2622 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes he does 🤣 I can listen to his stories all day over a few pints.

  • @pellepp9628
    @pellepp9628 10 місяців тому +3

    Great episode, I know his feeling, I have a 635 csi 79, bought in 97, drove it a couple of months, been sitting sad in my garage ever since

  • @ade-1772
    @ade-1772 10 місяців тому +3

    Nice Tony get it back on the road mate and great work jonny and all

  • @patricklilly2520
    @patricklilly2520 10 місяців тому +2

    I LOVE this video!
    Thanks to all involved in making it.
    To see that beautiful little e9 fire up was a real treat!

    • @gordoncouser5906
      @gordoncouser5906 10 місяців тому +2

      @patricklilly …yes, my sentiments entirely, glad you enjoyed the show and a big thanks to Jonny and his team for being so professional.
      It made my day when she fired up instantly for the first time in years, and I was so pleased to see Tony BMW finally driving her out of the garage.
      The production team have done a first class job with filming and editing the video, I’m blown away with the amount of views, likes and comments it’s getting, and I’m so pleased to know that so many people have enjoyed this episode.
      Jonny is currently chatting to various bodyshop specialists about this project, and he’s hoping to make a return visit here to make an update once the necessary repairs are completed.
      I look forward to that day, and hope to see my e9 make a second appearance on The Late Brake Show.
      …🕊️❤️🕊…

  • @areyouserious3092
    @areyouserious3092 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great car, and what a lovely couple the owners were.

  • @HighMiler330d
    @HighMiler330d 10 місяців тому +6

    I love saundersfoot. Really nice place.

  • @staffh3815
    @staffh3815 10 місяців тому +3

    Gor is the star😂❤

  • @stevo63n
    @stevo63n 10 місяців тому +1

    What a Car.Beautiful looking thing.The colour isn’t to everyone’s taste obviously,but even so.That’s one hell of a Classic.Great barn find indeed

  • @samsung40_media87
    @samsung40_media87 10 місяців тому +2

    one of the very few channels that I've heard coupé pronounced correctly 👏