The stars aligned to make this video happen, Dan and I nearly didn’t make it past Wigan on the northbound journey. A long day but thanks to Jonnys singular persistence it ended in combustion! This is a fitting tribute to Dad and the efforts of TLBS team are very much appreciated by the family. Next weekend I’ll be driving the now recommissioned Mexico with Mum and Dan to take Dad’s ashes to his favourite fell for one last time. Oh and Mum - it’s pronounced Modena, not Modena x
It was a wonderful day, and I couldn't have got the car to strike up without the agony uncle phone help of my big brother Greg, plus a bootful of WD40. Thanks for inviting me to come and tell the story. Jonny
This was a great episode, a wonderful story. This is the quintessential barn find; one owner car, every service record, every invoice, still in solid form. Mrs Cradock even remembers without hesitation how much they paid for it. It’s a part of the family’s history. I had a great time watching, thank you for sharing your story. Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦
What a lovely bubbly lady who really loves this amazing car , i have to admit i had a few tears in my eyes at the end knowing the car has to find a new home ❤
What a sweet, warm lady. This is legit heart warming to see a family care so much for a car... Jonny was right when he said it was a part of the family.
That lady loves that car it just shows the way she speaks so passionately about it. It was hard to find one in that condition, even back in the day. They were heavily abused by wannabe rally drivers. I remember the adverts in the motor magazines for used ones, 'Never raced or rallied'! Excellent find and video!
Another fantastic and emotional video These types of UA-cam videos are pure gold The real stories and people behind the cars make for such enjoyable content Mrs Craddock’s enthusiasm was infectious I have no doubt Mr Craddock was looking down as it started Kudos to him for his attention to detail over so many years - he obviously loved his little green Escort
It is fantastic to see people use performance cars as family cars it creates memories for all the family, this never happens nowadays family's buy boring cars that become worthless and forgotten
She is so right about maintaining modern cars, owning a car like this should be part of anyone's retirement plans, change filters, oil, wash and test drive, what a great way to spend a weekend..
W❤W, what a beauty. My brother owned a 71 Escort. We had great fun in it. Would love one of these beauties. But for affordabilty. 😮. Worked on his car many times , when needed. 😂
My parents had one from new and it was sold for not a lot when we moved house in 1984 but I loved it and it was a head turner with its spot lamps on the front. I went to Cornwall on holiday in it when I was 2 and the radiator caught fire.
Back in the 70’s my dad inadvertently got too guys sacked from Bristol Street Motors, B’ham. Went in for a service and about 5 miles later the engine went bang. The director heard about my dad’s complaint - they’d forgotten to tighten the sump plug,invited my dad into his office. Sat him down and in walked the mechanic who had serviced it - sacked him on the spot, then the service manager walked in and was also sacked. My dad was mortified but had a brand new engine courtesy of the director.
Makes it all worthwhile Johnny.👍 That snapshot of the car on that steep uphill hairpin in the end credits is called The Rake, approx 1 mile east of Kettlewell in the dales heading towards Leyburn. (It's really, really steep) impassible with a little snow and ice!
Gosh this one had me all misty eyed. Well done all. Thank you to Anne, Ben, and Dan for sharing their stories of Tim and the car with Jonny and the rest of us!
Spent my early car life learning about these and MK2 Escorts from the local Bristol Street Motors, and the old boys immaculate estate two tone paint scheme Mk 2 , always washed on the weekend never put away wet. A friend of my brothers who restored a mk1 1300E vinyl roof dark blue paint, and the same steel wheels, and this was in the mid eighties, and honing round the country lanes and flipped into a farmers field, luckily freshly ploughed. Landed on its wheels , but was stuck in the mud up past the sump!! And had to ask the farmer to pull him out, no damage to his car but his reputation as a good driver slipped. But the stories a good one, also sat 8n a rather ropey Mk1 R/S rally car the my older brother wanted to buy for 1600£ but mom said No! So he got a Fiesta Mk 3 pop plus 950cc.
I pined and wished so much my mum would drop the clutch against boy racers - Absolutely no chance, she stuck to the speed limit like her life depended on it, even in an Uno turbo! What a lady! Love to of met the owner - an inspiration and legend.
You were right when you started this post with the comments about cars being more than mechanical boxes, that they have memories and life events tied to them. I got a lump in my throat when it cranked over and seeing mother and son sharing a moment and surely thinking about a father and spouse. Jonny, you're really the only presenter/car journalist that I see regularly getting your hands dirty, trouble shooting until the cars come back to life. And relating one on one with the owners and the stories. Just fantastic - nothing else like it anywhere. Thank you! WHAT'S NEXT?!?
An amazing story of a man who loved his car and a family who loved the man, R.I.P. sir knowing that the car is running and hopefully will move to someone who also cares for it as you all do
What a lovely lady, and the memories she has with this car and her late husband Tim, made me feel quite emotional. The stories of their camping trips with the two lads sat in the back in their designated seats, one on the left, one on the right is more than special. I'm of an age where I can remember my Dad buying brand new Escorts, a MK1 (NAX 820M) in 74, then a MK2 (MCJ 256P) in 76, then changing it for another MK2 (BHB 639T) in 79, made me an Escort fan ever since, and I've also owned a MK1 Mexico myself. If I had storage I would love to buy this. Thanks Jonny for another excellent video, and thanks to the lovely family for letting us share their personal journey too.
As a 75 year old MGB GT owner in NZ, I found this episode really emotional and I couldn't keep the smile off my face. You're right about cars having an emotional connection. Our GT was manufactured the same year that my wife and I got married - 1972. It isn't going anywhere! 🙂
I lost my own father in October 2021. He was a big escort fan and would have loved this episode. For people of his generation, this and the RS were the stuff of dreams. I hope that they don't regret parting with it. It cannot be replaced.
I love seeing these old British cars being revealed. I do wish you would take a skilled mechanic with you to get these cars started, they are so simple but you make it look so difficult to get them going! Clearly an old mechanic would have them going in no time.
What a great watch, and an even more lovely story shared by the family.. Epitomises exactly what cars can mean to people, so much than just a lump of metal.. watching the family's reaction when it fired up was priceless! 😁 Top job Jonny! 👍
Brilliant episode. I personally wouldn't let the car go anywhere. One of the sons looked emotional when it fired up. Keep these episodes coming Johnny 👍
What a great video, I felt excitement and anticipation that you could get that engine started for this lovely family. Well done, you clearly brought a little happiness to them after the loss of their father/husband…just remember to disconnect the starter motor next time 😅
Think these episodes just makes everyone's day, honestly there is nothing like this out there. Cannot wait for each video, have followed you from your 5th gear days absolutely amazing
Phwooaar! It's got a go-faster stripe! Just so sad you didn't get to meet the owner. Thanks for another great episode - it's cheered me up after a very wet day watching Ford Escort rally cars at Shelsley Walsh hillclimb.
Jonny bears incredible responsibility on these barn/garage finds, unlocking shared memories for families. Where other channels are all about hooning around, the LBS is heartwarming at it's finest 👏
I love the fact that even though you really aren't a seasoned mechanic at all Jonny, you STILL get in there with a little phone a brother and have the tenacity to get that thing running. The family, all three, were just ecstatic to hear those memories come roaring back through the exhaust note of that little (worked up) 1600cc motor. Wonderful!
Jonny I was worried there for a second that you wouldn't get it going.... the joy on the families faces when it did.... oops spoiler alert... you are a true gent and Tim was how I would like to be, meticulous (pedantic made me laugh). I wish I had an old car in the garage and not a 1/2 disassembled Lambretta, old 125 cruiser and the brother in laws classic bike... been a while since i recovered from cancer but every episode I watch of the Late Brake show (I was here when you had the less marketable name too!) it does add to the guilt for this 50+ year old bloke to clear out the garage and make space to work on the Lambretta again.... keep going and you never know I might send you a pic of the scooter being put back together when the guilt becomes too much! All the best and what a lovely Woman/Mum/Wife/Lady Racer Anne is! 🙂
Absolute cracker of an episode, can't quite believe 30 mins went that fast. Loving the car history and genealogy which makes it all the more wholesome. Here's to the best car channel and the continued successful future of the LBS
Bloody great video ! What a story & history ! Fantastic. 👍 I love Escort Mk1s/MK2s. First car at 17 was a 1970 MK1, 2nd car was a MK1 Mexico, had a MK1 RS2000 in my early 20's. Had a MK2 RS 2000 early 90's which was concourse & still out there doing the circuit GUF 215V. Now at 58 own a MK2 again, only a mongruel / modified. Prices now compared to 40 yrs ago limits me. But hey it's an Escort !
What an absolutely fabulous and heartwarming video that was, the joy on Tim’s family’s faces was priceless when the Mexico’s heart started beating after all those years. Another triumph TLBS 🙏🏻
This is one of those episodes that every non-car lover should watch. It's such a lovely episode full of such warm and fond memories of Tim and the family, and the Escort made many of them possible. A lovely episode Jonny & team, thank you very much.
It's so funny that they couldn't afford the rs meaning they got this. Now 50 odd years later it's possibly a rarer and more desirable car. Great content as always.
What a brilliant episode, had me in tears, brought back memories of my mum's first car, a Daytona yellow,1.1 GLS with a chrome Passenger side mirror,which was an optional extra, and a full length black vinyl roof, I believe it was an L registration, this car brought the memories flooding back, maybe because my mum died recently, Brilliant work Johnny 😊
Great video! My first car in 1977 was a ford Escort GT. I was a player in a band and we transported most of our equipment in that car. Brings back really good memories. Thanks again.
Jonny once again another fantastic heart felt and respectful video. Your persistence and knowledge are inspirational, however we need more episodes with the Big G. Your chemistry and camaraderie are what make you both an entertaining watch
Hands down the late brake show is my favourite car show. Jonny is so chilled out and likeable the people are relatable As always enjoyed the video,. Lovely car.
Great video again fella and a great ending, did you have to bypass the ignition by putting 12v straight to the coil + and then 12v to the starter motor in the end, sounded like the starter was still running for a while till you disconnected the jump lead 😀 well done again. You must try and find my favorite Ford that i restored and sold 😡 it was a mk2 granada 2.8i ghia x executive saloon with full leather, so so hard to these day's.
Aw Jonny, that was fabulous! It's not just the cars themselves- it's your love for them all and the lovely manner you have with the owners too. Really enjoyed this one- thanks to all involved in the making of it.
I could not sell it if that was my car and with those memories. Great show Jhony keep them coming. Dig deep in your back pocket Jhony it could be yours if it’s going up for sale 😂😂👊🏽👍🏾 the ending should have been you guys driving off l would have loved to see it driving.
That's a unicorn find and would make a fortune at auction. 1 owner fsh, mk1 Mexico. I'd expect to see that make ££££ at a specialised classic auction. You can't even find original Mexico body's these days ❤
I had the optical Pirahna system on my Cortina... they dont go wrong. And I could rebuild any 70s ford with my eyes closed... I think its an age difference
This is without doubt my favourite Barn Find yet. Apart from this being my favourite car of all time, the whole back story and the lovely family. What a wonderful lady she is and loved her knitting in the background. And the pure joy for them when it started. Great work as always ❤
What a Wonderful Wonderful Lady and her two Sons, petrol heads would love a wife and who kept their memory alive with the car they owned by remembering and keeping everything about their pride and joy. This Car is Dripping with their families history, I must admit it brought a tear to my eye when it started, well done Jonny and of course your Brother Greg, you are now part of this Cars history forever. It's such a shame it has to be sold on, the new owner will be the Custodian of a Wonderful car, let all hope this car has many more years still left in it, and many more memories for the new owner. Jonny, I really don't know how you manage to surpass yourself each week with these truly wonderful video's, but you do, thank you Jonny and the Mexico family for sharing this with us, it was a lovely story of one families car history.
What an emotional rollercoaster. Great editing, that told the story such that I was convinced that it would be a turnkey start and then had hopes dashed and then raised again until the eventual sweetly revving engine. As a viewer, the stories are so enthralling that whether there is exhaust fumes or not it's never a disappointment. And that entire family adored each other as well as the car.
Reminds me of the first start of my mk1 escort I rebuilt with my dad! Love my old girl! Such a heart warming story about how it’s been in the family for so long
Stunning car Jonny. Great to see that you and Greg got it started. You could feel the emotion in the family. Another great Barnfind video. Congratulations !!
What a motor 😍 , it breaks my heart the cars I’ve moved on in my youth (MK2 1300 Escort, MK2 3000 Capri, 1600 Hilman Avenger, 1925 Hilman Hunter) but wish I still owned….🥺
This show stands out from all other barn find shows because of the people and stories that you manage to locate who own such cool cars! Keep up the awesome content, thanks. Throttle down from Chicago. ✌️
The stars aligned to make this video happen, Dan and I nearly didn’t make it past Wigan on the northbound journey. A long day but thanks to Jonnys singular persistence it ended in combustion! This is a fitting tribute to Dad and the efforts of TLBS team are very much appreciated by the family. Next weekend I’ll be driving the now recommissioned Mexico with Mum and Dan to take Dad’s ashes to his favourite fell for one last time. Oh and Mum - it’s pronounced Modena, not Modena x
It was a wonderful day, and I couldn't have got the car to strike up without the agony uncle phone help of my big brother Greg, plus a bootful of WD40. Thanks for inviting me to come and tell the story. Jonny
Cheers!
Fantastic!
Absolutely fantastic ❤️
This was a great episode, a wonderful story. This is the quintessential barn find; one owner car, every service record, every invoice, still in solid form. Mrs Cradock even remembers without hesitation how much they paid for it. It’s a part of the family’s history. I had a great time watching, thank you for sharing your story. Cheers from Toronto 🇨🇦
What a lovely bubbly lady who really loves this amazing car , i have to admit i had a few tears in my eyes at the end knowing the car has to find a new home ❤
What a sweet, warm lady. This is legit heart warming to see a family care so much for a car... Jonny was right when he said it was a part of the family.
Really chuffed you enjoyed this one.
That lady loves that car it just shows the way she speaks so passionately about it. It was hard to find one in that condition, even back in the day. They were heavily abused by wannabe rally drivers. I remember the adverts in the motor magazines for used ones, 'Never raced or rallied'!
Excellent find and video!
What a great story of a much cherished car. The Escorts of this era have much charm.
What a lovely family. I love the fact they've had it all that time - it really is a part of the family
Another fantastic and emotional video
These types of UA-cam videos are pure gold
The real stories and people behind the cars make for such enjoyable content
Mrs Craddock’s enthusiasm was infectious
I have no doubt Mr Craddock was looking down as it started
Kudos to him for his attention to detail over so many years - he obviously loved his little green Escort
It is fantastic to see people use performance cars as family cars it creates memories for all the family, this never happens nowadays family's buy boring cars that become worthless and forgotten
She is so right about maintaining modern cars, owning a car like this should be part of anyone's retirement plans, change filters, oil, wash and test drive, what a great way to spend a weekend..
W❤W, what a beauty.
My brother owned a 71 Escort. We had great fun in it.
Would love one of these beauties. But for affordabilty. 😮. Worked on his car many times , when needed. 😂
Perfect episode. Good luck with the sale of a beautiful car. Someone is going to get a genuine Mexico with original history,which is very rare.
My parents had one from new and it was sold for not a lot when we moved house in 1984 but I loved it and it was a head turner with its spot lamps on the front. I went to Cornwall on holiday in it when I was 2 and the radiator caught fire.
Thanks Jonny, the joy you brought to that family by getting the car started was lovely.
That fuse block and those old ceramic fuses really bring back some memories for me!🙂 Nice victory there!👍👍
Nothing but amazing. Thank you
Back in the 70’s my dad inadvertently got too guys sacked from Bristol Street Motors, B’ham. Went in for a service and about 5 miles later the engine went bang. The director heard about my dad’s complaint - they’d forgotten to tighten the sump plug,invited my dad into his office. Sat him down and in walked the mechanic who had serviced it - sacked him on the spot, then the service manager walked in and was also sacked. My dad was mortified but had a brand new engine courtesy of the director.
Blimey, no messing about on the customer service front!
What a great car and great family
The ring gear might be a bit chewed up now, leaving the Bendix engaged so long, but nice to hear it running.
Makes it all worthwhile Johnny.👍
That snapshot of the car on that steep uphill hairpin in the end credits is called The Rake, approx 1 mile east of Kettlewell in the dales heading towards Leyburn.
(It's really, really steep) impassible with a little snow and ice!
Some people collect cars, Jonny collects stories of families with a special car.
We like that analogy. Thank you!
beautiful car and a great story
Great episode it made her day
They took ownership of this cars 2 days before my 4th birthday.
All the Ford boys will be nursing semis seeing this one. The way the market is at the moment, could be a £50k car.
What a wonderful story, Rj in Oz
beautiful car
Sublime Jonny !
Gosh this one had me all misty eyed. Well done all. Thank you to Anne, Ben, and Dan for sharing their stories of Tim and the car with Jonny and the rest of us!
What a lovely family, you made their day with your persistence and Greg’s help so they could hear it running again. Another great episode Jonny.
Thank you. Really glad you enjoyed coming along for the ride. Couldn't have done it without Greg and WD40!
@@TheLateBrakeShowhope the car stays in the family..
Spent my early car life learning about these and MK2 Escorts from the local Bristol Street Motors, and the old boys immaculate estate two tone paint scheme Mk 2 , always washed on the weekend never put away wet.
A friend of my brothers who restored a mk1 1300E vinyl roof dark blue paint, and the same steel wheels, and this was in the mid eighties, and honing round the country lanes and flipped into a farmers field, luckily freshly ploughed.
Landed on its wheels , but was stuck in the mud up past the sump!! And had to ask the farmer to pull him out, no damage to his car but his reputation as a good driver slipped.
But the stories a good one, also sat 8n a rather ropey Mk1 R/S rally car the my older brother wanted to buy for 1600£ but mom said No! So he got a Fiesta Mk 3 pop plus 950cc.
I pined and wished so much my mum would drop the clutch against boy racers - Absolutely no chance, she stuck to the speed limit like her life depended on it, even in an Uno turbo!
What a lady! Love to of met the owner - an inspiration and legend.
You were right when you started this post with the comments about cars being more than mechanical boxes, that they have memories and life events tied to them. I got a lump in my throat when it cranked over and seeing mother and son sharing a moment and surely thinking about a father and spouse. Jonny, you're really the only presenter/car journalist that I see regularly getting your hands dirty, trouble shooting until the cars come back to life. And relating one on one with the owners and the stories. Just fantastic - nothing else like it anywhere. Thank you! WHAT'S NEXT?!?
That's really kind. Thank you so much. These videos are popular because folks like you keep watching, subscribing and liking. Cheers!
An amazing story of a man who loved his car and a family who loved the man, R.I.P. sir knowing that the car is running and hopefully will move to someone who also cares for it as you all do
@@stevie46 I am probably not alone in thinking your comment is in bad taste. Shame on you.
What a lovely lady, and the memories she has with this car and her late husband Tim, made me feel quite emotional. The stories of their camping trips with the two lads sat in the back in their designated seats, one on the left, one on the right is more than special.
I'm of an age where I can remember my Dad buying brand new Escorts, a MK1 (NAX 820M) in 74, then a MK2 (MCJ 256P) in 76, then changing it for another MK2 (BHB 639T) in 79, made me an Escort fan ever since, and I've also owned a MK1 Mexico myself.
If I had storage I would love to buy this.
Thanks Jonny for another excellent video, and thanks to the lovely family for letting us share their personal journey too.
Leaving the starter running was a schoolboy mistake which I notice you conveniently glossed over!
The reaction from everybody when the car started was priceless. You can tell how much it means to them all
Here here 👌🏼
They're selling it...
That was more emotional than any barn find has any right to be. What a privilege, and hope it goes on to be used by an appreciative new owner!
💯
Her love for her husband and the car is beautiful ❤
Absolute classic! And a racing go faster stripe. Where would you be without a big brother? Glad you got it going.
Making car content they just don't make anymore. Thanks Jonny. Superb as always. :)
Ah, magnificent episode. Think I've got something in my eye though; back in a minute.
Somebody is definitely chopping onions nearby..
@@tallblokesam same problem here :)
As a 75 year old MGB GT owner in NZ, I found this episode really emotional and I couldn't keep the smile off my face. You're right about cars having an emotional connection. Our GT was manufactured the same year that my wife and I got married - 1972. It isn't going anywhere! 🙂
it'll be going to the tip, just like all the other MGs
I lost my own father in October 2021. He was a big escort fan and would have loved this episode. For people of his generation, this and the RS were the stuff of dreams. I hope that they don't regret parting with it. It cannot be replaced.
I love seeing these old British cars being revealed. I do wish you would take a skilled mechanic with you to get these cars started, they are so simple but you make it look so difficult to get them going! Clearly an old mechanic would have them going in no time.
What a great watch, and an even more lovely story shared by the family.. Epitomises exactly what cars can mean to people, so much than just a lump of metal.. watching the family's reaction when it fired up was priceless! 😁 Top job Jonny! 👍
£1700 in 1974 is £22,668 in 2023 incase anyone was wondering
Mind reader !!!
Something similar today would be 40K + 😢
I think on the right day someone might go as high as 40k considering the history etc
Brilliant episode. I personally wouldn't let the car go anywhere. One of the sons looked emotional when it fired up. Keep these episodes coming Johnny 👍
Absolutely. That’s a family heirloom. Selling it will be something I think they’ll regret.
I had 2 of these back in 1979 and 1982 and i would give big money to own this car its just so lovely!
Suggest you quickly get in touch with Jonny and try and beat anyone to seeing it first, first person to see it will take it !
What a great video, I felt excitement and anticipation that you could get that engine started for this lovely family. Well done, you clearly brought a little happiness to them after the loss of their father/husband…just remember to disconnect the starter motor next time 😅
Think these episodes just makes everyone's day, honestly there is nothing like this out there. Cannot wait for each video, have followed you from your 5th gear days absolutely amazing
Phwooaar! It's got a go-faster stripe! Just so sad you didn't get to meet the owner. Thanks for another great episode - it's cheered me up after a very wet day watching Ford Escort rally cars at Shelsley Walsh hillclimb.
Jonny bears incredible responsibility on these barn/garage finds, unlocking shared memories for families. Where other channels are all about hooning around, the LBS is heartwarming at it's finest 👏
Fantastic.
My first car was a mk1 1300gt. Same colour
Reg BWB 777M.
wished I still owned it now
I really hope they keep this car, could you possibly do an update in a few months. Now where’s those tissues 😢
I love the fact that even though you really aren't a seasoned mechanic at all Jonny, you STILL get in there with a little phone a brother and have the tenacity to get that thing running. The family, all three, were just ecstatic to hear those memories come roaring back through the exhaust note of that little (worked up) 1600cc motor. Wonderful!
What a lovely story/family, really hope whoever takes it on next cherished it as much as they have, R.I.P Mr Craddock
No way would i let it leave the family . Just beautiful and mum and dads . What a lovely story and family . Please don't sell her and keep it ❤
Jonny I was worried there for a second that you wouldn't get it going.... the joy on the families faces when it did.... oops spoiler alert... you are a true gent and Tim was how I would like to be, meticulous (pedantic made me laugh). I wish I had an old car in the garage and not a 1/2 disassembled Lambretta, old 125 cruiser and the brother in laws classic bike... been a while since i recovered from cancer but every episode I watch of the Late Brake show (I was here when you had the less marketable name too!) it does add to the guilt for this 50+ year old bloke to clear out the garage and make space to work on the Lambretta again.... keep going and you never know I might send you a pic of the scooter being put back together when the guilt becomes too much! All the best and what a lovely Woman/Mum/Wife/Lady Racer Anne is! 🙂
This is an incredibly gorgeous car and an interesting history to go with it. Amazing find!
The rear ender explains the lack of the original reversing lights!
What a beautiful car! It's been looked after so well. I hope it finds someone that cares about it just as much as the dad did 👍
You made her day Jonny, great barn find
What a charming lady, fabulous car!
you're a real legend with these barn find videos Jonny. hope you know this. 👍 amazing episode yet again.
Thank you ✊🏽
Absolute cracker of an episode, can't quite believe 30 mins went that fast. Loving the car history and genealogy which makes it all the more wholesome.
Here's to the best car channel and the continued successful future of the LBS
This is the best compliment we could wish for - the 30 min episodes should fly by.
Bloody great video !
What a story & history !
Fantastic. 👍
I love Escort Mk1s/MK2s.
First car at 17 was a 1970 MK1, 2nd car was a MK1 Mexico, had a MK1 RS2000 in my early 20's. Had a MK2 RS 2000 early 90's which was concourse & still out there doing the circuit GUF 215V.
Now at 58 own a MK2 again, only a mongruel / modified.
Prices now compared to 40 yrs ago limits me. But hey it's an Escort !
What an absolutely fabulous and heartwarming video that was, the joy on Tim’s family’s faces was priceless when the Mexico’s heart started beating after all those years. Another triumph TLBS 🙏🏻
This is one of those episodes that every non-car lover should watch. It's such a lovely episode full of such warm and fond memories of Tim and the family, and the Escort made many of them possible. A lovely episode Jonny & team, thank you very much.
It's so funny that they couldn't afford the rs meaning they got this. Now 50 odd years later it's possibly a rarer and more desirable car. Great content as always.
What a brilliant episode, had me in tears, brought back memories of my mum's first car, a Daytona yellow,1.1 GLS with a chrome Passenger side mirror,which was an optional extra, and a full length black vinyl roof, I believe it was an L registration, this car brought the memories flooding back, maybe because my mum died recently,
Brilliant work Johnny 😊
Great video! My first car in 1977 was a ford Escort GT. I was a player in a band and we transported most of our equipment in that car. Brings back really good memories. Thanks again.
My dream car, not my perfect colour but still absolutely beautiful and what a clean example!
Jonny once again another fantastic heart felt and respectful video. Your persistence and knowledge are inspirational, however we need more episodes with the Big G. Your chemistry and camaraderie are what make you both an entertaining watch
BFATT on the chassis number means this is an AVO built Mexico it is worth a bomb
Hands down the late brake show is my favourite car show. Jonny is so chilled out and likeable the people are relatable As always enjoyed the video,. Lovely car.
Thank you so much, this is really kind to hear. 👍🏽✊🏽
Great video again fella and a great ending, did you have to bypass the ignition by putting 12v straight to the coil + and then 12v to the starter motor in the end, sounded like the starter was still running for a while till you disconnected the jump lead 😀 well done again.
You must try and find my favorite Ford that i restored and sold 😡 it was a mk2 granada 2.8i ghia x executive saloon with full leather, so so hard to these day's.
Aw Jonny, that was fabulous! It's not just the cars themselves- it's your love for them all and the lovely manner you have with the owners too. Really enjoyed this one- thanks to all involved in the making of it.
I could not sell it if that was my car and with those memories. Great show Jhony keep them coming. Dig deep in your back pocket Jhony it could be yours if it’s going up for sale 😂😂👊🏽👍🏾 the ending should have been you guys driving off l would have loved to see it driving.
I wish I was in a position to give them accurate market value, but I'm really not
That's a unicorn find and would make a fortune at auction. 1 owner fsh, mk1 Mexico. I'd expect to see that make ££££ at a specialised classic auction. You can't even find original Mexico body's these days ❤
Right auction right time right person easy 20k
@@mancavehobbies6213 I'd estimate it would make £100k possible more....!
Find another!!! Would it go to auction or to a specialist 'oction!
This one was just brilliant Jonny. I may have shed a tear or two.
Absolutely wonderful. Choked at the end when it started. Thank you to all involved 🙏
I had the optical Pirahna system on my Cortina... they dont go wrong. And I could rebuild any 70s ford with my eyes closed... I think its an age difference
This is without doubt my favourite Barn Find yet. Apart from this being my favourite car of all time, the whole back story and the lovely family. What a wonderful lady she is and loved her knitting in the background. And the pure joy for them when it started. Great work as always ❤
One of your best , such a touching story and handled with such respect
The family's reaction when the Ford finally started is priceless. Well done!!
i just wanted Johnny to take the jump lead off the poor old starter motor
What a lovely lady. Please get that car to a warm and dry place.
What a Wonderful Wonderful Lady and her two Sons, petrol heads would love a wife and who kept their memory alive with the car they owned by remembering and keeping everything about their pride and joy.
This Car is Dripping with their families history, I must admit it brought a tear to my eye when it started, well done Jonny and of course your Brother Greg, you are now part of this Cars history forever.
It's such a shame it has to be sold on, the new owner will be the Custodian of a Wonderful car, let all hope this car has many more years still left in it, and many more memories for the new owner.
Jonny, I really don't know how you manage to surpass yourself each week with these truly wonderful video's, but you do, thank you Jonny and the Mexico family for sharing this with us, it was a lovely story of one families car history.
Nice one Johnny, loved this, being a 70’s child this is one of my dream cars 😄
What an emotional rollercoaster. Great editing, that told the story such that I was convinced that it would be a turnkey start and then had hopes dashed and then raised again until the eventual sweetly revving engine. As a viewer, the stories are so enthralling that whether there is exhaust fumes or not it's never a disappointment.
And that entire family adored each other as well as the car.
What a great story and i recognise all those trappings of Cornwall trips
Great video. Reminds me of one of your old videos from back in the day - 2010 I believe when you did a barnfind on that mint MK1 Ford Escort.
Another lovely story car mother and the late husband would be so proud
An amazing car, and amazing family. I hope that they can see a way to keep that car in the family, it deserves it.
Reminds me of the first start of my mk1 escort I rebuilt with my dad! Love my old girl! Such a heart warming story about how it’s been in the family for so long
Yet again you got another beauty to run. You’re a superstar Jonny 👍🏻
Another great barn find Jonny. The joy on everyone's face when the Mexico fired up was priceless. Keep up the good work. 👍
A fantastic episode, brought a tear to the eye when it started, a well loved Escort kept in the family from new. RIP Tim.
Stunning car Jonny. Great to see that you and Greg got it started. You could feel the emotion in the family. Another great Barnfind video. Congratulations !!
What a motor 😍 , it breaks my heart the cars I’ve moved on in my youth (MK2 1300 Escort, MK2 3000 Capri, 1600 Hilman Avenger, 1925 Hilman Hunter) but wish I still owned….🥺
This show stands out from all other barn find shows because of the people and stories that you manage to locate who own such cool cars! Keep up the awesome content, thanks. Throttle down from Chicago. ✌️
The Mexico was a competition car special build for the club racer for racing and rallying . There was a National racing championship for them 👍
Jonny these episode just keep getting better. RIP Tim and thank you for your México legacy
Love how the respect for Ford is through and through.
I have an 06 focus ST a little over standard bhp but almost standard car.