So pleased for that young lad. This is such a good channel lads. So much junk out there yet this is informative, honest and just makes me smile. Keep up the great work. Been watching since you had 30k subscribers and will be when you pass the 1 million mark. 👍
@Charlie_Crown
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, great channel, proper Wheeler Dealers, without the ' auld out yer 'and ' nonsense 👍
@mikejba
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Subaru story at the start, and the reactions from both (proud) Dad and lad. We need more positivity and good intentions in the world, this definitely made me smile.
@DavidSuttoninSpain
2 жыл бұрын
That's such a classic car it deserves to go the right way and what your doing is the right way of forwarding it on to someone who really wants it, and not turning around and flogging it on for more of a profit. Way to go guys.
@tonydonny7886
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, film the people picking up the cars you sell. So long as they don’t mind👍🏼 Be nice to hear where they’re going and how they’re going to be used. 💕
@chrishines6048
2 жыл бұрын
I love these late 90s MG's they are full of character and that has to be the cleanest one I've seen since they rolled out of the factory in the late 90s and I glad that chap is happy with the Subaru
@GoWstingray
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I love about you guys, only real car guys who have a real passion would look for a matching tyre. Would love to see this in a Car museum.
@kevtheargonut
2 жыл бұрын
I get where you are coming from on preservation, but I'd prefer to see it on the road giving a little joy.
@mikeclifton7778
2 жыл бұрын
Might be worth giving the MG Owners' Club a call? Excellent fun video there gents.
@neiloconnell2120
2 жыл бұрын
Had exactly that colour MGF for four years in 2005-9. Fantastic car. It needs the suspension pumping up. You are meant to be able to put four fingers between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch. Will undoubtedly need a stainless steel waterway dowels between the head gasket and the block. Unless it was fixed under recall. At 70mph on the motorway it would do about 43mpg. Even thrashed it would not dip below 38 mpg. Great fun car.
@nigelbryant5932
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy the owner didn't try and sell it nationality. What a Gem. Needs to be cherished. I had an X reg 19000 miles and the head gasket went. Well done guys
@classiccarchats
2 жыл бұрын
You should have entered it into Mathewsons of 'Bangers and Cash' fame, would have been great to see a video with you Derek and you pair. Maybe on the next classic.
@michaelstaunton1632
2 жыл бұрын
You guts definitely should take it to a classic auction & make a day of it too you deserve it for all the hard work you both put in 👍👍
@darwinsmonkeybutler2113
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant reaction off the youngster - he'll be made up, well done Dad! My dad and best mate surprised me with a BMW328iT M Sport pack they got all the way from Scotland when I was younger and I'll never forget it. That MGF was the last proper MG. But there are so many dogs hanging around, that one's an absolute minter... 'Love Over Gold' is a v good album btw :)
@tedantic9650
2 жыл бұрын
I love MGs. I think you should keep it. It'll only go up in value as time goes on and you've been very fortunate to find something so rare!
@thenullco
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love these. 'Borrowed' my mum's MG TF when she was on holiday and swiftly got a speeding ticket. Loved that little thing. Great video as always.
@ryanwilliams6526
2 жыл бұрын
One thing that would definitely be worth doing is regassing the Hydragas Displacers (the gas itself, not just the fluid). After around 15 years all of the gas escapes and you end up with rock hard suspension. There is also a rivet in the top where the gas was filled originally which can puncture the diaphragm when they are low on gas. Other than that, it looks as though it's like a new car!
@mickj.147
2 жыл бұрын
Choked up a bit there,nice to see a father and son with such a good relationship, thanks again guys.
@hoggmotorsport
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the lads reaction at the Scoob 👌 little mgf is a time capsule!! Classic auction is an excellent idea, looking forward to see the footage from there! Have a good weekend guys!! 👍
@KevinLee-ww3ny
2 жыл бұрын
Love the reaction from the young lad, he has a great dad. WOW! I agree with Chris, it's a museum piece, needs saving!
@brandanhopper474
2 жыл бұрын
Great video boys, Please please please do a video on the auction. The full day start to finish including meeting the fans, would make for great content to the viewers who can’t make it unfortunately.
@properpropertyplanning2412
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, tonight, I had the opportunity to put your video on a smart tv, so having a full screen with you both on a 55” TV. confirmed for me, that it would be fundamental that you both get a TV deal, but notwithstanding that, that is the best MG (1998) you will ever find. it’s unbelievable to see a MG in this day in age, this is the one to have. Unbelievable. Love you guys.
@jonathankeerie9129
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, one of them with only 12k mileage. What a little gem. Hope it does well at auction. Another great video guys.
@johnelbro127
2 жыл бұрын
Someone will get an incredible car, and hope they keep it undercover for years to come. Your contribution to our motoring heritage. Well done yet again guys 👍👍👍👍👌
@zubeystinzen540
2 жыл бұрын
The sweetest mgf around,a beauty.deffo looking forward to this one, top content guys ❤️ it
@bear1245
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the Scooby went to a good home. I’ve not seen one of those MGs for years! Hey Chris, see you in the next one!!!
@nekite1
2 жыл бұрын
That's a stonking example of a MGF - as Chris said, it should be in a museum! There's going to be a lot of interest in this one.
@casualagent7250
2 жыл бұрын
I concur, even I may go & have a look 👀 see
@rickeaster4367
Жыл бұрын
Great to see such a classic in amazing condition. Beautiful. Been an MG driver since 2003.
@johnroberts6251
2 жыл бұрын
Love these little MGs.. I've just posted a link to your video in a couple of owners clubs on Facebook, hopefully you'll get a good price. I own a TF version myself and enjoy them, if I bought another I think I might be getting divorced soon!
@A11RON
2 жыл бұрын
Loved our MGF, we had an anniversary model, the head gaskets were a bit iffy and were replaced with a Freelander one when they went. good luck with the auction guys .
@ghostie6664
2 жыл бұрын
I remember working at Longbridge, checking the parts for the MGF wished I could have one. Great video nice to see you both laughing as for once Chris doesn't have to put it on the jig
@nevillekinsley5610
2 жыл бұрын
Mate that sums you two up its more than just the money. That lads reaction was priceless. What we would all like to do for our kids.
@nickmaguire4914
2 жыл бұрын
Rob I think you will have to drop a couple of quid in change in every car just to keep Chris and us happy!
@thejackofalltravels8267
2 жыл бұрын
Happy Friday everyone. What a great car. Nice Job on the Subaru. Dad did a good thing for his son.
@memyself7413
2 жыл бұрын
When I was a teenager in London, (A long time ago) an oap used to advise me that "you never know what's hanging, 'til it drops." He had a 'Sid James laugh,' which was quite amusing and, more importantly, I have discovered over the years that he was absolutely right, even in jest. So, something very, very nice has 'dropped' for you both and I can only say "well done." It's not very often that the 'Fairy Godmother' is on your side.
@teatimetel174
2 жыл бұрын
stunning..what a find..auction great idea..meet and greet.pity im away up in Scotland but all the best on the day.
@terrymolloy6997
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful little car, credit to the owner.
@is200ch
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there...looks amazing...I've got me an MGF Silverstone few months ago...The car got 18'000km on by now...incredible to see cars like these which are about as new, as they were when they rolled form production line. I just love the feel of that tiny car. It just cuts corners perfectly, its handy and the power is enough to have fun with...Even low consumption, which is a bless with the gas prices at the time. K-Series is a Masterpiece. 🔝
@atoff
2 жыл бұрын
Get in on 'Bangers n Cash' could be good publicity for you both.
@paulwatts2192
2 жыл бұрын
It just goes to show still little gems out there. Looking at this car you would not believe it’s 24 years young. You found a good one.
@richthegill
2 жыл бұрын
Not read the comments yet, but I wonder how many head gasket gags are there? Great cars, the vvc is a bit more desirable than the mpi but this is a stunner. Had a few of these and they're massively under rated and great fun, even if the suspension came straight out the metro parts bin!!
@kevinthomas1259
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see people's reactions to a surprise like that! What a great idea to put the MGF through an auction and it will be great for anyone that gets to meet you two legend's. Look forward to seeing the auction and what you are bidding on.
@BikeGunCarGav
2 жыл бұрын
I bet Trophy Cars on the A1 would love to get their hands on this!
@adamlee3772
2 жыл бұрын
Happy for the young lad. Nice one fellas. I almost wish you were selling the MGF to a museum it’s that mint. Pity about the different tyre. Looking forward to the vid about the auction.
@Draxindustries1
2 жыл бұрын
The K series engine gets bad reviews because of the head gasket problem. However , apart from that it's a very good engine and will do big mileage if serviced correctly. The head gasket issue is a very easy one to sort. Remove head, have it skimmed , refit with a shim saver and new MLS gasket , replace the dowels with steel ones, use new head bolts, also new thermostat, water pump and cooling system flush and use 50% antifreeze. This is literally job done, it won't give any further issues..
@doddsy799
2 жыл бұрын
I agree its a good little engine, i had 2 MG ZR's back in the day, just the 1400 105bhp variant, but I thrashed the lights out of them both, had no issues what so ever.
@jtothew4201
2 жыл бұрын
Yep but engine has to come out to do do it on these, that's the problem.
@mrbigmel3
8 ай бұрын
@@jtothew4201 No it doesnt
@deanwood2332
2 жыл бұрын
wow that was heart warming . a great Dad and a lucky lad
@skimmingstoness
2 жыл бұрын
Stick it in Mathewsons up in Thornton, Derek will have a field day with that bonnie old thing.
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
I have recently watched a couple of their auctions and the vehicles didn’t even meet the reserves
@skimmingstoness
2 жыл бұрын
@@sruk Yea I think a lot of the time they set the reserve too high,then some basic motors that aren't classics make daft money, yesterday they had a 13k mile Audi A2 make over 9000.
@gregjfitzpatrick
2 жыл бұрын
Rob/Chris thanks for making all these videos; they are always really enjoyable too watch. Can I make a small suggestion? When you are sitting down at the end of the video summarising, sit next to each other rather than Chris being off camera and Rob firing questions to the side. I think it would be better. Keep up the good work and I wish you every success!
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
Chris doesn’t want to sit in 👍
@Jimmiburn
2 жыл бұрын
Caught you there Chris talking to Rob but still slyly feeling under the passenger seat for loose change 🤣🤣
@StevenArnott77
2 жыл бұрын
Rob and Chris.I loved mine ,in the time I had it it never let us down.the old girl got to small for us,or I got to old.maybe both.but still love the looks.good luck at the auction.👌
@stevenmoran4060
2 жыл бұрын
Mathewsons in Pickering would get you the best price. Bangers and cash on yesterday tv channel. You must watch it on tv. It would go for a fortune through them. If you ring them up they will give you a ball park figure it would reach.
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
I watched 2 of there auctions all most of the cars didn’t make the reserves
@nffc6717
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant will make great content! It will be there best attended auction ever now.
@garydod6212
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! You should let the owners club know they might even want to do a piece on it, and on you, for their mag??
@tomtodhunter1776
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the lads reaction to the Subaru. Top Dad, there. The MG is a real time capsule, so clean. I hope you manage to find a tyre as I agree it will make all the difference. I can't wait to see how you do at the auction. I really hope somewhere like Beaulieu will be interested in it.
@Wetthewhistle
2 жыл бұрын
The MG is absolute perfection 😍
@martin54123
2 жыл бұрын
When I lived in London I bought a 2002 low mileage MG TF on eBay for a song as it wasn't listed correctly, I sold it when I moved to Portugal in 2018, in hindsight I should have brought it with me. I sold it for 3 times as much to a French guy who drove it all the way home to Paris! I had so much fun driving it and it made me grin as much as you do Rob when you are in the Lambo'. They are great little sports cars and never really got the respect they deserved. This one you've aquired is a superb example.
@roiberadcnoic5862
2 жыл бұрын
Rob I think that car belongs in a museum as you said yourself you will never find another car in that condition 😀
@simonbarton3656
2 жыл бұрын
What a motor guys, it's just so well preserved,a great big hat's off to the previous owner, remarkable,
@1066gaz
2 жыл бұрын
I thought if it don't fetch the reserve you could take it to mathewsons auction in thorton le dale north yorkshire. This car im sure it would be the star appearance on bangers & cash tv programme.
@adamlee3772
2 жыл бұрын
Be nice to see it on that show.
@denty32
2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic start to my weekend. It was cracking seeing the scobie going to the young lad, what a great thing he’s dad did there 👏👏 MG was a stunner. Channel is going from strength to strength
@ontoitj
2 жыл бұрын
Such a fun car to drive in new Zealand
@simplysimon9868
2 жыл бұрын
That's great with the Scooby! Another convertible that the top works lol. Really clean example Rob. MG collectors would go mad for it with low mileage. Unlucky Chris with no change lol
@twist_of_the_wrist
2 жыл бұрын
12,000 miles looks like it's time to do the head gasket. 😂
@Bootneck-RMC
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing find Rob & Chris and in one of my favorite colours (British Racing Green), The only problem I ever found with the colour was, if you looked at it too hard, it would scratch. Therefore, the previous owner has really, really looked after it as there doesn't appear to be a mark on it. 👍
@catxls1835
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, Chris want's it. I think if there was some loose change it would have sealed it!!
@richardfrancis5610
2 жыл бұрын
Guys that ones definitely for the museum, I’m sure someone will be there and snap that one up. In all my early years of car fitting I never once worked on one but it brings back memories listening those irritating beeps before you start them up 🤣. Fair play you guys find some rare cars. Good video, keep it up. 👍
@redpill3145
2 жыл бұрын
This is just my opinion , it will make at auction £5750-6250
@cornishrider
2 жыл бұрын
This video is a real treat! The Great British Car Museum in Derbyshire might be interested in such an impeccable example.
@V8Hungry
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful one of a kind example, real credit to its previous owner
@dsummers8191
2 жыл бұрын
Top work from Dad on the Subaru surprise. As for the MGF what a bobby dazzler! Super unusual with that history and mileage even down to the rubber floor mats and mud flaps. A great treat for an MGF fan and a credit to Peter. Looking forward to hearing the outcome. Sandown Park is a fun place. Treat yourselves to a nice lunch or dinner in Esher whilst you are there. Thank you.
@s2hjt
2 жыл бұрын
At 12139 miles its only on its second head gasket. : )
@IcenI_Koi
2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@sammytheseal2307
2 жыл бұрын
Behave 😂
@ged3680
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob and Chris, another excellent video, the dad buying the car for his son and the lovely MGF. You have done these subscribers proud. Looking forward to the next update. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged
@M1LAD81
2 жыл бұрын
The last of a true British MG.
@shauntaylor228
2 жыл бұрын
Totally addicted to your posts guys, never know what you are going to share with us - but never disappointed, pls keep it going.
@paddrivers
2 жыл бұрын
Pride in ownership....a rare commodity in throw away Britain!
@robgavin6573
2 жыл бұрын
The gentleman that owned the car previously deserves a medal for preserving it with love ,. Great video as always lads , Chris always cracks me up with the where’s the change 🤣🤣 fantastic lads thank you 👌👌
@catxls1835
2 жыл бұрын
Out of the box!!
@philippienaar2065
2 жыл бұрын
This brings back memories - my first car in the UK was a green R reg MGF. Not many around in this condition. This car deserves a good home. Lovely video guys. Thank you!
@Kit-Talon
2 жыл бұрын
12k miles on a 25 year old MGF, he must've really hated driving it! But the big question is has he had the head gasket done?
@STANLIZ4
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! And he hasnt, do it now!
@michaelhynds8035
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Such a gem of a car. I would love to join you there but I live 4,000 miles away in Tanzania. Do well with it gentlemen. Thank you for sharing.
@julianchampion7712
2 жыл бұрын
Take it to matthewsons auctions (bangers and cash )
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
I recently watched a couple of their auctions and hardly any of the cars met the reserve
@julianchampion7712
2 жыл бұрын
@@sruk some reserves are stupid and will never get it . Most realistic people sell there . Good luck guys love the channel
@robinjones6999
2 жыл бұрын
Thats a cheeky surprise.The MG is a museum piece - lovely- contact the MG owners club, perhaps??
@donegaljohn1
2 жыл бұрын
Rob & Chris, why don’t you’s do your own auction on this, Let people make offers and the highest bidders wins, No auction fees for yourselves or the buyer. Add the Bids on the comments.
@markfoden765
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea I reckon
@ALYDAVIDSON1
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought this, they should auction all their vehicles, they'd make alot more profit, over 240k subscribers, do the maths🤔
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
No chance we have been there before 👍
@thefamilyrobbo
2 жыл бұрын
Judging by Rob's reply, I'm guessing he's not enthusiastic! If it's possible to get auction software that can be programmed to start at a certain time, it should be fairly hassle free. Would actually be a fair way to sell the vehicles because it wouldn't exclude those without Instagram or those who couldn't instantly respond when a car is posted. Would also eliminate all the comments about cars being sold too cheaply as they'd find their own value. 😃
@shiTthebed86
2 жыл бұрын
That's like a haven for trolls.
@sammytheseal2307
2 жыл бұрын
I adore MGs and Rovers of this era. Just watching the video brings back memories of my old Rover 414 and 45, the distinctive K-Series sound and the distinctive indicator tell tale click 😁 Perfect time of year to buy/sell one too If I didn't already have 3 cars and a lack of space for a 4th I'd be all over it myself
@mrwideboy
2 жыл бұрын
Keep it. Save the MGF
@DJTonyCMP3
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Rob & Chris 👋 absolutely brilliant video 👏👏👏 fantastic dad for the first cat and what an amazing MGF!! I’ve never never seen one in that condition as I’ve always thought looking at them as second class!!! Really well done to the original owner he deserves a round of applause 👏
@Josh-er6oz
2 жыл бұрын
Someone’s got it advertised on eBay for £11k!
@vegasphil
2 жыл бұрын
It’s only little, it should fit in one of those containers you cleared out! Lovely looking car.
@johnjoseph3382
2 жыл бұрын
Dad in a million doing that for his son.
@martynm7659
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love you two and this is my favourite channel, your content is the best out there,have a good weekend chaps❤️
@Plimp92601
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks both, you made my night. Look forward to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays anyway, but just got in from polishing my MGTF for pride of Longbridge tomorrow, and you had an F on your channel. Totally mint, they don't look like that underneath normally!!!!
@richiebbb8140
2 жыл бұрын
Keep it Rob, sell the lambo 🤣
@sefikempowermentcoachvilla7843
2 жыл бұрын
Stones throw away from me might have to swing down and get a glance of Rob and Chris 😲😉
@barrybarton8873
2 жыл бұрын
Try Mathewsons in Yorkshire
@stevenjones19-m8i
2 жыл бұрын
Hello both,the reaction of the chap with the Subaru Impreza was well happy 😀,it will be a tidy car when it's on the road.the MGF now that is a clean car and hardly been used.the auction will be interesting to see how much it fetches.
@ProlificPlayer
2 жыл бұрын
I dont think you have realise what you have done here. Your going to be banned from that auction, 250K SRUK Fans are going to turn it into a car meet mate... LOL Also, im sure theres alot of stigma around head gaskets on the f? Too young of mileage to worry tho. Mate, im so worried for this auction turn out 🤣🤣
@paulb1034
2 жыл бұрын
Nice car, a credit to the owner for keeping it in that condition. I find the seller/buyer fees excessive with the Barons & Historics auctioneers. If it doesn't meet your reserve, you may want to consider the online classic car auction run by Bonhams.
@barrytillman2818
2 жыл бұрын
Get rid of the Lamborghini 😂😂
@robindthornton
2 жыл бұрын
Oh well done Rob , delivering that Subaru to that guy. You should've put a red suit on and worn a big white beard. Brilliant entertainment again. That little MGF is a jewel and that auction is going to be so interesting to see, I expect it will do north of £6K good luck
@jamesbrett6518
2 жыл бұрын
Why do you want tyres from 1998? Treat it to 4 new ones of a decent make and sleep at night
@sruk
2 жыл бұрын
I think your missing the point
@jamesbrett6518
2 жыл бұрын
@@sruk I probably am, but I wouldn't value 1998 dated tyres any more than an original cambelt or oil filter. It doesn't surprise me that no supplier could supply the same tyre. Very good video though and always interesting to see "time warp" cars like this. Have a good weekend all!
@pauliwallnuts2804
2 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic... love seeing a car thats been looked after all its life.
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